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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Answering your questions from the field.
We know a lot of factors can affect the success of your season. Whether you’re new to beekeeping or a seasoned pro, questions are going to come up. We keep track of your most common questions to provide fresh answers and helpful videos about our products, treatment tips and more.
Can I feed or work the bees during the treatment period?
Do I need an extra honey super on while treating, or can I treat without one in place?
Can I treat with honey supers on?
On the product label, it states: “This product is corrosive. Do not allow product to contact metal surfaces.” Are the strips safe to use with metal queen excluders?
When I remove the outer plastic wrap, should I peel the inner paper wrap off the gel?
Should I close off all entrances except the fully open bottom entrance?
I use polystyrene beehives in my operation, can I use formic acid without melting my beehives or having some obscure chemical reaction?
Can I treat my NUC colonies?
Will freezing the strips extend shelf life?
What is the shelf life for MAQS?
How should I store my Mite Away Quick Strips?
What type of protective clothing should I wear when working with Mite Away Quick Strips?
Browse the Top Questions
Formic Pro
I see some dead bees at the entrance of my hive, what is happening?
Will freezing the strips extend the shelf life?
What is the difference between Formic Pro and Mite Away Quick Strips?
Mite Away Quick Strips
It looks like most of the bees are bearding out on the front of the hive. Is this normal?
Can I treat my NUC colonies?
I use polystyrene beehives in my operation, can I use formic acid without melting my beehives or having some obscure chemical reaction?
Bee Cozy
Where do I place the inner cover pad?
At what temperature should I wrap my bees?
What is the best way to store the Bee Cozy?
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