> Some beekeepers are legitimately concerned that bees will later feed upon corn pollen stored in the combs. 

> What evidence are you aware of that substantial quantities of corn pollen are routinely present in the combs ...

No *new* evidence is needed to have legitimate concern about pesticides, bees and the environment. Bees have been poisoned by crop protection products for decades. Environmental contaminants have been found in honey for decades, and world wide. 

Bees have been dying off without explanation. An appalling array of chemicals have been found in bee combs. These facts are sufficient grounds for concern and basis to suspect *any* crop protection product, any crop, and at any time. 

Regulating a product is a completely separate issue, and warrants a preponderance of facts. To be concerned is to be conscious, to be aware, and to be intelligent. To dismiss concerns would be naive, arrogant, or plain foolish. 

Peter L Borst
Ithaca, NY
USA

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