Guest guest Posted March 11, 1999 Report Share Posted March 11, 1999 >I don't understand what the problem with the lice is anyway. What is the >difference whether the pollen went first trough the lice and then trough the >intestine of the bees or only trough the intestine of the bees. There is >nothing wrong with this "lice" they are not filthy like the once living from >the skin cells and blood of humans but drink the juice of plants and extract >the sugar (like maple sirup). LOL! I can imagine the bees collecting honey from our heads. >The herbs may be poisonous but the pollen which are used to make honey are >not. The real danger is the extensive use of herbicides and pesticides on >the fields which pollutes the honey. While fighting the Varoa mite, an small >animal which can infest and destroy bee hives, bee-keepers sometimes use >poisonous substances to control the pest. You mean nectar instead of pollen? We don't consume pollen, it's a food for bees. Honey is made of nectar. I also had another source of information, which confirmed several accidents by honey poisoning. It's not so common, but if your area is full of these herbs, it can cause a disease. Or in better case, you honey may be spoiled by disgusting taste. Sorry, I cannot quote it, I just remeber it in the corners of my memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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