{"product_id":"apivar-varroa-treatment-strips","title":"Apivar Varroa Treatment Strips (Amitraz) – 4, 12 \u0026 60 Pack | Effective Mite Control","description":"\u003ch4 data-end=\"825\" data-start=\"766\" data-section-id=\"1peiv61\"\u003eTreats 2–30 hives depending on pack size  \u003cbr\u003eUp to 99% varroa control  \u003cbr\u003eNo temperature restrictions  \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost Per Hive Comparison\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🐝 4 Strips\u003cbr\u003eTreats 2 hives  \u003cbr\u003e£7.00 per hive  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🐝 12 Strips ⭐ Most Popular\u003cbr\u003eTreats 6 hives  \u003cbr\u003e£5.33 per hive  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🐝 60 Strips 🔥 Best Value\u003cbr\u003eTreats 30 hives  \u003cbr\u003e£4.60 per hive  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"825\" data-start=\"766\" data-section-id=\"1peiv61\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSave over 30% per hive with larger packs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"825\" data-start=\"766\" data-section-id=\"1peiv61\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eApivar – Trusted Varroa Mite Treatment for Honey Bees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"937\" data-start=\"827\"\u003eProtect your colonies with \u003cstrong data-end=\"864\" data-start=\"854\"\u003eApivar\u003c\/strong\u003e, a proven and widely trusted treatment for controlling \u003cstrong data-end=\"936\" data-start=\"920\"\u003eVarroa mites\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1047\" data-start=\"939\"\u003e✔ Long-lasting control (up to 10 weeks)\u003cbr data-end=\"981\" data-start=\"978\"\u003e✔ Easy-to-use hanging strips\u003cbr data-end=\"1012\" data-start=\"1009\"\u003e✔ Trusted by beekeepers worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach full treatment uses 2 strips per hive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 strip Packs → treats 2 hives  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 strip Packs → treats 6 hives  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60 strip Packs → treats 30 hives  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrips are 210x40mm wide and therefore fit neatly between the frames without having to be cut or bent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe active ingredient is Amitraz which paralyzes the varroa mite causing it to fall off the bees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne single application of Apivar varroa treatment has efficacy of up to 99% and there are no temperature constraints as there are with most other varroa treatments. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can therefore be used at any time of year, although supers must not be on the hives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe strips should be left in for between 6 and 10 weeks, depending on the size of the brood and the time of year.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe would recommend a spring treatment of between 6 and 10 weeks or an autumn treatment of 10 weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsed on our own 400+ hive honey farm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use Apivar ?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApivar strips can be used during feeding - in fact it is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApivar has a shelf life of 24 months from the time of manufacture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApivar cannot be returned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApivar can only be sent within the United Kingdom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePharmaceutical-Grade Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2773\" data-start=\"2717\" data-section-id=\"14jmc0d\"\u003eManufactured in France to \u003cstrong data-end=\"2771\" data-start=\"2745\"\u003eEuropean GMP standards\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2804\" data-start=\"2774\" data-section-id=\"1gzohjj\"\u003eLicensed for use in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2872\" data-start=\"2805\" data-section-id=\"1cng19f\"\u003eWidely used across Europe by commercial and hobbyist beekeepers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1984\" data-start=\"1961\" data-section-id=\"gtvta1\"\u003eWhy Choose Apivar?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2306\" data-start=\"1986\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2070\" data-start=\"1986\" data-section-id=\"rqult8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2026\" data-start=\"1988\"\u003eProven active ingredient (amitraz)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2029\" data-start=\"2026\"\u003eHighly effective against Varroa mites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2152\" data-start=\"2072\" data-section-id=\"3ihzg3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2097\" data-start=\"2074\"\u003eSlow-release action\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2100\" data-start=\"2097\"\u003eProvides consistent control for up to \u003cstrong data-end=\"2152\" data-start=\"2140\"\u003e10 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2223\" data-start=\"2154\" data-section-id=\"1jsrj9o\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2178\" data-start=\"2156\"\u003eSimple application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2181\" data-start=\"2178\"\u003eHang strips directly in the brood area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2306\" data-start=\"2225\" data-section-id=\"csd0u9\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2253\" data-start=\"2227\"\u003eLow colony disturbance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2256\" data-start=\"2253\"\u003eBees continue normal activity during treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2330\" data-start=\"2313\" data-section-id=\"1uzl4db\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2484\" data-start=\"2332\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2382\" data-start=\"2332\" data-section-id=\"9elpnr\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2380\" data-start=\"2338\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimply place 1 strip for 5 frames of bees (usually 2 strips per brood chamber\/full sized hive). A single application corresponds to a full treatment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2412\" data-start=\"2383\" data-section-id=\"gelsjc\"\u003eHang between brood frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2450\" data-start=\"2413\" data-section-id=\"wc2ijj\"\u003eLeave in place for \u003cstrong data-end=\"2448\" data-start=\"2434\"\u003e6–10 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2484\" data-start=\"2451\" data-section-id=\"1lg7ya3\"\u003eRemove after treatment period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2541\" data-start=\"2486\"\u003eAlways follow label instructions and local guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2567\" data-start=\"2548\" data-section-id=\"2ymltw\"\u003eWhen to Treat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2665\" data-start=\"2569\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2592\" data-start=\"2569\" data-section-id=\"dk0ehi\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApivar can be used at any time of year (provided there is activity in the hive, as the treatment works by contact), and without temperature constraints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2592\" data-start=\"2569\" data-section-id=\"dk0ehi\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNo need to monitor your thermometer and estimate temperature peaks throughout the treatment. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2592\" data-start=\"2569\" data-section-id=\"dk0ehi\"\u003eMost beekeepers treat in late summer \/ early autumn after honey harvest\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2665\" data-start=\"2624\" data-section-id=\"6m6750\"\u003eWhen mite levels require intervention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1086\" data-start=\"1054\" data-section-id=\"v6pbju\"\u003eWhy Varroa Control Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1174\" data-start=\"1088\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eVarroa destructor infestation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is one of the biggest threats to honey bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1243\" data-start=\"1176\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1196\" data-start=\"1176\" data-section-id=\"asxtjq\"\u003eWeakens colonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1216\" data-start=\"1197\" data-section-id=\"1lg5gxj\"\u003eSpreads viruses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1243\" data-start=\"1217\" data-section-id=\"osyiox\"\u003eLeads to colony losses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1308\" data-start=\"1245\"\u003eTimely treatment is essential for healthy, productive hives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Veto-Pharma","offers":[{"title":"4 Strips (Treats 2 Hives)","offer_id":47474787188968,"sku":"APIVAR-4","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 Strips (Treats 6 Hives) – Most Popular","offer_id":48419476799720,"sku":"APIVAR-12","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 Strips (Treats 30 Hives) – Best Value","offer_id":48419476832488,"sku":"APIVAR-60","price":137.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0487\/1949\/5317\/files\/Apivar.png?v=1723656930","url":"https:\/\/gwenyngruffydd.co.uk\/products\/apivar-varroa-treatment-strips","provider":"Gwenyn Gruffydd Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}