Hi Randy,
 
I would appreciate your giving further details as to what hop oils are. I
never heard about them before. What are they?
 
Thanks.
 
Martin Braunstein
Malka Cabania Apicola
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> From: Randy Nessler <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Mites and hop oils
> Date: lunes 2 de febrero de 1998 9:38
>
> I was curious if anyone has experimented with hop oils for the
> treatment of mites (tracheal or varroa).  In a "folk" medicine book, it
> was reported that bedding livestock with hops can lower parasite
> infestation.  Since the hop oil extracts are now available in liquid
> form through some of the brewing industry supply firms, I thought it
> might be interesting to research.  I've seen people using mint oils, and
> maybe the alpha acids of hops might hold some promise.  Ideas? Feedback?
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> Randy Nessler [log in to unmask]
> Views expressed are my own.