On Thu, 1 Jun 1995, La Reine de la Cite' des Phoques (Liz Day) wrote:
 
> I have just applied 'Neem' insecticide to a large number of Rugosa and
> climbing roses that are being used by bumblebees for pollen.   The label
> said 'safe for honeybees'.(...)
>
> Do any of the beekeepers have any experience with this chemical?
(...)
 
I imagine neem is safe for the bees.  Doctor Liu from Agriculture Canada
was to conduct a research on neem extract as a potential control agent
against mites and other bee diseases. I think that the project was
supposed to take place this summer.
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