Hello Everybody, 1. My cost-free? method for treating tracheal mite. 2. A paper towel saturated w/ veggie oil (cheapest out there) placed between the two deep brood chambers. 3. Done twice: 1 sep & week later. 4. Vice pak menthol crystals which I've NEVER used. 5. My Bs survive. 6. Used for past 5? yrs. 7. What's Ur method & survival rate? Jack the B-man 21 hives (19 two many for a hobbyist) ******************************* John Iannuzzi PhD * Howard Honey Farms RR8 * 9772 Old Annapolis Rd * Ellicott City (founded 1772) * Maryland usa 21042 * *******************************