Roundup & Bees I have used Roundup right next to bee hives for years and have seen no effects on them. The label claims that it is harmless to bees, and so it seems. If they are not affected by direct application in the field, then minuscule amounts in syrup would not be worrisome. > A field study was conducted to investigate the effects of aerial application on honey bee hives (* Burgett and Fisher 1990). Bee hives and blooming vegetation in the immediate vicinity (1.5 acres) were treated at a rate of about 5% Roundup in 60 gal of water (6 lbs a.e./acre or 6.8 kg a.e./ha). No acute or chronic effects were observed for adult honey bees or for brood production. These findings were further supported by conducting direct feeding trials in the field. * Burgett, Michael and Fisher, G. 1990. A review of the Belizean honey bee industry: Final report prepared at the request of The Belize Honey Producers Federation. Department of Entomology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon. **************************************************** * General Information About BEE-L is available at: * * http://www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/default.htm * ****************************************************