Bob Harrison wrote:
>
> Hello All,
> In the June issue (2001) of the American Bee Journal under the section on
> Argentina(pg 402) under the heading *World Honey Market* there is a
> reference to Argentina commercial beekeepers using food-grade mineral oil
> for varroa control. The article says some beekeepers report good results
> while others are not happy with this treatment.

Bob, Here is an article by DrR on its use.

http://www.beekeeping.com/articles/mineral_oil_2.htm

If you search the archives you will find quite a bit on it. The fogger
is the latest application method. Sort of like the vinegar fogger but a
bit more elaborate since you are spraying food grade mineral oil.

There were tests done, other than by Dr. R (its inventor), which were
not as successful as his results which were excellent no matter what the
method of application. The results in the link are similar to his
results using other methods. However, when those methods were tested
independently, FGMO did not work. I read one independent test using a
fogger and it showed somne varroa control, but not as good as many other
methods. The scientist said it needed more work to be effective.

I was a true believer when it first came out but there will have to be a
lot more proof than I have seen to date to convince me of its
effectiveness.

This is one of those Varroa control methods that you use at your own
risk. It has a life of its own.

Bill Truesdell
Bath, ME