Martin Braunstein wrote:
>
> Harry from Scotland wrote:
>
> > I could not find a supply of wintergreen oil ( methyl salicylate)
> > although I did not try very hard.
>
> Since April '96 -and according to Bob Noel's research- I have tried the use
> of essential oils for varroa mite control. I noticed that NATURAL
> wintergreen oil proved to be very efficient to kill mites, however
> ARTIFICIAL wintergreen oil (Metyl Salicilate) although it smells about the
> same -(commonly sold in pharmacies to relieve neck stiffness and muscle
> contractures)- didn't work at all.
>
> I suggest you'd better not waste your time with it.
>
> Martin Braunstein
> Malka Cabaņa Apicola
> e-mail: [log in to unmask]
Where do you get any of these oils in any quantity? I have only seen
very small viles of 1-2 oz.
