What Are The Precautions For Formic Acid To Control Mites?
1. The principle of controlling mites
Formic acid (formic acid) is a colorless liquid with a pungent smell. It is toxic and irritating and can poison and kill bee mites that come into contact with it. In fact, formic acid is the most widely used in beekeeping production to control bee mites. The reason is that formic acid can effectively kill bee mites that come into contact with it and has no adverse reaction to bees. In addition, the volatile nature of formic acid can also prevent bee products from being polluted when treating mites.
2. Correct usage
Formic acid has a significant killing effect on both large and small bee mites. The specific usage is to dip a paper towel with 1 to 2 ml of formic acid and put it in the beehive. It should be placed above the nest frame. In fact, the gas produced by the volatilization of formic acid is heavier than air, so placing formic acid above the nest frame is more effective in killing bee mites.
3. Medication cycle
The cycle of using formic acid to treat bee mites varies according to the damage situation. Among them, bee colonies that are seriously harmed by bee mites can be treated with formic acid once a day. The bee colony can be controlled once every 5-7 days, and the capped spleen can also be put into the empty beehive and fumigated with formic acid for 3-5 hours before returning to the original colony.
4. Matters needing attention
1. The amount of formic acid used in the treatment of bee mites should be considered. Excessive use of formic acid may have adverse effects on the bee colony. If the amount of formic acid is insufficient, there is often no obvious effect on the control of mites.
2. Formic acid should be placed on the frame of the beehive when treating beehives and mites. The reason is that the gas produced by formic acid is heavier than air.
3. When formic acid is used to treat bee mites, the problem of drug resistance should be considered. In fact, bee mites will develop resistance to mite control drugs. If formic acid is used frequently, there is often no obvious effect on mite control.
