> > Lynn Geitgey asks: > > > Can FORMIC ACID kill Varroa Mites? > > > > Any feedback or alternate ideas will be greatly appreciated. > > I have no personal experience, but it is said to be less effective than > Apistan or Bayvarol and leave residues. Apply 20ml of 2% solution in a > pad placed on the floor board. Leave the hive entrance clear. Use at > the end of the summer flow and again in the autumn. It is not approved > in all countries. CORRECTION!!!! It should read 20ml of _60%_ solution. -- Malcolm Roe Phone : +44 442 230000 ext 4104 Crosfield Electronics Ltd Fax : +44 442 232301 Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP2 7RH, UK E-mail : [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------------------------