2.75 gallons water, 1.25 gallons 95% formic in a 5 gallon bucket.
40 ML dry lock pads soaked till they drip, one right in the brood chamber every 5/7 days repeat 3-5 times (Ontario website says 5 min) I am seeing good results with 3
No brood kills or queen issues despite temps in the 90's
Wear a respirator and face shield, and watch carefully for splashes.
I have had good results so far with 1 pad per hive.
And if your quick, no smoker needed. Crack and drop and the acid fumes mess with the bees enough they are calm with few exceptions.
Charles
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