Apiguard®
is a
natural
product
specifically
designed
for use
in
beehives.
It is a
slow
release
gel
matrix,
ensuring
correct
dosage
of the
active
ingredient thymol.
Thymol
is a
naturally
occurring
substance
derived
from the
plant
thyme.
It has a
proven
high
efficacy
against
the
varroa
mite
and is
also
active
against
both
tracheal
mite
and
chalkbrood.
Apiguard®
is a
specially
designed
and
patented
slow
release
gel
containing
thymol.
Apiguard
gel,
presented
in 50gm
ready to
use
aluminum
trays,
regulates
the
liberation
of
thymol
within
the
honeybee
colony
and
provides
a much
more
efficient
control
of hive
pests
than was
possible
before.
According
to
Vita
the
manufacturer
of
Apiguard,
it has
no
harmful
effect
on the
honeybee
colony,
neither
on brood
nor on
adults.
Apiguard®
is
extremely
easy to
use. It
is
simply a
matter
of
placing
the
opened
tray
face
upwards
in the
top of
brood
frames
when the
temperature
is above
60F,
preferably
centered
over the
colony.
After 10
days
examine
the tray
and if
depleted
replace
with a
second
tray. If
there is
product
left in
the tray
after 10
days
leave
until
day 14
and then
replace.
Leave a
second
tray in
position
for a
further
2-4
weeks
and
treatment
has been
completed
(duration
of
treatment
therefore
lasts
4-6
weeks).
