Apilife Var Bee-Hive Strip for Honey Bees

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4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 Target species
Honey bees (Apis mellifera).
4.2 Indications for use, specifying the target species
Treatment of varroosis caused by Varroa destructor.
4.3 Contraindications
Do not use during honey flow in order to avoid tainting the taste of the honey.
Do not use when maximum daytime temperature is above 30°C.
4.4 Special warnings
Treatment at temperatures above of 30°C lead to increased stress and
mortality of adult bees and brood.
For maximum efficacy use the product in late summer after the honey harvest,
when the amount of bee brood present is diminishing.
The ideal outside temperature for a good effectiveness of the product during
the treatment ranges between 20-25ºC.
Insufficient efficacy can be expected if the average outside temperature is
lower than 15°C.
4.5 Special precautions for use

Special precautions for use in animals
Do the treatments without supers.
Do not perform during honey flow but after the relative honey harvest.

Revised: August 2014
AN: 01017/2013
All colonies in the same apiary should be treated simultaneously to avoid
robbery.
Avoid disturbance to the hive. Do not place the strip in the centre of the
beehive or near the brood.
Never place strips near a sugar feeder as this may reduce feeding.
It is not recommended to treat hives in cold weather.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the
medicinal product to animals
Because of possible contact dermatitis and irritation of the skin and eyes
observed with thymol, direct skin and eye contact should be avoided.
When handling the product, wear impermeable gloves as well as the usual
protection equipment.
After application, wash hands and the material being in contact with the strip
with soap and water.
In case of skin contact, wash thoroughly the affected area with soap and
water.
In case of eye contact, wash the eyes thoroughly with copious amounts of
clean running water and seek medical advice.
Do not inhale.
4.6 Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness)
Bees may remove food from directly under the strip.
Treatment at temperatures above of 30°C may lead to increased stress and
mortality of adult bees and brood.
The colony may become slightly agitated during treatment.
There may be reduced acceptance of the food if feeding at the same time as
treatment.
4.7 Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay
Not applicable.
4.8 Interactions with other medicinal products and other forms of
interaction
Do not use simultaneously with other acaricides.
4.9 Posology and method of administration
Dosage: 1 strip every 7 days for each beehive, complete treatment 4 strips
for each beehive. The treatment should be done once per year.
Application:
place it in one of the four corners above the honeycombs, far away from the
brood placed in the center of the beehive. Close the beehive and let the
product work for 7 days.
The strip can also be used by cutting it into 3-4 pieces to be placed in the
corners of the beehive (see Figures 1;2;3;4). Repeat the treatment for 4
consecutive times. At the end of the treatment, the pieces of strips still present
must be removed.
It is not recommended to use the product in multiple storey hives as
unsatisfactory efficacy might be expected.

Revised: August 2014
AN: 01017/2013
Integrated Pest Management
The efficacy may vary between colonies due to the surrounding conditions
(environmental factors connected to the place and climate conditions,
temperature, genetic and infestation level, reinfestation, bee population,
strength of the colon, brood area and bee mortality, etc.). The product should
therefore be used as a treatment amongst others within an Integrated Pest
Management program, and mite drop regularly monitored. Colonies with an
average mite drop of more than 1 mite per day two weeks right after the last
treatment have to be subjected to an additional winter or spring treatment for
varroa (preferably with another active ingredient).
4.10 Overdose (symptoms, emergency procedures, antidotes), if
necessary
In the case of an overdose of too many strips, bees can be disturbed, showing
increased stress and a change in behaviour. They exit the beehive and
remain outside. If dead bees and grubs are found, remove excess strips.
4.11 Withdrawal period
Honey: Zero days.
Do not use during honey flow in order to avoid to adulterate the taste of the
honey.
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