> That's an excellent question, Allen!  At least in the U.S., the
> planting of treated seed is not legally considered as a pesticide
> application.  I know--that sounds ridiculous, but that's the way it
> currently stands. Which then makes enforcement of drift issues
> complex, and tough for the beekeeper to sue for compensation

If I start a tire fire on purpose and smoke out my downwind neighbours
and damage their property, I suspect I could be sued in almost any
jurisdiction.  How is this different?

As for whether there are other worse cases, that is a red herring.  This
problem has been documented and publicized well enough that no one can
claim this incident is unpredictable or accidental.

IMO, anyhow.

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