North American beekeepers now have an effective new amitraz-based weapon against Varroa mites: Apivar
→ Kills up to 99% of mites in one application
→ Continuously-released in the colony over a six-week period, ensuring healthy and productive hives
→ Proven safe and effective for more than 15 years
→ Leaves no significant residues in hive products
→ Convenient and easy to use
APIVAR DRAMATICALLY CUTS MITE POPULATION
A study1 conducted by the research arm of the USDA in the spring of 2012 shows that Apivar® was responsible for a 52-fold drop in mite population compared to an untreated hive. This demonstrates the effectiveness of Apivar’s controlled-release technology.
APIVAR STRIPS SAVE TIME AND EFFORT
Apivar is packaged in vacuum-sealed foil pouches that each contain 10 strips. A single application of two strips per brood chamber is sufficient to treat a hive, so you spend less ti me and effort treating your bees, and there is less disruption of the bees than with many other treatments.
Apivar® has been approved under Section 18 emergency use exemptions in select states. Apivar does not have Section 18 approval in all states. Prior to using this product, contact your local Department of Agriculture or your Dadant branch to determine the status of Section 18 authorization in your state.
1 Eischen et al, Controlling Varroa destructor with APIVAR –– Spring 2012 field trial, Honey bee research unit USDA-ARS, Weslaco, TX.
Please check the Dadant website at www.dadant.com for availability in your state or call your local Dadant Branch.
M01490 1-9 pkgs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.99
10-49 pkgs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. $27.30
50 + pkgs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call
We expect product to be available for shipment the first week of January to approved states.
Section 3 Approved States:
Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii (must be purchased locally), Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Section 18 Approved States:
California, New York