>      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 wonder about using the veterinary grade mineral oil that is available in
most country farm supply stores for use with cattle. It comes by the
gallon and is very cheap?
 
BTW, for the convenience of all,  I will put the article in question on my
website at http://www.internode.net/HoneyBee/Oil
 
...as soon as I get around to it -- within an hour or so.
 
Allen