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Re: Formic Pro Singles vs Doubles
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Randy Oliver <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 3 Apr 2024 20:26:37 -0700
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> It specifies single-pad is “for control of mites in the dispersal phase”
whereas dual-pad is “for under the cap varroa control.”

I have not run a controlled trial comparing the two methods, but with other
experiments with formic, I've found that it takes a stronger daily release
rate to kill mites under the cappings.

Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
530 277 4450
ScientificBeekeeping.com

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