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Like people, bees are susceptible to viral diseases. To treat their beekeepers, beekeepers use the drug “Virusan”. Detailed instructions for using “Virusan” for bees, the properties of the medicine, the features of its dosage, storage - more on this later.
Application in beekeeping
Virusan is used for preventive and medicinal purposes. It is used for the treatment of diseases of a viral nature: citrobacteriosis, acute or chronic paralysis and others.
Composition, release form
"Virusan" is a white powder, sometimes with a gray tint. It is given to bees as food. One package is enough for 10 bee colonies.
The drug contains the following substances:
- potassium iodide;
- garlic extract;
- vitamin C, or ascorbic acid;
- glucose;
- vitamin A;
- amino acids;
- biotin,
- B vitamins.
Pharmacological properties
The beneficial properties of Virusan for bees are not limited to its antiviral activity. This drug also has the following effects:
- stimulates the growth of insects;
- strengthens the immune system;
- increases the resistance of bees to pathogenic microorganisms and other harmful environmental factors.
"Virusan": instructions
Virusan is used as feed for insects. To do this, it is mixed with a warm solvent (sugar syrup). The temperature of the syrup should be approximately 40°C. For 50 g of powder take 10 liters of solvent. The prepared mixture is poured into the upper feeders.
Dosage, rules of use
The medicine is used at a time when families are actively reproducing and gaining strength, before the main honey harvest. Virusan is most effective in April-May and August-September. The procedure is repeated 2-3 times. The interval between treatments is 3 days.
The dose is calculated according to the number of families. For 1 family of bees, 1 liter of syrup is enough. After feeding, the resulting honey is used on a general basis.
Side effects, contraindications, restrictions on use
It is prohibited to use the medicine less than 30 days before the start of the main honey collection. It is also not recommended to use Virusan for bees in the fall, before pumping out honey for sale. By adhering to these rules, you can be sure that the drug will not get into the product.
If the instructions were followed, no side effects were observed in bees. When preparing the solution, beekeepers should wear gloves and completely cover their body so that Virusan does not get on the skin. Otherwise, an allergic reaction may occur.
Shelf life and storage conditions
Virusan must be stored separately from other feed and products. The powder is stored in a dark and dry place, away from children. The best storage temperature is up to 25°C.
Conclusion
Instructions for using Virusan are known to all experienced beekeepers. After all, it is widely used not only to treat viral diseases, but also to improve the general condition of families. The advantage of the drug is the complete absence of side effects, provided that the instructions are followed.
