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340 posts · Joined 2012. #22 · Apr 22, 2024. A simple formula to dilute 95% formic acid. Initial concentration x Initial volume = Final concentration x Final volume. say you want 500 ml of …
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2011年1月30日 · 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% …
HELP! Bee's dying when treating with formic acid!
2022年7月10日 · Most people have better luck with the 1 pad, wait 10 days, then a second pad method with smaller (1 or 2 box) hives. There seems to be less bee and queen loss this way. …
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2014年12月29日 · The short-term formic acid treatment killed > 60% of varroa mites in capped worker brood; thus, it is a promising tool for beekeepers, especially when such treatments are …
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2017年9月18日 · 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 …
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2020年5月13日 · Formic acid is a hazardous material, getting it shipped to a home address will be a pain, and it's NASTY to handle, you must have a fume hood. Much safer and easier to use …
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2023年9月9日 · Formic Acid and 👑 loss. 4 days after a flash treatment with formic acid 65% with open bottom board tray in 2 deep hive with the recommended dosage according to …
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2021年8月16日 · This study (Dr Frank Rinkevich) suggests that Amitraz (Apivar) is more effective in the spring. Perhaps formic now. Randy Oliver uses Apiguard once they don't need more …
Acid formic 65% flash- Nuc | Beesource Beekeeping Forums
2023年9月6日 · Brood was removed, bees brushed off, then using a painter brush apply 50% or 65% (you'd have to look that up) formic solution directly on cappings before placed in a nuc …
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2007年12月27日 · Formic. I use formic acid that way except that in Canada it is recommended at 65 %. It works fine but I would suggest 6 treatments and not 3 or 4. Treat every 4-5 days. You …