In a message dated 97-01-03 01:33:14 EST, [log in to unmask] (Stuart E Grant)
writes:
 
<< I appreciate those of you who have responded.  Currently the discussion
 seems to have moved into the philosophical debate stage.  That debate
 probably needs to take place BUT it doesn't answer my original question.
 
 What happens to a bee sprayed with the herbicide and can I require(by
 State law) that there be restrictions as to time of day? >>
 
    Stuart, pesticides that are toxic to bees have specific bee directions on
the label. I don't have a Roundup label handy at present, but I very much
doubt that there are any bee directions.  I have only seen these on
insecticides, where they are listed under "Environmental Hazards." Compliance
with the directions is required by law.
 
    I suppose a bee that is saturated with Roundup might suffer or die, but
it is not very toxic.  I use it around beehives, especially during the main
growth spurt, to keep down weeds around the hive entrances.  I always felt
that blocked entrances would do more harm.  My bees are scattered across many
miles, and I don't see the hives often enough.
 
    So I doubt that you could insist on any time period in this case.  If it
were Sevin, or something similar, I sure as the dickens WOULD insist.  More
beekeepers should be insisiting, instead of running.  After a while there is
no place to run to.
 
    Hope this helps.
 
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