Menthol crystals in oil

[josbees]

It was suggested that I use a bag of menthol crystals dissolved in 32 oz of canola oil against Tracheal mites.  This mixture was then poured into a baggie containing about 15 folded paper towels.  Once the towels were saturated I put one towl on top of the frames in the top deep.  Now I'm reading conflicting info -- that I should have used two bags of crystals to only 8 oz of oil for 15 or 20 towles.  I did notice when I put the towel in the hive that oil was running down the frames.  Do you think this is going to be a problem?  will the oil harm the bees and/or the honey store?  Should I remove the towel and start over at the more concentrated volume?

[josbees]

Sorry -- I should have posted this in the diseases forum...

[Michael Bush]

The sooner everyone quits treating for tracheal mites, the sooner we won't have a problem anymore.  Most people I know have already quit treating for them.

[BEES4U]

I believe that this is the information that you requested:
http://www.honeybeeworld.com/diary/articles/blue.htm
Regards,
Ernie