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Pulaski Tn blkcloud@igiles.net

I have about 10 hives of bees in my bee yard, will merit or grub ex have any i'll effects on my bees?? I'm leaning towards the wettable merit, I guess that's what everyone else is using..thanks!

4/18/2007 9:32:32 AM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

When drenched as a soil application then bees will be OK. Merit is systemic but doesn't translocate to the flowers. If you SPRAY Merit (or any other insecticide) then you must keep drift down & NEVER spray when flowers are open or the bees will be toast. Foraging bees might never make it back toi the hive but some will & they'll spread the insecticide to the hive. Bad mojo.

4/18/2007 2:41:29 PM

Pulaski Tn blkcloud@igiles.net

gotcha! thanks!

4/18/2007 4:12:41 PM

Clayton Cal

spray at dusk or night.also READ THE LABEL dont mix any thing over recomended strength. nice to know there are other KEEPERS on site. cheers thad shirley.

4/22/2007 12:31:21 AM