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.
When purchasing chemicals ensure you request the Manufacturers Safety Data Sheet from your supplier.
| Active ingredient | Thymol (monoterpenoid phenol) |
| APVMA approval | Permit: PER94655 Registration: 65570 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 s. 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 |
| Withholding period | 0 days. Taste tainting may occur if hives are treated during honey flow |
| 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. |