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Re: Oxalic Acid treatment
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Wed, 17 Aug 2005 19:29:31 EDT
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I heard at a lecture that oxalic acid and a particular affinity for iron.
Thus careless use will affect the iron in the frame wires, the nails holding
your hive together, and, more importantly, the iron in your bloodstream, causing
anaemia. However, it does kill a lot of mites so it must be ok.

Chris

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