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Re: wild pollinator loss
In Article <960731005130_73652.1202_DHR81-7@CompuServe.COM>,
73652.1202@compuserve.com (Patricia Dines) wrote:
>3) In our area at least (Sonoma County Calif, an ag county), beekeepers with
>hives in ag areas are supposed to be informed before pesticides are sprayed, so
>they can move their hives (this hasn't always happened, wiping out hives). But
>of course, wild hives can't be alerted to move.
I think this is a violation of US federal law. It's illegal to apply any
pesticide on any field when bees are foraging. This includes wild bees. If
you're aware of such violations it is your responsibility to bring them to
the attention of the proper authorities.
Tracy
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