ApistanŽ is used to control Varroa mites. Hives should be treated twice per year for the best control of mites. Follow the instructions on the package and place one strip for every five frames of bees. Do not leave strips in the hive for longer than the recommended time and alternate...
ApistanŽ is used to control Varroa mites. Hives should be treated twice per year for the best control of mites. Follow the instructions on the package and place one strip for every five frames of bees. Do not leave strips in the hive for longer than the recommended time and alternate...
Apilife VAR is an alternative treatment for Varroa mites. This is under a section 18 label therefore it must be renewed by each state each year. Adding Apilife VAR to your treatment rotation is a safe and effective way to combat resistance to other treatments. Apilife VAR comes in the form of...
Sucrocide is a spray on treatment for Varroa mites. Simply mix this product with water and spray each frame of bees front and back. Sucrocide must come in contact with the mites in order to be effective. This is a section 18 pesticide. Follow the directions on the label.
Mite-A-TholŽ is an effective way to control tracheal mites within the colony. Simply place a 50 gram packet on the top bars inside the hive. Mite-A-TholŽ works best when the outside temperatures are above 60 degrees. Mite-A-TholŽ cannot be used while honey supers are on the hive. Remove...
Screened Bottom Boards are used to increase ventilation and reduce mite population in a hive. Increased ventilation helps keep hives healthy and strong year around. They also help reduce mite and hive beetle population by allowing any mites or beetles that fall from the hive to pass through the...
Nitrile Gloves should be used whenever certain treatments are being applied to the hive such as Apistan or Checkmite. Nitrile Gloves are made of 100% nitrile. Nitrile is a material that is commonly used when handling pesticides or other chemicals. Nitrile Gloves are similar in design to the...
Heavy Duty Chemical Resistant Gloves are excellent if you want a chemical resistant glove that can be reused many times or if you have several hives and you need something more durable than Nitrile. Heavy Duty Chemical Resistant Gloves are made of thick tough neoprene and feature a textured slip...
This tool easily opens the brood cells for inspection or honey cells for extracting. The Capping Scratcher has a plastic handle and needle sharp steel scratching pins evenly spaced to reach all cell caps. The Capping Scratcher is 2 3/4 inches wide.