> >A new paper is out linking Chlorothalonil with bee declines: During the CCD epidemic I reviewed maps of changes in pesticide applications across the U.S. occurring at that time. What impressed me was that although the finger was generally pointed at the neonics, it appeared that increase in fungicide applications (esp. chlorothalanil) was more closely correlated with colony loss rates. This certainly does not exonerate the neonics, but I'm glad to see folk finally looking into this. -- Randy Oliver Grass Valley, CA www.ScientificBeekeeping.com *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html