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Very often, beekeepers encounter serious diseases of bees, but the main problem is the varroa mite. If you don't get rid of it, you can soon lose your entire family. Bisanar is an effective drug for killing the parasite. But before use, you need to find out all the information about the drug and read reviews. Instructions for using Bisanara are included in each package.
Application in beekeeping
Bees, like all living things, are susceptible to various diseases. Varroatosis is considered the most common. This disease is caused by a blood-sucking tick. By interfering in the life of a family, it can quickly destroy it if timely treatment is not provided, especially in the autumn or spring.
The insect can be seen with the naked eye. It has small dimensions (1 mm in length and 1.5 mm in width). Having discovered a pest, it is necessary to immediately begin treatment.
Composition, release form
Bisanar is a transparent yellow liquid with a characteristic odor, contains oxalic acid, coriander and fir oil, as well as thymol.
Medicine for bees Bisanar is produced in ampoules of 1 ml for 10 doses, 2 ml for 20 doses, and also in dark glass bottles of 50 ml. It is more profitable to purchase a bottle, as it is enough to treat 25 bee colonies or 12–14 frames.
Pharmacological properties
The medicinal product for bees has acaricidal contact properties that fight against the adult bee.
Bisanar for bees: instructions for use
Before extensive treatment, it is necessary to test the drug first on three weak families, monitoring their condition throughout the day. Exceeding the permissible dose of Bisanar and failure to follow the instructions can lead to disastrous results.
Instructions for treating bees with Bisanar using a smoke gun
To treat bees with Bisanar using a smoke cannon, use 50 ml bottles. Dosage and method of application:
- The open bottle is placed on the device or poured into a container for medications.
- Before use, adjust the smoke gun so that 1 ml is sprayed with one press.
- Treatment is carried out strictly according to the instructions, at the rate of 1 muscle for a weak family and 2 muscles for a strong one. After each pumping, at least 5–10 minutes should pass.
- The “nose” of the smoke cannon is inserted 3 cm into the lower taphole. The upper taphole is left open. The required amount of smoke is released into the hive and the trays are covered for 10–15 minutes.
Instructions for using Bisanara for sublimation
Bisanar is used to get rid of ticks in autumn and spring. Before starting treatment, 2 ml of the drug is dissolved in 2 liters of warm water until a clear suspension is formed. The drug is drawn into a 10 ml syringe and the spaces between the frames are filled at the rate of 1 syringe per street. According to beekeepers, treatment with Bisanar for sublimation is carried out twice, with a break of 7 days at a temperature of +10 degrees and above.
Treatment of bees with Bisanar
Bisanar for bees should be used only after reading the instructions for use.
It is better to use Bisanar for smoke cannons, as it is convenient, reliable and will bring long-awaited success in pest control.
Bisanar, if the dosage is observed, will not harm bees, but the drug is toxic to humans. Therefore, it is necessary to observe safety measures:
- Carry out the treatment with rubber gloves.
- To avoid inhaling fumes, wear a respirator or mask.
- If the apiary is large, take a 30-minute break between treatments.
Side effects, contraindications, restrictions on use
Bisanara contains thymol, which paralyzes tick receptors. The drug also has a negative effect on bees: after treatment, a short-term loss of coordination occurs.
Since the drug is not addictive, treatment can be carried out 5-7 times per season with an interval of at least 7 days.
Treatment is carried out at a temperature of +10 degrees and above, only in the morning. In the spring, the hives are treated after the first flight, and in the fall after the final honey collection.
Presence of a printed one in the hive brood – not an obstacle to treatment, but after the brood is released, the hive will be infected again. In printed brood, about 80% of bees become infected with blood-sucking insects. Until the young animals come out of the honeycombs, the drug does not affect them.
Shelf life and storage conditions
To ensure that Bisanar for bees does not lose its medicinal properties, you must follow the storage rules:
- the medicine is stored in a dark, well-ventilated place, with low air humidity;
- optimal storage temperature is +5–20 degrees;
- The drug should be removed away from children’s eyes;
- from the date of release the shelf life is 2 years.
Conclusion
Every beekeeper who cares for his apiary must carry out timely treatment and preventive measures against varroa mites. You can use folk remedies, or you can use the drug Bisanar. To determine whether the drug is suitable or not, you need to read reviews and watch videos. Instructions for using Bisanara are included in each package, so before use you need to study it carefully so as not to harm your little workers.
