Peter Borst writes:  "We used a fiber board pad soaked with formic, placed
above the frames inside
a one inch deep rim. The cover and rim is duct taped in place to keep the
fumes from escaping."

What I have heard about formic acid is that the potential risk is mainly to
the handler as it can be a fairly caustic substance depending, I suppose, on
the concentration.  I have also heard that government acceptance has as much
to do with development of a safe means of dispensing or packaging it as it
has to do with anything else.   Peter seems to have found what to him is a
safe and effective way to work with Formic Acid.  Not that a government
agency would necessarily agree.  Never the less I would like to hear more
specific details as to how to safely handle this product.  I have a feeling
that there are a lot of beekeepers out there that would like to give formic
acid a try and it would be a good thing if someone with experience posted a
clear "how to".  Also I have yet to read or hear where a person might
purchase a small amount of formic acid for say "flavoring of honey".
Thanks to all.    Steve Noble

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