> Most of us that try to protect our hives without the harder pesticides 
> refer
> to Fluvalinate, Cumophos and Amitraz as "chemicals". Terramyacin as well.

Careful use of language and understanding of words, and respect for the 
accepted dictionary meaning is important if people are to understand one 
another and reach agreement.  What are the dictionary and encyclopedia 
entries under "chemical"?

allen 

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