Apiguard 10x50g trays (5 treatments)

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Apiguard is an organic treatment containing thymol in a slow-release gel used to control varroa mites in honeybee colonies.

Apiguard is a sophisticated, patented slow release gel that ensures correct dosage of its active ingredient, thymol. Thymol is a naturally occurring substance derived from the plant thyme.

Apiguard gel comes in 50g ready-to-use aluminium trays (two will treat one standard colony). In certain markets, Apiguard is also available in 3kg tubs.

The 3kg tub, suitable for bee farmers and those with many colonies, comes with dosage tools to ensure correct and easy dosing.

Storage:    

Store below 25 C in a cool, dry place, protected from light.

Active ingredient:    

Thymol (monoterpenoid phenol) 

MOA :    

Targets the respiratory system causing respiratory distress and failure 
Rotate with products with different MOA (not containing thymol)

Resistance Risk:    

No 

Targets:    

Mites on adult bees, mites entering the hive

Chemical safety:    

Schedule 6 POISON
Will irritate the skin. Will damage the eyes. Avoid contact with eyes and skin
Wear elbow length chemical-resistant gloves, cotton coveralls buttoned to the neck and wrist, washable hat, and protective eyewear or face shield
Wash hands and PPE after use.
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 13 11 26. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. If spilt on skin, remove any contaminated clothing, wash skin thoroughly with soap and water, then methylated spirit. If in eyes, hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor
Toxic to aquatic life, do not contaminate wetlands or watercourses

Directions:   

Treat hives in the spring and before honey supers have been added. Alternatively, an application can be made in the autumn immediately after honey supers have been removed
Do not use when the maximum daily temperature is lower than 15 C or when the colony activity is low or when temperature is above 40 C
Remove all honey supers before treatment
Use in hives where comb honey is to be collected is not recommended
To avoid potential tainting problems, treatment during honey flow is not recommended
Do not feed colonies before treatment
Combine weak colonies before treatment
All colonies of an apiary should be treated simultaneously 
Peel back the foil lid of one tray leaving one corner of the lid attached to the tray. Place the opened tray centrally on top of the brood frames, gel side up. Ensure there is free space of 5 mm between the top of the tray and hive cover. Close the hive. After two weeks place another newly opened tray beside the old one. Leave the product in the colony for a further four weeks or until the supers are installed, whichever is the sooner. Remove the used gel sheet prior to installation of honey supers

For bulk use:

Place the dosing card in the middle above the brood frames.

The product should be mixed well before use with a hive tool or similar for 10 seconds. 

Push the syringe nozzle all the way into the gel, making sure that no air enters they syringe. Slowly pull back on the plunger to aspirate 52 ml of gel.

Pull the syringe out of the gel.

Gently push the plunger to release the gel from the syringe progressively to the entire surface of the dosing card.

Make sure that there is a free space of at least 5 mm between the top of the gel and the lid of the hive. Close the hive.

Wash the syringe in warm water and allow to dry.

After 2 weeks replace the first dosing card with a new one and apply the second dose of 52 ml following the same procedure.

Leave the product in the colony for a further 2 weeks until it totally disappears from the dosing card.

Remove the product when installing the supers on the colony.

Risk to bees:    

The addition of the second application of gel may cause disturbances in the behaviour of the colony, such as agitation, absconding etc. If these conditions occur, remove the additional gel.

Withholding Period:   

0 days.

Taste tainting may occur if hives are treated during honey flow.

Disposal:   

Dispose of container by wrapping with paper and putting in garbage.

For 3 kg container: 

Triple-rinse container and dispose of rinsate in compliance with relevant local, state or territory government regulations. Do not dispose of undiluted chemicals on-site. If recycling, replace cap and return clean container to recycler or designated collection point. If not recycling, break, crush, or puncture container and deliver to an approved waste management facility. If an approved waste management facility is not available, bury the broken, crushed or punctured containers 500 mm below the surface in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways, vegetation and tree roots, in compliance with relevant local, state or territory government regulations. Do not burn empty containers or product.

Record keeping:    

Nothing on permit/label. However, your state likely requires records of use to be kept, check state guidelines.

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