> The studies have to be long term term, and looking for
> the pesticide in the bees bodies may not be sufficient.  That is the problem
> with something with effects that are close to the limit of detection.

This argument seems to crop up whenever there is not enough evidence
to support a theory. In essence, "even if we cannot or can barely
detect it, it is the cause of the problem".

This approach is wonderful for the arguer, since you are always right,
not matter what is seen or not seen.

Also, field trials, not force feeding in labs, is the only true way to
measure any effects on bees. Science is littered with lab results that
did not translate to reality. That seems to be evident here.

But we shall see. I do not like pesticides, but there is a place for them.

Bill Truesdell
Bath, Maine

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