I am curious to know if anyone is using the Amrine/Noel formic acid fumigator (FAF)?  I am a 'poster child' for lot's of the little nuggets of wisdom that weave their way through Bee-L posts.  After 5-6 years of success using OA dribble in the winter and Apiguard in August something happened this year and I ended up with a load of mites in September.  I called in the inspectors.  I knew the bees looked 'crappy' but there is nothing quite like having a fresh set of eyes looking at your bees.  In short, I had high mite loads but had to wait for the temps to drop before I could use Miteaway II.  I want to avoid this situation next year and see where the FAF was used for 24 hour treatment in hot weather.  Have these applicators proven effective?  Is anyone using them?

I am trying to get ready for next year.

thanks,
Bill Lord

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