There has been a lot of small talk on essencial oils, but nothing
really
specific.  It was mentioned that it might interfer with the bee's
communications.  Well we ceretainly have heard alot about the bees
     using the pheromones for several things in the hive.  From the
Nasannof glands to the queen substance.  What if all the bees smelled
alike, like spearmint?  The mineral oil maybe the better thing???
 
          billy bee  Southern Md USA