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For all beekeepers, autumn is a special time. On the one hand, this is the time to collect honey, and on the other hand, it is a time of worries and worries. In autumn, beekeepers begin to prepare the apiary with bees for wintering. In order for the bee family to survive the winter without consequences, they must be healthy. Unfortunately, many are faced with a serious bee disease – varroatosis. To date, there are a large number of drugs for the prevention and treatment of this disease in bees, but initially the instructions for the use of Fluvalidez should be studied in detail.
Application in beekeeping
Often, beekeepers are faced with such a disease in bees as varroatosis – the appearance of a tick. If we take into account the reviews of beekeepers, then “Fluvalidez” perfectly helps to cope with this disease in bees. As a rule, the processing of bees begins after the extraction of honey or after the completion of the initial examination.
The drug is available in strips, as a result of which it is very convenient to attach it to the hives. Honey collected by bees treated for ticks can be eaten without fear. It often happens that the disease is noticed only in the last stages, when it is not possible to save the entire family of bees, which is why Fluvalidez is also used to prevent the onset of diseases.
Form of issue, composition
“Fluvalidez” – a drug used to treat varroatosis in bees. The composition of the drug includes the following active substances:
- fluvalinate;
- thyme essential oil;
- lavender;
- rosemary;
- peeled veneer.
“Fluvalidez” is produced in the form of wooden plates, each of which has a size of 200 * 20 * 0,8 mm. The plates are sealed in foil. As a rule, each package includes 10 plates of Fluvalidez.
Pharmacological properties
“Fluvalidez” for bees is a drug that has an effective effect on the nervous system of the tick, thereby leading it to inevitable death. The essential oils included in the composition have an acaricidal and repellent effect, which allows you to fight a number of diseases:
- varroatosis;
- acarapidosis;
- wax moth;
- pollen eater;
- contributes to the destruction of pathogenic microorganisms dangerous to bees.
Prolonged use of “Fluvalidez” for bees does not cause the emergence of resistant mite populations.
Instructions for use
“Fluvalidez” is used to treat bees from varroatosis. As a rule, there are no temporary restrictions on the use of this drug. It is necessary to install plates between 3 and 4, 7 and 8 frames. In most cases, Fluvalidez strips are left on for a month. Processing is carried out in late autumn or early spring. If necessary, treatment can be carried out in the winter, but on condition that the temperature regime is not lower than -10 ° C.
Dosage, application rules
Fluvalinate is the main active ingredient of Fluvalidez, which is used to process bee colonies. As a rule, beekeepers begin to use the drug in the spring, after the initial examination of the bees, as well as in the summer and autumn, when the honey is pumped out. Since the drug is released in strips, it is placed in the hive. For every 10-12 nesting frames, 2 strips of Fluvalidez are taken.
If the family is small and includes a maximum of 6 frames, or it is layering, then 1 strip is enough, which is placed in the center.
For a weak family, the drug should be placed between 3 and 4 frames, in a strong family it should be placed between 3-4 and 7-8 frames. The period of stay of “Fluvalidez” in the hive can vary from 3 to 30 days (it all depends on the printed brood).
Side effects, contraindications, restrictions on use
Given the description and reviews of “Fluvalidez” in strips, we can safely say that this tool is completely safe for honey bees. If you follow the attached instructions and do not exceed the maximum allowable dosages, which are also indicated by the manufacturer, then there will be no side effects.
Shelf life and storage conditions
The drug “Fluvalidez”, used for the treatment and prevention of diseases in bees, must be properly stored after use. For further storage it is necessary to choose a place protected from direct sunlight. It should not be accessible to children and pets. Permissible storage temperature varies from 0°С to +25°С. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of production of Fluvalidez.
Conclusion
Instructions for the use of “Fluvalidez” should be studied in the first place, even before its use is started. This is the only way to guarantee the safety of the bee colony. Do not neglect the rules and recommendations that the manufacturer indicates on the packaging of the drug.
