If you read the directions, it says to remove the honey supers before
putting on the Apistan.  In this way, Apistan will not contaminate
the honey.  The wax in the supers would not have been exposed and next
year's honey would not receive second hand exposure, something like
second hand smoke!  Consider using your supers with Apistan exposed
honey as brood boxes.  When appropriate next spring, divide your strong c
colonies and give them each a box of honey (Apistan variety) for a
second box.  That will give them a good kick to get built up.  You
would have to mark the frames to prevent future exposure.
 
The Apistan has been approved for use according to the label directions.
Mis-application could cause 'detectable levels' in the honey and 1)
cause it to be withdrawn from the market because of misuse, or 2)
 
cause a consumer scare like the apple people had with pesticide
residue.  _We_must_maintain_a_pure_product!_
 
If you must medicate during a honey flow, consider putting on brood
boxes with foundation to supply rotation replacement combs for culling
old combs or expansion.
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+    Twelve years exper with 25 colonies on Long Island, NY+
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