Formic Pro
Formic Pro is a non-synthetic treatment for the control of Varroa destructor mites in honeybee hives.
Note:
This product is permitted for use in Australia.
It must be used in accordance with the permit conditions, which over-ride the overseas label.
| Active ingredient | Formic Acid (Organic acid) |
| APVMA approval | Permit: PER95344 |
| Treatment period | 7 days |
| Effectiveness | 61-98% highly variable due to temperature |
| Targets | Mites in brood, phoretic mites, emerging mites, mites entering the hive |
| Resistance risk | No |
| Mode of Action (MOA) | Inhibits cellular respiration causing respiratory acidosis Rotate with products with different MOA |
| Conditions for use | Open entrance, temperature between 10-29.5°C (risk to brood and bees, increase in queen loss/supersedure outside this range) Bees must cover minimum 6 frames |
| Withholding period (WHP) | 2 weeks post treatment |
| Contamination risks | Hive products including wax May taint honey |
| Operator safety | Corrosive and combustible Wear gloves Avoid skin/eye contact and inhalation Keep away from smoker |
| Environment | Harmful to aquatic life and terrestrial invertebrates |
| Residues | Honey taste |