Can you feed bees while treating with Formic Pro?
Can I feed during treatment? No, feeding of any type that comes in contact with the hive (frame, hive-top feeder) is NOT recommended during treatment. Barrel feeding is acceptable. For optimal success with Formic Pro, ensure your bees are well nourished before treatment.
Can you eat honey treated with formic acid?
Absolutely, feed them if they need it! AFAIK, feeding with any mite treatment is OK, and Formic acid is even safe for honey that is going to be extracted, so no issue at all.
Can you use Formic Pro with honey supers on?
No. Formic Pro should be used to treat all colonies in the apiary at the same time to prevent reinfestation. Can I treat with honey supers on? Formic Pro controls the vapor release of formic acid throughout the treatment period.
How effective is Formic Pro?
Formic Pro has an 83-97% efficacy and kills mites under the cap. Treat during the Honey Flow. Formic Pro leaves no residues in wax or honey. Formic Pro is ready to use.
When Should bees use formic acid?
Application Directions Specific to Season of Use: Spring and Early Fall Treatments: Use Formic Acid 65% for single or double brood-chamber honey bee colonies (bees covering 6 – 20 frames) in standard Langstroth equipment. Outside daytime temperature highs should be between 10 – 26ºC at the time of application.
Does formic acid contaminate honey?
Do not use Formic Acid 65% during honey flow. To minimize residues and contamination of marketable honey, carefully follow all label instructions.
How effective is formic acid?
Formic acid is a naturally occurring component in honey that, when properly formulated, can not only kills adult Varroa mites but also kills 95% of the mites incubating under the cappings. Since it can be found naturally in honey, formic acid treatments can be applied during honey flow and leaves no residue.
Is Formic Pro natural?
Natural: Formic Pro is made from all natural RAW materials. Biodegradable: Formic Pro strips are made from all natural biodegradable materials and can be composted. Quick Options: There are two treatment options when local thresholds are met: Option One: 2 strips for 14 days.
What can you use formic acid for?
varroa mites
Formic Acid is used to treat tracheal and varroa mites in honey bee hives. There are three registered products. At this time, only one (Mite-Away II) is marketed. The marketed product is formulated as an impregnated pad, and contained in a vented plastic pouch designed to appropriately release formic acid vapors.
Can you use formic acid during honey flow?
Formic Pro the next generation in formic acid treatments and is used to treat hives with varroosis, caused by varroa destructor in honey bees. Safe to use during the honey flow!