Become a Backyard Beekeeper

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TREATMENT GUIDELINES: STORAGE: • Store below 25ºC (77ºF). • Protect from direct sunlight. • Store in a dry place. • Store in a tightly closed original container in a well-ventilated area, away from sulpheric acid, oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition. • Keep the container tightly closed. ECO-PAPER WRAP WICK: DO NOT REMOVE Biodegradable paper wrap designed to act as a wick to control the release of the formic acid vapors over the 14 day treatment period. VENTILATION: Remove entrance reducers, or set-back colony by 4 cm (1.5 inch). ENTRANCES MUST BE FULL WIDTH OF THE HIVE, typically the bottom board entrance, minimum height 1.3 cm (0.5 inch). Entrance needs to be fully open for entire treatment. Screen bottom boards left open DO NOT aid in bees movements of fresh air into brood chamber. Personal Protective Equipment and Handling Applicators and other handlers must wear coveralls over a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, socks and shoes, acid resistant gloves (PVC, neoprene, or nitrile), and protective eyewear. TEMPERATURES DURING TREATMENT: The treatment period is 14 days, treatments ends at day 14. Outside daytime temperature highs should be between 50-82ºF on day application, in the first 3 days temps should not exceed 85 degrees hot temperatures during the first three days may cause excessive brood mortality and queen loss. MONITOR MITE LEVELS: Monitor your mite levels throughout the beekeeping season. Treat with Formic Pro when mite levels reach the threshold for your area. High mite infestations may require more than one treatment. CHECK EXPIRY (expiration) DATE: Check the expiry (expiration) date on Packaging. Formic Pro® has a 24-month expiration. Slow release technology begins to degrade when the product expires and could lead to excessive bee mortality. PLACEMENT IN COLONY: Always place treatment on bottom brood box. Formic Pro is a brood treatment and is most effective when placed in the heart of the hive. For a complete and thorough discussion (including video) of this treatment, visit the manufacturer’s website https://nodglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/US-FP-PL-007- Draft-1.pdf Merchandise Returns Please read our refund and returns policy. Money Back Guarantee on Courses We offer a money back guarantee on all courses if you are not 100% satisfied. To be eligible for guarantee consideration, your returned merchandise must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the status of your refund. If approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment. 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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WE WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, HOWEVER CAUSED, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA OR USE, INCURRED BY YOU, WHETHER UNDER THEORY OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF THE OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Specific Disclaimer for DIY Tutorials From time to time, the Website may publish content with tutorials. All such tutorials have been tried and completed successfully, but results may vary from person to person. Some tutorials may include the use of tools, such as hammers, saws, or hot glue guns, which can cause injury. By voluntarily following any tutorial provided on the Website, you assume the risk of any potential injury that may result. Waiver of Liability To cover the liability issues of possible injury while participating in events and/or programs, participants are required to digitally acknowledge (sign) a Waiver of Liability.  It is assumed that course participants are in good physical health, and no health problems exist which make course activities dangerous to participants. As honey bee colonies are part of some courses, no one who has a demonstrated allergy to bee stings should purchase this course/product.   Buyers must assume all risk of injury from stings or accidents.   HoneyBee School and its owners will not pay for any medical treatment arising from purchased equipment, courses, or asssociated activitiew. In consideration of purchasing beekeeping courses or other educational event or equipment, the undersigned acknowledges and agrees that:

• There is a potential risk of injury from activities involved in beekeeping, and while particular rules, equipment and personal care may reduce this risk, the risk of injury does exist; and
• I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
• I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest educator immediately; and,
• For myself, and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS HoneyBee School, its owners, other participants, and if applicable, owners and lessors of the premises used to conduct the event (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE.

Waiver:  In consideration of being permitted to participate in any way in HoneyBee School’s courses/products, I, for myself, my heirs, personal representatives or assigns, do hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue the HoneyBee School or anyone connected to HoneyBee School:  owners, property location owners, or other participants, for illnesses (including death), and property loss arising from, but not limited to, participation in the courses or equipment.   Assumption of Risks:  Participation in the courses carries with it certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries.  The specific risks vary from one activity to another, but the risks range from 1) minor injuries such as scratches, bruises, and sprains to 2) major injuries such as eye injury or loss of sight, joint or back injuries or other injuries associated with the handling of and proximity to bees, to 3) bee stings   By acknowledging, user have read the previous paragraphs and I know, understand, and appreciate these and other risks that are inherent in the courses hereby asserts that participation is voluntary and user knowingly assume all such risks.   Indemnification and Hold Harmless:  I also agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HONEYBEE SCHOOL, ALL OWNERS, PROPERTY LOCATION OWNERS, AND OTHER PARTICIPANTS HARMLESS from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including attorney’s fees, brought as a result of my involvement in the Beginning Beekeeping Class and to reimburse it for any such expenses incurred.   Acknowledgment of Understanding:   I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.   I have read this waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement, fully understand its terms, and understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue.  I acknowledge that I am signing the agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend by my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.  I also certify that I do not have a demonstrated allergy to bee stings. Need help or clarification? Contact us at support@HoneyBeeSchool for questions