>>> If the above < formic, thymol and oxalic > were allowed in U.S. organic and sustainable beekeeping, then there are plenty of commercial beekeepers in the U.S. that would then be considered to be organic.
Would that be possible when there probably aren't any areas in the U.S. that is chem free agriculturally? Just because no chems are used in the beehive doesn't mean that the bees don't come in contact with agricultural chemicals when foraging. Would not that condition negate the possibility for being organic?
Definition of ignorant: Doesn't know but is capable of learning.
Mike in LA
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