Yes, that is what I tried to refer to.  Thank you for the correction and
the pointer to the site.
 
-Herman
 
 
>>Has anyone had any experience/success using oil extracts of
>>plants from the Family  Laminaceae as a substitute for using
>>Apistan strips?
 
 
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>There is no family, Laminaceae. I believe you are referring to the Lamiaceae
>which is the current recognized name for the older name, Labiatae, or mint
>family. Thus peppermint, spearmint, catnip, patchouli, etc., are all members
>of the Lamiaceae.
>
>Please see our web page regarding the use of essential oils for mite control.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Prof. Jim Amrine
>Division of Plant & Soil Sciences
>P. O. Box 6108, West Virginia University
>Morgantown, WV 26506-6108
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