How does one set up a monitor?

A monitor hive can be set up in a convenient spot for the applicators to check. Anyone (safely inside a closed vehicle) can pull up alongside the hive, and watch bees at the entrance. If they see pollen pellets, bees are foraging flowers within range, and most insecticides prohibit application.     Any novice can learn this technique in a few minutes. And most beekeepers would be glad to help out!

This is SO simple!

Why won't they do it?

     Applicators don't want to be bothered. They prefer to assume that bees won't be present, when they should assume that bees will be present.

The Scheme Applicators use to Evade Compliance With the Labels

Caught in the Act!     1. Caught in the Act!   2. What does a pesticide violation look like?  3. Are there blossoms?  4. Are there bees on the blossoms?  5. What is the first rule of pesticide use?  6. Who enforces pesticide laws?   7. Do the regulators have the will to enforce against this crime?  8. What about the mosquito threat?  9. How to comply?  10. How does one set up a monitor?  11. Condoned Evasion Scheme!  12. Hey, not all applications are wrong!     13. Contacts for comment or information         Home

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