SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING MiteGone^® WITH 65% LIQUID FORMIC ACID AS A TREATMENT FOR HONEY BEES INFESTED WITH VARROA OR TRACHEA MITES AND FOR THE DETECTION OF VARROA MITES IN HONEY BEE COLONIES.

DISCLAIMER: This abstract was created from various government and manufacturer publications and regulations. MiteGone^® Enterprises waives all claims of liability as anyone using this information does so at their own discretion and responsibility. You should read the following documents:

REGISTRATION NO. 31315 PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ACT

DANGER - CORROSIVE TO SKIN AND EYES. USE FORMIC ACID: 65% IN WATER READ THE LABEL BEFORE USING KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

RESPIRATOR: with an organic vapor cartridge and dust / mist filter is recommended for outside use only. Example: North 7700 half masks 7583-P100 Cartridge. Replace cartridge before each treatment period in the spring and late summer.

If you can smell acid inside the mask replace cartridge immediately.

WHILE SEGMENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS ARE INCLUDED IN MANY PARTS OF THE INSTRUCTIONS, THEY ARE COMBINED IN THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT.

Safe Use and Handling of Liquid Formic Acid Respirators, Practicality of Safety in Beekeeping, Times & Application, First Aid Storage, and Disposal Legality”
Advise to associates & customers – How to be safe and meet legal requirements of handling acid:

Formic acid specifications Government Data Sheet

Acid Injuries and Untrue Rumors
Collection of rumors, injuries, reasons, and truths. Canadian use has a clean slate. Acid is not carcinogenic. With proper precautions, even minor finger blisters are rare.