Check Mite+
Thanks to CheckMite+® Varroa mite infestations can be effectively kept under control. Moreover, CheckMite+® has also proven effective as a method for controlling the small hive beetle.1
Studies show: highly effective.
Current studies1 have once again substantiated the outstanding effect of this treatment method: just 48 hours following the start of the treatment, 85-90% of adult small hive beetles and 94% of their larvae are dead. Furthermore, this treatment also provides excellent control of Varroa mites, killing up to 100% of them as attested by various studies1.
For mite infestation: just hang them up.
Not only are CheckMite+ Strips light, they are also easy to use. Just hang up the 2.5 cm x 22.5 cm plastic strips between the combs. One strip is enough for five combs in the broodnest area. All colonies in the vicinity should be treated at the same time. Accordingly, use of CheckMite+ is primarily recommended in the spring prior to the first foraging or in the autumn after the last honey harvest.
For beetle infestation: just lay them in.
Using CheckMite+ strips to control beetle infestation is similar to the method employed for Varroa mite control, but there are important differences. Prior to use, remove the honey combs and only reinsert them 14 days after the strips have been removed. Cut a strip into two halves and stick these to a piece of cardboard. Place this on the middle of the floor board and attach it with adhesive tape so that the bees cannot eat it or remove it. The strips should be facing downwards. Leave this in the hive for a minimum of 42 days and a maximum of 45 days. The timing of the treatment is the same: prior to initial honey flow in the spring and following the last honey harvest in the autumn. Do not treat the hives more than four times per year for beetle infestation and do not use the strips when the bees are producing surplus honey.
References
- 1 PJ Elzen, JR Baxter, D Westervelt, C Randall, KS Delaplane, L Cutts, WT Wilson (1999): Field control and biology studies of a new pest species, Aethina tumida (Coleoptera, Nitidulidae), attacking European honey bees in the western hemisphere. Apidologie 30, 361-366.
CheckMite+.* Antiparasitic agent for the therapy against the infestation with varroa mites for bees. Veterinary use only. For animals: bees. Composition: One strip of 13.6 g contains 1.360 g Coumaphos. Indications: CheckMite+ 10% strips for bees applied for 42 days between frames in the broodnest area are highly efficacious against Varroa destructor. Contraindications: Do not use in queen rearing colonies. Posology and Method of Administration: For use in beehives only. Use 2 CheckMite + 10% strips for each bee colony. Hang the strips within two combs in the broodnest area for 42 days. Treat all infested colonies within yard. Most effective control may be achieved by treating hives in the spring before the first honey flow or in the fall after the last honey flow. Data indicate that use during honey flow season does not cause residues in honey chamber above the MRL. Major Incompatibilities: None known. Storage: Do not store under direct sunlight. The shelf life is 36 months. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the product: Avoid contact with the skin. Do not eat or drink during the application. Keep away from food, feed and drinking water. Keep out of reach of children. Wash hands after handling the product. In case of poisoning call a doctor and make the label available to him. Antidote: When using appropriately there is no danger of intoxication. In case of poisoning inject atropine sulphate 1% solution i.m.. Dosage (man): 0.2-0.5 ml. Repeat injection of atropine sulphate when action of atropine diminishes and the poisoning symptoms (pupil contraction, muscle trembling, vomiting, diarroea) worsen. Packaging: 10 strips per aluminium sachet. POM. MAH: Bayer HealthCare AG, D-51368 Leverkusen, Germany, www.animalhealth.bayerhealthcare.com
* Not registered in every country. The pharmaceutical regulations of the individual countries are to be followed when the products are used.