New Pads Available in Alberta for Oxalic Treatment

New Pads Available in Alberta for Oxalic Treatment Applications

A number of beekeepers have been exploring different sponge and pad options for Oxalic Acid treatment applications. Below is some feedback from beekeepers on what they are using and where the pads or sponges can be purchased from.

The ABC Tech Transfer Program team will be testing out a number of sponges/pads this season for efficacy, efficiency and cost effectiveness and will provide feedback to producers following the testing period.

Maximizer Pads

Maximizer Pads as tested by Randy Oliver (https:// scientificbeekeeping.com/7701-2/) have been locally sourced and are available for sale by Platinum Supply in Sherwood Park https://www.platinumsupply.com/. Please contact Platinum Supply directly for all sales requests.

For more information on a suggested method to prepare and package the pads for application, please contact Stefan at Beaver Creek Apiaries beavercreekhoney.ca.

Sponge Cloths

Sponge Cloths (https://buyifyoucare.com/products/natural-sponge-cloths) by ‘if you care’ can be sourced through Ossipee Management Group, 19 Old Route 28 Ossipee, NH 03864, P: (603)539-7900 E: oliver@ossipee.biz