>But there is no doubt that a

> portion remains in the soil and in some types clothianidin breaks down
> painfully slowly.   That was one of the main problems with DDT.


Absolutely right Stan!  But important factors to consider are the strength
of binding to soil particles, the biolavailablity of the bound compound,
and its potential to bioaccumulate (DDT's main problem).  Not discounting
your concerns, just  helping to explain.
-- 
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com

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