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Ted Fischer <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 20 Sep 1996 11:59:36 -0400
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  REGARDING           RE> Fume boards, etc.
 
Trevor Weatherhead wrote:
"I have viewed with interest the comments on Bee-L re the pro and cons of fume
boards, clearer boards and blowers.
 
So far, there has been no comments about the residue in the honey from using
fume boards.  This is the case with any of the repellants used in fume boards.
 
Is this not a consideration in deciding what to use?
 
Are there no regulations about not having residues in your honey?
 
Here in Australia, the use of fume boards was banned several years ago because
of the residue problems."
 
I have never heard that there are residues in the honey from the use of fume
boards.  I had been concerned about that possibility for several years before
I began using them.  My understanding is that unless the boards come in
contact with the honey there is no passage of chemicals to the honey.
However, if I am incorrect in this, I would like to be apprised of the
research which shows it.  Do you have references for this allegation?
 
Ted Fischer

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