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Ecopol for bees is a product developed on the basis of natural ingredients. The manufacturer is CJSC Agrobioprom, Russia. As a result of the experiments, the effectiveness and reliability of the product for bees was established. Tick shedding rates are up to 99%.
Application in beekeeping
Most beekeepers in the fight against varroa are careful not to use drugs containing chemical elements for treatment. Ecopol for bees is sold in the form of plates impregnated with natural essential oils. Therefore, it is suitable for adherents of ecological methods of treating varroatosis and acarapidosis. Additionally, the drug is recommended for eliminating wax moths. It is important to note that honey from bee colonies that have been treated with Ecopol can be eaten without fear.
Ecopol: composition, release form
The drug Ecopol is produced in the form of strips made of wooden material measuring 200x20x0.8 mm. Color beige or brown. The smell of natural essential oils. The plates are hermetically wrapped in foil and polyethylene, in a package of 10 pieces. The strips are coated with an active substance, which includes:
- coriander essential oil – 80 mg;
- thyme essential oil – 50 mg;
- essential oil of wormwood – 30 mg;
- peppermint essential oil with high menthol content – 20 mg.
Quantitative indicators are calculated for one plate. Additional substance – ethyl cellosolve technical.
Of course, all the components of the Ecopol medicine for bees can be purchased at the pharmacy, but the resulting mixture will not give a positive result, judging by the reviews. Here it is important to comply with technological production standards, as well as the proportions of ingredients.
Pharmacological properties
The active ingredients of the drug have acaricidal and repellent properties that help cope with acarapidosis and varroatosis. In addition to the above diseases, Ecopol resists other pathogenic organisms that pose a danger to bees. The product is considered quite effective in the fight against wax moths. Preventive measures with Ecopol, aimed at eliminating wax moths from bee colonies and butterflies from their nests, give good results. In addition, antibacterial and antiviral protection and optimization of the microclimate in the nest occur simultaneously.
Ecopol: instructions for use
- Near the hive with bees, Ecopol plates are taken out of the packaging.
- For strong fixation, use a structure made from a paper clip and a piece of thin wire threaded through it.
- Place the plate strictly vertically between the 2 frames of the bee nest so that there is no contact with the honeycomb.
- In reviews, beekeepers pay attention to the duration of use of Ecopol strips. Basically, the processing process depends on the degree of hardening.
- The minimum period for using the strip is 3 days, the maximum is 30 days.
- It is recommended to place a white sheet of paper greased with Vaseline on a removable tray.
- Thus, the intensity of mite shedding will be visually visible.
Dosage, rules of use of the drug for bees Ecopol
According to the traditional scheme, bee colonies are processed in the spring after flying around and in the autumn after pumping out honey. The dosage of Ecopol depends on the number of nesting frames. Two strips are enough for ten frames. One plate is placed between frames 3 and 4, the second - between 7-8.
Side effects, contraindications, restrictions on use
When using the drug Ecopol for bees according to the instructions, no side effects, contraindications or negative effects on bees were found. According to reviews from Ecopol consumers, long-term use does not provoke the emergence of resistant mite populations.
Additional instructions. The Ecopol package should be opened immediately before processing honey insects.
Shelf life and storage conditions
Ecopol for bees should be stored in tightly closed industrial packaging. If the product has been in the hive for a short time, it is possible to re-use it. The storage location must be protected from ultraviolet radiation. Temperature conditions for storage 0-25 ° C, humidity level no more than 50%. It is necessary to completely exclude contact of the drug with food and feed. Ensure access is not possible for children. Available without a veterinarian's prescription.
The product is suitable for use within 2 years from the date of manufacture. After the expiration date, it cannot be used.
Conclusion
Ecopol for bees is a safe and easy-to-use medicine for varroatosis and acarapidosis, which does not lead to the re-emergence of the mite population. The stripes can remain in the hives for up to a month. If the intensity of the damage is insignificant, then they can be used again.
