... In response, beekeepers have shown their interest in chemical treatments that operate on physical tolerances rather than enzyme degradation, as a resistance to synthetic pesticides. Natural chemicals, such as formic acid, oxalic acid, lactic acid, thymol eucalyptus, camphor, menthol, thyme oil, laurel, and lavender oils have been recommended and used in recent years (Aydın, Cakmak, & Cakmak, 2007;Aydın, Senlik, & Girisgin, 2009;Bahreini, 2003;Esmen, Dodologlu, & Genç, 2010;Girisgin, 2008). Since organic acids appear to be less harmful to human health and are naturally found in the chemical structure of honey, they are suggested in the process of producing organic and healthy hive products (Esmen et al., 2010;Kumova, 2003;Smodiš Škerl, Nakrst, Ž vokelj, & Gregorc, 2011). ...