I think the information on oils for mites is just too new for
legitimate comments.  I have put wintergreen in my syrup
feeders this fall.  I'll let you all know in the spring...
It's too big a problem to ignore though.
 
Gerry Visel
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>I have a bit of a question about the text at this site:
>Specifically, the authors mention that wintergreen,
>spearmint, and peppermint oils have proven successful, that
>spearmint patties were propolized, but not wintergreen,
>teatree, or patchouli oils.
>Curiously, I didn't hear much from folks since the original
>posting here. Does this mean that everyone is quietly going
>out and buying the oils and seeing what will happen? Or is
>this a new idea with promising preliminary results?
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>Just curious-
>Phil Wood
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>>  Brian R Tucker wrote:
>> >  > Could someone please repost the use of Essential Oils
>>for the use of mite  > controll. That is how much in sugar
>>water or if used in grease patties how  > much in there.
>>And what type of oil is best (Spearmint,Wintergreen ect..)
>>>                             Thanks
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>> The info is at this site:
>> http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/varroa.htm
>>
>> -Barry
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>> Barry Birkey
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