I wanted to ask members of the list a question.  I have my 10 hives
     placed on a farm where there is an apple orchard.  The hives are about
     50 yards from the nearest trees.  I have never had problems with
     spraying in the past because the owners didn't spray.  However, this
     spring (I live outside of Chicago, Illinois) they would like to spray.
 
     My Question:
 
     1)  Are there any sprays that can be used in this close proximity to
     hives?
 
     2)  Is is just a matter of when they apply the spray? (at night, after
     petal drop?)
 
     The orchard owners are very concientious about the bees and have
     offered to just not spray, but I was hoping that there was some
     alternative to not spraying.  Finally, is there and IPM approach that
     I could recommend to the owners.
 
     Thanks, in advance for your counsel.
 
     Sinerely,
 
     Matt Ter Molen
     Evanston, Illinois
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