I have root maggots in my vegetable garden which I will be treating with
something that is safe to my honeybees.  At the garden store today, they
recommended Diazinon.  I told them that I had honey bees and was given the
answer "Diazinon is put in the soil, you shouldn't have any problems."  I
have a feeling that I shouldn't use it.  My bee hives are very close to the
garden.
 
I want to get rid of these pests without harming my bees and without using
chemicals.  I'd much prefer to use something natural.  I would like to know
if Diazinon is safe to use around honey bees.  I can use nematodes, which is
natural, and safe for the bees.  But, in order to appease my husband who is
just about willing to use anything to get rid of the pests, I'd like to get
some strong information against using the Diazinon.
 
Thank you in advance.
 
Laura
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