Using Formic pro to save a varroa mite infested hive! (Beekeeping)

Today I am going to try to save the red hive which was very infested with varroa mites on the last hive inspection. I will be using Formic pro as a solution so we will check back once the treatment period is done in 14 days. Following that I will then re-check for mites and see how the treatment went.

Intro 0:00
Applying Formic Pro strips 3:50
Ventilating the hive after application 8:38
Final thoughts 11:18

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[Keith-xcwf]

Hey there So I did a formic pro treatment (2pads) on July 4 for 14 days like the instructions say but now what I am wondering is when can I use the other two pads? 30 days later? 60 days later? My mites are still a little bit higher than I'd like. Any ideas? 🤔

[dawndominick]

The Formic Pro company says to NOT feed during treatment as there was a higher mortality rate seen in bees that were being fed with FP in the hive.

[daisyshoney]

Why did you leave the Queen excluder on? With the entrance reducer on, will that give you enough venting for the Formic Pro requirement?

[BillyBobBrookTrout]

Hi, I noticed you have an upper entrance in the spacer below your feeders. I would be concerned and have experienced extreme robbing with this method. I'm curious how this works for you. I use a little Hive Alive in my syrup that might make the difference. Thanks!