> >> 2. Today I placed a paper towel saturated w/vegetable oil (any > >> kind; cheaper the better) between the two deep broodchambers. > >> Within a week the bees will have removed it. <snip> > >The mechanism of TM control using oils and grease is not well > >understood (AFAIK), so if this is scientifically proven, then > >measured and proven success with this technique would give some > >insight into the mechanism, perhaps. <snip> > FYI Dr. Delaplane has been testine this method of summer control of > T mites for about 3 years. He has advised beekeepers in Georga that > is a very effective method of when bees cannot be treated with > Menthol. Can you tell me where to get a copy of his paper on this? I'd sure like to examine the proofs, including and the opinions of his peers. I'm delighted that there are simpler and less cumbersome methods than patties. I found patties a real nuisance when manipulating hives, and have trouble bringing myself to use them. Regards Allen W. Allen Dick, Beekeeper VE6CFK RR#1, Swalwell, Alberta Canada T0M 1Y0 Internet:[log in to unmask] & [log in to unmask] Honey. Bees, & Art <http://www.internode.net/~allend/>