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ABOUT US
PRESS RELEASES & Ads:
ARTICLES FOR PUBLISHING:
These ARTICLES are ALL IN pdf for all to enjoy. The Publisher can have those available in Word with pictures in separate files so the publisher can format the release to suit his layout, or in a zip file.
- Old beeman series Part I. (4-pages)
– Introduction & Silver Bullet
Title: Invention series Part 1
Footer: MG/PD/Bill Ruzicka/Articles/Invention Series Part 1 H.pdf
IN 2014 I started new series for SUCCESSFUL BEEKEEPING
currently written are:
BROCHURES & MANUAL:
- Brochure: Simple How to Use MiteGone® for General Show Distribution Only
Title: Brochure
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Agents please email Bill Ruzicka your contact information to be added to bottom of front page of brochure. And sent to you for printing.(Please ensure the word "Mitegone" is in the subject line. Phone me if you haven't received a response within 5 days, which would mean your email may have been filtered into spam)
Print Landscape on both sides. Cut in half to produce brochure. This method will work in 90% of applications. The set of instructions in the Instruction Section must be used in real field applications.
POSTERS FOR PRESENTATIONS AND SEMINARS:
These can be laser printed on proper equipment to any size you wish.
17 x 22 inches is a commonly available size.
- When to Treat and the Cue Poster
Title: When to Treat
Footer: MG/PD/Articles & Posters/When to Treat – B
Explains how damage is done to winter bees with one treatment in late fall only and why to treat twice a year and when.
- Formic Acid application Methods Poster
Title: Application Methods
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Explains difference between blast/flash methods and low-dose continuous release method.
- Advantages of MG Acid Treatments Poster
Title: Advantages
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All 12 advantages in one poster.
- Disadvantages and Overdose Symptoms Poster
Title: Disadvantages
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All disadvantages are a result of poor application, blast/flash methods, carelessness, and misinformation.
- MiteGone® Pad Prep Station Poster
Title: Pad Prep Station Maintenance
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Field pad filling and re-use station, picture with description of all items matching the manual. Page 2 is the maintenance and packing instruction of material.
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Product and Method
- How MiteGone® Works
Title: How MiteGone® Works
Set of principles and laws of physics used in MiteGone® development explained in layman’s terms.
- Hobby kit
Title: Hoby kit
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Who and how they shall use it.
- COMMERCIAL & SIDELINER KITS
Title: Commercial & Sideliner kits
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Who and how they shall use it.
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TREATMENT SELECTION - INSTRUCTIONS - EQUIPMENT - RULES
READ ALL DOCUMENTS BELOW APPLYING TO YOUR SITUATION OR INTEREST.
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- TREATMENT Modification
Title: Treatment selection
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How to modify treatment for adverse condition, extend treatment, and for baby nukes.
- Instructions for Temperate Climates
Title: Simplified Instructions
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This method will work in 90% of applications. The set of instructions in the Instruction Section must be used in real field applications.
- Instructions for Almond Pollinators .
Title: Almond Pollinators
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All possible options, when and how to treat in migratory operations and almond pollination
- Instructions for Tropical or Sub-Tropical Climates
Title: Instructions for Tropical Climate
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- Reuse of Pads
Title: Reuse of Pads
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Pros and cons of saving and the best reuse method.
- Hive and Equipment
Title: Hive and Equipment
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Preparing hives for treatment – How important it is
Effects of equipment on evaporation .
Effects of acid on equipment - corrosion
- Screened Bottoms
Title: Screen Bottom Boards
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Efficacy and maintenance improvement.
Pros and cons of using screen bottoms.
Effect on evaporation systems.
How mobile is Varroa.
- Small Hive beetle & MiteGone® as repellent
Title: Small Hive Beetle
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Formic acid as repellant for beetle.
Experiences with beetle in Florida.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- REGISTER for SUCCESSFUL BEEKEEPING SERIES
Treatment Help and Checklist
Click to see document in "About Us" section.
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ACID PRINCIPLES, REQUIREMENTS, & THINNING FORMULAS
- Requirements, Calculations
Title: Acid Requirement Calculations
Footer: MG/EN/PD/INSTRUCTIONS/Acid/Acid Requirement Calculations - Oct. 20 K
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
Title: Thining acid to 65%
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Safe and practical way to thin acid from a barrel or small kegs, ratios, equipment approved containers, and sources.
- Acid Specification
Title: Data Sheet
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A government specification of common industrial grade of formic acid, hazard & safe handling information.
- Advantages of MiteGone®
Title: Advantages
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Advantages of a properly designed delivery system.
- Disadvantages Being Claimed about Acid Treatments
Title: Disadvantages
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All disadvantages are the result of poor application methods, overdose, 85% concentration, carelessness, and misinformation.
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ACID HANDLING, SAFETY, FIRST AID, RESPIRATORS, SPECIFICATIONS, INJURIES, & UNTRUE RUMORS
For general information and publication. Always use the current year and the latest version of documents. (See footnote with the date on the bottom of each page)
- Safe Use and Handling of Liquid Formic Acid
Title: Safe use Handling of Liquid Formic Acid
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Respirators, Practicality of Safety in Beekeeping, Times & Application, First Aid Storage, and Disposal Legality”
- Government Data Sheet
Title: Data Sheet
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- Acid Injuries and Untrue Rumors
Title: Formic Acid Injuries
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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.
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TESTING:
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- 10 Years Shelf Life Test
Title: 10 year shelf life test
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The method we used also show you how to test for efficacy of treatment.
- Verification Testing for the Infestation of Varroa and Tracheal Mites
Title: Verification Testing
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Introduction, Conclusion, How Many to Test, When & How.
- Methods of Testing for Varroa Mite Infestation, Resistance & Efficacy
Title: Methods of Testing
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Methods of Testing for Varroa Mite Infestation, Resistance, and Efficacy
A complete summary of what the test means, how you can find your resistance or the efficacy of the treatment you are doing right now, what infestation you have, and the treatment you need.
- Drop or Sticky Board Methods and Equipment
Title: Drop Boards Methods
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Instruction, How to Use, Drop Boards - Commercial or Homemade, Other Equipment, and Rules of Counting.
- Reusable Board and Screens
Title: Reusable Board
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Reusable Board and Screens
Sketch and Instruction, Material Specification, and How to Make Test Boards, Screens, and Lifting Tools for 24 Test Boards
- Verification Testing BLANK Chart
Title: Verification Testing Blank Chart
Footer: MG/PD/Scientific Evidence/Verification Testing Blank Chart - Feb 11 - H1
(The dates on chart are suggested dates for Moderate climax)
Fill and use for your own tests. Send to me for advice.
PRICES & POLICIES - CANADA - USA - EUROPE - ALL OTHER COUNTRIES
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HOW TO ORDER & PURCHASE ORDER PACKAGE
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DISTRIBUTION LICENSING
Note: No printable literature exists. Print web pages if desired
SEMINARS – REFERENCES ON IN PERSON: COURSES ON USING FORMIC ACID
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SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE, PATENTS, CREDIBLE USE LEGAL STATEMENTS AND TEST DATA
PATENTS Canada USA:
CREDIBLE USE LEGAL STATEMENTS: These are under oath statements provided in 2013 by qualified people to the director of: CANADA PMRA (equivalent of EPA in USA) as a support in our Formic acid registration NO31315.
MiteGone® RESEARCH Conducted in Canada, USA, Spain, Canary Islands and Czech Republic in order of importance and year done.
- How We Got to Zero Mites
Title: HOW WE GOT TO ZERO MITES 2006 TO APRIL 2010
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Jan. 2015 D-1
Abstract: Series of these tests and treatments proved that two treatments with 65% FORMIC ACID and MiteGone® METHOD can virtually eliminate VAROA mite
From 500 hives Pollination and bee breeding operation.
- WHEN ARE “WINTER BEES” PRODUCED & WHEN TO TREAT?
FOOTER: MG/EN/PD/SE/ OTIS-winter bees – when to treat Feb18 C
Mattila, H.R., J.L. Harris, & G.W. Otis, 2001. Timing of production of winter bees in honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies. Insectes Sociaux 48: 88-93. Summary in beekeeper friendly language by G. W. Otis, 2017.
- MENDEL’S AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY IN BRNO in Czech Republic.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregor_Mendel
There is Two 3 year studies with excellent results performed in 2007 to 2010 unfortunately in Czech language But Scrolling DOWN to page 4 in the first Czech document, and page 15 of the second Czech document will bring you to ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUMMARY.
- RESEARCH IN BRNO MiteGone® AGAINST GABON
http://www.mitegone.com/czechdocs/Brno sO19.pdf
This research compares MiteGone® with Gabon and Amitras.
- RESEARCH NI BRNO IMPORTANCE OF SPRING TREATMENT
http://www.mitegone.com/czechdocs/Brno sO20.pdf
This research emphasizes the importance of the spring treatment.
- MiteGone® AS SMALLHIVE BEETLE REPELLENT and EFECTIVE VARROA TREATMENT IN SUBTROPICAL CLIMATE
Bill Ruzicka and Steve and Mike Beekeepers. Abstract Published in April issue of BEECULTURE 2008. At time of print repellent effect on SHB lasted for 12 weeks and primary varroa control reached 80-85%. Final results will be collected in April – May before spring treatment.
Title :Test 2007 Mar 08 D1 .pdf
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- SCIENTIFIC ESSAYS ABOUT MITEGONE™ METHOD(VARROA DESTRUCTOR ORGANIC TREATMENT.)
Fleitas, J.L.; Rodriguez, A.B.; De la Fe, C.; Corbera, A.S., Gran Ca Naria Island, Spain. April 2005.
English version of the Spanish original. Before you complain about his English attempt to write this paper in Spanish. This paper proves that even very high infestations (100+) can be controlled in the fall by four half-pads, to have the spring natural drop below 10 mites. Also, with high infestation the multiples of efficacy of 4-5 are sufficient efficacy. In the spring, with low infestation, the multiples of efficacy reached 35 times, comparable to 95-100% efficacy.
Note: Table on page 7 is for March, not October. See pages 8/9 for summary of results.
- FORMIC ACID EVAPORATION PADS(MITEGONE) AS A Varroa MITE CONTROL TOOL: 2004 Formic Acid Preliminary Report.
Preliminary Report
M. Stanghelini, P. Raybold, and W. Wilson
Ruthers University, Dep. Of Agriculture NJ. 2004.
This paper proves 80% efficacy with three half-pads in double-high colonies.
- EVALUATION OF SELECTED BIOPESTICIDES FOR THE LATE FALL CONTROL OF VARROA MITES IN A NORTHERN TEMPERATE CLIMATE. ABJ, June 2004, page 475. Volume 144. NO 6.
M. Stanghelini, P. Raybold.
Ruthers University, Dep. Of Agriculture NJ. 2004.
This paper compares MiteGone® one-pad treatment with other methods, even using one pad for 30 days had an efficacy of 79% in single colonies, 69% in double-high. Our standard treatment is two pads for single colonies, three pads for double colonies.
- PRUEBA DE CAMPO DE CONTROL DE LA VARROASIS (VARROA DESTRUCTOR) DE LAS ABEJAS DE MIEL CON ACIDO FORMICO Y DISTRIBUIDOR MiteGone® TM,
A.G. Pajuelo, Natalia Gil Garcia, Nestor Pascaual. (FIELD TEST IN SPAIN – IN SPANISH) October 2003.
This paper produces an efficacy of 90-100% using 2 and 3 5" half pads on hives having initial infestation of 20-50% in brood
- REPORT ON MITEGONE
Title: Test 2000
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A commercial slow release treatment with 65% formic acid.
CAN YOU MAKE VARROA SICK WITH FORMIC ACID? Excerpt from Hivelights, 200. Vol. 13 #4.
Adony Melathopoulos, J.Gates, and B. Ruzicka, Kelowna, BC, Canada, May – August 2000.
This was a first test for MiteGone. While vertical installation of 2 pads between frame and wall was similar to Apistan (no resistance in 2000), the horizontal application on top of frames did not provide good results, similar to untreated colonies.
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SUPPORTING RESEARCH: These are research articles used in our research as guidance or supporting the MiteGone® Principle and method.
- HUMAN EXPOSURE TO FORMIC ACID
FROM APPLICATIONS FOR THE CONTROL OF HONEY BEE TRACHEAL MITES
Kerry J. Clark B.C. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food May, 1992
This paper supports our recommendation that respirators are not required or optional for beekeepers when installing the prefilled pads into hives and consequent visits by beekeepers or inspectors. In the paper, 30 ml. = 30 grams were applied in liquid to the top of the hive by pouring it on paper towels. MiteGone pads are encased in a plastic skin and evaporate 6 grams in 24 hours in continuous flow, or virtually Zero in the minute it takes to take them out of kit and put on the hive. The acid, at less than one gram on the outside of the plastic wrap, evaporates instantly and that all happens below the installer’s waste line 24 “below their air intake.
- VARROA CONTROL PRESIDING HONEY FLOW;
THYMOL AND FORMIC ACID RESIDUES.
PROC. NETH. ENTOMOL. SOC. MEET. - VOLUME 17 - 2006 141
Jeroen Donders, Bram Cornelissen & Tjeerd Blacquière
Applied Plant Research (PPO), Bee Unit, PO Box 69, 6700 AB Wageningen, TheNetherlands, E-mail: jeroen.donders@wur.nl
This paper is using NASSENHEIDER formic acid evaporator predecessor of MiteGone® using same low dose continuous release method with slightly larger evaporation rate. Regardless slight increase of formic acid residues in ppm in treatment hives, no level of acid in any sample reached the taste level limit, proving that contamination of honey with MiteGone® method is unlikely.
- VAROA MITE REPRODUCTIONS GUIDELINE
Courtesy of Jeff Harris & Robert Danka USDA Honey Bee Breeding, Genetics and Physiology Lab
1157 Ben Hur Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70892
In our research and testing, we found out that mites surviving the treatment are in 80% infertile andwill not reproduce. This paper provides a layman's explanation of rules used in our research.
- Hirsurella thompsonaii and Metarhizium anisopliae
As potential microbial control agents of Varroa destructor , a honey bee parasite.
- SURVIVAL OF HONEY BEES DURING WINTER IN COLONIES INFESTED BY VARROA DESTRUCTOR
Lonne Gerritsen, Applied Plant Research, Netherlands Supports our method in timing of treatment:
“To ensure winter bees Varroa has to be controlled before winter bees are produced.”
- EFFECT OF CONCENTRATION AND EXPOSURE TIME ON TREATMENT EFFICACY AGAINST VARROA MITES DURING INDOOR WINTER FUMIGATION OF HONEY BEES WITH FORMIC ACID.
Robyn M. Underwood and Robert W. Currie
This paper proves that slow/low dose prolonged treatments with formic acid will provide sufficient control of Varroa without negative effects.
- SYNTHETIC MITICIDES CONTAMINATION and RESISTENCE
Courtesy of : Randy Oliver ScientificBeekeeping.com
The best summary of issues, impacts and resistance created not only by synthetic pesticides but also by the methods of application.
Original publication in ABJ Sept. o9.
VERIFICATION TESTING Charts and Evaluations: What they Tell You.
These charts provided the data and information to eliminate all problems, simplify instructions, come up with product which works under all condition every where.
- HOW WE GOT TO ZERO MITES August 2006 to April 2010
Title: HOW WE GOT TO ZERO MITES AUGUST 2006 TO APRIL 2010
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Abstract: Series of these tests and treatments proved that two treatments with 65% FORMIC ACID and MiteGone® METHOD can virtually eliminate VAROA mite
From 500 hives Pollination and bee breeding operation.
- Test Evaluation April 2006 B
Title: Test Evaluation April 2006
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- Test Evaluation September 2005 C
Title: Test Evaluation September 2005
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- Test Evaluation April 2005 D (2 pages)
Title: Test Evaluation April 2005
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- Test Evaluation September 2004 Q
Title: Test Evaluation September 2004
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- Test Evaluation April 2004 I5 (3 pages)
Title: Test Evaluation April 2004
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- Test Evaluation September 2003 I5 (3 pages)
Title: Test Evaluation September 2003
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