[Pollinator] A strange phenomenon reported

[Logan Minter]

Hey Margarita,

If it is galvanized sheeting, they could be taking in zinc. I know zinc can cause poisoning to plants, but I'm not sure about insects. Interesting.
 
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On Monday, July 21, 2014 11:51 AM, Margarita Lopez Uribe via Pollinator <pollinator at lists.sonic.net> wrote:
 


A strange phenomenon reported - hundreds of bumble bees visiting/alighting on rusted metal on galvanized sheeting.
>They seem to be ingesting something along rusty patches of galvanized sheeting.
>
>Have you any idea why?   Is this likely to poison them?  Can they be discouraged safely for their own good ?


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