Dr. Rodriquez has reported to The Tidewater Beekeeper's Association, his
home association, that he has gone to Spain to work with researchers there in
order to perform publishable research and develop a satisfactory and efficient
method to apply FGMO and/or other associated controls for Varroa and/or tracheal
mites.
    There has been other research performed (using natural oils) in conjunction
with a University in West Virginia which details escape me right now. If you
perform a search in the archives it should pop up. There is a website associated
with this. Perhaps those persons involved would like to give us an update.
Thom Bradley
Norfolk, VA area
 
Donald James Tupper wrote:
 
> Has anybody had any expierence using food grade mineral oil in their hives
> for the purpose of killing varroa mites? I've read all of Dr. Rodriquezs
> work and have tried his method. I found that they work great in reducing the
> varroa population. The question is why isn't there more info on this method
> anywhere? Any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks.
>
> Donny Tupper
> Red Top Aparies