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Bees, like any living organisms, are susceptible to infectious diseases. One of them is nosematosis. Nosetom is a powder developed for the treatment and prevention of disease, and also used as an amino acid bait.
Application in beekeeping
Nosetom is used in beekeeping to prevent and eliminate nosematosis and mixed bacterial infections. The amino acid additives included in the composition provide the bees with the necessary vitamins.
Nosema is a disease that affects all individuals in the hive. The infection occurs in the midgut. It develops during long winters, but appears in the spring.
This disease causes frequent involuntary bowel movements in bees, which is noticeable by the stained walls of the hive. There is a specific smell in the room where they spend the winter. The Nozet supplement has been developed to treat this disease.
The disease is considered dangerous and can lead to the death of entire bee colonies. Individuals who have recovered from the disease become weaker and produce 20 kg less honey.
Composition, release form
Nozetom includes:
- sea salt;
- dried garlic powder;
- ascorbic acid;
- amino acid complexes;
- glucose.
Nosetom is available in the form of a gray powder, soluble in syrup.The drug has a specific smell. One package contains 20 grams of product. The foil bags are hermetically sealed.
Pharmacological properties
The instructions on the package indicate that Nozetom for bees neutralizes the enzymes of the bacteria Nozema apis, destroys pathogenic bacteria, destroying the cell wall. The product helps to overcome bacterial mixed infections.
Instructions for use
The drug is used for the treatment and prevention of nosematosis during the working period. According to the instructions for use, Nozet is used for bees in a solution of sugar syrup. The favorable period for using the product is considered to be spring (April - May) and autumn (September).
Dosage, rules of use
Sugar syrup is prepared in advance. To prepare 10 liters you will need:
- water – 6.3 l;
- sugar – 6.3 kg;
- Nozetom powder – 1 sachet (20 g).
Cooking technology:
- Sugar is dissolved in water.
- The syrup is heated to a temperature of 40 °C.
- Pour in the powder.
- Stir thoroughly.
The prepared solution is poured into the hive feeders. One bee family requires 1 liter of solution, i.e. syrup is prepared taking into account the number of hives. Apply 3 times with an interval of 4–5 days.
Side effects, contraindications, restrictions on use
There are no special contraindications; no side effects are observed when used correctly. Bees should not be overfed with Nozet supplement. Excessive amounts of the drug attract other insects that can disrupt the work in the hive.
Shelf life and storage conditions
From the date of manufacture, Nozet is valid for three years. Cannot be stored in dissolved form.In powder form, the drug is stored at room temperature, protected from light. The product must be kept securely away from children.
Conclusion
Nozetom helps bees overcome nosematosis and bacterial infections. In addition to the therapeutic effect, it provides them with useful amino acid complexes. The drug is affordable.
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