I used formic pro last month to treat in NY.Temps were in care range but I was shocked with amount of dead bees. My queen survived and they are picking back up .Look forward to watching more videos as I am a newbee and I am open to learning more.
You can use 1 pad for 10 days immediately followed by a second pad for an additional 10 days. The bee drop is lessened. BUT do follow instructions especially the temperature and ventilation..
And if you didn't they most likely would abscond. Good job! I missed the mark and lost a XL colony on Long Island. I still have a small one going here on February, 20 2024. I saw queen and some brood and lots of honey.. hope they make it! Good luck
Thanks for the vidéo. Here in France, it is not permitted to use OA (Oxalic or formic Acid) treatment when honey chambers are in place on hives to prevent any honey contamination. Regards.
I've been very happy using the oxalic acid extended release strips researched by Randy Oliver of Scientific Beekeeping. These strips are made at home without too much work, and are inexpensive and easy to use.
@@sinisterhipp0 Very little chance they scare me pooless, i guess how when some people see spiders. Also this guy never has all the protective kit on, i know he is an expert but still a braver man than me. I would be like a medieval knight in armour.
You propose apply one or two strips of Formic Pro related with external temperature forecast. Lets say from 10-10 C use two strips and with ranges of 20-29.5 C one strip? This could be a correct indication? Thanks!
Question Paul. Could you use in spring first week June or when the hive has built up and they have some stores in honey super, got strips last July, I live Peterborough way and was way to hot to use the whole summer. Thanks Paul
A representative from NOD said that Formic Pro only kills mites under the caps if you use the 2 strips at once method. I was kind of surprised at that as it is not clearly stated in the literature.
can you help me i am a new beekeeper and im very desperate, i tried yesterday this treatment an today i see 200 Bee dead or caroling on the ground , the temperature is right here in Ohio i don’t know what to do
I like formic acid (MAQS) but it is a sledge hammer in my opinion. I had my first queen (one year old) die on me during treatment. But it hasn’t happened again.
Used Formic pro one month ago in my two colonies. (UK). All brood dead in both. One queen dead. Multiple dead bees. Metalwork blackened. Never again. Reported back to supplier who is contacting the manufacturer.
Formic acid eats away at galvanised metal work, this is known. And it’s does kill many bees which are believed to be end of life. It has killed one of my queens in the past (mine was 1year old). You gotta make sure peak day time temperatures are okay. It’s a sledge hammer of a product but i will use it again coz of short duration and killing mites under cell cappings.
I used FormicPro one spring and religiously followed the directions. All my queens but 2 died, so I was very unhappy. Will never convince me to use that stuff again. 😡
I must say I am happy Paul and staff are making beekeeping videos again! Thanks very much!
Always love when a new video pops up from you guys. We can learn so much. Keep up the amazing work!!!🥰
I’m so glad you produced a video.
Can’t wait to hear you speak at the Hive Life Conference.
I used formic pro last month to treat in NY.Temps were in care range but I was shocked with amount of dead bees. My queen survived and they are picking back up .Look forward to watching more videos as I am a newbee and I am open to learning more.
You can use 1 pad for 10 days immediately followed by a second pad for an additional 10 days. The bee drop is lessened. BUT do follow instructions especially the temperature and ventilation..
And if you didn't they most likely would abscond. Good job! I missed the mark and lost a XL colony on Long Island. I still have a small one going here on February, 20 2024. I saw queen and some brood and lots of honey.. hope they make it! Good luck
This is what extension should look like. More videos please.
Yesterday I used Formic Pro for the first time. At the moment everything correct. Thanks Paul for your very very very good api-videos!! 👏👏👏
Man!! Great to see you making videos again...
Glad you're back!
Thank you. Always enjoy your videos
Thank you Arnold!
Thanks for the vidéo. Here in France, it is not permitted to use OA (Oxalic or formic Acid) treatment when honey chambers are in place on hives to prevent any honey contamination. Regards.
Here in the USofA we can't use Oxalic Acid with honey supers either, but Formic Acid occurs naturally in honey and isn't regarded as a contaminant.
I've been very happy using the oxalic acid extended release strips researched by Randy Oliver of Scientific Beekeeping.
These strips are made at home without too much work, and are inexpensive and easy to use.
Your videos are incredibly interesting even for laymen like myself. Thanks for posting.
Careful, it’s videos like these that got me into beekeeping.
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Very little chance they scare me pooless, i guess how when some people see spiders. Also this guy never has all the protective kit on, i know he is an expert but still a braver man than me. I would be like a medieval knight in armour.
Why would the bees ball and turn on the Queen. Are mites a big problem for bee keepers and how do wild bees manage?
What is up with the tower of boxes in the background? Thanks for the info always great content.
Must be a very productive hive. Haha
Why not use a hand held manual sprayer to apply oxalic acid dribbles? Any concerns we might not be aware of.?
If a honey super(s) is left on, is the honey still safe for human consumption or is it bee consumption only?
Safe for humans.
@@sinisterhipp0 Thanks for the answer
I like to keep the formic pro refrigerated and in an ice cooler so they don't outgas as much when I initially handle them.
You propose apply one or two strips of Formic Pro related with external temperature forecast. Lets say from 10-10 C use two strips and with ranges of 20-29.5 C one strip? This could be a correct indication? Thanks!
what if you don't use a queen excluder
You can place the product directly on the top bars of the frames.
thanks@@UoGHoneyBeeResearchCentre
Genuine question, why not wear breathing and eye PPE?
Question Paul. Could you use in spring first week June or when the hive has built up and they have some stores in honey super, got strips last July, I live Peterborough way and was way to hot to use the whole summer. Thanks Paul
Hi John
That is a good plan. It is hard to use Formic pro midsummer with the heat we get.
What’s that giant colony in the background? How many supers are on there 😳?
😂 it’s been seen before, they haven’t commented on it.
Masters student project, LOL I have no idea but that is the biggest one that I saw.
Maybe it's a stack of spare hive bodies?
Thanks!
Can you feed syrup +/or pollen supplement during treatment?
NO feeding
A representative from NOD said that Formic Pro only kills mites under the caps if you use the 2 strips at once method. I was kind of surprised at that as it is not clearly stated in the literature.
I wasn't aware of that either.
can you help me i am a new beekeeper and im very desperate, i tried yesterday this treatment an today i see 200 Bee dead or caroling on the ground , the temperature is right here in Ohio i don’t know what to do
You can expect some loss of bees with this treatment. It is harsh on bees but it is deadly on mites.
Formic is hard on my bees shuts em down almost completely and seems like most of em requeen after so treat em earlier than later
Formic Pro isn't the only product to use with super. Hop Guard II is also permitted.
This here is the gold standard.
Good luck
can opening the entrance invite robbing?
Not if there is a nectar flow going on which is when honey supers are on
@@abdullahfelten108 pretty dearthy here,some pollin comin in
You could also add an anti-robbing screen to the entrance to allow air flow but confound robbers.
More funding for more videos, we miss you.
I like formic acid (MAQS) but it is a sledge hammer in my opinion. I had my first queen (one year old) die on me during treatment. But it hasn’t happened again.
Assalamu aleykum,
Used Formic pro one month ago in my two colonies. (UK). All brood dead in both. One queen dead. Multiple dead bees. Metalwork blackened. Never again. Reported back to supplier who is contacting the manufacturer.
Formic acid eats away at galvanised metal work, this is known. And it’s does kill many bees which are believed to be end of life. It has killed one of my queens in the past (mine was 1year old). You gotta make sure peak day time temperatures are okay.
It’s a sledge hammer of a product but i will use it again coz of short duration and killing mites under cell cappings.
I used FormicPro one spring and religiously followed the directions. All my queens but 2 died, so I was very unhappy. Will never convince me to use that stuff again. 😡
What did you use instead?
@@tamarbatyah7 went back to Apivar and oxalic acid drip, but not when honey supers on.
The next day, i found 4 dead queens and lots of dead bees. Therefore, I decided to stop using this product.
It has to be used under the right conditions.