Peter Borst wrote: " I am referring to formic acid and oxalic acid. Neither of these is approved for 
use in the USA at the moment. In my view, the lack of approval has simply forced 
beekeepers to buy their own acid and make their own treatments. "

Do we know why neither has been approved? Is it because they are cheap and generic and easily obtained and thus it isn't worth any commercial company seeking approval, as there is no profit for them?  If that is the case, maybe an association of beekeepers could apply for approval.

Chris







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