Chinese Tallow has taken a hit from USDA-APHIS. A movement to put an end to Chinese Tallow is underway. It is up to us to stop it. The loss of these trees would have a devastating impact on beekeepers in the southern states. The USDA-APHIS has opened an environmental assessment on releasing two non-native insects as biocontrol agents to eradicate the Chinese Tallow tree.

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Send your comments to stress the importance of honeybees, pollinators and the beekeeping business.

Joan Gunter

President

American Beekeeping Federation