{"product_id":"apiguard-varroa-mite-treatment","title":"ApiGuard Varroa Mite Treatment","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApiGuard Varroa Mite Treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"270\"\u003eApiguard is a thymol-based varroa mite treatment used to help reduce mite levels inside the hive. Widely used by beekeepers, Apiguard is considered an organic treatment option and is applied as a slow-release gel inside the brood area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"438\"\u003eKey Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"887\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"501\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"501\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eActive ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thymol derived from the thyme plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"591\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"591\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"525\"\u003eSlow-release gel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gradually releases active ingredient over approximately 14 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eOrganic treatment option:\u003c\/strong\u003e Derived from naturally occurring thymol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"738\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"738\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eMultiple packaging options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in 50g trays or 3kg bucket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"837\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"837\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"775\"\u003eTemperature-adjustable dosing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full or half-dose application based on outdoor temperatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"887\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"887\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"855\"\u003eShelf life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years from manufacture date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"913\"\u003eAvailable Forms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eBox of 10 Trays:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treats approximately 5–10 colonies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003e3kg (3000g) Bucket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes syringe and cardboard trays for measuring doses; typically treats 30–60 colonies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eApiguard is used by beekeepers to reduce varroa mite levels inside the colony. The gel formulation contains thymol suspended in a slow-release carrier, allowing it to be distributed by worker bees throughout the brood area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003eWorker bees walk through the gel, spreading the thymol throughout the hive before removing the remaining product. Because distribution depends on bee movement, Apiguard works best when bees are active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003eApiguard should only be applied when mite levels exceed treatment thresholds. Mite levels can be measured using a testing method such as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/varroa-mite-control\/products\/varroa-easy-check\"\u003eVarroa Check\u003c\/a\u003e before deciding to treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eApplication Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003eRemove honey supers before treatment.\u003c\/strong\u003e Apiguard is not designed for use during honey production when honey intended for human consumption is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003eMinimum temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply when outside temperatures are above 60°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003eIdeal timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly used after honey harvest when only brood \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/boxes-with-frames\/products\/8-frame-complete-medium-6-5-8-inch-box-with-frames-and-foundation\"\u003eboxes\u003c\/a\u003e remain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003eWhen High Temperatures Are Above 77°F\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003eApply a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2214\"\u003ehalf dose (25g)\u003c\/strong\u003e on cardboard placed over brood frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003eRepeat after 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003eA third 25g dose may be applied if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003eTotal treatment period: 2–3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2411\"\u003eWhen High Temperatures Are Below 77°F\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2471\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2471\"\u003eApply a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2439\"\u003efull 50g tray\u003c\/strong\u003e centered over the brood nest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2472\" data-end=\"2514\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2474\" data-end=\"2514\"\u003eAdd a second 50g dose two weeks later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003eTotal treatment period: 4–6 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003eReleasing thymol too quickly can stress bees, which is why dosage adjustments are recommended in warmer weather.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen used properly according to package directions, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApiguard is 93% effective at killing mites inside the colony\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is wise to alternate treatments from Apiguard to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/api-var-10-pack\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eApivar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/varroa-mite-control\/products\/formic-pro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFormic Pro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/varroa-mite-control\/products\/hop-guard-3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHopGuard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/varroa-mite-control\/products\/oxalic-acid\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOxalic Acid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These other products are effective at killing mites and help beekeepers reduce the chance of varroa mites building up resistance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee our entire collection \u003c\/span\u003eof \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/varroa-mite-control\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSynthetic, Organic, and Physical Varroa Mite Treatme\u003cspan\u003ents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFu\u003c\/span\u003ell \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/pest-control\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebeekeeping pest control l\u003cspan\u003eine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"3 kg Bulk Tub","offer_id":47288948883708,"sku":"Apiguard 3kg","price":126.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Pack of 50 Gram Trays","offer_id":47288948850940,"sku":"Apiguard 10 PK","price":39.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1648\/7234\/files\/2_12cae1bf-de62-4903-abf3-050e8b58fd23.png?v=1751295806","url":"https:\/\/proudlibertarian.com\/en-de\/products\/apiguard-varroa-mite-treatment","provider":"Proud Libertarian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}