Hello all,

I found some interesting info on the we that you might be interested in. Imagine bees and all of their vectors coming into the US, as if we don't have enough problems already.

"Asked about a rumored push to bring Mexican bees into the United States to pollinate crops, Hayes confirms such a possibility.

One of the scenarios being considered involves almond pollination. Because of increased almond acreage due to prices, beekeepers are being paid a premium to bring in their colonies. The almond industry absolutely requires honeybees to carry pollen from point A to point B.

In the event U.S. bee numbers come up short, “Mexico — being involved in NAFTA and GATT — could petition the U.S. to allow its honeybees and keepers across the border. My guess is because of the scope and range and how lucrative almonds are, that could certainly happen.”

southeastfarmpress.com/news/h...e-0616/

I think that you ought to start talking to your Represenative in Congress. I've already written to Rep. Ellen Tauscher (D-CA 10th)
www.congress.org/congressorg/home/