"Dr. Pedro P Rodriguez" wrote: > It seems like such a waste to spend time answering to "supposed; > imaginary > arguments against FGMO. However, because these comments are capable of > deterring beekeepers from even trying out the use of FGMO, one feels > that there is a need to clarify each new "guess" proposed on this > thread. Actually, I was, early in the morning, trying to make some sense in what was happening to the Varroa when particles were introduced into the hive. I appreciate your comments, and, as I said, it was my guesses. There are many articles on smoke as a mite dropper. I just learned the latest research indicates that it may be the residue of the smoke that caused varroa drop. http://www.nalusda.gov/ttic/tektran/data/000011/09/0000110950.html I went to the site http://www.apicultura.com.ar/ to find the information on FGMO, but need the issue that the articles are in. I would appreciate it if you can provide it. Bill Truesdell Bath, ME