How do you use Apiguard strips?
Hang each strip between 2 comb frames in the brood area or the bee cluster, with a minimum distance of 2 frames between strips. Suspend Apivar strips in the brood chamber so bees can walk on both sides of the strips. Leave strips in the hive for a minimum of 42 days, and then remove. DO NOT re-use the strips.
How effective is Apiguard?
Apiguard – a proven worldwide success Apiguard trials in more than 600 honeybee colonies in 10 countries across Europe, the Middle East and North America have shown it to be a very effective, easy-to-use treatment (even easier than Apistan!). Under normal conditions it gives an average efficacy of 93%.
When Should bees use Apiguard?
A: Apiguard can be applied at any time of day but for best results treat colonies in the late afternoon or evening when the temperature is lower and the bees are in, or returning to the hive.
Can you eat honey treated with oxalic acid?
The honey is not at all unsafe to consume. The treatment for varroa mites using oxalic acid is permitted by the EPA with a condition that supers not be in place during the treatment process.
Is Apivar safe?
Apivar is safe for bees and products hives thanks to the high quality of its components and its controlled-release technology. This recent study proves that none of the active ingredient, amitraz, was detected in honey, even in colonies treated with 10 times the recommended dosage.
Is Apiguard safe?
This is why Apiguard was developed in a gel, to give a slow-release system for the thymol, allowing bees to acclimatise to a low thymol concentration before gradually building up to a mite-lethal level. When used as directed, the Apiguard gel is safe for honeybees and brood.
Is Apiguard organic?
Apiguard is a product suitable for use in organic farming in the European Union. 2.
When should I remove Apiguard?
It can take from 2 to 10 days for Apiguard to be removed from the tray/dosing tray. The gel will reduce as vapour is given off and as the bees detect the “foreign material” and try to remove it. At high temperatures the vapours are stronger. The bees will find the gel and try to clean it up quickly.
What kills varroa?
Chemical control of varroa mites can be achieved through the use of various acaricides/miticides. Synthetic miticides are generally effective, killing up to 95% of the mite population.
Can I use Apiguard with supers on?
Q: Should I use Apiguard when supers are on the hive? A: It is preferable to remove supers before treating with Apiguard. Apiguard may taint honey in supers, but it is unlikely, especially if the honey stores are sealed. Apiguard may taint the brood wax, and low traces may reach the wax of the supers.
How do you use apiguard treatment?
Apiguard treatment is safe, easy to use alternative to the “Hard Chemicals” used to treat varroa mites in the hive. It is as easy as removing the foil lid and placing the container on top of the frames in your hive. After two weeks, remove the first container and apply a second dose for another two weeks.
How do I use apiguard in trays?
If you are using Apiguard in trays: peel back the lid of the tray and place, gel side up on top of the brood frames. Make sure to leave enough space for the bees to get into the tray — use a spacer or an empty super on top of the brood chamber. Close the hive. After 2 weeks repeat with a second tray and leave in place for 2 – 4 weeks.
Can apiguard be used with honey supers?
Apiguard treatment is safe, easy to use alternative to the “Hard Chemicals” used to treat varroa mites in the hive. Thymol vapers are heavier than air so make sure all entrances are fully open to allow sufficient airflow during treatment. This product is not approved for use with honey supers. The 10 pack of Apiguard will treat 5 hives.
How effective is apiguard for Varroa control?
A: Apiguard often gives results as good as those obtained previously with Apistan or Bayvarol, but a lower efficacy should be generally expected, somewhere between 85 – 95% varroa control. The average we have recorded through thousands of hive treatments is 93%. Apiguard works better the warmer it is, up to 100°F.