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We have designed this space to allow you to quickly and efficiently find beekeeping documentation. It addresses the main issues of the beekeeping world, and we have produced it with rigor and professionalism.

You can download our resources in pdf or watch our videos: white papers, data sheets, tutorials, … Of course, all our documents are accessible free of charge.

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beekeeping documentation: the Véto-pharma resources library
Video
vespacatch select Video

VespaCatch Select Trap : How to Use It ?

In this 1 minute video, discover how to use VespaCatch Select, specifically designed to combat the Asian hornet.
Booklet
VespaCatch Select_brochure

VespaCatch Select brochure

This 4-page brochure provides information on the new "VespaCatch Select" selective trap for Yellow-legged hornets.
Booklet
Instructions of use VespaCatch Select

Instructions for use VespaCatch Select

This document contains the instructions for use for the VespaCatch Select in several languages (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian)
Presentation
Asian-hornet-PPT (1)

Asian hornet: Better understand it to better control it

Presentation summarizing the key points to understand biology and cycle of the Asian hornet and how to trap it.
Quiz Kahoot
quiz kahoot nutrition (1)

Quiz Kahoot – Varroa mite biology

Test your knowledge with this quiz on varroa mite biology !
Quiz Kahoot
quiz kahoot nutrition

Quiz Kahoot – Honey bee nutrition

Test your knowledge with this quiz on honey bee nutrition
Quiz Kahoot
alimentacion-proteica (1)

Quiz Kahoot – The Asian hornet

Test your knowledge with this quiz on the Asian hornet !
Quiz Kahoot
Kahoot quiz-IPM France

Quiz Kahoot – Integrated Pest Management

Test your knowledge with this 15 questions quiz on Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Video
Apivar-retraitement-lanieres (1)

Video – Understand the varroa mite life cycle

5’30min animated video to better understand how varroa mites feed, reproduce and impact honey bee colonies.
Factsheet
Resistance-Q&A-FR

FAQ Frequently asked questions – Varroa resistance to acaricides

7 questions/answers to better understand varroa resistance to acaricides
Poster
Infografia-varroa-TimeforNucs

How to use Oxybee in nucs?

This poster explains how to easily use Oxybee in nucs, during spring, in two easy steps to follow over 28 days.
Presentation
Screening-molecules-varroa

Varroa – Screening of molecules project

Véto-pharma's innovation team has tested more than 40 active ingredients against varroa mites, in search of the new treatments of tomorrow.
Booklet
VEC-leaflet-english

Varroa EasyCheck 3 in 1 at a glance

Need a quick understanding of what Varroa EasyCheck is? This leaflet will give you a super quick explanation so you only have to remember the essentials.
Presentation
oxalic-comparison-trial

Oxalic acid in summer: comparison of 3 registered products

Comparative study of varroa treatments based on oxalic acid (Oxybee, Api-bioxal, Varromed) carried out in Spain in 2021.
Presentation
PPT-varroa-biology

Biology of the varroa mite

Presentation summarizing the key points to understand the biology of the varroa mite, and when to apply the treatments.
Infography
Infography-varroa-winter

End-of-season: how to fight varroa mites?

Fun infographic aiming to identify the end-of-season varroa control needs in the bee colonies.
Guide
GuideVarroa

Varroa Guide – Europe version

A popular guide for beekeepers summarising all the information about varroa mites: biology, mite monitoring and treatment strategy.
Presentation
Oxybee-presentation-EN

Oxybee: key benefits, how-to-use tips and results

Complete presentation summarizing the key advantages of Oxybee, key tips to use the product, and step-by-step tutorial on how to use it.
Video
Oxalic-acid-intro

Introduction to oxalic acid (voiceover) – video

Ulrike Marsky, our technical manager, talks about the history of oxalic acid in beekeeping, its advantages, and the different forms of application.
Booklet
Oxybee-brochure

Oxybee brochure

8-pages brochure to better undertand the key advantages of Oxybeee and when/how to use it in your colonies to control varroa mites.
Booklet
VEC-monitoring-guide

Why and how to use Varroa EasyCheck 3 in 1 ?

Complete guide summarizing the purpose of mite monitoring, and answering key questions on when and how to use Varroa EasyCheck.
Presentation
varroa-monitoring-easycheck

Why and how to monitor bee colonies?

Very complete PowerPoint presentation on infestation monitoring (why and how to do it?) and on the Varroa EasyCheck 3 in 1 tool.
Booklet
Oxybee-instructions

Sheet: How to use Oxybee?

Practical sheet summarizing the key tips for using Oxybee: how to mix, when to apply, how to dribble the product inside the hive.
Booklet
VespaCatch-booklet

VespaCatch, natural method for trapping asian hornets

Mini-brochure presenting the essentials of the VespaCatch trap and attractant for capturing the Asian Hornet.
Video
Varroa-Easycheck-sugar-roll

How to do a sugar roll with Varroa EasyCheck?

2'30min video filmed at the apiary to show you how to perform a sugar roll using Varroa EasyCheck to monitor your mite infestation.
Video
Varroa-Easycheck-CO2-injection

How to do a CO2 injection with Varroa EasyCheck?

1'30min video filmed at the apiary to show you how to perform a CO2 injection using Varroa EasyCheck to monitor your mite infestation.
Video
Varroa-Easycheck-alcohol

How to do an alcohol wash with Varroa EasyCheck?

2min video filmed at the apiary to show you how to perform an alcohol wash using Varroa EasyCheck to monitor your mite infestation.
Video
Oxybee-tutoriel-utilisation

Tutorial: How to use Oxybee?

Practical video tutorial filmed in the Véto-pharma apiary to share instructions and practical tips for use.
Poster
varroa-monitoring-methods

Efficiency of varroa monitoring methods

Poster presented at Apimondia 2019 in Montreal (Canada) to demonstrate the benefit of a standardised method for varroa monitoring.
Video
feeding-proteines

Feeding bees: what role does protein play?

Playful motion design video explaining the key role of proteins in the diet of bees.