An alternative to oxalic - it's the real thing!

[jenkinsbrynmair]

HHmmm!

Strips of Brasso wadding on top of frames then?

Well, I suppose I am being a bit silly - I'll be suggesting something daft like sieving icing sugar over the bees next!

 

[Dishmop]

I'll be suggesting something daft like sieving icing sugar over the bees next!

5 minutes at gas mark 6.



Can only assume that bees were given coke on the reasoning that it has sugar in it..... When you consider how many things are discovered by accident perhaps there are lots of things that work.

or, perhaps somebody was sitting in his garden watching his bees and one found its way into his can of drink, which he then sipped and spat it out over the bees, later to discover a massive mite drop.

 

[For want of a better word]

Well, I suppose I am being a bit silly - I'll be suggesting something daft like sieving icing sugar over the bees next!

Some have being secretly applying VIMTO with good results for eons

all.............. n a t u r a l ..........veggie friendly product ... aspertame free?​

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Can only assume that bees were given coke on the reasoning that it has sugar in it..... When you consider how many things are discovered by accident perhaps there are lots of things that work.

No, it was a reasoned action - he'd seen the article on coke as an insecticide and thought the citric and phosphoric acids could be a viable alternative to Oxalic. Apparently he has had a good mite drop on the one hive he tried it on, but now needs to structure the treatment for comparison.
And in answer to an earlier question - from the grauniad:

It is clearly not Coke's legendary "secret" ingredient that is upsetting the bugs. The farmers also swear by Pepsi, Thums Up, and other local soft drinks.

Other uses mentioned are:

The properties of Coke have been discussed for years. It has been reported that it is a fine lavatory cleaner, a good windscreen wipe and an efficient rust spot remover.

Uncorroborated reports from China claimed that the ill-fated New Coke was widely used in China as a spermicide.

So watch out Monsanto (and Durex!!)

 

[farbee]

Agreed.

Also, though it may be in syrup, the acid is an *inorganic* one - rather different to formic, lactic and oxalic.
Anyone fancy trying diluted battery acid? (I don't!)

Don't do this at home.

The word you are looking for is mineral acid.

Although a mineral acid its acidity is less than other typical mineral acids.
If it works and has no harmful effects in trials, I suppose there is no harm in it. But will there be any advantage and oxalic is as cheap as chips.

 

[yeogi75]

yes we use it for making toilet descale and cleaners, same food grade citric acid as pop manufactures, surprising what we use are for food production

 

[Tdf]

Umm. Don't get it. I dont really eat burgers. Just an example of using a clumsy tool when there is an existing one perfect for the job

a lot of supermarkets over here just after being caught for putting horsemeat in burgers being sold as beef

 

[itma]

The word you are looking for is mineral acid.

No. I said inorganic and I meant inorganic. Not carbon-based.

When you check with a dictionary, you should find something like this

Chemistry: of, relating to, or denoting compounds that are not organic (broadly, compounds not containing carbon).

 

[Ely]

a lot of supermarkets over here just after being caught for putting horsemeat in burgers being sold as beef

Hehe just caught up with the news. Must be taking us for a ride....

Seriously though,there is nothing wrong with horse meat. It is perfectly stable...

 

[Dishmop]

a lot of supermarkets over here just after being caught for putting horsemeat in burgers being sold as beef

Not the supermarket's fault but is their responsibility because they sell it.

The only thing that supermarkets make is vast profits.

May the Horse be With You. My Lidl pony.

 

[Swarm]

Hehe just caught up with the news. Must be taking us for a ride....

Seriously though,there is nothing wrong with horse meat. It is perfectly stable...

 

[Luminos]

Hehe just caught up with the news. Must be taking us for a ride....

Seriously though,there is nothing wrong with horse meat. It is perfectly stable...

You're so wrong, Ely.
It's a complete nightmare.

 

[victor meldrew]

Neigh,neigh lad Elys got my money on the nose
VM

 

[Dishmop]

New Tesco burgers: Low in fat, high in Shergar.

Tesco - Every little helps

Who they trying to foal?

 

[richardbees]

Were me and my teenage friends the only ones who used to shake up a bottle of coke after inserting an aspirin?

 

[Dishmop]

Were me and my teenage friends the only ones who used to shake up a bottle of coke after inserting an aspirin?

A bottle of coke. Mine was in little bags..

 

[farbee]

No. I said inorganic and I meant inorganic. Not carbon-based.

When you check with a dictionary, you should find something like this

What ever

 

[Ely]

Blimey. All this laughing is making me hoarse!!

I heard they had to call in the burger whisperer to sort out this mess.

 

[Drew]

What ever

I think the response you were looking for is "Sorry"

 

[For want of a better word]

5 minutes at gas mark 6.

Drone larvae are best eaten raw with a sprinkle of cayenne... cooking them is a sacrilege!

I did try horse meat once.... it gave me the trots!