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Re: 2-Heptanone
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Aaron Morris <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 10 Jan 2005 12:32:19 -0500
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> They were testing 2-Heptanone as a _bee_ repellent to mix
> with insecticides
> to keep bees from visiting freshly sprayed areas, when they
> discovered
> 2-Heptanone was killing varroa.

I still see a half full glass here.  So, the 2-Heptanone will kill varroa,
but it repels the bees.  How does this help?  I'm imagining no Varroa on
bees who can't stand being around themselves and blue cheese honey!  Now
there's a varietal honey I never thought about!  Guess I'll have to stay
tuned....

Aaron Morris - regrets missing the national meetings!

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