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« on: January 13, 2009, 12:57:54 PM » |
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Does the oxalic acid vapor treat tracheal mites like the formic acid claims
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Michael Bush
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« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2009, 07:29:39 PM » |
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I would feel pretty safe making that assumption, but I don't know for sure that it's a fact. I have not seen any specific research to that effect. But who want's to treat for tracheal mites and perpetuate susceptible bees?
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danno
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« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2009, 07:38:25 AM » |
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Thank you!
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Cindi
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« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2009, 11:11:47 AM » |
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Danno, I am not too sure that O.A. would treat tracheal mites. I know that Formic Acid is purported to kill tracheal mites though. I know that these two, O.A. and F.A. are related, so perhaps. Do you have time to read this that I googled for you? I don't right now, but it has some good information that I quickly looked at. I will read it at some point in time. From one O.A. vapourizer to another, smiling. Have a wonderful and awesome day, Cindi http://www.honeybeeworld.com/formic/default.htm |
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« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2009, 11:16:17 AM » |
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I have never been able to find a definitive claim that oxalic acid kills tracheal mites, but I also agree with Michael about perpetuating susceptible bees. Just stick with OA and you'll be good in the long run.
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« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2009, 11:58:12 AM » |
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but remember, OA is not approved for use in the US. don't know if that has any impact on marketing honey?
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« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2009, 12:00:29 PM » |
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Neither is powdered sugar
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« Reply #7 on: January 14, 2009, 02:22:00 PM » |
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maybe i should have put that as a question  does the use of an unapproved treatment such as OA, have any implications when you sell your honey? |
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« Reply #8 on: January 14, 2009, 02:47:03 PM » |
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maybe i should have put that as a question does the use of an unapproved treatment such as OA, have any implications when you sell your honey? the research that i have done says no. Its a organic acid and is aready present in the hives. OA is widely used in Canada and europe |
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« Reply #9 on: January 14, 2009, 08:45:15 PM » |
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The difference in the amount in the honey if you treat with oxalic or don't is undetectable.
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« Reply #10 on: February 26, 2009, 01:34:51 PM » |
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Hi,
Slight change in topic, but is there any major difference using the vapor method, with a slated rack on or off. I would really like to leave it on while doing the treatment. Opinions?
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Patrick
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« Reply #11 on: February 27, 2009, 08:09:02 AM » |
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the hive need to be sealed for 10 minutes. Enterances, screened bottom board and major cracks. The rack wouldn't matter as long as the rest is closed
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« Reply #12 on: February 27, 2009, 08:16:51 PM » |
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When you register your hives with the State of Fl., you get a set of instructions on using a sugar shake on bees.
That makes me think it is approved in Fl.. My inspector told me if I used something besides the approved stuff for mites, don't keep it in my honey house so he couldn't see it. I wonder what he was speaking of?
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« Reply #13 on: April 23, 2009, 10:44:21 PM » |
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When you vaporize Oxcilac -if you over heat and pass sublimation point -the vapors turn into formic acid-so it is possible to try and treat with Oxcilac and end up treating with formic anyway -and we already know formic kills T mites-controlling heat is key when you are vaporizing acid-and is hard to do with home made vaporizers-RDY-B
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« Reply #14 on: April 24, 2009, 08:08:18 AM » |
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When you register your hives with the State of Fl., you get a set of instructions on using a sugar shake on bees.
That makes me think it is approved in Fl.. My inspector told me if I used something besides the approved stuff for mites, don't keep it in my honey house so he couldn't see it. I wonder what he was speaking of?
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