I was under the impression that the so-called killer bees had gotten further north than that by now. Well, since I live in eastern France, I don't suppose it's much of a worry for me! We do have other disagreeable insects over here, though not, I am pleased to say, the horrible black fly that I used to dread when I lived in Michigan. Yes, I had heard that extracts from yew were being used to treat certain types of cancer. Like many other extremely toxic substances, it does have medical uses.

cheers, Aux