Dec 29, 2014 · Neither acetic acid nor a combined treatment of formic and acetic acids applied to the West Virginia formic acid fumigator was as effective as formic acid alone in controlling …

Sep 18, 2017 · It seems that even though recipes for DIY formic acid pads have been around for quite a while, very little is discussed here. Here's one recipe: A 2-1/2 gallon pail with 250 "Dri …

Jul 10, 2022 · @Vance G Do you use Formic acid? I assume your comment is referencing using only within proper temperature range. I plan to use formic for the first time in August when I …

Jan 30, 2011 · Formic acid - 50% 68F 20C 1.121 Specific Gravity Formic acid - 65% 68F 20C 1.150 Specific Gravity Formic acid - 80% 68F 20C 1.186 Specific Gravity Formic acid - 90% …

Apr 20, 2024 · The first concern about formic use is effect on queens. When formic acid is introduced into a hive the first thing that happens is that the bees lose track of the queen. The …

Sep 9, 2023 · Everything I know about formic acid was learned from your fellow Canadian, Bill Ruzicka who unfortunately passed recently. I used his materials and procedures for years prior …

Dec 27, 2007 · Formic Acid Formic acid can work. What happens depends on how fast it vaporizes. If it gets hot and vaporizes too quickly, bad things happen. If it vaporizes too slowly, …

Sep 19, 2008 · Formic acid is an acid....a naturally occurring substance and it's often found in insect venoms, especially ants. A "hard" chemical would be Apistan. No matter what you treat …

Jun 27, 2021 · Back in the day, folks used formic acid cut to 50-60% concentration and soaked on felt (dosage of 50 ml). The issue with this approach was the formic was extremely "flashy", …

Mar 5, 2018 · Hence Formic Acid is highly temperature dependent in it's mode of action as a miticide, and thus can prove too aggressive at higher temperatures. The 'trade-off' then is one …