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Re: oxalic acid
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randy oliver <[log in to unmask]>
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Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:15:52 -0700
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> >When we split the dose between top and bottom we got about 93% control. Of
> course, the later way of treatment is too much work to split the two brood
> chambers and apply the acid on each one.


We just tip the upper box back and squirt the oxalic syrup between the
frames so that it drips down (sideways) onto the bees.  Goes really fast!

-- 
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com

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