"David in Normandy" wrote in message
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Davy wrote:

What are others experience this year - are your peas and beans covered in
bees?

Interesting news article on the BBC website about the decline of the bees
and the lack of government interest.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8148999.stm

However it looks like the government is finally waking up to the problem
and will solve it in its usual way: "make registration compulsory for
bee-keepers". Just what the situation demands - more paperwork and
bureaucrats!


It's compulsory to register in Alberta and you must have your hive(s)
inspected annually (IIRC - kept bees 25+ years ago) for "Fowl Brood" etc.
Alberta is a major honey producer so the govt. takes it seriously.
Graham