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Re: research on culling combs sought
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randy oliver <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 20 Apr 2020 10:02:44 -0700
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> >How absorbent is the honey of pesticides from old, black, dark comb that's
> been there for many years?


If a pesticide is absorbed the the wax, it is not water soluble, and would
not be absorbed by the honey.  If the pesticide were absorbed by the silk
of the last cocoon, it's conceivable that some might be absorbed by the
honey.

-- 
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com

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