> I wonder what this does for the Small Hive Beetle?

Allan, we have been trying various application methods with FA in various materials
and various positionings around the nest.

The main idea is to place the absorbent pad in a thin gauge plastic sleeve on the
top bars. The bees chew the bag, releasing the FA in quantity that they can handle,
because, believe me, they propolise the entire package before you've closed the
lid!

Well, the hive beetles think this is great. They love hiding on and around the bag
(even with 85%) so strong I can't bear to come closer than 10 cm from the sleeve!

Remember my previous posting: keep bee space. This gives the bees a  chance to pull
the SHB out itself.

Robert Post
South Africa