Box of 100 Apistan Strips

Apistan Strips have been the medicine of choice in the U.S. for the treatment of Varroa Mites for over 20 years. Unfortunately, because of its misuse by many beekeepers (leaving the strips in too long and feeding the liquid form of the chemical), many beekeepers are finding that the mites have developed a resistance to Apistan. Follow all label instructions.

How to use: Suspend 2 strips per hive between the frames in the brood chamber. To achieve maximum effectiveness in the North, we suggest placing Apistan strips in the hive immediately after the September honey harvest and leaving them there for 45 days.

Important: When using the “Ether Roll” or "Sugar Shake” test, you should estimate you have twice as many mites as you actually find. For example: if you discover 2 mites in 100 bees, you should double that number to 4 mites (or 4% infestation.) If you find an infestation rate of 10% or above, treatment should begin immediately.

Also available in 10 packs (treatment for 5 hives)- AP1

• Material: Plastic, Paperboard, Synthetic Active Ingredient Medication, Synthetic
• Condition: New
• Length: 6.25
• Width: 11.5
• Height: 1.37
• Item Weight: 1.714   lb
• Date Introduced by Betterbee, Inc.: 1/1/1988
• Item Color: Yellow
• Active Ingredient: Tau-Fluvalinate (CAS#102851-06-9)
• Treatment Target: Varroa destructor
• Treatment Duration: 42 Days Minimum : 56 Days Maximum
• Part of IPM Strategy: Yes
• EPA Registration Number: 2724-406
• EPA Approved: 3/23/1990
• EPA Approved Use States: CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, VT, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA
• Treatment Safety Equipment Needed: Yes, Follow All Label Instructions