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Very often, beekeepers are faced with serious diseases of bees, but the main problem is the varroatosis mite. If you don't get rid of it, you can soon lose your entire family. Bisanar is an effective drug for the destruction of the parasite. But before use, you need to find out all the information about the drug and read reviews. Instructions for use of Bisanar are included in each package.
Application in beekeeping
A bee, like all living things, is susceptible to various diseases. The most common is varroatosis. This disease is caused by a blood-sucking tick. Interfering in the life of the family, he can quickly destroy it if you do not provide timely treatment, especially in autumn or spring.
You can see the insect with the naked eye. It is small in size (1 mm long and 1.5 mm wide). Having found a pest, it is necessary to immediately begin treatment.
Composition, release form
Bisanar is a clear yellow liquid with a characteristic odor, contains oxalic acid, coriander and fir oil, and thymol.
Medicine for bees Bisanar is produced in ampoules of 1 ml for 10 doses, 2 ml for 20 doses, as well as in dark glass bottles of 50 ml. It is more profitable to purchase a bottle, since it is enough to treat 25 bee colonies or 12-14 frames.
Pharmacological properties
The medicinal product for bees has acaricidal contact property that fights against an adult.
Bisanar for bees: instructions for use
Before extensive treatment, it is necessary to test the drug first on three weak families with monitoring of their condition throughout the day. Exceeding the permissible dose of Bisanar and non-compliance with the instructions can lead to disastrous results.
Instructions for processing bees with Bisanar smoke cannon
To treat the bees with Bisanar with the help of a smoke gun, 50 ml bottles are used. Dosage and method of administration:
- The open bottle is installed on the device or poured into a container for drugs.
- Before use, the smoke cannon is adjusted so that 1 ml is sprayed with one press.
- Treatment is carried out strictly according to the instructions, at the rate of 1 pitching for a weak family and 2 pitching for a strong one. After each pitching, at least 5-10 minutes should elapse.
- The "nose" of the smoke cannon is inserted into the lower entrance by 3 cm. The upper entrance is then left open. The required amount of smoke is put into the hive and the trays are covered for 10-15 minutes.
Instructions for the use of Bisanar for sublimation
Bisanar is used to get rid of ticks in autumn and spring. Before starting treatment, 2 ml of the drug is dissolved in 2 liters of warm water until a transparent suspension is formed. The drug is taken into a 10 ml syringe and the spaces between the frames are filled at the rate of 1 syringe per one street. According to the reviews of beekeepers, treatment with Bisanar for sublimation is performed twice, with a break of 7 days at a temperature of +10 degrees and above.
Treatment of bees with Bisanar
Bisanar for bees should be used only after reading the instructions for use.
It is better to use Bisanar for a smoke gun, as it is convenient, reliable and will bring the long-awaited success in pest control.
Bisanar, if the dosage is observed, will not harm bees, but the drug is toxic to humans. Therefore, it is necessary to observe safety measures:
- Carry out processing in rubber gloves.
- In order not to breathe in vapors, wear a respirator or mask.
- If the apiary is large, take a 30-minute break between treatments.
Side effects, contraindications, restrictions on use
Bisanar contains thymol, which paralyzes tick receptors. And also the drug has a negative effect on bees: after treatment, a short-term disorder of coordination occurs.
Since the drug is not addictive, treatment can be carried out 5-7 times per season with an interval of at least 7 days.
Treatment is carried out at a temperature of +10 degrees and above, only in the morning. In the spring, the hives are processed after the first flight, and in the fall after the final honey collection.
Presence in the hive of a printed brood - not an obstacle to treatment, but after the brood emerges, the hive will be infected again. In the printed brood, about 80% of the bees are infected with blood-sucking insects. Until the youngsters come out of the combs, the drug does not work on them.
Shelf life and storage conditions
So that Bisanar for bees does not lose its medicinal properties, it is necessary to follow the storage rules:
- the medicine is stored in a dark, well-ventilated place, with low air humidity;
- optimal storage temperature - + 5–20 degrees;
- you need to remove the drug away from children's eyes;
- from the date of issue, the shelf life is 2 years.
Conclusion
Every beekeeper who takes care of his apiary should carry out timely treatment and preventive measures against varroatosis mite. You can use folk remedies, or you can use the drug Bisanar. To determine whether a drug is suitable or not, you need to read the reviews and watch the video. Instructions for use of Bisanar are in each package, therefore, before use, you need to carefully study it so as not to harm the little workers.
