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Formic Pro is a non-synthetic treatment for the control of Varroa destructor mites in honeybee hives.
Formic Pro (previously MAQS+) is a formic acid gel strip wrapped in a vapour releasing wick, developed for Varroa treatment and control. Strips are placed in the brood rearing zone of a hive and causes mortality / infertility of the varroa mite both on bees and under the brood cap.
Treatment period
7 days
Targets Mites in brood, phoretic mites, emerging mites, mites entering the hive
Relative effectiveness
61-98% highly variable due to temperature
Chemical safety
Avoid contact with skin and eyes; do not breathe vapours.
Wear eye protection, coveralls or long-sleeved shirt and long pants, socks and closed-toe footwear and gauntlet length acid resistant gloves. Wash PPE after each use.
Keep away from smoker.
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131126.
If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly.
If in eyes, hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor.
Harmful to aquatic life and terrestrial vertebrates.
Risk to bees
Drone eggs may be removed by workers, delaying drone production and reduced survival
Adverse effects on open brood and hatching bees
High rate of adult bee mortality when used at wrong temperature
Queen loss/supersedure particularly when used at wrong temperature
Resistance risk
No
Mode of Action (MOA)
Inhibits cellular respiration causing respiratory acidosis
Rotate with products with different MOA
USE
Open full-width entrance, do not use with vented bottom boards
Use at temperatures between 10-29.5°C (risk to brood and bees and increase in queen loss/ supersedure outside this range)
Bees must cover minimum 6 frames
Place 2 strips directly into hive, remove after 7 days
Active ingredient
Formic Acid (Organic acid)
Withholding period (WHP)
Do not harvest for 2 weeks from the end of the treatment
Contamination risks
Hive products including wax
May taint honey
Storage
Keep locked up.
Do not store above 25 C.
Only store in original container indoors, out of direct sunlight, in a dry and well-ventilated area, away from sulphuric acid, oxidising agents, and sources of ignition. Avoid heat, sparks, and open flames. Keep containers tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose by wrapping in paper, placing in plastic bag and putting in garbage
Record keeping
Maintain records of all treatments performed under this permit. Details must include the date and locations where treatments occurred, the total amount of product used, and the names and addresses of the persons undertaking the use. These details must be maintained for a minimum period of two years from the date of expiry of this permit and must be made available to the APVMA upon request.
Residues
Honey taste
