Greetings!

I have been involved with the bee business for more than 30 years. I have
seen just about every treatment for every sort of honey bee pest. In the
seventies, I sold these products. Phenol, EDB, chlordane, you name it. I
watched my boss spray liquid chlordane concentrate on the top of a 60 pound
can of honey because he saw a few ants. In all these years I never blew the
whistle on one single person. I may have offered my two cents once or twice,
but ultimately, it's your decision, and I respect that. I am in complete
sympathy when it comes to beekeepers protecting their livelihood and I
understand the frustration they feel in not getting the help they need from
regulating agencies. I think we are at a unique point in the history of
beekeeping since we have the attention of the press and the public.
Everybody wants to know if the bees are going to be wiped out. I realize a
lot of beekeepers do not welcome this publicity and would rather be a silent
partner in the world's agriculture. Personally, I think we are fortunate
that the public is being reminded of the importance of bees and beekeeping. 

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