To Roy and others: For details on the effective use of pads with formic acid, contact Dr. Medhat Nasr who has done extensive work on this in cooperation with the Ontario Beekeepers' Association. 65% Formic Acid is used. [log in to unmask] Pads may be obtained from Davis and John Bryans at Munro Honey, Alvinston, Ontario. Phone (519) 565-2622 Fax (519) 565-5452 Results are impressive for the control of both Tracheal and Varroa mites. Good luck, Stoddard > Hello , I had a friend tell me this morning that there is a pad that is >the delivery method for formic acid , that is safe. I'm interested if >anyone has any info on a pad? I think all of us on the list have have had >enough info to show that formic acid is not really safe.I talked to me >Son last night about formic acid and pheromones. Its like using a >bulldozer in your flower bed to weed with.You will get the weeds and a >whole lot more. > Regards > Roy > >