At 06:35 PM 4/14/96 -0700, you wrote: >At 04:23 PM 4/12/96 -0700, you wrote: >>At 08:50 AM 4/12/96 -0400, you wrote: >>> REGARDING Re:If you read my last post you know that I am >>>hobbiest... >>> >>>Jeffrey Tooker writes: >>>"I want to start with a nuc (four frame from a reputable supply house) in >>>a brood chamber with nine or ten full sized frames. I am starting clean >>>this month and do not plan to take any honey untill next year. >>> >>>I would like information on when and how to start treatment for brood >>>diseases and mites?" >>> >>>I believe the sooner the better. Don't let mites get a head start at all. >>>Therefore, as soon as the nuc is hived, I would place a couple Apistan strips >>>at the center of the cluster area, and put a 1/2 lb patty of Terrapatty (or >>>make up a Crisco/sugar/terramycin batch yourself) on the top bars. Apistan >>>will help control varroa and the patty will control AFB, EFB and tracheal >>>mites. Leave the strips in 45 days, but leave the patty in all year (and >>>replace when necessary) if you don't plan to harvest honey this year. In late >>>August - early September, put Apistan strips in again for 45 days, then >>>remove. Then if you feed Fumadil in 1:1 syrup in early fall, your bees should >>>be healthy and raring to go a year from now. >>> >>>Ted Fischer >>> >> >> >>Ted thank you for your very informative reply. I will file it under both >>Mites and Diseases. Just one more question. What controls the Vmites when >>the strips are not in? >> >>Thank You >> >>Jeffrey Tooker > >> > > >A BREAKTHROUGH INVENTION THAT WILL AFFECT THE HONEY PRODUCTION AND THE >IMMEDIATE AND LONG TERM HEALTH OF THE BEES... > >Johann Popodi is a passionate beekeeper who recognized the VARROA problem >very early. He was not happy with available means of treating the mites >(using strips), due to the toxic nature of the chemicals and the side >effects that it had on both the bees and the honey. Consequently, Mr. >Popodi continued to devote his time and attention to research using formic >acid, which is a naturally occurring substance and has long been known to >many beekeepers for its beneficial characteristics. The great advantage of >formic acid is that there are no poisonous or harmful affects on the honey >bee. In addition, it does not produce sediments in the honey, leaving the >liquid natural. > >VARROA TREATMENT DEVICE or "VTD". > >It is simple and safe to use and operates efficiently measuring out accurate >and precise dosag of medication. The VTD(TM)assures a continuous and >prolonged treatment at a very modest price. A very high level of success is >assured through the whole treatment cycle, particularly during the time when >the brood is covered. Due to the evaporation of the formic acid (which does >not affect the bees) the mites (black) are destroyed. The most important >advantage of this method is that the vapor can penetrate into the honey comb >of the young bees and the young Varroa mites (white) are killed at an early >stage. Placing a mite grill on the bottom of the hive for continuous >observation would be advisable. The VTD(TM) has also had positive success >in the treatment of the tracheal mite and lime brood. > >POSITIVE ASPECTS: > >simple and easy to use - safe - guaranteed to work - tested internationally >- non-toxic - no dangerous side effects - naturally derived material - >inexpensive. > >CANADIAN AND US PATENT PENDING >MADE IN CANADA >UNIVERSITY TESTED IN USA > >Information: >POPODI DEVELOPMENT >R.R. 1, S.11, C55, >Naramata, BC. >Canada, VOH 1N0 >Tel/Fax: (604) 496-4087 >E-mail: [log in to unmask] > >**FORMIC ACID IS NOT APPROVED FOR USE IN SOME JURISDICTIONS, THEREFORE ARE >INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ARE VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.** > >>Mr. Tooker: > >We plan to market the device at a cost of $4.85 U.S. (plus shipping). 85% >formic acid is not approved for use in some jurisdictions, therefore our >instructions for use are void where prohibited. In Canada it will sell for >$6.75 (plus applicable taxes and shipping) per unit. In Canada, formic acid >is approved for use. This includes the device and sawdust. Formic acid is >not supplied. > >What follows is our one page product flyer. We hope to be of service to you >in the future! > >Bee Happy! > >Sincerely, >Hans Popodi > Does anyone know the restrictions on formic acid in the U.S.A.? Is it leagal for treating bees here? If so is it legal in california?