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Autumn is a special time for all beekeepers. On the one hand, this is the time to collect honey, and on the other hand, it is a time of worries and worries. In the fall, beekeepers begin to prepare an apiary with bees for wintering. In order for the bee colony to survive the winter without consequences, they must be healthy. Unfortunately, many are faced with a serious bee disease - varroatosis. Today, there are a large number of drugs for the prevention and treatment of this disease in bees, but the instructions for the use of "Fluvalidez" should be studied in detail first.
Application in beekeeping
Often, beekeepers are faced with such a disease in bees as varroatosis - the appearance of a tick. If we take into account the reviews of beekeepers, then "Fluvalides" perfectly helps to cope with this ailment in bees. As a rule, the processing of bees begins after honey pumping or after the completion of the initial examination.
The preparation is produced in strips, making it very convenient to attach it to the hives. Honey collected by bees processed from mites can be eaten without fear. It often happens that the disease is noticed only in the last stages, when it is impossible to save the whole family of bees, which is why Fluvalides is also used to prevent the appearance of diseases.
Release form, composition
Fluvalides is a drug used to treat varroatosis in bees. The preparation contains the following active substances:
- fluvalinate;
- essential oil of thyme;
- lavender;
- rosemary;
- peeled veneer.
"Fluvalides" is produced in the form of wooden plates, each of which has a size of 200 * 20 * 0.8 mm. The plates are sealed in foil. Typically, each pack contains 10 Fluvalidesa plates.
Pharmacological properties
"Fluvalides" for bees is a drug that has an effective effect on the nervous system of the tick, thereby leading to its inevitable death. The essential oils included in the composition have acaricidal and repellent effects, which allows you to fight a number of diseases:
- varroatosis;
- acarapidosis;
- wax moth;
- pollen eater;
- contributes to the destruction of pathogenic microorganisms that are dangerous to bees.
Long-term use of "Fluvalidez" for bees does not cause the emergence of resistant mite populations.
Instructions for use
Fluvalides is used to treat varroatosis in bees. In general, there is no time limit on the use of this drug. Plates must be installed between frames 3 and 4, 7 and 8. In most cases, the Fluvalidez strips are left on for a month. Processing is carried out in late autumn or early spring. If necessary, you can carry out treatment in the winter, but on condition that the temperature regime is not lower than -10 ° C.
Dosage, application rules
Fluvalinate is the main active ingredient of Fluvalideza, which is used to treat bee colonies. As a rule, beekeepers start using the drug in the spring, after the initial examination of the bees has been carried out, as well as in the summer and autumn, when the honey is pumped out. Since the drug is produced in strips, it is placed in the hive. For every 10-12 nesting frames, 2 strips of "Fluvalidez" are used.
If the family is small and includes a maximum of 6 frames, or it is layering, then 1 strip is enough, which is placed in the center.
For a weak family, the drug should be placed between frames 3 and 4, in a strong family - between 3-4 and 7-8 frames. The period of stay of "Fluvalidez" in the hive can vary from 3 to 30 days (it all depends on the printed brood).
Side effects, contraindications, restrictions on use
If we take into account the description and reviews of "Fluvalidez" in strips, then we can safely say that this remedy is completely safe for honey bees. If you follow the attached instructions and do not exceed the maximum permissible dosages, which are also indicated by the manufacturer, then there will be no side effects.
Shelf life and storage conditions
Fluvalides, used for the treatment and prevention of diseases in bees, must be properly stored after use. For further storage, you must choose a place protected from direct sunlight. It should not be accessible to children and pets. The permissible storage temperature varies from 0 ° C to + 25 ° C. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of production of "Fluvalidez".
Conclusion
Instructions for the use of "Fluvalidez" should be studied first of all, even before its use is started. This is the only way to guarantee safety for the bee colony. Do not neglect the rules and recommendations that the manufacturer indicates on the packaging of the drug.
