mixing thymol and oil

[bobbb]

Was thinking of adding thymol to the mineral oil and using the fogger. Was wondering if anyone has tried this .Any thoughts would be apreciated.What would be a safe mixture.

[Michael Bush]

Thymol can be toxic. I'm assuming that includes bees and people. Can you fog and not inhale some? I'm not sure it's safe to try it. You'd have to make sure you're up wind and not breathing any of the fumes.

I don't know how well it disolves. I don't know how toxic it is to bees. I don't know how toxic it is to humans. I don't know if it will clog up the fogger. It's all a gamble. If it was me and I was going to try it, (and I'm not planning on it) I'd start with something like a teaspoon of thymol in a quart of oil and just fog a little and see what happens. If it won't disolve well, you may have to give up. It also may clog the fogger when it gets hot. I'd monitor the mite drop to see if you have enough to have an effect. Also monitor the "bee" drop to make sure you're not killing them. If that goes well after a few days, try fogging a little more with the same concentration of thymol. If that goes well, after a few more days, try fogging the normal amount of fog and see what happens. If that goes well and there is a mite drop. Be happy. If not, then up the thymol until you either get a mite drop or a bee drop. If you get a mite drop stop there.

[WineMan]

I have to suspect that running the fogger is not very **** healthy for us to begin with.

[clintonbemrose]

I have used a fogger for 2 years now. I use to hold my breath when I first started but now I use a cheep paint resporator as I decided breathing oil fumes might not be smart.
Clint.


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Clinton Bemrose
just South of Lansing Michigan

[Michael Bush]

People who work where there is aerosolized oil have respiratory problems. So it's probably not too good, but I try not to breath it and, although I'm sure I have breathed some, have not noticed any respiratory problems at all.

But now add an active ingredient like Thymol and who knows what other effects it has. I think I would use a respirator and try not to breath it.

[loggermike]

I wore a respirator when i used the fogger.I didnt at first but noticed I felt a bit nauseated from the fog.I think it is a good idea to use one when using fgmo on more than a few hives.I dont think exposure from fogging a few would be a problem.

[Dr. Pedro Rodriguez]

Hello folks.
Taking precuationary measures when working
is always a good measure. Wearing respirators when fogging with FGMO is one of those in which users may employ their wisdom.
I have been fogging for 8 years now. I have never wore a respirator, although I own one. I have not ever felt the need for one. Be your own judge. Be safe.
Best regards.
Dr. Rodriguez

[WineMan]

Think I'm gonna start wearing mine too. I hate it cuz its stinkin hot and a nuisance but better than fumes and cancer.

[Dr. Pedro Rodriguez]

Wineman:
Where do you live?
My Spanish blood tells me that I should keep bees where it is still hot in October. It has been rather cool here in Virginia this past week. The bees are still flying and I am getting them ready for winter. Last few foggings and emulsion cords all the way.
Getting ready to gather my final data for this year's test. Will tell soon what the end result looks like.
Have a wonderful fall and keep warm during the winter.
Best regards.
Dr Rodriguez

[WineMan]

Hi Dr. R.

I live in Michigan and will probably be seeing you at the state fall meeting here.