Apiguard Bee Pest Control Gel, box of 10

What is Apiguard Bee Pest Control Gel used for?

Apiguard Gel Antiparasitaire Abeille is an essential solution for protecting your hives against Varroa destructor, a fearsome mite that threatens bee colonies. Originating in Southeast Asia, this parasite particularly attacks European honeybees(Apis mellifera), causing considerable economic losses in beekeeping. Apiguard is a natural, slow-release medicine that exploits the potential of thymol, a powerful compound extracted from thyme, to effectively combat this global threat.

Thanks to its unique gel formulation, Apiguard enables a gradual, controlled release of thymol into the hive. This process ensures that bees are not disturbed by excessively high concentrations of the product, while maximizing the effectiveness of the treatment. By adopting Apiguard, you ensure that your bees remain healthy and productive, reducing the risk of massive varroa infestation.

Thymol, the active ingredient in Apiguard, is recognized for its anti-parasitic properties and its beneficial role in overall colony hygiene. When released into the hive, this compound is inhaled by the bees, directly targeting parasites via the respiratory route. What's more, when the bees handle the gel, they disperse the thymol throughout the colony, ensuring systematic elimination of varroa mites.

Another major advantage of Apiguard is its ability to reduce hive re-infestation. Thymol not only eliminates the varroa mites present, but also acts preventively by deterring their return. This preventive action is particularly useful for beekeepers seeking to maintain vigorous, healthy colonies all year round.

Apiguard fits perfectly into an integrated varroa control strategy. Alternating with other treatments, it helps minimize the risk of parasite resistance to drugs, offering a sustainable solution to protect your bees. In short, Apiguard is not just a treatment, it's a key element in ensuring the survival and prosperity of your colonies in the face of one of today's greatest beekeeping threats.

In conclusion, Apiguard Bee Pest Control Gel is a wise choice for any beekeeper wishing to preserve the health of their bees and optimize honey production. Thanks to its multiple benefits, this product is a natural, effective and proven solution for combating varroa mites. Remember to use Apiguard in conjunction with other treatments for optimum control of this parasite.

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How to use Apiguard

Apiguard is simple and effective to use. For each colony, we recommend applying two 50 g doses of gel, two weeks apart. This product is designed for continuous release of thymol, which distinguishes it from other formulations that may release their active ingredient unevenly. Thanks to its design, Apiguard does not disrupt the bees' natural behavior, allowing them to ventilate and disperse the gel throughout the hive.

Here are the steps to follow for optimal treatment:

1. Open the hive and remove the lid from the Apiguard tray, leaving a corner attached.
2. Place the tray on top of the frames, gel side up, ensuring that there is at least 0.5 cm clearance between the top of the tray and the frame cover.
3. Close the hive and leave the gel to work for two weeks.
4. Replace the first tray with a new one after two weeks, following the same procedure.
5. Remove the empty tray when preparing the colony for the honey harvest.

Treatment is most effective at the end of summer, after the honey harvest, when the amount of brood decreases. However, in the event of heavy infestation, Apiguard can be used in spring, provided the temperature exceeds 15°C. Varroa mite fall should be monitored regularly, and if a heavy infestation is observed in winter or spring, it is advisable to resort to another treatment.

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Precautions for use

It is important to follow certain precautions to maximize the effectiveness of Apiguard and avoid undesirable effects:

• Avoid treatment during the honeyflow period, as thymol can alter the taste of honey.
• Treatment can be carried out just after the honey supers have been removed.
• Do not use Apiguard if the maximum temperature is expected to be below 15°C or above 40°C.
• Group weak colonies together before starting treatment to ensure maximum effectiveness.
• Treat all colonies simultaneously to avoid spreading the infestation.

What is Apiguard's composition?

Apiguard contains the following ingredients: Thymol, Carbomers, Triethanolamine, Purified water.

Packaging

Box of 10 trays of 50 g gel.