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
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On some computers the above line will take you directly to the web address