Dear Friends:
     I suppose that most of you on the list will have received my post
describing my work with mineral oil for treatment of bee mites.
     Please note that I insisted on refering to FOOD GRADE MINERAL OIL.
The reason for that is that this type of mineral oil can be used within
bee colonies at all times because it  does not have flavor or odor and
it is non-toxic.
     I apologize to those of you who are not acquainted with this type
of oil.  It is medicinal oil and can be found at most convenience type
stores (K-marts, Pharmors, Revcos, etc.) Please make sure that you DO
NOT use baby oil (which is mineral oil but  perfumed and will leave its
odor within the colony.  They will have it at regular drug stores also,
but I suppose at a higher price.
     I hope that this post answers the question for those whoe were
unsure about sources of procurement.  I will always welcome any other
question(s) that you may have.
Best regards.
Dr. Rodriguez