UNDERSTANDING HOW FORMIC ACID WORKS

Many scientific papers have been written on Formic acid. There are just too many references to note all of them, but generally, all authorities agree on the following:

• Mites should not become resistant to Formic acid.
• Formic acid is the only treatment that can be used in organic honey production.
• In temperate climates - spring and late summer treatments are recommended.
• In sub tropical and other climates, dry and low-brood seasons are most effective when using Formic acid to treat against the Varroa mite.

SPECIFICATION OF FORMIC ACID
Standard industrial grade Formic acid in 85-90-95% concentration will require thinning to 65% according to Carrey Clark of the Research Institute of Dawson Creek, BC, Canada, who originated C-94 scheduling of the use of Formic acid in Canada. The 65% concentration is most effective and least harmful to the bees

There is no food grade of acid as many advertised treatments have claimed. It is just the same acid which is used in the food industry as a cleaning solvent for food processing machinery.

Learn more about:

1. the reaction of honey bees to Formic acid
2. the evaporation rate of acid and water
3. effective treatment concentrations
4. use of acid in temperate climates
5. fall treatment of Formic acid
6. In addition to treating for the Varroa and Tracheal mites, there are many other positive side benefits to using Formic acid: It will get rid of Varroa and Tracheal mites carrying viruses, reduce Nosema and Chalkbrood, as well as the Lesser wax Moth. It will also help to increase the effectiveness of screen bottom boards and will possibly deter the small hive beetle from entering the hives.

   Requirements, Calculations
   How to determine the amount of 65% acid required for the treatment of your apiaries, and how it translates into the 85-90-95% acid concentration you can buy.

   How to Thin Acid and Thinning Formulas
   Safe and practical way to thin acid from a barrel or small kegs, ratios, equipment approved containers, and sources.

   Acid Specification
   A government specification of common industrial grade of formic acid, hazard & safe handling information.

   Advantages of MiteGone^®
   Advantages of a properly designed delivery system.

   Disadvantages Being Claimed about Acid Treatments
   All disadvantages are the result of poor application methods, overdose, 85% concentration, carelessness, and misinformation.

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