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Subject:
Formic & Oxalic Acid Benefits
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Bill Ruzicka <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 5 Feb 2005 19:59:19 -0500
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Does anyone have data or information on the beneficial side effects of
using oxalic acid in the hive?  We know formic acid does the following:
-Kills Tracheal and Varroa mites
-Is an organic treatment with 70-100% efficacy
-Mites do not build resistance to it
-It can be used several times a year
-It delays resistance to pesticides
-Increases hygienic behavior
-Reduces Nosema by 80%
-Cleans colonies of Chalk Brood
-Deters the Lesser Wax moth

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