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Peter Borst <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 13 May 2002 08:52:25 -0400
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At 5/13/02 12:00 AM, you wrote:
>Do we go back to Apistan, or is Apistan still useless, or is IPM the only answer?


Statements like this misrepresent the whole principle of IPM.

IPM *does not mean* NO chemicals. IPM is *integrated* pest management.

It *does not mean* use chemicals first, ask questions later.

IPM means: try cultural controls first, like cleanliness, proper management, mechanical controls, etc.

IPM means: evaluate the problem and develop a strategy. Try new things like drone brood trapping.

IPM means: use chemicals if all else fails. Switch chemicals. Stay on top of the news.

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