> ... I do not buy into the hypothesis presented by Allen the main causes for hive loss in California

Did I say that?  I don't think so, but I do think it might be a significant contributing factor.

> ...off label prudent use of miticides registered for bees has been going on since commercial beeks were first taught to use such treatments...  With my contacts one would think I would posses a vast knowledge of off label use of miticides registered for honey bees.

People are normally quite secretive about these things and are careful what they say, especially in front of anyone who might be indiscreet.  Personally, I have been quite surprised to learn what people are actually found to be doing compared to what they earnestly say they are doing.

Back to what I said before, I recall hearing people in an impromptu and informal but open meeting in the US, say freely that they were using as much as eight or ten times the 'approved' dose of farm chemicals and mixing the products. 

That is all I have to say on  the topic.  

A word to the wise is sufficient.

Randy is right.  I really must go and clean up my shop.

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