Product Information
It is important to monitor hives periodically for mite infestations as part of good management practices. Hivastan™ is an important part of an IPM program. Rotational use patterns are essential in any mite management program. Rotation on a semiannual basis with other approved Varroa control products such as Apistan® will ensure proper control and will reduce the risk of tolerance development within mite populations.
Hivastan™
Hivastan is a contact miticide which controls the Varroa mite when placed into the colony. The product is a thick, pliable formulation that bees find attractive, and it is easy to use. Hivastan is applied directly into the colony where bees find it and begin removing it. In the process of removing the product from the hive, the bees transfer the product to other bees within the colony thereby controlling mites.
Apistan® Anti-Varroa Strips
Apistan was the first commercially available mite control product; it’s hard on mites but easy on bees. Apistan controls mites as bees come in contact with the strip. There is enough, tau-fluvalinate in the strip to last an 8 week period. When the bees interact within the strip, the active ingredient is released to control mites. Apistan protects the whole hive from the Varroa mites.
- Convenient easy to apply strips.
- Easy-to-follow, four-step application.
- Fluvalinate is released at a constant, controlled rate, targeting Varroa as they emerge from brood cells.
- Won’t harm bees.
