As far as I know there are two reliable essential oil suppliers, one is
located in the USA, its name is Lorann Oils you can reach them at:
1-800-248-1302
1-800-862-8620
1-517-882-1215
Fax 1-517-882-0507
 
The other supplier has its headquarters in France, its name is Alban
Muller, you can contact them at:
Ph (33+1)48 58 30 25
Fax (33+1) 48 58 03 71
 
Good luck!
 
Martín Braunstein
Malka Cabaña Apícola
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> From: Al Welk <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Wintergreen oil  Vs. Methyl Salicilate
> Date: sábado 6 de septiembre de 1997 14:14
> 
> Martin Braunstein wrote:
> > 
> > Harry from Scotland wrote:
> > 
> > > I could not find a supply of wintergreen oil ( methyl salicylate)
> > > although I did not try very hard.
> > 
> > Since April '96 -and according to Bob Noel's research- I have tried the
use
> > of essential oils for varroa mite control. I noticed that NATURAL
> > wintergreen oil proved to be very efficient to kill mites, however
> > ARTIFICIAL wintergreen oil (Metyl Salicilate) although it smells about
the
> > same -(commonly sold in pharmacies to relieve neck stiffness and muscle
> > contractures)- didn't work at all.
> > 
> > I suggest you'd better not waste your time with it.
> > 
> > Martin Braunstein
> > Malka Cabaña Apicola
> > e-mail: [log in to unmask]
> 
> Where do you get any of these oils in any quantity?  I have only seen
> very small viles of 1-2 oz.