What is Apilife VAR? Apilife Var, based on essential oils (Thymol, Eucalyptus Oil, Menthol and Camphor) and absorbed on an inert medium, is the organic solution for the treatment and prophylaxis in the fight against
What is Apilife VAR?
Apilife Var, based on essential oils (Thymol, Eucalyptus Oil, Menthol and Camphor) and absorbed on an inert medium, is the organic solution for the treatment and prophylaxis in the fight against varroasis in bees (Varroa Destructor) and against tracheal mite.
How do you use Apiguard for bees?
Apiguard is extremely easy to use: Place the opened tray face upwards in the top of brood frames, preferably centred over the colony. After 10 days examine the tray and if it is almost empty, replace with a second tray. If there is product left in the tray after 10 days leave until day 14 and then replace.
How do you treat varroa mites?
Varroa mites can weaken your colony and make your hive susceptible to secondary pests. Oxalic acid is one of the best ways to manage your varroa populations in your hive. Oxalic acid kills 90-99% of the phoretic mites in your beehive. To reach these levels of effectiveness, however, the colony must be broodless.
Can I feed when using Apiguard?
Q: Can I feed my colonies whilst using Apiguard? A: Yes and No. The recommendation is not to apply Apiguard whilst feeding simultaneously in case the bees spend all their time taking the feed and not bothering to clean out the Apiguard gel.
How do you get rid of Varroa mites naturally?
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- Food grade mineral oil in a propane fogger – the mineral oil coats the bees and mites causing the bees to groom each other and the mites to fall off.
- Powdered sugar – the powdered sugar works in effect like the mineral oil.
Is Apivar toxic to humans?
Researchers have found there is little risk of toxicity for bees or for humans directly (during treatment), or indirectly (through hive products), exposed to amitraz in Apivar strips.
What do you need to know about API life var?
GENERAL USE INFORMATION The Api Life Var formulation of Thymol is formulated as an evaporating tablet. Tablets are sealed in polyethylene type bags. When used as directed Api Life Var provides suppression of Varroa mite in colonies of honey bees.
How does apilife var work for thymol treatment?
ApiLife Var presents a reduced dosage of thymol in each application, which decreases side effects and winter mortality, without a loss of efficacy. ApiLife Var allows a best release of thymol per contact in addition to evaporation. As result, the efficacy is improved by a better release of active ingredients.
When is the best time to apply API life?
Apply Api Life Var during the coolest time of the day either in the early morning or evening. Close up screened bottom boards and make colonies as tight as possible by reducing entrances and any other openings that exist. STORAGE AND DISPOSAL DO NOT CONTAMINATE WATER, FOOD OR FEED BY STORAGE OR DISPOSAL,
Which is better Apivar or apiguard for Varroa mites?
One of the main concerns is the strong thymol odor, which tends to linger. Apiguardis the tradename for a varroa mite treatment made from 25% thymol, which is the active ingredient.