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Bee Mites
Mainstream beekeepers classify bee mite control products into two main categories: synthetic chemical agents and organic natural formulations. Chemical miticides, like those based on pyrethroids, are quite effective and work fast. Their main advantages are evident in four areas:
1. High Targeting Efficiency: Chemical ones effectively eradicate mites by disrupting their neural transmission system. Even lower levels of doses can be effective.
2. Immediate Action Mechanism: Reduces mite density within beehives within 24-48 hours.
3. Easy to Operate: Some of our solutions use a slow-release method, such as VAROXPERT and APIXPERT strips. They can keep working for 6 to 8 weeks with just one time of suspension.
4. Lower Treatment Costs: The control costs of the organic method would rise by about 40% compared to the chemical method. Organic acid solutions require three to five times the dose, and we have to undertake numerous treatment cycles.
Current beekeepers often regard natural organic acids as organic control agents, like formic and oxalic acids. They have exclusive features:
1. Superior Safety: We strive to meet EU organic beekeeping standards (EC 834/2007). This allows safe use during nectar flow with residue levels below 0.01 ppm in hive products.
2. Fast Dissipation: Its half-life is 60–80% shorter than that of its chemical counterparts. Natural breakdown exceeds 90% within 7 days. It has a 0.3% wax binding rate.
3. Premium Production: High-end apiaries usually have organic certification. You can rely on these organic solutions to meet their strict product requirements.
4. Strict Protection: Beekeepers will use some organic acids that are corrosive chemicals, like formic acid. We must prepare 0.4mm thickness of nitrile gloves, goggles, and acid-proof aprons and wear them before treatment. Afterward, neutralize its acidity with a 5% sodium bicarbonate solution for preventive protection.
Choose the right products based on your business goals. Employ chemical agents to quickly get rid of mite infestation, or organic alternatives to focus on quality. Modern beekeeping increasingly adopts alternating strategies between these formulations. We balance efficacy with residue management while complying with international regulatory frameworks.
