Dear Mr. Goudie,
 
>I would be interested to know if a difference exists between the German
>instructions for Apistan and the English version
 
 
I cannot say whether there is any difference between German and English
instruction. All I can say is the following:
 
1. Apistan isn't used in Germany, as far as I know.
2. Bayvarol wasn't allowed to be used for about 3 years. A few days ago I
got a message that it can be used again.
3. The reason for the instruction advises in Germany is clear. Usage of
Bayvarol after a honey crop in autumn and for a short time causes less
contamination of the wax and honey. Bayvarol dissolves rather good in wax
and this can bring it into the honey, if one doesn't filter carefully.
 
Sincerely
 
Reimund
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Beekeeper in Germany (Bavaria)
Queen Rearing of Carniolan Bees
Insemination Station
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500  North, 110  East
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