>I looked in the Mann Lake catalog to see what it would cost per year if
>I had 1000 colonies, which I should in about 2 to 3 years. A 100 strips
>cost  $157 , so in the sping I must spend $1570 and again in the fall.
>Thats over $3000 in 1 year, which in my estimation is very minimal in
>killing varroa mites. If I use 4 strips per colony to be really
>effective then it is over $6000 per year, at this rate I could buy one
>of those fancy pickup trucks in just 4 years if I use an alturnative to
>apistan, or mineral oil.
>
>After looking at this from the money side it is easy to see why there is
>such resistance to change by the sellers of this product.
>
>Sorry if I offend anyone but this is the way I see it.
>
>Elroy
>
Mineral oil would cost alot less.