Extended release oxalic acid treatment
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Betsy True
Jun 7, 2024, 1:30:03 PMJun 7
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I watched that excellent video on preparing the mite treatment and decided to save it in my recipe app. Enjoy!
Extended release oxalic acid treatment
Categories: Beekeeping
Ingredients
Chipboard: 11x17” 1.25 mm (.05”) thick (50 point)
460 g oxalic acid
450 ml glycerine
225 ml water (tap is ok)
Baking soda solution for cleanup
Directions
Cut board into 1.5” wide strips.
Crease and prebend for folding.
Put in plastic bag inside a bucket.
Add glycerin and oxalic acid to sauce pan and stir in water.
Heat glycerin and oxalic acid to 160° F, NO HOTTER. Stir until dissolved.
Pour solution over strips in bag to cover. Let soak 24 hours.
Remove and use.
Notes
Use caution with acid solution.
Avoid spatter and splashing.
Wear goggles.
Protect clothing.
Clean up by neutralizing with baking soda solution.
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Extended release oxalic acid treatment
Categories: Beekeeping
Ingredients
Chipboard: 11x17” 1.25 mm (.05”) thick (50 point)
460 g oxalic acid
450 ml glycerine
225 ml water (tap is ok)
Baking soda solution for cleanup
Directions
Cut board into 1.5” wide strips.
Crease and prebend for folding.
Put in plastic bag inside a bucket.
Add glycerin and oxalic acid to sauce pan and stir in water.
Heat glycerin and oxalic acid to 160° F, NO HOTTER. Stir until dissolved.
Pour solution over strips in bag to cover. Let soak 24 hours.
Remove and use.
Notes
Use caution with acid solution.
Avoid spatter and splashing.
Wear goggles.
Protect clothing.
Clean up by neutralizing with baking soda solution.
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Greg V
Jun 7, 2024, 1:44:09 PMJun 7
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One thing to be aware about - typically the brood under such strips will die.
Subsequently, the queen will not lay under the strips.--
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BETSY TRUE
Jun 7, 2024, 1:45:17 PMJun 7
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Thanks for that clarification.
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