【Generic Name】VAROXPERT Slow-Release Amitraz Varroa Mite Treatment Strips
【Proprietary Name】VAROXPERT Strips
【Description】This product is a white polymer strip.
【Action and Purpose】Used for the prevention and control of varroa mites.
【Dosage and Administration】
1. Use after harvesting bee products.
2. One application can maintain efficacy for 6 to 8 weeks. Suspend two strips mid-way between the brood frames so that the bees can walk on both sides of the strip. For a standard colony of 10 frames, one strip is suspended between frames 3 & 4 and the other between frames 7 & 8. For different frame numbers of bee colonies, please apply the strips as this following chart:
NO. of Frames | ≤5 | 6~10 | 11~15 | ≥16 |
NO. of Strips | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
3. Before applying to the entire apiary, select 2 to 3 colonies for a trial, and observe for 24 to 48 hours to determine the specific dosage regimen. It is best to conduct the trial on a clear morning for easy observation of the colony's condition and adjust the dosage accordingly based on the trial results. The dose of strips may be increased or decreased depending on the number of hives and the severity of mite infestation.