Dec 29, 2014 · Neither acetic acid nor a combined treatment of formic and acetic acids applied to the West Virginia formic acid fumigator was as effective as formic acid alone in controlling …

Sep 18, 2017 · It seems that even though recipes for DIY formic acid pads have been around for quite a while, very little is discussed here. Here's one recipe: A 2-1/2 gallon pail with 250 "Dri …

Apr 20, 2024 · The first concern about formic use is effect on queens. When formic acid is introduced into a hive the first thing that happens is that the bees lose track of the queen. The …

Jan 30, 2011 · Formic acid - 50% 68F 20C 1.121 Specific Gravity Formic acid - 65% 68F 20C 1.150 Specific Gravity Formic acid - 80% 68F 20C 1.186 Specific Gravity Formic acid - 90% …

Sep 16, 2013 · Apinovar bottom boards are by far the easiest, most convenient, fastest and most effective way to dispense formic acid. Besides they can also tell you the likelihood of your hive …

Mar 27, 2008 · The difference is that formic acid is killing varroa both on bees and in the sealed brood. Oxalic acid kills varroa only on bees.Thats something I know only from reading not from …

Aug 25, 2017 · If I ever start to smell formic coming thru, I'll change them, to organic acid cartridges if I can find them. I'm not suggesting this is "safe", because there are safety regs …

May 13, 2004 · Formic acid is the acid in an ant bite that makes it burn and the trail they leave everywhere. Thymol is that nasty taste in Listerine. Oxalic acid is the bite you taste in your …

Aug 6, 2022 · The commercial formic acid treatments (Formic Pro, MAQS) are appoved for use with honey supers on. I would have no issue eating that honey. If you have doubts, send it to …

Jul 10, 2022 · @Vance G Do you use Formic acid? I assume your comment is referencing using only within proper temperature range. I plan to use formic for the first time in August when I …