Discussion of Bee Biology,[log in to unmask],Internet writes: In a message dated 97-08-25 12:31:46 EDT, you write: << ******************************** I use benzaldehyde (banana oil) on a fume board. I have to remember >> always thought banana oil was amyl acetate ********************************************************** I made a mistake in saying that benzaldehyde is banana oil. Someone wrote to tell me that benzaldehyde is oil of almonds. Is benzaldehyde really listed as a carcinogen? Tim Tim Sterrett Westtown, (Southeastern) Pennsylvania, USA [log in to unmask]