On Thu, 15 May 2008 17:32:34 -0400, James Fischer <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >Amitraz cannot be OFFICIALLY used in hives. >Any detection of amitraz in hives or honey >at any level would be grounds for destruction >of the honey as adulterated by pesticides not >approved for use in connection with honey. > I have heard more then once from credible sources that there is a Federal limit for Amitraz in honey even though its not registered for use in hives in the USA anymore and that a major regional packer in the Midwest has moved their internal spec upwards in order to continue to be able fill the warehouse with incoming drums of domestic honey. **************************************************** * General Information About BEE-L is available at: * * http://www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/default.htm * ****************************************************