Hello All
 
Thank you sincerely for all of the posts I received under the above subject.
 
I must confess that I am a bit confused about Frow mixture.
 
To take two comments as an illustration of this.
 
>Incidentally, Yates and Yates, in their book "Beekeeping Study Notes"
>published in 1996 and aimed at preparing candidates for the BBKA modular
>examinations, give a detailed description of the formulation and
>application of Frow mixture, including explicit information about where
>nitrobenzene can be obtained in the UK!!
 
>Here in England it is a very old treatment long since declared an illegal
>substance that is being introduced into the hive,   Highly dangerous to use
>so proceed with caution some of the ingredients are carcinogens and others
>highly inflammable.  Can cause damage to humans by inhalation.  Definitely
>not to be recommended.
 
 
On balance I feel that Frow mixture is to be avoided, especially in view of
its carcinogenic properties - properties which probably could not have been
known during its heyday, years ago.
 
The comments on methylsalicylate were on the whole good, and menthol was
also given a good press.
 
I suppose I am back again at, (IMO) the traditional learning curve in
beekeeping (or for that matter any other activity).
 
      A Ask questions.
        Study the answers.
        Make up your own mind.
        Implement your decision.
        Analyse the results.
 
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                     Pass it on
 
 
 
 
For what it is worth, I will learn about and use Grease patties next year to
try to stop the mite before it gets started.
 
Once again thanks to all.
 
Sincerely
 
Tom Barrett
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