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Varroadez is an effective acaricide that allows beekeepers to get rid of two types of bee parasites – varroa mites (Varroa destructor) and acarapis (Acarapiswoodi). It is a highly specialized pesticide with high efficiency. By following the instructions for the use of Varroadez, you can rid the bee family of parasites without victims among the population of the honey plants themselves.
Application in beekeeping
Varroadez is used in beekeeping for the prevention of diseases of bee colonies: varroatosis and acarapidosis. It is believed that in Eurasia absolutely all colonies of bees are infected with Varroatosis.
Composition, form of release
The main active ingredient of Varroadez is amitraz. This is an organic compound of artificial origin, which is an acaricide, that is, a means aimed at the destruction of a specific group of arthropods – ticks.
Another component of the drug is coriander oil.
The drug is released in the form of strips stored in sealed foil bags. Each pack contains 10 strips up to 15 cm long.
Pharmacological properties
The acaricidal effect of Varroadoz is significant. It is most effective when used against adult forms of bee mites of varroa and acarapis species.
Traditionally, amitraz is used as an emulsion in water, which is then used for spraying, bathing animals or making contact strips. Warroades uses the latter method of use.
The concentration of the active substance with this method of application is from 200 to 500 mg / l, which is a fairly high concentration, however, since the bees are in contact with a small area of the strip, such a concentration does not pose a danger to their lives.
Instructions for use
The package with Varroadez is opened immediately before its use. A strip of the drug is suspended in the hive between the central honeycomb frames. Before placing the strip in the hive, holes should be made in it along the edges in order to fix it exactly in the center of the “street” along which the bees will move.
Depending on the number of bees and brood in the hive, the residence time of the strips in it is from 3 to 30 days.
Dosage, application rules
The dosage of Varroadez depends on the size of the bee colony. For large hives (the number of melliferous frames is more than 7), it is enough to place two strips of Varroadez, for small hives (with 6 or fewer frames) – one.
Side effects, contraindications, restrictions on use
Acaricides are a highly specialized group of pesticides, so they can be dangerous for insects (i.e. bees). Therefore, it is not recommended to exceed the maximum allowable dose of the drug (1-2 strips per hive, depending on the size of the family).
Shelf life and storage conditions
The shelf life of Varroadez is 24 months from the date of manufacture.
Storage conditions are standard for products of this kind – a cool place (temperature from 0-25 ° C), devoid of sunlight. The drug is stored separately from products and in a place inaccessible to children.
Conclusion
Instructions for using Varroadez are quite simple, even a novice beekeeper can use the drug. Varroadez is highly effective against varroa and acrapis mites. To date, this is the most effective remedy for ticks in bees.