Common sense seems to have finally made a difference, with Germany leading the way a temporary ban while more field tests are carried out has been agreed by the EU on the use of neonicotinoids, good news for all bee keepers.
Typically the UK voted against partially blaming varroa for the bee decline.
Not a bad bit on the BBC, lots on the biobee forum.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22335520
http://www.biobees.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14766&highlight=
Dave.
HI Great news , however our minister voted against this despite all the petitions .
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