{"product_id":"apivar-varroa-mite-treatment-strips","title":"Apivar 2.0 Varroa Mite Strips","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApivar 2.0 is a synthetic varroa mite treatment strip with 3.00% amitraz, used to control mite populations in honey bee colonies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees contact the strips, pick up the active ingredient, and spread it through the hive, killing mites without harming brood, queens, or adult bees when used as directed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.00% amitraz by weight (16% less than the original)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Significant mite drop in 2 to 3 weeks; effective 6 to 10 weeks (70 days max)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWithholding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zero-day; honey supers can be added immediately after strip removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in hangers, adjustable length for Langstroth, Dadant, or Layens hives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrip size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.1\" long x 1.6\" wide x 0.04\" thick, with a pre-scored fold line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4, 12, or 60 strips (treats 2, 6, or 30 colonies)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer or fall mite control before winter bees are raised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring treatment before honey supers go on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm climates where temperature limits other treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHobbyist and commercial varroa management plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 1 strip per 5 frames of bees in the brood chamber, hanging strips in the heart of the brood nest. Remove honey supers before treatment, and remove strips after the treatment period without exceeding 70 days. Unopened packs have a 2-year shelf life; store cool, dry, and out of direct sunlight, and use within 2 weeks once opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImportant: Always follow label directions for safe and effective use.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipping restrictions: Cannot be shipped outside the United States. Cannot be shipped to California, Connecticut, Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, or Virginia. Cannot be shipped to APO, AE, or AP military addresses.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Foxhound Bee Company\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoxhound Bee Company is a beekeeping supplier offering hives, frames, tools, equipment, and pest control products for beekeepers at every level.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Apivar 2.0 - 4 Pack","offer_id":50381633749270,"sku":"sku-44519031701641","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Apivar 2.0 - 12 Pack","offer_id":50381633782038,"sku":"sku-44519031734409","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Apivar 2.0 - 60 Pack","offer_id":50381633814806,"sku":"sku-44519031767177","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/Apivar-2_0-Varroa-Mite-Strips-1.webp?v=1791280682","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/apivar-varroa-mite-treatment-strips","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}