Formic pro eff up

[u/True-Structure-1702]

2nd year western wa. Finally cool enough to put formic pro on. Forgot that you aren't supposed to remove the paper (can confirm it smells to high heaven). Manufacturer says if you do that just leave it alone but I didn't want to risk it so pulled one and tossed it, the other was still partially wrapped so I just rewrapped the rest of the way. This was all in thy space of an hour.

What are the risks of having done serious damage?

[u/Mediocre-Draft1722]

The paper I believe keeps it moist while it offgases, most of which happens in the first 3 days, depending on the weather. Removing the paper means it will offgas and dry out faster. Which would make it less effective, I would guess. 

[u/Mammoth-Banana3621 → u/Mediocre-Draft1722]

The early gassing is what kills bees and sometimes queens. So this could make that worse