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Re: mineral oil for varroa control
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Bob & Liz <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Ps. Dr. R has discontinued the fogger and is now using the cord soaked in
> FGMO.

Not true, Bob. Both fogger and cords are still used in the application.

>In my opinion from only reading I wonder what kind of results might be
> had with open mesh floors and the FGMO fogger. If  I am reading Dr.R's work
> correctly he did his tests with solid bottom boards.

Not sure on this one. He made a comment that "having perforated/screened
bottom boards will contribute to eliminate mites." I don't know if this
means they are being used on his hives or if he is just stating an
additional fact about screened bottom boards.

Regards,
Barry

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