May I direct you to a study where a-Terpineol is used effectively as a repellent against the Varroa Destructor. http://www.cell.com/cell-reports/abstract/S2211-1247(15)00623-3?_returnURL=http%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS2211124715006233%3Fshowall%3Dtrue If this is true, (and I have no reason to doubt them) what would be the suggested method of application for a field trial? It seems that the margin of error between enough and too much is very small. *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html