This is the second season I?ve used Formic Pro and it?s hard to put into words how I feel about it. Disappointed, furious, disgusted? Probably all of these.
I used Mite Away Quick Strips for years and never had the extreme results I?ll describe here with Formic Pro. ( I?ll attach photos if I can.)
Every time I use FP, the bee mortality is over the top. Since I have my hives in a concrete back yard, it?s easy to see. Dead bees all over the yard - even into the yard of my neighbor.
Also, the bees behavior is a little nuts. Any light at night - even a flashlight - they will fly to it like lemmings. My neighbor?s back door light was on last year and trouble ensued. He and his wife both got stung. Now I leave on my back door light on first few nights of treatment to decoy them away. MORE dead bees.
To my thinking, the mortality rate and crazy behavior is not worth it and I?m thinking about another mode of treatment.
I?d be interested in knowing about your experiences and suggestions. Thanks.