At 10:56 AM 2/9/97 -0700, you wrote:
>Has anyone had any experience/success using oil extracts of
>plants from the Family  Laminaceae as a substitute for using
>Apistan strips?
>
>Here in the states some people have been experimenting with
>oils from Thyme, wintergreen, spearmint, and a few other oils
>and oil combinations as an attempt to lessen the effects that
>varroa have on the hives.
>
>Any information on this would be very much appreciated.
>
>Thank you
>Herman
 
 
Dear Herman,
 
There is no family, Laminaceae. I believe you are referring to the Lamiaceae
which is the current recognized name for the older name, Labiatae, or mint
family. Thus peppermint, spearmint, catnip, patchouli, etc., are all members
of the Lamiaceae.
 
Please see our web page regarding the use of essential oils for mite control.
 
Sincerely,
 
Prof. Jim Amrine
Division of Plant & Soil Sciences
P. O. Box 6108, West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV 26506-6108
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