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Re: Menthol and Varroa
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Medhat Nasr <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 9 Apr 2002 20:17:31 -0400
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Hi Blane,

Blane mentioned:

"there were reports on  research done in Canada using menthol for varroa
control.  In the articles  in American Bee Journal The research reported
using a microencapsulated form of menthol which was fed  to the bees so the
mites got it when they fed on the bees."

This report was regarding tracheal mites not Varroa. The microencapsulated
showed a modest control of tracheal mites.

medhat



Medhat Nasr, Ph. D.
Blueberry and Cranberry Research Center
Rutgers University,
Chatsworth, New Jersey 08019, USA
Ph. 609-726-1590 Ex 25
Fax. 609-726-1593

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