Garden pesticides, and bees

[Ron Young]

I am having a good deal of firsts this year. I am in my first full year of beekeeping, and I just put in my first garden. When I say my first garden, I really mean the first one I have done since I moved out from my mom and dad's 16 years ago.

My question is this, What pesticides are acceptable and which ones are not?? I have read on here or beesource one, that seven dust is a big bee killer. What about liquid seven, as long as it is sprayed late in the evening?? Any other products that are recommended??

Thanks
Ron

[Jacobs]

I'm no expert, but if you are going to use the dust or spray, you want to avoid any of the plants that are blooming and be careful of drift. I will probably use some dust on beans after they first break the soil but stop before they start flowering. What plants are you talking about dusting and what are you trying to kill? You may want to search the web for alternatives like purchasing ladybugs if you are trying to get rid of aphids or soapy water for some insects (if sprayed on bees it will drown them as well, but I don't think the killing effect lingers if not directly sprayed).

[Kurt Bower]

Dusting is not really acceptable due to the fact that bees will take it back and feed as if pollen.
Sevin is still one of the mildest things you can use. Simply spray in early morning or late evening when the bees are not flying.

Kurt