James R. Fisher wrote: > +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > I have used it on indoor plants; especially effective for root > mealybugs. However, Bayer markets a variety of formulations > for use in Europe, and when last I looked, the French beekepers > association was up in arms about it, as they believed that it > was translocated through the plant and got into flower nectar. > Their bees picked it up, took it home, and it put paid to the > hive. I don't use it outdoors. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I neglected to record that Bayer vigorously disputes the assertion that imidacloprid gets into flower nectar. Caveat emptor. -- Jim Fisher Vienna, Virginia USA 38.9 N 77.2 W USDA Zone 7 Max. 105 F [40 C], Min. 5 F [-15 C]