Re-queening, Varroa mites monitoring and mites treatment using formic acid.

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[@aCanadianBeekeepersBlog]

I have not seen many mites either. But I agree. I can’t get complacent

[@chamberelga1653]

Last year, When I have seen 1 Varroa mite in the Drone brood, 25th of May. I applied formic acid rigth away. I have seen just a few dropped after that.

[@jonswinney8194]

Hi, what pads do you use and what quantity do you use for your formic treatments

[@chamberelga1653]

Hello, the label says 40ml for a double Langsttoth brood box with 20 frames covered with bees for tracheal mites. This is the same dosage for Varroa mites I was taught in School at BEEKEEPING RESEARCH AND SERVICE CENTER in the Philippines just need multipleapplicationsdependingon the mites level in your colonies.This is one of the method we use for mites control rotation and it work. We deal with varroa mites out there almost year round, good rotation is very important.
Please Note!
Here in Canada,that we need to follow what's written on the label according to Health Canada Pesticides Act.
Thank you!
Chamber

[@chamberelga1653]

The pads I was using is meat pads that we can just buy them from Beemaid our honey coop. 4x6 inches. I put 20 lm per box and place it above the top bar upside down the tiny holes are facing below.