“Apimax” for bees is a medicinal balm that is used as a medicinal supplement for various pathologies. These include varroatosis, acarapidosis, and nosematosis. It is also permissible to use the substance for the purpose of prevention and to stimulate the overall development of bee colonies. The drug contains only plant components and does not harm insects. It is important to adhere to the rules for its use.
Composition and release form
"Apimax" for bees is a herbal remedy. It contains extracts of wormwood, horsetail, garlic, and echinacea.The product also contains extracts from pepper and eucalyptus.
The balm is produced in bottles with a capacity of 100 milliliters. It is a black liquid that has a distinct pine smell.
Indications for use
The drug helps strengthen the immunity of bees and helps cope with a whole range of infectious pathologies. The main indications for its use include the following:
- varroatosis and acarapidosis - these pathologies are associated with the activity of mites;
- ascospherosis and aspergillosis are fungal diseases;
- ascariasis – develops due to the activity of helminths;
- Foulbrood is a bacterial infection;
- nosematosis - becomes a consequence of the activity of the nosema parasite.
Instructions for use of "Apimax"
"Apimax" can be used in the following ways:
- Feeding - in this case, the drug is combined with sugar syrup. For 1 bottle of medicine you need to take 10 milliliters of additional substance. The composition is added to feeders or empty honeycombs.
- Spraying - to use this method you need to mix 1 bottle of balm and 2 liters of hot water. It is recommended to treat the frame with the cooled compound using a dispenser.
According to the instructions for "Apimax", 30-35 milliliters of balm are required for 1 frame. This dosage is used when choosing a feeding method. 20 milliliters of the substance is enough for spraying.
The processing time is selected taking into account the purpose of using the product. If treatment for nosematosis or prevention of fungal or bacterial infection is required, the procedure is carried out in early spring - before the end of wintering.
The use of balm in the autumn improves the immunity of bees before wintering and helps to avoid the development of infections. It is necessary to treat varroatosis 1-2 months before the formation of a winter club.
Processing frequency
In order for the use of Apimax to be effective, you should adhere to the following recommendations for its use:
- To prevent the occurrence of pathologies, a single spraying is sufficient.
- To treat nosematosis, it is worth using liquid fertilizer twice with an interval of 3 days.
- To combat ascariasis and varroa, bees need to be given liquid fertilizer 4 times. In this case, the interval between procedures should be 5 days.
- To eliminate infectious pathologies, fertilize or spray with a medicinal solution until the symptoms are completely eliminated. In this case, the liquid composition is applied every 3 days, and spraying is carried out at intervals of 4 days.
- After eliminating the symptoms of the pathology, you need to use the drug again. This will help consolidate the results obtained.
Security measures
When using Apimax, you must adhere to the following rules:
- Before preparing the working fluid, put on safety glasses, gloves and a gown.
- Avoid smoking, eating or drinking while working with the substance.
- If the substance gets on the skin, eyes or mucous membranes, immediately rinse the affected areas with running water.
- After completing work, wash your hands thoroughly.
Terms and conditions of storage
The shelf life of the substance is 3 years. At the same time, it must be kept in a dry and dark place at a temperature of +5-25 degrees. The bottle with the balm should be kept out of the reach of children and pets.
Analogs
Effective analogues of the drug include the following drugs:
- "Apicur" - has a plant base. The drug can be used as an immunostimulating agent and for the treatment of major bee pathologies.
- "Bzhalius" - successfully copes with viral infections. It also contains plant components.
- “Antivaro”, “Baysarol”, “Amitraz” - help cope with varroatosis. They can be used in combination with Apimax.
