Dee said:

> the same chemicals used on crops are officially used in hives also

I am forced to question the basic accuracy of this claim.

I know of no crop pesticide application for any of the 
miticides and/or mite-related treatments approved for 
use in beehives.  

Could you please list specific miticides having the 
dual-usage you claim exists?

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