> Given that there is not a whole lot of profit potential with
OA specifically, I’m wondering if the existing system can cope.

The "system" is set up for registrants wanting to make a serious profit by
selling a formulated product.
There are some companies already in the process to register OA/gly
products, and attempts to patent the application method (which my early
publication may have helped to thwart).
But I see no reason to force Joe Beekeeper, who wants to save a buck, to
become a technical scofflaw, when the simple addition of a fourth generic
application method to the label would make it very difficult for an
enforcement agent with a chip on his shoulder (because a beekeeper
complained about other pesticide misapplication by a grower) to fine the
beekeeper for applying unregistered OA to his/her hives (this happened to
the Adee's).

And yes, there is of course bureaucratic resistance, which our industry
groups may need to overcome (it may take more than just this California
beekeeper).

Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
530 277 4450
ScientificBeekeeping.com

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