At 06:35 PM 4/14/96 -0700, you wrote:
>At 04:23 PM 4/12/96 -0700, you wrote:
>>At 08:50 AM 4/12/96 -0400, you wrote:
>>>  REGARDING           Re:If you read my last post you know that I am
>>>hobbiest...
>>>
>>>Jeffrey Tooker writes:
>>>"I want to start with a nuc (four frame from a reputable supply house) in
>>>a brood chamber with nine or ten full sized frames.  I am starting clean
>>>this month and do not plan to take any honey untill next year.
>>>
>>>I would like information on when and how to start treatment for brood
>>>diseases and mites?"
>>>
>>>I believe the sooner the better.  Don't let mites get a head start at all.
>>>Therefore, as soon as the nuc is hived, I would place a couple Apistan strips
>>>at the center of the cluster area, and put a 1/2 lb patty of Terrapatty (or
>>>make up a Crisco/sugar/terramycin batch yourself) on the top bars.  Apistan
>>>will help control varroa and the patty will control AFB, EFB and tracheal
>>>mites.  Leave the strips in 45 days, but leave the patty in all year (and
>>>replace when necessary) if you don't plan to harvest honey this year.  In
late
>>>August - early September, put Apistan strips in again for 45 days, then
>>>remove.  Then if you feed Fumadil in 1:1 syrup in early fall, your bees
should
>>>be healthy and raring to go a year from now.
>>>
>>>Ted Fischer
>>>
>>
>>
>>Ted thank you for your very informative reply.  I will file it under both
>>Mites and Diseases.  Just one more question.  What controls the Vmites when
>>the strips are not in?
>>
>>Thank You
>>
>>Jeffrey Tooker    >
>>
>
>
>A BREAKTHROUGH INVENTION THAT WILL AFFECT THE HONEY PRODUCTION AND THE
>IMMEDIATE AND LONG TERM HEALTH OF THE BEES...
>
>Johann Popodi is a passionate beekeeper who recognized the VARROA problem
>very early.  He was not happy with available means of treating the mites
>(using strips), due to the toxic nature of the chemicals and the side
>effects that it had on both the bees and the honey.  Consequently, Mr.
>Popodi continued to devote his time and attention to research using formic
>acid, which is a naturally occurring substance and has long been known to
>many beekeepers for its beneficial characteristics.  The great advantage of
>formic acid is that there are no poisonous or harmful affects on the honey
>bee.  In addition, it does not produce sediments in the honey, leaving the
>liquid natural.
>
>VARROA TREATMENT DEVICE or "VTD".
>
>It is simple and safe to use and operates efficiently measuring out accurate
>and precise dosag of medication.  The VTD(TM)assures a continuous and
>prolonged treatment at a very modest price.  A very high level of success is
>assured through the whole treatment cycle, particularly during the time when
>the brood is covered.  Due to the evaporation of the formic acid (which does
>not affect the bees) the mites (black) are destroyed.  The most important
>advantage of this method is that the vapor can penetrate into the honey comb
>of the young bees and the young Varroa mites (white) are killed at an early
>stage.  Placing a mite grill on the bottom of the hive for continuous
>observation would be advisable.  The VTD(TM) has also had positive success
>in the treatment of the tracheal mite and lime brood.
>
>POSITIVE ASPECTS:
>
>simple and easy to use - safe - guaranteed to work - tested internationally
>- non-toxic - no dangerous side effects - naturally derived material -
>inexpensive.
>
>CANADIAN AND US PATENT PENDING
>MADE IN CANADA
>UNIVERSITY TESTED IN USA
>
>Information:
>POPODI DEVELOPMENT
>R.R. 1, S.11, C55,
>Naramata, BC.
>Canada, VOH 1N0
>Tel/Fax: (604) 496-4087
>E-mail: [log in to unmask]
>
>**FORMIC ACID IS NOT APPROVED FOR USE IN SOME JURISDICTIONS, THEREFORE ARE
>INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ARE VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.**
>
>>Mr. Tooker:
>
>We plan to market the device at a cost of $4.85 U.S. (plus shipping).  85%
>formic acid is not approved for use in some jurisdictions, therefore our
>instructions for use are void where prohibited.  In Canada it will sell for
>$6.75 (plus applicable taxes and shipping) per unit.  In Canada, formic acid
>is approved for use.  This includes the device and sawdust.  Formic acid is
>not supplied.
>
>What follows is our one page product flyer.  We hope to be of service to you
>in the future!
>
>Bee Happy!
>
>Sincerely,
>Hans Popodi
>
 
Does anyone know the restrictions on formic acid in the U.S.A.?
Is it leagal for treating bees here?  If so is it legal in california?