How are people protecting the metallic parts of the
> hives - runners,
> lids etc. from the fumes of Formic to limit
> corrosion?

Formic acid vapours, in the recommended treatment
concentrations within the hive will not damage the
metallic hive parts, but liquid formic acid can do
damage. Be careful not to lay a soaked formic acid pad
down on a metal lid, or on the tailgate of your truck!
Single time released treatments release 18-20 grams of
acid per day.  Multiple treatments (6 applications
several days apart) contain less formic in each small
absorbent pad and release a similar amount per day.
Because the hive entrance is completely open, the acid
vapours are constantly flowing from top to bottom and
out the front entrance.

When handling liquid formic acid I would not worry so
much about your metal parts as your human parts!
Be extremely careful and wear PVC or neoprene gloves,
as well as a respirator and acid resistant apron.
Our company makes a presoaked formic acid pad which
allows the beekeeper to avoid the risks of handling
liquid formic acid.
Mite-AwayII Single Application Formic Acid Pads are in
process of being registered with EPA for use in the
US. Check out our updated website www.miteaway.com
Scientific research has been performed for the last 3
years and data is available on this website.


Liz Corbett, Manager
NOD Apiary Products USA Inc.
866-483-2929




 --- Peter Dillon <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Formic
acid and V.d. treatment.
>
> How are people protecting the metallic parts of the
> hives - runners,
> lids etc. from the fumes of Formic to limit
> corrosion?
> If at all!!
>
> Interested and curious,
> Peter
>
>
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