Andy:
I sent this message to the list and they are serious questions, even
though they may not sound like it.  I am now re-sending this post to
you in hope of getting some serious answers.
 
 
 
Hello All:
 
After watching this Vmite thread I have some questions (this may be
because I am new to the list) about treatment of bees.
 
First what are authorized or approved products for treating bees in
the U.S.?
 
Secondly how does one define treatment?  Is it changed by whether
the honey is being harvested for human consumption?
 
The reason I ask these questions is because of a thought progression
I had a few days ago.  For example if I open a hive and shake table
salt on the bees, am I by definition treating them with an unapproved
chemical?  If I put vitamin E (approved for human consumption) in the
syrup one feeds to bees are the bees being treated with an unapproved
product?
 
For those of you out there who know I would like to know how you see
it.
 
Thank You
 
Jeffrey R. Tooker
 
 
Thank you again
 
JRT
33600 Navion
Paynes Creek Ca. 96075