But we have all been told that oxalic acid should be used when the colony is in a broodless condition. Therefore this reseach as it deals with the effect of oxalic acid on LARVAE has no bearing on the proper use of oxalic acid. Ruary ----- Original Message ----- From: "Olda Vancata" <[log in to unmask]> > > Apidologie 35 (2004) 453-460 > DOI: 10.1051/apido:2004037 > > Cell death in honeybee (Apis mellifera) larvae treated with oxalic or > formic acid Ales Gregorca, Azra Pogacnika and Ivor D. Bowenb -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---