Hello Allen and All,
Allen wrote:
> Copper gluconate is a wide open topic, and the recent posts are most
> welcome.  Keep 'em coming.

Although I  received my sample of the salts I have never taken the time to
experiment. I can not comment on the effectiveness of copper gluconate but
can on the development of a systemic for varroa. I always did think a
systemic solution to varroa was the best for the larger beekeeper because of
the ease of application.

Systemic was the  best solution for ticks on dogs and cats. We certainly
love our pets but to see  them scratching themselves raw  is hard   for me
to take. I tried the pennyroyal bag around the neck, rub them  down with
*skin so soft* and the soap baths but finally decided on the systemic way as
best *for me*.

Many USDA-ARS researchers thought a systemic for varroa is possible and we
heard rumors of a systemic being registered but all rumors I guess.

The systemic dream:
Drop the systemic in a drum of syrup which you were going to feed anyway and
*presto* end of varroa problem (and tracheal mite).

Sincerely,
Bob Harrison