FormicPro (formic acid)
organic

'Gel strips'

FormicPro is a 7 day chemical treatment which fits well with a bee-carers need to check hives weekly in the active season. 
Be aware that FormicPro can:

• be harsh on bees and can cause them to become agitated
• cause queen loss (5-10%)
• only be applied when temperatures are between 10 to 29.5 degrees
• only be used if there are 6 or more frames of bees
• mean that ​honey cannot be harvested until 2 weeks following treatment.

​FormicPro penetrates cells and targets phoretic mites (mites on bees).
FormicPro treatment must be removed after the 7 days.
DO NOT USE AT SAME TIME AS VARROA CONTROLLER.

Api-bioxal (oxalic acid)
organic

'Trickle method'

Api-bioxal is a chemical treatment that is focused on killing phoretic mites (on bees), it does not impact cells. (70% of mites are in cells)
It is reported to be administered only twice per year and is best provided during brood breaks.
Be aware that oxalic acid:

• is harsh on bees and can cause them to become agitated
• causes a higher rate of adult bee death
• can weaken colonies.

CAN BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH VARROA CONTROLLER IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES

Chemical treatment (includes materials and ​POA for over 20km from Wyndham Vale 3024)

• administered = $80 + $20 for each additional colony (no mentoring or inspection).
  • with inspection = $100 + $20 for each additional colony
  • with mentoring and inspection = $120 + $20 for each additional colony 

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• Formic pro removal (7 day treatment) = $40 + $15 for each additional colony (no mentoring or inspection).
  • with inspection = $80 + $20 for each additional colony
  • with mentoring and inspection - $100 + $20 for each additional colony ​

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