To Bee, or Not to Bee

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The results of an International Bee Research Association conference held last October showed that an integrated approach combining several methods of control is most successful. Beekeepers should also deal with infested colonies immediately, lest they risk the possibility of contamination to neighboring hives, according to the American Beekeeping Federation.

Keeping in mind that bees are essentially nature's great pollinators, Dr. Leonard Feldman, president of the pest control company Whatever Works, is promoting the sale of Orchard Mason Bees. According to Dr. Feldman, "The Orchard Mason Bees are wonderful for pollinating apples, pears, cherries, and almonds. In addition to being effective pollinators, they're non-aggressive and quite safe to propagate in the suburban and urban backyards. They require minimal attention." While Orchard Mason Bees are not honey producers, they are also not affected by the mites that are felling honeybees. To order a tube of Orchard Mason Bees for $29.99, contact Whatever Works at 1-800-499-6757, or write them at the Earth Science Building, 74 20th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232 for a catalog.

For further information on mites and/or bees, contact the American Beekeeping Federation at P.O. Box 1038, Jesup, GA 31598, or (912) 427-8447. The Honey Producers Association can be reached at P.O. Box 584, Cheshire, CT 06410, or (203) 250-7575.

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Women have been fishing for 500 years. Yet Women Who Fish, which premiered in September, is the first mainstream publication dedicated solely to female anglers. Lyla Foggia, publisher and editor of the newspaper and author of the book REEL WOMEN. The World of Women Who Fish, says, "Fishing for women is about more than catching fish, which is why this publication is long overdue."

Women Who Fish aims to address the sport from a woman's unique perspective. According to Foggia, "Men and women look at fishing in entirely different ways. For men, it's more of a non-personal, scientific method to the sport, whereas for women, it's more emotional. A study done in 1996 showed that a majority of women fish to be with family and friends, and not because of the attraction of big fish." Foggia promises that Women Who Fish will be a very "emotional" newspaper—one unlike the more than 100 publications currently in print that examine just the how-to's of fishing. For example, every issue will feature "Meditations from the Heartland"—excerpts of women fishers' experiences and thoughts on the sport, guest columns by women in the sport, coverage of noteworthy events, notice of conservation and public service projects, and book previews.

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