Note on the use of chemicals in the hive.

The fewer chemicals you use in your hives, the better. Miticides are known to damage queens, and all chemicals have the potential to show up as residues in hive products. Pesticides and antibiotics also help to maintain inferior germplasm in the gene pool, and many pesticides can have serious health consequence for the applicator when safety instructions are not followed. The recommendations made here are meant only as guidelines on how and when to use chemicals in the hive if you need to do so. Always use chemicals as the last, not first, resort. Always wear proper personal protection equipment when handling any pesticide. This information can be obtained from the product label. Never use any pesticide in a manner inconsistent with its label!