In a message dated 97-08-10 18:18:42 EDT, you write:
<< Hello everyone,
> I am in my first year as a beekeeper. Of course I have
>received many warnings about varroa mites and the inevitable
>destruction of the hives occupants. I am told that apistan strips
> are the official treatment and all others are undocumented.
> A friend in our local beekeeping association has suggested
>essential oils as good alternative to chemical compounds.
>>
http://pw2.netcom.com/~griffes/treatment.html
The web address above gives good info
<A HREF="http://pw2.netcom.com/~griffes/treatment.html">Treatment Timing Tips
</A>
On some computers the above line will take you directly to the web address