\Dr. Pedro P. Rodriguez wrote:
>
> Allen Dick wrote:
> I hope that someone will
> develop a method (foggier; atomizer; ???) that will make the method
> practical for large scale beekeepers.  I tried a hand sprayer as part of
> my
> application trials but I found that the oil was too "thick" to be
> sprayed and ended up
> squirting it in big droplets.
 
Now here is a thought. Foggier and atomizer can be developed. If as you
say the mite problem can be controled with oil and the atomizer and or
foggier can be a help for the commercial beekeeper then hear is an
answer.
 
Obviously if it works then there would be a market. With your institute
conenctions why not patient the thought contract a entrepreneur or an
industry person with connection with spray can manufactoring. If WD40 or
similar Motor vehicle accessories can be made as atomizer's then so can
minerial oil.
 
Food for thought, maybe.  But give it a go.
 
Jonathan KP Marshall