Bunnings bans Confidor

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Bunnings bans Confidor

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Here's an article about Confidor that may be of interest:
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/nationa ... 0htzq.html
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Re: Bunnings bans Confidor

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Interesting. Thanks for posting. I have used Confidor very sparingly on non flowering trees. There is a native bee hive next door which doesn't seem to have taken any harm. Given that Bunnings can't control how it is used once sold, I think they have made a good decision. Bees are so important.
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