{"product_id":"apiguard-varroa-mite-treatment-10-x-50g","title":"Apiguard Varroa Mite Treatment, 10 X 50G","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch2\u003eProduct description\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch3\u003e Apiguard Varroa Mite Treatment: Slow-Release Thymol Gel for Honey Bee Colonies \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch3\u003e Pre-Measured Trays. Sustained Release. Simple Application. \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch3\u003e Built for Practical Varroa Management \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003e Sustained-Release Gel \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003e 25% Thymol Active Ingredient \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003e Simple Two-Tray Program \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch3\u003e How to Apply Apiguard \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003e Step 1: Prepare the Hive \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003e Step 2: Place the First Tray \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003e Step 3: Add the Second Tray \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e After two weeks, remove the first tray and place a second 50 g tray in the same position on top of the brood frames. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003e Step 4: Complete the Treatment \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch3\u003e What's in the Box \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003e 10 Ready-to-Use Trays, 50 g (1.76 oz) Each \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch4\u003e From Vita Bee Health \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch4\u003e Apiguard at a Glance \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan\u003e Active ingredient: thymol 25% \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan\u003e Treats varroosis caused by Varroa destructor mites \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan\u003e 2 trays per colony, applied 2 weeks apart \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan\u003e Total treatment period: 4 to 6 weeks \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan\u003e Apply when daily highs are between 60°F and 105°F \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan\u003e Remove surplus honey supers before treating \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch3\u003e Read and Follow All Label Directions \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffective 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBee-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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrusted 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural Plant-Based Protection: Thymol-based natural product that helps protect your bees from varroa mites and also assists in controlling tracheal mites and chalkbrood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvenient Pack Size: Contains 10 trays of 50g thymol gel, providing multiple treatments with recommended dosage of two units per hive for complete varroa control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BEESTKEEPING","offers":[{"title":"10 \/ 10 X 50 Grams","offer_id":50667425890562,"sku":"B07CCMY8X4","price":78.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/1620\/6082\/files\/d6d2af90dbd1d707317bb286cff37801.jpg?v=1791312280","url":"https:\/\/beestkeeping.com\/it\/products\/apiguard-varroa-mite-treatment-10-x-50g","provider":"BEESTKEEPING","version":"1.0","type":"link"}