> is it safe to be trapping while apistan is installed upstairs? The Apistan label does not address this concern, but as George stated there are DEFINITE residue concerns. That you even ask the question hints you already know the answer. The label doesn't say "Don't trap pollen while strips are in the hives", but the label also doesn't say "Do not lick strips!" If you wouldn't do the latter then you shouldn't do the former. If you feel the need to trap while you're treating, keep the contaminated pollen separate from pollen you trap for human consumption. You can use the contaminated pollen to feed your bees. > are we all going to lose 12 weeks (annually) pollen production because we > can't trap? That would be the responsible thing to do. Aaron Morris - I think, therefore I bee!