Processing bees from a tick is a necessary event for all beekeepers. Sometimes the life of entire families of bees depends on it, and then the drug "Bipin" comes into help, which includes amitraz.
- "Bipin": description, composition and release form of the drug
- Pharmacological properties and indications for use
- Drug benefits
- Instructions: dose and method of use
- Contraindications
- special instructions
- Shelf life and storage conditions
"Bipin": description, composition and release form of the drug
Amitraz, which is the main active ingredient of "Bipin", is a medicine intended to combat varroa bees. The active substance is a clear or slightly yellowish liquid with a strong odor. Sold in glass ampoules for one or half milliliter.
Pharmacological properties and indications for use
Active substance amitraz effectively fights with Varroa Jacobsoni mites. The drug does not suppress the vital functions of the insect family. LD50 of the drug is 10 micrograms per insect. The indication for the use of the drug is varroatosis of bees.
Drug benefits
"Bipin" is effective in the fight against Varroa mites, and also has almost no toxic effect on the bees. It can also be used at low temperatures. For a person, the medicine is not dangerous, but it is necessary to comply with all safety standards.
Instructions: dose and method of use
Use the drug in the form of an emulsion. You should mix 0.5 ml of "Bipin" with one liter of water and use this liquid in one day. Regarding when to process the bees with "Bipin", experts agree that it is better to do this in the fall, when they no longer have brood and there are no frost on the street.
Families should be treated with a means of atomizing watering the emulsion on insects. On one street, you must use 10 ml of the working solution. When using "Bipin" should strictly adhere to the instructions for use.
Contraindications
It is forbidden to handle families in which the strength of less than five streets.
special instructions
Before treating all the bees with Bipin, its safety and efficacy should be tested on several families, observing their condition during the following days. Overdose is also dangerous.
Shelf life and storage conditions
Store in a dry, dark and cool place, avoiding temperatures below 0 ° C and above 30 ° C. Shelf life - 3 years.
It is important not to delay the treatment of insects from varroatosis in order to preserve their health. Gratitude for your efforts will be delicious and so healthy honey.
