Suelin
New Bee
Firstly can I say I do not keep bees and no very little about their habits and lifestyle, however I am aware that they appear to be having big problems for no apparent reason, judging by what I read.
I am also aware of the rampage of of the Ragwort plant everywhere, which is highly toxic to stock and to horses and also people. It set me thinking, following a comment from somebody the other day and I quote "I no longer eat British honey due to the amount of Ragwort everywhere"
Can anyone tell me please if there is any merit in that remark. Could the toxins from the plant still be present in the honey? Also, could it be that the bees are being poisoned by this plant, hence the problem with hives that are apparently okay one day and all bees are dead the next.
It is just a train of thought that I had which may be completely hoopy. I am quite prepared to have made the wrong assumption and stand corrected. However if there is some merit what should one be doing about it?
Many thanks for any thoughts.
I am also aware of the rampage of of the Ragwort plant everywhere, which is highly toxic to stock and to horses and also people. It set me thinking, following a comment from somebody the other day and I quote "I no longer eat British honey due to the amount of Ragwort everywhere"
Can anyone tell me please if there is any merit in that remark. Could the toxins from the plant still be present in the honey? Also, could it be that the bees are being poisoned by this plant, hence the problem with hives that are apparently okay one day and all bees are dead the next.
It is just a train of thought that I had which may be completely hoopy. I am quite prepared to have made the wrong assumption and stand corrected. However if there is some merit what should one be doing about it?
Many thanks for any thoughts.