Mr M wrote me off list,
> Where are the 'pesticide police' when you need them?

> J., while your attitude in protecting bees is
> appreciated there's of course
> no teeth to protection of honeybees -- though
> supposedly 'protected' in most
> states....

Dear Mr M,

In this instance my comment is NOT meant to convey my
love or "attitude in protecting bees".  But instead to
bring attention to those on the list that may be
foolish enough to try this, that this is illegal and
that there may be consequences to human health,
contamination or harm to non target insects when you
misuse pesticides. Misuse of pesticides is a mater I
take very seriously.

I have noticed a frightening eagerness for beekeepers
to rush to "squirt" any thing into a bee hive that is
recommend on these lists, and this sickens me.  I have
23 years experience working with pesticides, I know
the dangers involved and can loose my license or face
severe penalty of law if I misuse these things.  I
need to produce proof of license before I can purchase
these dangerous chemicals.  BUT, a homeowner can walk
into any hardware store and buy the exact same thing
contained in a can of raid, and squirt it around
without training or license.  People need to know that
even though you can buy these things in the store, or
they are recomended on these lists, they can be very
dangerous if not used in accordance with the labled
instructions.

Joe












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