Oxalic Acid Sublimation Vaporization

Описание: Oxalic acid sublimation / oxalic acid vaporization is one of the least understood and most dangerous tasks in beekeeping. In this video, we attempt to clarify some of the confusion, while giving guidance on what oxalic acid is, precautions and PPE for its safe use, and its applications in the apiary.

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LINK FOR OXALIC ACID EPA MASTER LABEL: https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_...

Additional relevant links and descriptions:
-EPA registered products for Varroa control https://www.epa.gov/pollinator-protec...
-NIOSH 'pocket guide' entry for oxalic acid dihydrate https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npgd047...
-NIOSH respirator guide https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topic...
-Example safety product, Amazon 3M 6200 half-face respirator with p100 cartridges https://a.co/d/j7jz9f5
-Example safety product, Amazon 3M chemical splash and impact goggles https://a.co/d/7IJGKjo
-Canadian oxalic approval documents (U.S. regulators referred to the Canadian guide for approval, and the Canadian guide is likely heavily based on German and Italian sources, as they are often credited with developing oxalic acid varroa control methods) https://publications.gc.ca/collection...
-Honey Bee Health Coalition, great Varroa treatment guidance https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org/r...

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Disclaimer: oxalic acid vaporization is one of the most hazardous tasks in beekeeping, and can cause life altering injuries and death. This video is an attempt to clarify a confusing subject and its risks.

Always thoroughly research and take every precaution before attempting a hazardous task. Hazardous tasks should only be performed by able and prepared adults in good physical and mental condition. Unprotected individuals must be excluded from the area to prevent exposure to oxalic acid.

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