>Susan Nielsen wrote:
>
>Neither is having the top of the hive opened every
>now and then, permitting smoke and light to flood in.
 
 
    Did anybody from the "List" used myrtle oil (Nelkenoel in German)
instead of the classical smoking which may deteriorate the honey's quality?
 
    This essential oil is:
 
* bee repellent;
 
* it is used in human medicine as a natural anti-parasitary and antiseptic
product.
 
 
    In Germany I saw a very ingenious device which replace completely the
old classical smoker.
 
    More details you can get from Mr. Bernhard Jakel:   [log in to unmask]
 
    Please write him in German. If necessary I can help.
 
        Cordially,
 
    Stefan Stangaciu, MD, LAcup.
       Constanta, Romania
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