I've used the mineral oil trick, too.  I think it smothers the mites.
I'd be afraid they'd eat the olive oil. :)

>
> Hi Betty Ann,
>
> Thank you for the quick response! Perhaps olive oil would be
> more paleo?
>
> >While not "pure" paleo, our vet had us use mineral oil on a
> q-tip to swap
>
> All the best,
> Susan
>