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Apiguard Varroa Mite Treatment, 10 X 50G
Product description
Apiguard Varroa Mite Treatment: Slow-Release Thymol Gel for Honey Bee Colonies
Pre-Measured Trays. Sustained Release. Simple Application.
Treat after the honey harvest, when brood rearing is declining. Remove surplus honey supers first; do not treat during a honey flow. Use when daytime highs are between 60°F and 105°F.Apiguard is a ready-to-use gel for the treatment of varroosis caused by Varroa destructor mites in honey bee colonies. Each 50 g tray contains thymol (25%) in a gel that releases the active ingredient over time, dispersing it through the hive by vaporization and by contact as bees move across the tray. This pack contains 10 trays, enough for a complete two-tray treatment of five standard colonies. Developed by Vita Bee Health, a company dedicated to honey bee health.
Built for Practical Varroa Management
Sustained-Release Gel
The thymol gel is dispersed through the hive as it vaporizes and as bees contact it, delivering steady treatment over each two-week tray period instead of a single short dose.
25% Thymol Active Ingredient
Thymol is the sole active ingredient. Apiguard is registered with the U.S. EPA (Reg. No. 79671-1) for the treatment of varroosis caused by Varroa destructor in honey bees.
Simple Two-Tray Program
Each colony receives two pre-measured 50 g trays applied two weeks apart, for a total treatment period of 4 to 6 weeks. No mixing, measuring, or strips to hang.
How to Apply Apiguard
Step 1: Prepare the Hive
Treat after the honey harvest, when brood rearing is declining. Remove surplus honey supers first; do not treat during a honey flow. Use when daytime highs are between 60°F and 105°F.
Step 2: Place the First Tray
Peel back the lid and set one 50 g tray, gel side up, centered on top of the brood frames. Leave at least 1/4 inch of free space between the top of the tray and the cover board.
Step 3: Add the Second Tray
After two weeks, remove the first tray and place a second 50 g tray in the same position on top of the brood frames.
Step 4: Complete the Treatment
Leave the second tray in place so the total treatment period is 4 to 6 weeks, then remove it. Always read and follow the full label directions.
What's in the Box
10 Ready-to-Use Trays, 50 g (1.76 oz) Each
Each foil tray is sealed and pre-measured with a standard 50 g dose, so there is nothing to mix or measure. Two trays treat one standard colony, so one pack covers five colonies. Store unopened in the original packaging below 86°F, and do not freeze.
From Vita Bee Health
Apiguard is developed by Vita Bee Health, a company dedicated to honey bee health. Always read and follow the product label before use.Peel back the lid and set one 50 g tray, gel side up, centered on top of the brood frames. Leave at least 1/4 inch of free space between the top of the tray and the cover board.
Apiguard at a Glance
- Active ingredient: thymol 25%
- Treats varroosis caused by Varroa destructor mites
- 2 trays per colony, applied 2 weeks apart
- Total treatment period: 4 to 6 weeks
- Apply when daily highs are between 60°F and 105°F
- Remove surplus honey supers before treating
Read and Follow All Label Directions
Apiguard is registered with the U.S. EPA (Reg. No. 79671-1) for use in honey bee colonies only. It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Causes irreversible eye damage; harmful if swallowed or absorbed through skin. When handling, wear chemical-resistant gloves, protective eyewear, a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, socks, and shoes. Dosing differs at high temperatures (above 77°F) and for small or wintering colonies. See the product label for complete directions, precautions, storage, and disposal instructions.
- Effective Varroa Mite Control: Stop the stress and kick out varroa that can harm your hives with this slow-release thymol gel designed to control varroa in honey bee colonies
- Bee-Safe Formulation: Developed as a gel safe for honey bees and brood when used as directed, this treatment comes in precise dosage, works steadily, and does not disturb the bees unduly unlike raw crystals
- Simple Application Process: Ready-to-use and easy to apply varroa treatment that requires you to simply peel back the lid of the tray and place gel side up on top of the brood frames
- Trusted Worldwide Expertise: Developed by Vita Bee, the world's largest honey bee dedicated health company, with proven success in trials across more than 600 honeybee colonies in Europe, Middle East, and North America
- Natural Plant-Based Protection: Thymol-based natural product that helps protect your bees from varroa mites and also assists in controlling tracheal mites and chalkbrood
- Convenient Pack Size: Contains 10 trays of 50g thymol gel, providing multiple treatments with recommended dosage of two units per hive for complete varroa control
