Hey thanks for this, do You know if this method is less hard on the bees than the formic pro strips? I am hoping to create a less powerful version so I don’t lose so many bees
Purchase industrial strength Formic Acid (95%). Set up the equation initial concentration multiplied by initial volume equals final concentration multiplied by final volume. For 95% starting strength it looks like 95% x 100ml = 65% x Xml. Solve algebraically for Xml.
I honestly would use something more absorbent like a Swedish towel or something of that nature but for formic it probably wouldn’t matter as much as say “a glycerin oxcilic” recipe
Usually people do this treatment three consecutive time for every 5~7days. And the lowest temperature for this way is considered 15C. Just replied for help, not the uploader though.
Hello. I'm so tempted to try your method. Seems so simple and easy since you can treat with honey supers on. But, i've read in a few places that often the colony will requeen after formic acid treatment. Any comments?
nice simple explanation. please get back to us with a measurement of the mite kill
Really good explanation and demo, thank you.
nice video keeping it simple
great info
OK I will try ...
Hey thanks for this, do You know if this method is less hard on the bees than the formic pro strips? I am hoping to create a less powerful version so I don’t lose so many bees
Purchase industrial strength Formic Acid (95%). Set up the equation initial concentration multiplied by initial volume equals final concentration multiplied by final volume. For 95% starting strength it looks like 95% x 100ml = 65% x Xml. Solve algebraically for Xml.
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Hi G can you tell me how you arrived at the amount per hive other BK are using 35 mil per bag 2 bags per double. Is this trial and error or calculated
Did you every find out the proper dosage?
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Also do you do a before and after mite count I would be interested trying your method here thanks again
Ola amigo, falo de Portugal e gostaria de saber quantos mililitros poderá levar cada colher. Aguardo a sua resposta. Obrigado
Can you pour acid for subsequent treatments onto existing baggie or do you use new baggie with shop towel?
I would use new towel because reusing the old one won’t be as absorbent. They’re cheap towels just go new
I honestly would use something more absorbent like a Swedish towel or something of that nature but for formic it probably wouldn’t matter as much as say “a glycerin oxcilic” recipe
What is the lowest temperature that formic can be used? Is it still the 5 day treatment period.? Enjoy your videos over and over. Ron
Usually people do this treatment three consecutive time for every 5~7days. And the lowest temperature for this way is considered 15C. Just replied for help, not the uploader though.
Does the entrance have to be completely open? I had robbing while i was treating them
Hello. I'm so tempted to try your method. Seems so simple and easy since you can treat with honey supers on. But, i've read in a few places that often the colony will requeen after formic acid treatment. Any comments?
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CORRECT, ALSO SRAYING ON TOP ON GAPS OF FRAME WITH DILUTED CLOVER OIL 2 DROPS IN 6LITER WATER.
Why do you put them in the bag?
You can't buy this liquid formic acid (easily) in USA.
Do you skip days between treatments?
I usually wait 5 days and repeat the treatment 3 times. Thank you for watching :)
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