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Formic Pro
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Formic Pro Pads-Varroa Mite Control-Class D-Domestic PCP#33321
Varroa Mite treatments are a regulated Class C Pesticide under the Pest Control Products Act and Ontario Regulation 63/09.
Class C Pesticides may only be sold to individuals who possess one of the following:
- Certified and Registered Apiarist/Beekeeper
- Certified Farmer
- Exterminator
- Pesticide Vendor
A valid copy of at least one of these licenses will be required at purchase to acquire any Class C Pesticide treatment.
Formic Pro Sustainable Varroa Control
Formic Pro is an all-natural product that targets varroa mites where they reproduce, under the brood cap. Manufactured in ready-to-use strips, it features an extended shelf-life of 24 months and no storage limitations.
APPLICATION OPTIONS:
OPTION ONE:
14-Day Treatment
Recommended for all critical treatments, for under the cap varroa control.
Lay two strips, staggering them so they lay flat and across the full width of the lower brood chamber, in the heart of the brood rearing zone, with approximately 2 inches between strips and 4 inches between the ends of the brood chamber and the outer edges of the strips. Follow the Application Options pictogram.
Add a honey super with frames at time of application if necessary to provide adequate space for strong colonies to expand, or if a honey flow is expected. It is acceptable to have queen excluders in place.
Allow a minimum of one month between applications. Do not mix with other miticides.
OPTION TWO:
20-Day Treatment
Recommended for control of varroa mites in the dispersal phase (phoretic).
Apply 1 strip across the frames in the center of the brood nest, leave for 10 days. Remove first strip, replace with second strip and leave for another 10 days. Application of the second strip may be postponed if temperature conditions are not suitable, apply second strip as soon as weather permits to complete the treatment. Follow the Application Options pictogram.
Add a honey super with frames at time of application if necessary to provide adequate space for strong colonies to expand, or if a honey flow is expected. It is acceptable to have queen excluders in place.
Allow a minimum of one month between applications. Do not mix with other miticides.
TREATMENT GUIDELINES
Monitor Mite Levels
Monitor your mite levels throughout the beekeeping season. Treat with Formic Pro when mite levels reach the threshold for your area. High mite infestations may require more than one treatment.
Check Expiry Date
Check the expiry date on packaging. Formic Pro has a 24-month expiration. Slow-release technology begins to degrade when the product expires and could lead to excessive bee mortality.
Follow Storage Instructions
Store out of direct sunlight and in a dry location. Keep product in original container and tightly close lid. Store in a well-ventilated area, away from sulphuric acid, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.
Place Properly in Colony
Always place treatment on bottom brood box. Formic Pro is a brood treatment and is most effective when placed in the heart of the hive.
Apply at Optimal Temperatures
Optimal treatment temperatures for Formic Pro are between 50° to 85°F (10° to 29.5°C).
Ensure Ventilation
Remove entrance reducers. Bottom board entrances must be full width of the hive, minimum height ½ inch or 1.3 cm and fully open for entire treatment. If colonies have permanently reduced entrances, set back the upper brood box by ½ inch or 1.3 cm, or insert wedges between the bottom box and the bottom board to create a full entrance. Close off screen bottom boards for maximum efficacy. Do not consider open screen bottom boards as ‘ventilation’; bees draw in air through the bottom entrance to ventilate the colony.
