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Eric Abell <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 13 Dec 1994 08:13:34 -0700
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On Mon, 12 Dec 1994, John Mason wrote:
 
>
> Formic acid, formic acid, formic acid.  Well the jury seems to
> be in on formic acid.  Does anybody know of any research on
> honey and wax contamination as a result of formic acid
> fumigation.  Data on control levels seems good, and it would
> sure be nice to get two mites for less than the price of one.
> I'm begining to feel sorry for my bees having to navigate their
> way around the strips, over the grease patti, under the
> menthol.  I was begining to wonder if there would be any room
 
I, too, would be interested in a 2 for 1 treatment and as Formic acid is
registered for this use in Canada I would be interested in more
informattion on Formic acid vs Varroa.  I must have missed the source you
are referring to and would appreciate it if you could direct me to it.
 
Eric Abell

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