Formic acid serum, 5L canister, 60% for veterinary use, Bernburg, for bees, best before date 04.2027

Formic acid 60% for veterinary use – 5 liter canister | Serumwerk Bernburg

Approved veterinary medicinal product for the treatment of varroa mites in honeybees (Apis mellifera)

Formic acid 60% ad us. vet. in a 5-liter canister from Serumwerk Bernburg is a highly effective and approved treatment for controlling the Varroa mite (varroosis) in honeybees. Ideal for professional beekeepers and larger apiaries – with a practical storage volume for multiple treatments.

Your advantages at a glance:

✅ Large pack of 5 liters – ideal for large-scale beekeeping or seasonal storage
✅ Approved veterinary medicinal product (ad us. vet.) for the safe treatment of varroosis
✅ Active ingredient content: 684 mg/ml formic acid (60%) – effective against Varroa mites, bee-friendly when used correctly
✅ Compatible with all common evaporation systems:
– Sponge cloth method
– Nassenheider evaporator
Liebig Dispenser
– Other suitable applicators
✅ Controlled long-term effect over 10 days – even evaporation for effective mite death
✅ For use after honey harvesting – no residues in the honey

Application & Dosage (according to the instructions for use):

• Summer treatment (after extraction): 15–20 g per frame and day
• Late summer/autumn (before brood break): 6–10 g per brood box per day
• Total dose: 85 g per frame and treatment
• Treatment duration: 10 days with continuous evaporation
• Adjustment depending on hive size (standard: 1 box ≈ 40 liters)

Tip: According to the approval, short-term exceedances of the daily dose (max. 100%) in the first 3 days are tolerable.

Safety instructions:

• Causes burns – always wear protective gloves!
• Do not inhale fumes – use only outdoors or in well-ventilated areas.
• Avoid contact with eyes – in case of contact, rinse immediately with water and consult a doctor.
• Dilute any unused leftovers heavily with water (1:10).
• Store away from light and heat
• Honey waiting period: Only use after the last honey harvest of the year.

Product details:

• Contents: 5 liters
• Active ingredient: Formic acid 60% (684 mg/ml)
• Manufacturer: Serumwerk Bernburg
• Authorisation: Veterinary medicinal product (individual authorisation for bees)
• Dosage form: Evaporation solution
• Area of ​​application: Varroosis in honeybees