>
> >NEVER use a new product for all your bees. Putting all ones eggs in one
> basket is never a good idea!
>

I heartily second that, Bob!

>
> >The waiting list grows for section 18's until beekeepers reject the
> section
> 18 for Checkmite and the new formic is given a section 3 registration.
>

It is often the case that beekeepers wish to keep Checkmite registered so
that they have it available for SHB control.  This then creates the problem
that the EPA doesn't want to grant another Section 18 for other varroa
control products.

>
> >Is Hivastan under a section 18 Randy?
>

Yep.

>
> >Looks like the new formic product will be for 2011.
>

Hopefully soon to receive full Section 3 registration, as the manufacturer
pulled MiteAwayII to open up a slot for MAQS.

Randy Oliver

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