Apistan Synthetic Pyrethroid
Apistan is a synthetic treatment for the control of Varroa destructor mites in honeybee hives.
Note:
This product is permitted for use in Australia.
It must be used in accordance with the permit conditions, which over-ride the overseas label.
| Active ingredient | Tau-Fluvalinate* |
| APVMA approval | Permit: PER95038 |
| Treatment period | 6-8 weeks |
| Effectiveness | 95.99% |
| Targets | Phoretic** mites, emerging mites, mites entering the hive |
| Resistance risk | Yes, if used off label*** or sequentially with other products with the same MOA |
| Mode of Action (MOA) | Targets the nervous system causing fatal failure and muscle spasms Same as Bayvarol™ rotate with products with different MOA |
| Conditions for use | DO NOT use when supers are present (Schedule 6 Poison) |
| Withholding period (WHP) | Honey: Not required when used as directed. |
| Contamination risks | Hive products including wax DO NOT SELL COMB HONEY |
| Operator safety | Moderate oral toxicity Low dermal toxicity Wear gloves |
| Environment | High toxicity to fish/aquatic environments |
| Residues | Accumulates in beeswax Accumulates in brood combs with repeated application |