I came across this site today and thought you might be interested. The lead article here is USING SPEARMINT AND LEMONGRASS TO PROTECT BEES FROM MITES THAT THREATEN HIVES. The whole idea of non-toxic cures for any condition is appealing, but especially when it comes to this baffling problem about the bees. The source of this article is the University of West Virginia. Check it out, and notice all the other links about bees, colony collapse disorder and 
the latest developments.
6 Responses to “Naturopathy for beehives?”
- 1 Pingback on Oct 10th, 2007 at 8:31 pm
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The article you linked to answers a question I’d had about the bees and “colony collapse disorder” (CCD). I’d wondered if it was just a U.S. phenomenon. But, apparently, it’s not. Here’s what the article says:
Poor bees. At least spearmint and lemongrass seem like a gentle solution. Hope it does some good.
“African people used lemon grass to manage honeybees for the last 60,000 years.” That’s amazing.
BECAUSE OF “EARTH AND SKY” WWCF IS GIVING AWAY “FREE” SUNFLOWER SEEDS AT THE FULTON
COUNTY LIBRARY AND AT MC CONNELLSBURG MOTOR AND IMPLEMENT TO TRY TO KEEP THE BEES
IN TOWN..LARGE 50LB BAGS ARE SENT AND IT IS A BIG HIT WITH THE CHILDREN,PARENTS,ADULTS!
MC CONNELLSBURG PA. “EVERYONE HERE LOVE’S “EARTH & SKY!” “EVEN THE BEES!”
That is so awesome that WWCF is doing this. We are so lucky that people care so much for our bee population. Keep up the good work WWCF- you are setting a great example for humanity!