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For the successful breeding of bees, experts use different preparations for the prevention and treatment of their wards. One of the most common and effective medical remedies is Fumisan. Further, instructions for the use of “Fumisan” for bees and customer reviews are given in detail.
Application in beekeeping
The mite, called varroa, is called the scourge of modern beekeeping. It causes a disease of bees – varroatosis. Many beekeepers have already suffered, because the disease affects huge groups of families. “Fumisan” for bees treats varroatosis, thereby preventing the death of entire hives.
Form of issue, composition
“Fumisan” is available in the form of wood strips. Their width is 25 mm, length is 2 cm, thickness is 1 mm. 1 package contains 10 pcs. They are impregnated with acaricide – a substance that kills ticks. The active ingredient in Fumisan is fluvalinate.
Pharmacological properties
The drug has a two-way effect:
- contact;
- fumigation.
The contact path implies the direct touch of the bee to the strip. Crawling along the hive, she comes into contact with the drug. Then the insect transfers the active substance to other bees when communicating with them.
The fumigation effect is explained by the evaporation of toxic fumes. They are detrimental to varroa mites.
“Fumisan”: instructions for use
The instructions for use of “Fumisan” for bees indicate that the strip must be fixed vertically, closer to the back wall of the hive. The number of stripes depends on the strength of the family. If it is weak, take 1 pc. and hang it between 3 and 4 frames. In a strong family, you need to take 2 strips and set them between 3-4 and 7-8 frames.
Dosage, application rules
Experienced beekeepers recommend treating the hive against varroatosis twice a year. 2 times in autumn or spring and autumn. An important role is played by the number of mites, the general condition of bee colonies.
Before hanging, a hole is made in the strips. After inserting a nail or match there. The instructions indicate that you need to hang the strip closer to the back wall of the hive. But beekeepers say that it is allowed to install the drug in the middle. There will be no difference.
Which medicine is better: “Fluvalidez” or “Fumisan”
It is impossible to say unequivocally which medicine against varroatosis is more effective. “Fluvalidez” and “Fumisan” have the same active ingredient – fluvalinate. It also cannot be said which is better – “Bipin” or “Fumisan”. Although the first drug has another active ingredient – amitraz.
Side effects, contraindications, restrictions on use
Side effects in bees after the use of drugs for the treatment of varroatosis were not observed. Do not use medicine while collecting honey. It is allowed to pump out at least 10 days after the end of processing. Then honey is used on a common basis.
Shelf life and storage conditions
The shelf life of “Fumisan” is 3 years. If the package is opened, the drug is active for 1 year. This period is relevant only if all the conditions for proper storage are met:
- in original packaging;
- separately from foodstuffs;
- at room temperature from 0°С to +20°С;
- in a dark place.
Conclusion
Instructions for use “Fumisan” for bees and customer reviews are very rosy. It is not difficult to use the remedy against varroatosis correctly. And beekeepers claim that the medicine has saved their apiaries from extinction more than once.
