Special warnings

Treatment at temperatures above 30°C can lead to increased stress and increased mortality among the bees and brood. To achieve the greatest possible effect, treatment should be carried out in late summer when the amount of existing bee brood is low. The ideal outside temperature for an optimal effect of the veterinary medicinal product
during application is 20 to 25ºC. If the average outside temperature is less than 15°C, an insufficient effect must be expected. Treatment without attached honey chamber. Do not apply during the honey harvest, but only after the Honey Harvest. To avoid robbing, all colonies in an apiary should be treated at the same time.
should be treated at the same time. Avoid disturbing the hive. Do not place the strip in the middle of the hive or near the brood. Never place the strips near a feeder, as this may affect food intake. It is not recommended to treat hives in cold temperatures. Avoid direct skin and eye contact, as contact of thymol with skin or eyes may cause irritation. Use impervious gloves and the usual protective equipment when handling the veterinary medicinal product. After use, wash hands and any material that has come into contact with the strip with soap and water. In the event of contact with the skin
skin, wash the affected area thoroughly with soap and water. In case of eye contact, flush eyes with plenty of clean, running water and seek medical attention immediately. Do not use at the same time as other varroacidal veterinary medicinal products. Overdosing due to the application of too many strips can lead to restlessness of the bees with an increase in stress and changes in behavior. The bees will leave the hive and remain outside. Remove excess strips if dead bees and larvae are found.

Side effects

The bees may remove food reserves directly under the strips. Treatment at temperatures above 30°C can lead to increased stress and increased mortality among the bees and brood. During treatment, the colony may become slightly restless. If feeding is carried out during treatment, food intake may be reduced. If you notice any side effects in your animals, especially those not listed in the package leaflet, please inform your vet or pharmacist.

Contraindications

The veterinary medicinal product must not be administered during the mating season in order not to impair the taste of honey. Do not use if the maximum daily temperature exceeds 30°C.

Dosage for each animal species, type and duration of application

One strip every 7 days per hive, complete treatment with 4 strips per hive. Treatment should be carried out once a year.
To treat, take a strip from the bag and place it in a corner of the comb support frame, as far away as possible from the brood in the center of the hive. Close the hive and leave the veterinary medicine to work for 7 days.
The strip can also be cut into 3-4 pieces and placed in the corners of the hive. Carry out 4 treatments in succession. After treatment, the remaining strips must be removed. It is not advisable to use the veterinary medicine in multi-hive hives, as insufficient effect is to be expected.

Integrated control

The effectiveness may vary due to different environmental conditions (environmental factors related to the location and prevailing climatic conditions, temperature, genetic level and infestation level, re-infestation, bee population, colony resistance, brood area and bee mortality, etc.). It is therefore recommended that the
It is therefore recommended to integrate the veterinary medicine into a control concept and to monitor the mite infestation regularly. Colonies with an average mite infestation of more than one Varroa mite per day, counted immediately two weeks after the last treatment, must be subjected to a winter or spring treatment (preferably with a different active substance).

Instructions for correct application

Not applicable.

Waiting times

Honey: 0 days
Do not use during the harvest to avoid affecting the taste of the honey.

Special storage instructions

Keep medicine out of reach of children.
Do not store above 25°C.
Do not store in the refrigerator or freeze.
Do not expose to direct sunlight.
Protect from frost.
Store in the original packaging.

Special precautions for the disposal of unused medicinal product or waste materials, if necessary

Dispose of unused veterinary medicinal products or waste materials derived from them in accordance with local regulations. Do not allow product to enter waterways as it may present a hazard to fish and other aquatic organisms.

Name and address of the marketing authorization holder

CHEMICALS LAIF S.P.A., V.le dell'Artigianato n° 13, 35010 Vigonza (PD), Italy