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To successfully breed bees, specialists use various drugs for the prevention and treatment of their bees. One of the most common and effective medical products is Fumisan. Further, detailed instructions for using “Fumisan” for bees and customer reviews are given.
Application in beekeeping
A mite called varroa is called the scourge of modern beekeeping. It causes a bee disease called varroatosis. Many beekeepers have already suffered, because the disease affects huge groups of families. "Fumisan" for bees treats varroatosis, thereby preventing the death of entire hives.
Release form, composition
"Fumisan" is available in the form of wood strips. Their width is 25 mm, length is 2 cm, thickness is 1 mm. 1 package contains 10 pcs. They are impregnated with acaricide - a substance that kills ticks. The active ingredient of Fumisan is fluvalinate.
Pharmacological properties
The drug has a two-way effect:
- contact;
- fumigation
The contact path involves direct contact of the bee with the strip. While crawling around the hive, she comes into contact with the drug. Then the insect transfers the active substance to other bees when communicating with them.
The fumigation effect is explained by the evaporation of toxic fumes. They are destructive to varroa mites.
"Fumisan": instructions for use
The instructions for using Fumisan for bees indicate that the strip must be fixed vertically, closer to the back wall of the hive. The number of stripes depends on the strength of the family. If it is weak, take 1 piece. and hang it between 3 and 4 frames. In a strong family, you need to take 2 strips and install them between 3-4 and 7-8 frames.
Dosage, rules of use
Experienced beekeepers recommend treating the hive for varroa twice a year. 2 times in the autumn or spring and autumn. The number of mites and the general condition of bee colonies play a big role.
Before hanging, a hole is made in the strips. Then a nail or match is inserted there. The instructions indicate that you need to hang the strip closer to the back wall of the hive. But beekeepers claim that it is permissible to install the drug in the middle. There will be no difference.
Which medicine is better: Fluvalidez or Fumisan
It is impossible to say unequivocally which medicine against varroa is more effective. "Fluvalidez" and "Fumisan" have the same active ingredient - fluvalinate. It is also impossible to say which is better - “Bipin” or “Fumisan”. Although the first drug has a different active component - amitraz.
Side effects, contraindications, restrictions on use
No side effects were observed in bees after using drugs to treat varroatosis. Do not use the medicine while collecting honey. It is allowed to be pumped out at least 10 days after the end of treatment.Then honey is used on a general basis.
Shelf life and storage conditions
The shelf life of Fumisan is 3 years. If the package is opened, the drug is active for 1 year. This period is relevant only if all conditions for proper storage are met:
- in original packaging;
- separately from food products;
- at room temperature from 0°C to +20°C;
- in a dark place.
Conclusion
Instructions for using Fumisan for bees and customer reviews are very positive. Using the remedy against varroa correctly is not difficult. And beekeepers claim that the medicine has more than once saved their apiaries from extinction.
I treated with fumisan, except for mites and bees in each hive, I didn’t count 500 pieces by eye, they died in the fall and in the spring, all the queens were infertile, that’s how the priporat was unfinished, before the sanctions I treated it with bivar for 30 years, German, please make a priporat like bivar, otherwise you’ll poison all the bees