>Does anyone know of any control, other than Appistan strips,
>for the Varroa mite.
 
I've seen special plastic(?) brood combs for sale.  The bottom of each
cell is larger than the top, so the bees supply the larva with more royal
jelly.  This causes the larva to develop faster, so the mite doesn't get
a chance to develop itself before the bee emerges.
 
Anyone know if these work?  Do bees accept the comb readily?  If this works
it does have the advantage of not being a chemical treatment and no real
maintenence is needed beyond the normal work.
 
-Mike