Honey Bee Medications

Apiguard

Varroa Mites (also aids in control of

Tracheal mites

2 Treatments

1st: 12-14 days

2^nd: 2 to 4 weeks

Place delivery tray on top of top

bar frames. A 1/4" space is needed.

Close off screened bottom

and vent holes.

Should be applied during the fall, unless infestation is severe. Temperatures

60-105 degrees F.

Don’t apply when honey

supers are on.

MAQS Strips

7-10 days

Two strips per hive. Paper

Must be left on gel strips,

bottom entrances left open through

out duration of treatment.

When daytime temperatures

are between 50-92 degrees.

Apistan

Varroa

42-56 days

1 strip per 5 frames of bees.

When temperatures are above

50 degrees F., generally

spring and fall.

Sucrocide

Varroa

21-30 days

Multiple applications

are necessary.

Spray down every frame

in brood boxes and supers.

Spray must contact bees

 to work.

Apply as needed.

Can be used with honey

supers on.

Spring, summer, Fall

 Mite- A-Thol/Menthol

Tracheal Mites

14-28 days

80 degrees F. or below,

place on top bars of hive body.

80 degrees or above,

place on bottom board.

Recommended to apply in the

spring. Temperatures must be

60 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.

Terra-Brood Mix/

Terramycin

Foul Brood

Three Treatments 7-10

days apart

Sprinkle recommended dosage

around edges of brood box on

top bars of frames.

Once a week for 3 weeks.

Treat spring and fall.

Tylan

Foulbrood

Three Treatments,

7 days apart

Sprinkle recommended dosage around

edges of brood box on top bars of frames.

Once a week for 3 weeks.

Treat spring and fall.

Gardstar

Small Hive Beetle

Apply to ground 24-48

hours prior to hive placement with a sprinkle can or pressure sprayer.

Highly Toxic – if applying around hive

where beetles are present.

Sprinkle can MUST be used.

Fumagilin

Nosema

Varies with rate of feed consumption.

Mix in with sugar syrup or H.F.C.

(high fructose corn syrup)

Treat spring and fall.

Paramoth

Wax Moth

3-4 weeks

6 Tbsp for 15 supers.

Duct tape all openings making 

them as air  tight as possible. Re-apply crystals as needed. Air out supers prior

to placing on hive 1-2 weeks.

Apply as needed, particularly

in warm weather.