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Re: FW: road kill bees?
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>>>However, it occurs to me that perhaps attracting bees to the sides of freeways will only get them hit by cars.

I am wondering if the nectar of plants near heavily travelled roads/highways contains exhaust/tire/oil impurities that could have high PPM in honey.  Anybody know?

Waldemar
Long Island, NY

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