In a message dated 4/22/99 11:30:52 AM, gordonse@one.net writes: << Recently there has also been a reduction in the number of bees which has affected lots of crops. Flowers just aren't getting pollinated enough. The bees have been dying from a mite. >> Thanks Sharon. I knew about the bee problem. I seemed to have quite a few bees but am going to look into getting some mason bees Kris P