"Joe R." wrote:

> I have only a handful of hives and need to take some some action this
> spring against tracheal mites. I have thought about trying Medhat Nassr's
> formic acid pads,

> Also, I have considered as an alternative the menthol crystals and
> crisco "blue shop towel" method of tracheal mite control

My suggestion...Throw away the band-aid treatments, and requeen with resistant
stock.