Bob Harrison <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> EPA registers new class of insecticide( sucrose Octanoate Esters) for
varroa
> control ( EPA registration #70950).
>
> Bob
Bob ,this is the first I have heard of this.A quick google search brought
up this info:
<http://216.239.57.100/custom?q=cache:bUFzuyJJPZoJ:apis.wsu.edu/apinotes.html+AVA+Chemical+Ventures&hl=en&ie=UTF-8>
Seems it is sprayed on the combs in a water solution.It is a contact poison
with little residual action so 3 treatments are required.Very labor
intensive,but that seems to be the trend.Any data on toxicity to the bees
or brood?
---Mike
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