hi,
 
I,ve just one small point to make, In the UK varroa is NOT endemic but is
still spreading north.  Also, Northern Ireland is varroa free as is the
whole island of Ireland.
 
The only treatment for varroa in the UK is bavarol strips, their use
is detailed on the packet when you buy them.  There is no other legal
treatment for varroa in the UK.
 
Phil Earle [log in to unmask]