>Aren't the strips formulated to slowly release fluvalinate at a constant
rate for a given period of time?

Thats what the maker has always said. Myself and others do not buy the
story. Plastic is a better applicator than wood for sure.

>Mavrik solutions, as I understand, dissipate quickly resulting in varroa
being exposed to lower concentrations.

I would agree when the method of application is wood.

Bob

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