Quick Word on Apiguard

[simplyhoney]

I haven't been on the site in a while, nice new look! I see many beeks asking about Apiguard. I would like to offer the following cautions about Apiguard. I used it for the past few years with very limited results. 500 colonies treated. The problem with Apiguard is conditions must be perfect to get the kill rate that is advertised. If its too cold the gell does not sublimate properly. If it's too warm out it can kill your bees, and brood. The bees hate this stuff and after you apply it you can expect them to be ticked the next time you are in the yard. I have applied above the brood chamber with air space per directions and I have applied it on a tray on the bottom board under the brood chamber. In both instances it seemed to do more harm than good. In the latter senerio the bees actually pulled the little silver tray out of the entrance with a good amount of gel still on it.
Residual smell in the colony seems to only be a problem if you actually get the Apiguard on the wax or woodware. If you do insist on using it be sure to apply it at proper temperature and hope the weather is stable for a few days.

[BEES4U]

Place the material between the super and the lbrood chamber.
Use 1/2 dose for hot areas
I have had good results the above procedure.
Regards,
Ernie Lucas Apiaries

[BjornBee]

Place the material between the super and the lbrood chamber.
Use 1/2 dose for hot areas
I have had good results the above procedure.
Regards,
Ernie Lucas Apiaries


I'm sure some beginner beeks may question the use of this product with the comment about using it between the super and the brood chamber. Are you suggesting use while you have supers on? (Supers usually meaning a box for the sole collection or use of honey) Or are you suggesting it be used between brood boxes?

[Bud Dingler]

reccomended 25 grams per colony instead of the scoop supplied 50 gram dose.

I do not believe that the label had been undated to reflect that change.

I have had very good results with this product. Apply as directions state

http://www.vita-europe.com/Map_enscript/frmbuilder.php?dateiname=%2Fen%2Fproducts%2Fapigua rd.htm

or above 60F, my experience is to not use above 80F.

so I would suggest betwen 60-80F

[BEES4U]

It's just terminology.

I am going out to super my single brood chambers. That means that I am going to give the hives a "box" on top of the original brood chamber.
If you want the material to work place it between the brood chambers.
I am not suggesting, I am explaining what I know from some very good sources.
Ernie

[Aspera]

I suppose that SBB must also be sealed off in order for this product to work. It sounds much like menthol.