> Question: because of the effects of the
> aspitan that will still be in the hive, how long after I remove the
> aspitian strips, should I wait before putting in the coumaphos beetle
> traps. This in the first year that Ive had a problem, havent even
> treated with aspitan before, in the last 5 years.

I debated whether this should be posted to the list due to concerns that all
sorts of opinions, which may or may not be correct (and probably the
latter)would come out of the woodwork.  Of course, the proper place to get
the answer is the Checkmite+ (TM) label.  I am on record stating "I will
watch my bees die before I put coumophos in my hives", hence I have no label
to read.  I am not sure the answer will be found there.  The recommendations
from the researchers is to start treat with Apistan for a week, do an ether
roll after a week of treatment and if there is a "significantly positive
find", pull the Apistan and treat with coumophos.  No recommendation of a
waiting period.  I am learning that the reality of the situation is that
many beekeepers have jumped on the coumophos bandwagon as soon as it gets to
their town (ie as soon as their state gets a section 18 approval).  I'm not
revealing any trade  secrets here, just check the sales figures of
Checkmite+ to verify this.  All those strips aren't being sold as air
fresheners!

But I digress.

As stated many times on this list, THE LABEL IS THE LAW!  Is the question of
fluvalinate resudues interacting with coumophos addressed on the Checkmite+
label?  Anyone got a label out there?

Aaron Morris - thinking there could be quite a witch's brew being concocted
in the beeyard, no?