Say Paul
 
Have you ever heard of honeydew around central Alberta?
 
We have some 85 mm honey - 20 drums or more - with very nice flavour,
I'm having the pollen analysis done, but suspect that it will not tell
the truth.
 
W. Allen Dick, Beekeeper
Rural Route One, Swalwell,  Alberta  Canada T0M 1Y0
Phone/Fax: 403 546 2588      Email: [log in to unmask]
 
On Mon, 3 Oct 1994, Paul van Westendorp 576-5600 Fax: 576-5652 wrote:
 
>     Teri,
>
>     An aphid tree is not a specific species of tree but one that is 'infested'
>     with aphids.  The aphids feed on the plant juices and produce a sugary
>     exudate.  (Park your car underneath one of those trees and you know what w
e
>     are talking about!).
>
>     The exudate is collected by bees (and other insects, including wasps) and
>     utilized as 'nectar' source.  The resulting product is called honeydew.
>
>     In Europe, honeydew has been a priced product for centuries.  Some regions
>     are reknown for their honeydew.
>
>     regards,
>
>     Paul van Westendorp                         [log in to unmask]
>     Provincial Apiculturist
>     BC Ministry of Agriculture,
>         Fisheries & Food
>