Keep calm and use Apivar
Varroa mite infestation can be a real buzzkill, especially with the climate warming up and shorter brood break periods during winter. Managing these pesky mites requires frequent hive checks throughout the year and quick action if you spot an abnormal infestation. In the varroa toolbox of beekeepers, you’ll find various treatments (flash and long-term), as well as biotechnical methods (like brood removal, drone brood trapping, queen caging, splitting colonies and so on).
Apivar can be a formidable ally in your Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy. This amitraz-based varroa treatment comes in the form of plastic strips with a slow-release mechanism. With its treatment duration of 6 to 10 weeks and no temperature constraints during use, Apivar is a great weapon to deploy as an end-of-season treatment.
So easy you won’t bee-lieve it
Winter is coming… you’d better bee prepared
Besides its efficacy, Apivar offers a sweet bonus… winter survival rates. An association of beekeepers from the East of France has monitored winter survival for over 10 years (that’s over 86,000 colonies!) depending on the mite treatment used.1
Guess what? Apivar had the lowest winter mortality rate (16%, compared to 18% to 35% for other treatments) 1. By using Apivar, you’re not just treating mites; you’re giving your bees a fighting chance to make it through winter. So, whether you’re a seasoned beekeeper or a newbie, trust Apivar to keep your hives buzzing happily through the winter and beyond.
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This document offers an overview to enhance readers’ understanding on Amitraz resistance and clarify common misconceptions.
Wanna purchase Apivar for your upcoming treatment?
Don’t let your bees be without it! You can find your pack at Thorne, Beekeeping Supplies UK or C. Wynne Jones or buzz over to the Bee Farmers Association to get your hands on Apivar.
Make sure your hives are armed and ready for the battle against varroa mites!
References:
1. 2020 survey – Région Grand Est « Etat des ruches en sortie d’hiver » – ADA Grand-Est (Alexis Ballis) – May 2020
Legal notices:
APIVAR® 500 mg Amitraz Bee-hive strips for honey bees. Indication(s) for use: Treatment of varroosis due to Varroa destructor sensitive to amitraz in honey bees. Contraindication(s): Do not use in case of known resistance to amitraz. Withdrawal period(s): Honey: zero days. Do not use during honey flow. Do not extract honey from the brood chamber. Do not harvest honey when the treatment is in place. Amitraz can accumulate in wax; Brood combs should be replaced with new foundation at last every three years. Do not recycle brood frames as honey frames. Read carefully the instructions on the product booklet label before use. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animal: This veterinary medicinal product contains amitraz which can lead to neurological side-effects in humans. Take particular care in case of concomitant treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors, hypotensive treatment or if you have diabetes. Amitraz may cause skin sensitization. Avoid contact with skin. In case of contact, wash thoroughly with soap and water. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact, rinse with plenty of water immediately. Usual beekeeping protective clothes including impervious gloves should be worn when handling the product. Do not eat, drink or smoke whilst handling the product. Keep children away during application of the product. Wash hands after use. Do not inhale or ingest. If side effects are noted, seek immediate medical assistance and show the label to the physician. vUK0123-gp
Apivar is a veterinary medicinal product. Please ask advice to your veterinarian, pharmacist or sanitary organization. In case of persistence of clinical signs, consult with your veterinarian.
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