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Ecopol for bees is a preparation based on natural ingredients. The manufacturer is CJSC Agrobioprom, Russia. As a result of the experiments, the effectiveness and reliability of the product for bees was established. Mite shedding rates are up to 99%.
Application in beekeeping
Most beekeepers in the fight against varroatosis are wary of using drugs containing chemical elements for treatment. Ecopol for bees is sold in the form of plates impregnated with natural essential oils. Therefore, it is suitable for adherents of ecological methods of treating varroatosis and acarapidosis. Additionally, the drug is recommended for the elimination of wax moths. It is important to note that honey from bee colonies treated with Ecopol can be eaten without fear.
Ecopol: composition, form of release
The drug Ecopol is produced in the form of strips made of wooden material with a size of 200x20x0.8 mm. The color is beige or brown. The smell of natural essential oils. The plates are hermetically wrapped in foil and polyethylene, in a pack of 10 pieces. The strips are coated with an active substance, which includes:
- essential oil of coriander - 80 mg;
- essential oil of thyme - 50 mg;
- essential oil of bitter wormwood - 30 mg;
- mint essential oil with a high menthol content - 20 mg.
Quantitative indicators are calculated for one plate. The additional substance is technical ethyl cellosolve.
Of course, all the components of the Ecopol medicine for bees can be purchased at the pharmacy, but the resulting mixture will not give a positive result, judging by the reviews. It is important to comply with technological production standards, as well as the proportion of ingredients.
Pharmacological properties
The active ingredients of the drug have acaricidal and repellent properties that help to cope with acarapidosis and varroatosis. In addition to the above diseases, Ecopol resists other pathogenic organisms that pose a threat to bees. The tool is considered quite effective in the fight against wax moth. Preventive measures with Ecopol, aimed at eliminating wax moths from bee colonies, butterflies from the nest, give good results. In addition, antibacterial and antiviral protection, optimization of the microclimate in the nest takes place at the same time.
Ecopol: instruction for use
- Near the hive with bees, the Ecopol plates are taken out of the package.
- For strong fixation, use a construction of a paper clip and a piece of thin wire threaded through it.
- Stir the plate strictly vertically between 2 frames of the bee nest so that there is no contact with the honeycomb.
- In the reviews, beekeepers pay attention to the duration of the use of Ecopol strips. Basically, the processing process depends on the degree of riveting.
- The minimum period of use of the strip is 3 days, the maximum is 30 days.
- It is recommended to place a white sheet of paper smeared with Vaseline on a removable tray.
- Thus, the intensity of the shedding of the tick will be visually visible.
Dosage, rules for the use of the drug for bees Ecopol
According to the traditional scheme, bee colonies are processed in the spring after the flight and in the autumn after the honey is pumped out. Ecopol dosage depends on the number of nesting frames. Two strips are enough for ten frames.One plate is placed between 3 and 4 frames, the second between 7-8.
Side effects, contraindications, restrictions on use
When using the Ecopol preparation for bees according to the instructions, no side effects, contraindications and negative effects on bees were found. According to consumer reviews of Ecopol, long-term use does not provoke the emergence of resistant tick populations.
Additional instructions. The Ecopol package should be opened immediately before the procedure for processing honey insects.
Shelf life and storage conditions
Ecopol for bees should be stored in tightly closed production packaging. If the product has been in the hive for a short time, there is a possibility of re-application. The storage space must be protected from UV radiation. Temperature conditions for storage are 0-25 ° С, humidity level is not more than 50%. It is necessary to completely exclude contact of the drug with food, feed. Ensure the inability of access for children. Dispensed without a veterinarian's prescription.
The product is suitable for use within 2 years from the date of manufacture. Cannot be used after the expiration date.
Conclusion
Ecopol for bees is a safe and easy-to-use medicine for varroatosis and acarapidosis, which does not lead to the reappearance of the mite population. The strips can be in the hives for up to a month. If the intensity of the lesion is insignificant, then they can be used again.
