Formic Pro - Varroa Treatment - 2 Dose Pack (4 Strips)
NOTE:
- Current Stock Expiry Date: April 2026
Formic Pro is an organic, non-synthetic varroa mite treatment designed specifically for use in honeybee hives. Its active ingredient is formic acid, delivered via ready-to-use gel strips that release vapours slowly to target mites at all life stages — both on adult bees and beneath the brood caps.
Formic Pro is approved for use in Australia under permit PER95344, making it compliant with local regulations for varroa management.
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Why Beekeepers Choose Formic Pro
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Effective against brood + phoretic mites: Unlike treatments that only affect mites on adult bees, Formic Pro’s vapour penetrates capped brood — where mites reproduce — offering comprehensive control of infestations.
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Fast, single application: Treatment requires just 7 days for a full dose, making it a quick, straightforward intervention.
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Organic, residue-free & eco-conscious: Formic Pro uses naturally-derived formic acid, with biodegradable ecoflex® film in the strip wicks. It leaves no harmful residues in honey, wax or hive components.
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Safe for honey supers: Because of its low-residue profile, Formic Pro can be used even when honey supers are in place. Just ensure the required waiting period before harvest (see below).
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Convenient & ready to use: No mixing or complicated preparation needed — strips come ready to insert into the hive.
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Flexible pack sizes & shelf-stable: Available in multiple pack sizes to suit hobbyist beekeepers or larger apiaries; strips have a long shelf life and do not require refrigeration.
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How It Works
Formic Pro uses a formic acid polysaccharide gel encased in a vapour-releasing wick (made with biodegradable ecoflex® film). Once placed in the brood nest, the natural ventilation and activity of the bees cause the controlled release of formic acid vapours. These vapours:
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Penetrate capped brood cells — killing mites where they reproduce.
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Affect adult (phoretic) mites on bees as well as emerging mites — disrupting the full lifecycle of the mite population.
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Usage Instructions (Summary)
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IMPORTANT - Aways follow instructions that are included in the packaging
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2 strips per hive (in the brood nest), placed directly on top bars of the brood frames.
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Ensure daytime high temperatures during the first three days of treatment are between 10 °C and 29.5 °C. Higher temperatures (especially above ~33 °C) can cause excessive bee, brood or queen loss.
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Leave strips in place for 7 days for a complete treatment.
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Open full-width entrance, and do not use with vented bottom boards.
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Do not harvest honey for at least 2 weeks after treatment ends.
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After use, strips may remain in the hive — any remaining residue can be simply scraped off during the next inspection.
Performance & Efficacy
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Trials and real-world use show 83–97% efficacy against varroa mites under recommended conditions.
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Because it targets mites in brood cells, Formic Pro offers comprehensive control — reducing mite populations more thoroughly than treatments that only address phoretic mites.
Safety & Compliance
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IMPROTANT - Always follow the instructions on the packaging
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Formic Pro uses formic acid — while it is organic, it still requires proper handling: wear protective gloves, eyewear, and avoid inhalation or direct contact.
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Use only outdoors or in well-ventilated areas. After application, ensure all protective gear is properly cleaned.
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Store in original container indoors, away from heat sources and direct sunlight. Do not store above 25 °C.
Product Formats & Suitability
Formic Pro is available in multiple pack sizes to suit different apiary scales:
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Small / hobbyist: 2-dose packs (treats 2 hives, or one hive twice)
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Mid-size: 10-dose packs (treats 10 hives)
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Large / commercial: 30-dose packs (treats 30 hives) — ideal for larger-scale operations.
Because of its organic certification and residue-free profile, Formic Pro is particularly well suited for hobbyist beekeepers, organic beekeeping operations, and honey producers concerned about product purity.
IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE: All Varroa treatment products must be chosen carefully, as we are unable to accept returns once they have left our store due to strict handling and storage requirements. This policy ensures we can guarantee all products sold have been stored at correct temperatures and protected from sunlight prior to dispatch.