Bayvarol Synthetic Pyrethroid
Bayvarol 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 | Flumethrin* |
| APVMA approval | Permit: PER95037 |
| 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 Apistan™ rotate with products with different MOA |
| Conditions for use | CAN BE used when supers are present (Schedule 5 Poison) |
| Withholding period (WHP) | Honey: Not required when used as directed. |
| Contamination risks | DO NOT MAKE BEESWAX DO NOT SELL COMB HONEY HONEY extracted from the brood box must be MRL** tested |
| Operator safety | Moderately toxic Wear gloves |
| Environment | Low risk |
| Residues | Accumulates in brood combs with repeated application Residues in propolis |