Walter T. Weller wrote:
 
 
>Is there any reliable information that fluvalinate has adverse effects on
> humans, in the quantities likely to be absorbed by the honey?
>
> I strongly doubt it.  If this were a real hazard, the FDA would never
> have approved fluvalinate for uncontrolled use by beekeepers.  Some of us
> idiots would surely "misuse" the material, and the Feds wouldn't accept
> this possibility if there were any real risk.
 
        Fluvalinate is hardly approved for uncontrolled use. It is only approved
to be used according to the directions on the label just like other ag chemicals.
Supposedly beekeepers can be trusted to use this material properly.