Should I close off all entrances except the fully open bottom entrance?

Ventilation is critical when using Formic Pro. A fully open bottom entrance, 0.5” in height and the full width of the hive, are the minimum ventilation requirements. Having additional entrances does not affect the efficacy of the treatment. Close off screen bottom boards for maximum efficacy. Do not consider open screen bottom boards as ‘ventilation’, as bees draw air to ventilate the colony through the front hive entrance.

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January 12, 2023