Formic Pro Varroa Mite Treatment | Honey Bee Mite Treatment (30 Treatment Pak)
Formic Pro is a ready-to-use formic acid strip for Varroa mite control — one of the few treatments that reaches mites under the brood cap as well as the phoretic mites on adult bees, and it can be applied with honey supers on. This is the 30-treatment pack, sized for a larger apiary or a season of treatments.
Features
- Formic acid gel strips — 83–97% efficacy, and kills mites under the cap
- Ready to use straight from the pail — no mixing
- Leaves no residue in honey or wax when used per the label
- Biodegradable, compostable strips — no removal required after treatment
- 24-month (2-year) shelf life
- 30-treatment pack
How to use it
Apply when your mite counts hit the local treatment threshold. The label gives two options:
- Option 1: 2 strips on the brood frames for 14 days.
- Option 2: 1 strip for 10 days, then remove and replace with a second strip for another 10 days.
Formic acid is temperature-sensitive — follow the product label for the daytime-high window, placement, and protective equipment. Always read and follow the label.
Before you order
This is the 30-treatment pack for larger operations. Formic Pro also comes in a 2-treatment pack and a 10-treatment pack. Formic Pro is a registered miticide; use strictly per the label.
Pairs Well With
- Varroa Mite Test Jar — confirm your mite count before and after treating
- ProVap 110 Oxalic Acid Vaporizer — an alternate-mode treatment to rotate with
- Apiguard Varroa Mite Treatment — a thymol-based option
Specifications
- Active: formic acid (polysaccharide gel strip)
- Targets: Varroa destructor on Apis mellifera, including under-cap mites
- Pack: 30 treatments
- Shelf life: 24 months
- Weight: 10 lb; 9 × 8 × 6 in
FAQ
Can I treat with honey supers on?
Yes — Formic Pro is labeled for use with supers on and leaves no residue in honey or wax when used per the label.
Does it kill mites under the cap?
Yes — the formic acid vapor reaches reproductive mites under the brood cap, not just phoretic mites on adults.
Do I remove the strips?
No removal is required — the strips are biodegradable and break down in the hive.
What about temperature?
Formic acid is temperature-sensitive; follow the label's daytime-high range to protect brood and the queen.
