Content
- 1 Application in beekeeping
- 2 Composition, release form
- 3 Pharmacological properties
- 4 "Bipin T": instruction
- 5 "Bipin T": method of administration and dosage
- 6 What is the difference between "Bipin" and "Bipin T"
- 7 Side effects, contraindications, restrictions on use
- 8 Shelf life and storage conditions
- 9 Conclusion
- 10 Testimonials
Bees are constantly exposed to the invasion of various parasites, including ticks. The drug "Bipin T" will help prevent infection and get rid of annoying residents. Detailed instructions for the use of "Bipin T" (1ml), pharmacological properties of the drug, as well as customer reviews are further.
Application in beekeeping
The invasion of varroa mites on the apiary is a common phenomenon in modern beekeeping. These parasites destroy entire hives, causing varroatosis. "Bipin T" is used not only for treatment, but also for the prevention of invasions. One-time treatment with the drug reduces the number of ticks by 98%.
Composition, release form
"Bipin T" contains 2 active ingredients: thymol and amitraz... Both have acaricidal effects, that is, they kill ticks. Thymol is a plant substance. It is extracted from thyme. Amitraz is a synthetic element. It is on him that the main role lies in the fight against varroatosis.
The medicine is produced in vials. It is a clear liquid with a yellow tint. There are different volumes:
- 0.5 ml;
- 1 ml;
- 2 ml.
For large professional apiaries, containers of 5 and 10 ml are produced.
Pharmacological properties
The medicine destroys ticks at temperatures from -5 ° C to + 5 ° C. It spreads in the bee colony by contact. One individual touches the partition with the preparation and transfers it to other bees upon contact with them.
"Bipin T": instruction
After 1 procedure, more than 95% of ticks die. A full course of treatment for bees is 2 treatments. The parasites begin to die in 30 minutes, the process continues for 12 hours. The procedure is done again in a week.
In the instructions of "Bipina T" for bees it is said that the bottle with the drug is not used in its pure form, but an emulsion is prepared from it. How to do it right, below.
How to breed "Bipin T" for bees
To prepare a solution with a preparation for bees, take clean, settled water. The contents of the ampoule are poured into a container with water and stirred well. Gloves are preliminarily put on the hands, the body is protected with a special form for beekeepers. This will prevent the medication from getting on the skin.
The amount of water for preparing the mixture is determined from the following table.
The amount of the drug in ml | Amount of water in ml | Number of hives to be treated |
0,25 | 0,5 | 5 |
0,5 | 1 | 10 |
1 | 2 | 20 |
2 | 4 | 40 |
5 | 10 | 100 |
10 | 20 | 200 |
"Bipin T": method of administration and dosage
The dosage of the emulsion for bees varies according to the strength of the colony. For the weak, 50 ml is enough, the strong need 100-150 ml. For 1 street you need to take 10 ml of solution.
The procedure is carried out in this way: the solution with the medicine is poured between the frames. The following are used as a dispensing tool:
- automatic syringes;
- special attachments;
- conventional syringes.
Processing is carried out in the spring and autumn, when there is no brood in the families yet. The first procedure is done after collecting all the honey, the second - before the hibernation of the bees.
What is the difference between "Bipin" and "Bipin T"
These 2 preparations have one common active ingredient - amitraz. It has the necessary acaricidal effect. But in "Bipin T" there is an addition - thymol.
"Bipin" or "Bipin T": which is better
In the opinion of beekeepers, "Bipin T" is a more effective remedy. This is due to the presence of thymol in it. The substance has a pronounced antiparasitic effect. It is used in medicine to combat worms, as an antiseptic. Therefore, in addition to the pronounced anti-mite effect, "Bipin T" for bees has a general antiparasitic effect.
Side effects, contraindications, restrictions on use
No side effects were observed in bees when using the drug. The medicine is not recommended for use during brood, at sub-zero air temperatures. It is forbidden to handle weak families - up to 4-5 streets. This can negatively affect their health and reproduction.
Shelf life and storage conditions
The shelf life of a closed bottle with "Bipin T" for bees is 2 years. The medicine will last for so long only if it is stored correctly:
- in a dark place;
- at temperatures above 0 and up to + 30 ° С;
- away from fire and heating devices.
Conclusion
Instructions for use "Bipin T" (1 ml) says that the drug should be used only for strong families, during the period without brood. Then he will destroy the ticks and will not harm the bees. If the instructions are not followed, the medicine will harm the bee colonies. The drug is also an effective prophylaxis against infestation by different types of ticks.
