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MITE AWAY QUICK STRIPS ARE FORMIC ACID POLYSACCHARIDE GEL STRIPS FOR THE TREATMENT AND CONTROL OF VARROOSIS CAUSED BY THE VARROA DESTRUCTOR IN HONEY BEES (APIS MELLIFERA).

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Why MAQS?

High Efficacy

MAQS has 90-99% efficacy and kills mites under the cap.

Residue Free

Treat during the Honey Flow. MAQS leaves no residues in wax or honey.

Ready to Use

MAQS is ready to use. No mixing required.

Organic

MAQS is certified Organic through BioGro.

Biodegradable

MAQS strips are made from all natural biodegradable materials and can be composted.

7 Day

MAQS is a quick 7 day treatment. Strips do not need to be removed after treatment.

No Resistance

Formic Acid has bee used for over 30 years without any known resistance.

2 Treatment Options

7 Day & 21 Day treatment options available for beekeeper preferences.

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2 Dose Pail

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NOD Head Office

2325 Frankford Road
Frankford, Ontario
K0K 2C0 Canada

Phone: 613 398 8422
Fax: 613 398 0495
Toll Free: 866 483 2929

Recent Posts

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It’s swarm season 🐝🐝! Our NOD community be

It’s swarm season 🐝🐝! Our NOD community bee yard has had a few this year already. David was able to assist Tom in getting this one re-hived today. Lucky for us, our swarms never seem to travel far! .
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#swarmseason #swarm #bees #bee #honeybee #apismellifera #beekeeping #beekeeper #canadianbeekeepers

A couple weeks post treatment with #formicpro and

A couple weeks post treatment with #formicpro and Queen is laying down some mighty fine brood patterns! .
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#beekeeping #bees #honeybees #brood #sustainablebeekeeping #organic #organicbeekeeping #queenbee #formicacid #natural #healthybees #varroa @guesthousehoney

With the honey flow in full swing for many the rig

With the honey flow in full swing for many the right kind of varroa control used is very important. Mite Away Quick Strips and Formic Pro are both organically certified for use with honey supers on. Both products leave no residues in the wax or honey. The best part about these products is that are also able to penetrate the brood cap, targeting the male and female mites beneath. Choose the efficient organic option! .
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#formicpro #miteawayquickstrips #organicbeekeeping #honeyflow #maqsbeehivestrips #beekeeping #bees #beekeeper #apismellifera #healthybees #sustainablebeekeeping

Happy World Bee Day! We are very happy to be conne

Happy World Bee Day! We are very happy to be connected to such a wonderful species! .
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#worldbeeday #bees #honeybees #apismellifera #beekeepers #beekeeping #beeday

With the beekeeping season officially kicking off

With the beekeeping season officially kicking off for many beekeepers, we wanted to help celebrate with a giveaway!
Prize: Formic Pro [30 Dose]

Open to residents of 🇨🇦 Canada and 🇺🇸America

To enter:
1. ♥️ Like this post
2. ✌🏼Follow us @nodapiary
3. ⭐️ Share this post [Don’t forget to tag us!]
4. 🐝 Tag a friend below who could use some help with their hive health 🙌 Get an extra entry by sharing a picture of you using Formic Pro or MAQS. [Don’t forget to tag us!] This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram.

Contest closes Friday May 15, 2020 12:00 PM EDT
The randomly picked WINNER will be contacted via DM. 🍀 Good luck!
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It’s treatment time for many of us: If your inte

It’s treatment time for many of us: If your interested in using an organic acid that penetrates under the cap, with one treatment session, use Formic Pro! The efficacy of Formic Pro and 65% liquid Formic acid against varroa mite in honey bee colonies was tested by the Atlantic Tech Transfer team in Nova Scotia. Swipe for learn more or visit our website to read the full study text. .
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#varroamite #honeybee #bee #beehealth #beekeeper #beekeeping #atlantictechtransfer #honeybeehealth #formicpro

Happy Earth Day 🌎 🌱🌿 As beekeepers we hav

Happy Earth Day 🌎 🌱🌿 As beekeepers we have the great advantage to witness the positive impact honeybees have on plants and flowers in our area! We hope everyone, while social distancing, gets outside today and connects with the earth! .
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#honeybee #bees #bienen #earthday #earthday2020 #nature #naturalresources #hives #beekeeping #beekeepers

Spring is when the Queen starts to increase her la

Spring is when the Queen starts to increase her laying for the upcoming honey flow. To best protect the new bees and the colony health, we recommend using Mite Away Quick Strips (MAQS) or Formic Pro; both contain Formic Acid, an organic acid that doesn’t leave any residues in the honey or wax and has the ability to penetrate the brood cap, reducing the reproduction of the varroa mite in its cycle. Build your colony up to its maximum by treating 4-6 weeks before the main honey flow! 🐝🍯
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#beekeeping #bees #honeybees #beekeeper #organicacid #formicacid #formicpro #maqs #miteawayquickstrips #miteaway #ameisensäure #bienen #organicallycertified #healthybees #healthyplanet #treatment #brood #queenbee

These early Spring days are getting us all excited

These early Spring days are getting us all excited for longer, hotter summer days ahead! Actually, when the crab apple trees are blooming in your area is typically when your #FormicPro or #MAQS can go on your honeybee hive. Organically certified so your honey supers can be placed at the same time and no need to rush back to take the strips out. Our biodegradable Formic acid products can be removed once you do your next brood box inspection. Less labour and healthy bees #winwin
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#honeybees #honey #formicacid #organic #organicbeekeeping #natural #beekeeper #beekeeping #beeflower #flowerpower #bees

The countdown is on for getting healthy bees ready

The countdown is on for getting healthy bees ready for honey flow! Visit one of our distributors to pick up your #FormicPro for spring treatment. We recommend if your planning on splitting colonies, for nuc sales or swarm control, treat with Formic Pro first, then split after. 🐝
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#organicbeekeeping #healthybees #healthyplanet #beekeeping #beekeeper #honeybees #bees #honey #honeyflow #springsplits

Happy April 1st! Update from our home office; the

Happy April 1st! Update from our home office; the bees are bringing in fresh pollen! 🐝 Bee Cozy wraps are still on the hives until our temperatures remain consistently above cluster point (10C/50F). We’re checking each hive to ensure they have enough feed, if not fondant is added along with some pollen patties to kickstart Queen laying. I think we’re all ready for spring weather and some quality bee time 👍
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#beekeeping #bees #honeybees #beekeeper #spring #aprilfirst #pollensubstitute #honey #beecozy #organicbeekeeping #beefeed #springiscoming #busybees

We are here for you! The NOD team is wishing every

We are here for you! The NOD team is wishing everyone well during this difficult time. For more information regarding our operations and supply chain process swipe or visit our website for the official Press Release

Beekeepers and NOD employees were all out checking

Beekeepers and NOD employees were all out checking on their honeybees this weekend in Ontario. Temperatures rose to a balmy 11 degrees Celsius ☀️ allowing the cleaning of bottom boards and peaking in on the bees cluster. Many bees we’re taking advantage of the warmth by getting out of the hive! 🐝 We recommend #beecozy winter wraps stay on until temperatures are consistently above freezing, typically the end of April and into mid-to-late May for more Northern regions. In Central Ontario we unwrap in May, with #FormicPro treatments going on around May 24 weekend 🙌. .
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#beekeeping #beekeepers #honeybees #honey #bees #apismellifera #canada #winterbees

Adventures in Jordan 🐝 David has been working w

Adventures in Jordan 🐝
David has been working with the beekeepers of Jordan to aid them in their fight against the varroa mite while maintaining organic honey status. Formic Pro can be used with honey supers on, leaves no residues in the hive and is organically certified. .
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#varroa #organicbeekeeping #formicpro #bees #apismellifera #jordan #beekeepers #beekeepinglife #honeybees

Between February and March each year, almond tree

Between February and March each year, almond tree buds burst into beautiful light pink and white blooms in preparation for pollination. As the trees blossom, honey bees forage for pollen and nectar in the orchard. When the bees move from tree to tree, they pollinate almond blossoms along the way. Each fertilized flower will grow into an almond. Around 1.7 million colonies are brought to California for almond pollination. Tom is visiting commercial beekeepers and discussing how to keep their honeybees healthy all year long with Formic Pro. Swipe to see who he ran into along the way! 🐝
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#almondpollination #bees #honeybees #pollination #healthybees #formicpro #blooms #blossoms #hives #havebeeswilltravel @almondsmx #scientificbeekeeping

We’re all still wrapped up in our #BeeCozy winte

We’re all still wrapped up in our #BeeCozy winter hive wraps in Canada, but in Southern California the bees are busy pollinating almonds! Tom’s visiting with a few Commerical beekeepers in the area to help them integrate #FormicPro into their operation. Healthy bees make a big difference when in pollination orchards like the almonds. Plenty of feed and proper varroa control allow our long time Formic users the ability to leave the almonds and do splits for spring sales back up North! Just here for the pretty pictures? Swipe left! 🐝😉
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Whether you’re pulling bees out of indoor storag

Whether you’re pulling bees out of indoor storage or didn’t have time to wrap in the fall there is still time to wrap! Actually, it’s one of the best times to ensure your bees are wrapped. In the early Spring when flash freezes are more likely, the Bee Cozy safeguards your bees and their ability to maintain a healthy hive temperature, accessing farther honey stores in the hive. The major benefit: Your bees will brood up faster, so you can split earlier in the spring and be ready for the honey flow! Time to get wrapping!! 🐝
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Come see us at our booth at #abf2020 in Chicago! W

Come see us at our booth at #abf2020 in Chicago! We’re here until Saturday! Learn about #FormicPro #BeeCozy and #miteawayquickstrips 🐝 Check our our stories for some snapshots of the talks at this years event!

The cold, breezy weather approaches, honey bees pr

The cold, breezy weather approaches, honey bees prepare to protect their Queen from the imminent harsh winter. Bee Cozy Winter Hive Wraps provide insulation and a wind-break that helps bees thrive through the cold season, and reach maximum health and vigour earlier in the spring. Check out the full #BeeCozy video (link in bio) ❄️🐝
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Happy Thanksgiving to our American friends! 🦃🍁 We’re all enjoying the Black Friday deals here in Canada too 👌🏻#thankful

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