Apiguard
Apiguard is a non-synthetic treatment for the control of Varroa destructor mites in honeybee hives.
Note:
This product is registered for use in Australia.
If the product has an Australian label, the product must be used in accordance with the label instructions.
If the product has an overseas label, it must be used in accordance with the permit conditions, which over-ride the overseas label.
| Active ingredient | Thymol (Organic compound) |
| APVMA approval | Permit: PER94655 Registration: 65570 |
| Treatment period | 1-4 weeks, or until gone |
| Relative effectiveness | 59-98% |
| Targets | Mites on adult bees, mites entering the hive |
| Chemical safety | Schedule 6 POISON Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist and a washable hat, elbow length chemical-resistant gloves and face shield or goggles. 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. |
| Risk to bees | Increased adult bee mortality Increased young larvae mortality May cause colony agitation and absconding |
| Resistance risk | No |
| Mode of Action (MOA) | Targets the respiratory system causing respiratory
distress and failure. Rotate with products with different MOA |
| Use | DO NOT use when average daily temperature is ≤ 15°C or ≥ 40°C Treat hives in spring and before honey supers have been added or in autumn immediately after honey supers have been removed REMOVE supers DO NOT use in a honey flow Ensure there is 5 mm free space between the top of the tray and the hive cover Two applications of 50 g of gel per hive at a two-week interval DO NOT feed colonies before treatment Combine weak colonies before treatment All colonies of an apiary should be treated simultaneously |
| Withholding period (WHP) | Zero (0) days |
| Contamination risks | Hive products including wax DO NOT harvest honeycomb May taint honey |
| Storage | Store below 25 C in a cool, dry place, protected from light |
| 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. |