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Ecopol for bees is a preparation developed on the basis of natural ingredients. The manufacturer is CJSC Agrobioprom, Our Country. As a result of the experiments, the effectiveness and reliability of the product for bees was established. Mite shedding rates are up to 99%.
Application in beekeeping
Most beekeepers in the fight against varroatosis are wary of using drugs that contain chemical elements for treatment. Ecopol for bees is sold in the form of plates impregnated with natural essential oils. Therefore, it is suitable for adherents of ecological methods for the treatment of varroatosis and acarapidosis. Additionally, the drug is recommended for the elimination of wax moth. It is important to note that honey from bee colonies treated with Ecopol can be eaten without fear.
Ecopol: composition, release form
Ekopol preparation is produced in the form of strips made of wooden material 200x20x0,8 mm in size. Color is beige or brown. Smell of natural essential oils. The plates are hermetically wrapped in foil and polyethylene, in a package of 10 pieces. The strips are coated with an active substance, which includes:
- coriander essential oil – 80 mg;
- thyme essential oil – 50 mg;
- essential oil of bitter wormwood – 30 mg;
- mint essential oil with a high content of menthol – 20 mg.
Quantitative indicators are calculated for one plate. Additional substance – ethyl cellosolve technical.
Of course, all components of the drug Ecopol for bees can be purchased at a pharmacy, but the resulting mixture will not give a positive result, judging by the reviews. It is important to comply with the technological standards of production, as well as the proportions of ingredients.
Pharmacological properties
The active ingredients of the drug have acaricidal and repellent properties that help to cope with acarapidosis and varroatosis. In addition to the above diseases, Ecopol resists other pathogenic organisms that are dangerous for bees. The tool is considered quite effective in the fight against wax moth. Preventive measures with Ecopol, aimed at the destruction of wax moth from bee colonies, butterflies from the nest, give good results. In addition, antibacterial and antiviral protection takes place at the same time, and the microclimate in the nest is optimized.
Ecopol: instructions for use
- Near the hive with bees, Ecopol plates are taken out of the package.
- For strong fixation, a construction made of a paper clip and a piece of thin wire threaded through it is used.
- The plate is placed strictly vertically between the 2 frames of the bee nest so that there is no contact with the honeycombs.
- In the reviews, beekeepers pay attention to the duration of use of Ecopol strips. Basically, the processing process depends on the degree of ticking.
- The minimum period of using the strip is 3 days, the maximum is 30 days.
- It is recommended to lay out a white sheet of paper smeared with petroleum jelly on a removable tray.
- Thus, the intensity of shedding of the tick will be visually visible.
Dosage, rules for the use of the drug for bees Ekopol
According to the traditional scheme, bee colonies are processed in the spring after flying and in the autumn after honey is pumped out. The dosage of Ecopol depends on the number of nesting frames. Two strips are enough for ten frames. One plate is placed between 3 and 4 frames, the second – between 7-8.
Side effects, contraindications, restrictions on use
When using the drug Ecopol for bees according to the instructions, no side effects, contraindications and negative effects on bees were found. According to Ecopol consumer reviews, long-term use does not provoke the emergence of resistant tick populations.
Additional instructions. Ecopol packaging should be opened immediately before the treatment of honey insects.
Shelf life and storage conditions
Ecopol for bees should be stored in tightly closed industrial packaging. If the agent has been in the hive for a short time, it is possible to re-use it. The storage area must be protected from ultraviolet radiation. Temperature conditions for storage 0-25 °C, humidity level not more than 50%. It is necessary to completely exclude the contact of the drug with food, feed. Ensure the impossibility of access for children. It is released without a veterinarian prescription.
The product is suitable for use within 2 years from the date of manufacture. After the expiration date, you can not use.
Conclusion
Ecopol for bees is a safe and easy-to-use medicine for varroatosis and acarapidosis, which does not lead to the reappearance of the mite population. The strips can stay in the hives for up to a month. If the intensity of the lesion is insignificant, then they can be used again.
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