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Stimovit for bees, according to the instructions for use, is not a drug. The biologically active additive is used as top dressing to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in the bee family.
Application in beekeeping
Bees, like any other representatives of the animal world, suffer from viral diseases. Harmful impurities in the air and man-made fertilizers adversely affect the health of these beneficial insects. Stimovit increases the resistance of bees to the effects of negative environmental factors.
Deficiency of protein food (perga, honey) causes protein dystrophy in insects, which leads to weakening of individuals and leads to inefficiency in beekeeping.
Composition, form of release
Powder Stimovit grayish or brownish in color has a rather strong garlic aroma. The vitamin complex in the preparation is perfectly balanced. Amino acids and minerals enrich the diet of bees.
A 40 g package is designed for 8 treatments. Perga (flower pollen) is taken as the main component of Stimovit for bees. Garlic extract is used as an antibacterial and antimicrobial agent. Glucose stimulates the activity of insects.
Pharmacological properties
Stimovit is used as an additive for feeding bees. The drug improves the protective functions of the insect body, helping to fight infection of a viral or invasive origin.
Stimovit beekeepers use for the treatment and prevention of diseases:
- cashmere virus;
- sac brood virus;
- chronic or acute form of paralysis of the wing;
- cytobacteriosis;
- black mother liquor.
Due to the vitamin filling Stimovit acts on bees as a stimulating drug. Insect activity is on the rise. The growth of bee colonies is faster and the quality of the issued product increases.
The tool is used to prevent the weakening of bee colonies during periods of insufficient accumulation of perga.
Stimovit: instructions for use
The drug is recommended to be used 2 times per season during periods of family growth with a lack of natural food in late spring and early autumn. The optimal time for the first feeding is from April to May, and from August to September – the second time.
To feed bees, Stimovit should be added to sugar syrup. The powder dissolves at a temperature of 30 to 45 oC. Therefore, the syrup should be brought to the recommended state.
Dosage, application rules
To improve the quality of bee feeding, add 5 g of Stimovit powder to the syrup for every half liter of sweet liquid.
During spring top dressing, the mixture is poured into the upper feeders at the rate of 500 g per family. Experts recommend feeding the bees 3 times with an interval of no more than 3 days.
Autumn top dressing is carried out after honey is pumped out. The volume of syrup reinforced with Stimovit for a family of bees is up to 2 liters.
Side effects, contraindications, restrictions on use
Due to the natural origin of the components of Stimovit, the drug has no contraindications.
Experiments conducted by specialists did not reveal any side effects when using the supplement.
For weakened families, feeding should be carried out in reduced doses.
Shelf life and storage conditions
Stimovit is stored in a dark place away from heat sources.
Shelf life in hermetically sealed packaging is 24 months from the date of issue.
Conclusion
Stimovita’s instruction for bees contains information about the absolute harmlessness of the drug for humans. Honey from the apiary, where top dressing with a biologically active additive was used, is used for food without restrictions.
