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Oxalic acid is becoming more and more widely used as a treatment for varroa mites. Many people wonder about oxalic acid and honey supers. 

Oxalic acid is a toxic chemical and as such, all steps should be taken to avoid it being included in honey.

Does oxalic acid ruin honey?

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If you have removed the supers, there is always the risk that when you return these, bees may more some of this feed into the supers - and it could contain oxalic acid.

Can you feed bees when treated with oxalic acid?

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How do you use oxalic acid for honey bees?

Using a vaporizer that produces an oxalic acid gas that permeates the hive, and using a sugar/oxalic acid/water solution.

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Can I use formic acid with honey supers on?

Yes. Formic acid is registered for use with hives with supers.

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I hope this article has helped you understand more about oxalic acid and honey supers. This is a nasty chemical – and varroa is a nasty mite. 

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