Hello Milt,
Mistakes happen. I will try to answer your questions and not give you a hard
time.

> Is it Raid for mites?

Yes!

Apistan is the trade name for fluvalinate.

 >If so, why doesn't it kill honeybees?

The dose is so that only varroa are killed. In illegal applications of
fluvalinate  honeybees have been killed.

> Does Apistan give off fumes?

No.

> Does it depend on the bees touching the strip?

Yes. By contact. Many tried to reuse the strips at first until we made those
beekeepers understand that very little (if any)  fluvalinate remains after
the strips are left in the hive for the proper time

> What about my supers - will the frames be safe to use next year?

The frames will probabbly be unaffected but the wax could be contaminated. A
similar product to fluvalinate is used in Europe and can be used with the
supers on. I would replace the wax. Others on the list might replace both
wax and frames . I have never had a strip of any kind in while honey supers
have been on but bee inspectors have told me of finding strips left in while
supers have been on.

Please read the label next time and follow instructions.

Sincerely,
Bob Harrison