Bob said:> I believe beekeepers in California, Texas and Florida might get control in > a higher range than those beekeepers in the Northern states unless the > thymol treatment takes place in say August in New York and North Dakota (as > example). I find that here (Midlands, UK) treatment with powdered thymol crystals in March and August (i.e. before and after the flow) gives excellent control with no contamination of wax or honey. Peter Edwards [log in to unmask] www.stratford-upon-avon.freeserve.co.uk/ :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::