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.
When purchasing chemicals ensure you request the Manufacturers Safety Data Sheet from your supplier.
| Active ingredient | Formic Acid (carboxylic acid) |
| APVMA approval | Permit: PER95344 Emergency use permit |
| MOA | Inhibits cellular respiration causing respiratory acidosis Rotate with products with different MOA (not formic acid) |
| Resistance Risk | No |
| Targets | Mites in brood, mites on adult bees, mites entering the hive | Chemical safety | Schedule 5 CAUTION Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in well ventilated areas. Do not breathe vapours Wear coveralls or long-sleeved shirt and long pants, socks and closed-toe footwear, formic acid-resistant gloves (PVC, neoprene or nitrile) and protective eyewear. After use, rinse off gloves before removal, wash hands thoroughly after handling. Clean PPE after each use following manufacturer’s instructions, wash separately from other laundry 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. Avoid release to the environment |
| Risk to bees | Hot temperatures (>33C during the first three days of treatment) may lead to excessive bee, brood and queen loss. Bearding behaviour may be observed. As part of treatment up to 2 cups (1,200) of dead bees may be observed at the entrance. Check if queen-right one month after application |
| Directions | Open full-width entrance, do not use with vented bottom boards Use when daytime high temperature is between 10-29.5°C Bees must cover minimum 6 frames Place strips in beehive by opening sachet and placing the two strips directly into the hive. Leave in place for 7 days |
| Withholding period (WHP) | Do not harvest for 2 weeks from the end of the treatment |
| 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 or state department staff of the relevant jurisdiction, upon request |