Apivar 500 mg Bee-hive Strips for Honey Bees

It is recommended not to use the veterinary medicinal product during the honey flow
but after the honey harvest. See section “Amount to be administered and
administration route”.
Do not cut the strips.
All colonies in the same apiary should be treated simultaneously to avoid
reinfestation.
Do not re-use the strips.
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The safety and efficacy of the veterinary medicinal product has only been
investigated in hives with a single brood chamber (dose of 2 strips per hive/brood
chamber). Use in hives with more than one brood chamber is not recommended.
Inappropriate use of the veterinary medicinal product could result in an increased risk
of resistance development and could ultimately result in ineffective therapy.
Bee colonies should be monitored routinely for the level of varroa mite infestation,
specifically before the treatment and for a period thereafter.
The veterinary medicinal product should be used as part of an integrated varroa
control program and treatment rotation should be applied.
Amitraz resistance has been reported in some populations of Varroa mites.
In case of use in regions with suspected amitraz resistance, it is recommended that
the use of the veterinary medicinal product should be based on results of
susceptibility testing, and it is recommended to seek advice from your veterinarian or
local bee inspector.

Special precautions for safe use in the target species:
Do not exceed or reduce the recommended dose and recommended duration of use.
Remove the strips at the end of treatment.
Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal
product to animals:
This veterinary medicinal product contains amitraz which can lead to neurological
side-effects in humans. Amitraz is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor; therefore, take
particular care if you are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors, hypotensive treatment
or if you have diabetes
Amitraz may cause skin sensitization (allergic reactions, particularly skin rashes).
Avoid contact with skin. In case of contact, wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact, rinse with plenty of water immediately.
Personal protective equipment consisting of impervious gloves and the usual
beekeeping protective clothing should be worn when handling the veterinary
medicinal product.
If irritation occurs, seek medical advice immediately and show the package leaflet or
the label to the physician.
Do not eat, drink or smoke whilst handling the veterinary medicinal product.
Keep children away during application of the veterinary medicinal product.
Wash hands after use.
Do not inhale or ingest.
Special precautions for the protection of the environment:
Do not throw strips or empty sachets in ponds or streams, as the veterinary medicinal
product could be dangerous for fish and aquatic organisms.