{"product_id":"formic-pro-strips-30-treatments","title":"Formic Pro Strips 30 Treatments","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERMIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/permits.apvma.gov.au\/PER95344.PDF\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Formic Pro Permit\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehttps:\/\/permits.apvma.gov.au\/PER95344.PDF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAFETY DATA SHEET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nodglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Formic-Pro-SDS.-USA-and-Canada.-Nov-28-2023.pdf\" title=\"Formic Pro Safety Data Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFormic-Pro-SDS-New-Zealand-Oct-16-2023.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEXPIRY DATE 09\/2027\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormic Pro is a non-synthetic treatment for the control of Varroa destructor mites in honeybee hives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormic Pro (previously MAQS+) is a formic acid gel strip wrapped in a vapour releasing wick, developed for Varroa treatment and control. Strips are placed in the brood rearing zone of a hive and causes mortality \/ infertility of the varroa mite both on bees and under the brood cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7 days\u003cbr\u003eTargets Mites in brood, phoretic mites, emerging mites, mites entering the hive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelative effectiveness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e61-98% highly variable due to temperature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvoid contact with skin and eyes; do not breathe vapours.\u003cbr\u003eWear eye protection, coveralls or long-sleeved shirt and long pants, socks and closed-toe footwear and gauntlet length acid resistant gloves. Wash PPE after each use.\u003cbr\u003eKeep away from smoker.\u003cbr\u003eIf poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 131126.\u003cbr\u003eIf swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly.\u003cbr\u003eIf in eyes, hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor.\u003cbr\u003eHarmful to aquatic life and terrestrial vertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRisk to bees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrone eggs may be removed by workers, delaying drone production and reduced survival\u003cbr\u003eAdverse effects on open brood and hatching bees\u003cbr\u003eHigh rate of adult bee mortality when used at wrong temperature\u003cbr\u003eQueen loss\/supersedure particularly when used at wrong temperature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResistance risk\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMode of Action (MOA)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInhibits cellular respiration causing respiratory acidosis\u003cbr\u003eRotate with products with different MOA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOpen full-width entrance, do not use with vented bottom boards\u003cbr\u003eUse at temperatures between 10-29.5°C (risk to brood and bees and increase in queen loss\/ supersedure outside this range)\u003cbr\u003eBees must cover minimum 6 frames\u003cbr\u003ePlace 2 strips directly into hive, remove after 7 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFormic Acid (Organic acid)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWithholding period (WHP)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo not harvest for 2 weeks from the end of the treatment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContamination risks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHive products including wax\u003cbr\u003eMay taint honey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep locked up.\u003cbr\u003eDo not store above 25 C.\u003cbr\u003eOnly 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisposal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDispose by wrapping in paper, placing in plastic bag and putting in garbage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecord keeping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaintain 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 upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoney taste\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beekeeping Supplies Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50901292253351,"sku":"FP30","price":440.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/4997\/1879\/files\/097D7AD8-3853-48D6-8A33-57918391DC94.png?v=1782100997","url":"https:\/\/beekeepingsuppliesaustralia.com.au\/products\/formic-pro-strips-30-treatments","provider":"Beekeeping Supplies Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}