Menthol & Canola Oil for tracheal mites

[LittleBeeHive]

Does anyone know what the ratio is to mix this? I am going to use the paper towel method and I only have 2 hives. I don't want to mix up a huge batch.

Please let me know asap.

I tried posting this is diseases and pest, but did not get a reply.

Thanks,

Tony

[loggermike]

http://www.honeybeeworld.com/diary/articles/blue.htm
I realize this recipe is for thousands,but you should be able to reduce it down to a pound of menthol which is probably the least you can buy.50/50 mix I think.Its been a long time since we used this, but it was effective for t-mites.

[catbee1]

It is one 1.8-ounce methol packet in one pint of canola oil. Warm the oil (don't boil) and dissolve the packet. Saturate shop towels by placing them in the oil/methol mixture. Place one towel on the top bars of each hive.

[loggermike]

Hmm... I see it is available in less than a pound quantities
http://www.glorybeefoods.com/gbf/Shop_ProductDetail.cfm?PC=&PSC=0&P=14065&Product_Name=mite-a-thol%20pellets&Token=69.10.162.75:{ts_2006-03-25_14:49:42}-101901

[Chef Isaac]

I would recomend using essential oils versus menthol.