Peter L. Borst wrote: > 1990 > the manufacturer of Temik (aldicarb), announced a voluntary halt on > its sale for use on potatoes because of concerns about groundwater > contamination. As of 2008 Temik is registered for use on potatoes in Florida and in several western states. It is also still registered for many other crops: http://www.bayercropscienceus.com/products_and_seeds/insecticides/temik.html Temik is a granular insecticide so it's not terribly hazardous to he applicator. The Temik label doesn't mention any hazards to bees. http://www.agrian.com/pdfs/Temik_Brand_15g_Aldicarb_Pesticide_(121603)_Label.pdf According to Bayer, the key benefits of Temik are: http://www.bayercropscienceus.com/products_and_seeds/insecticides/temik.html - Maximum return on your pest control investment. Temik has proven itself as a key to gaining higher returns on investment. - Peace-of-mind. Since its introduction in 1970, no other pesticide has been able to match the yield increase and profitability provided by Temik. On the other hand: "Reduction of food residue tolerances and the reduced drinking water advisory levels has had, and will continue to have, a profound effect of shortening the very significant commercial agricultural life of aldicarb." http://www.ehponline.org/members/1994/Suppl-11/baron-full.html Paul Cherubini El Dorado, Calif. **************************************************** * General Information About BEE-L is available at: * * http://www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/default.htm * ****************************************************