{"product_id":"apiguard-varroa-mite-treatment","title":"ApiGuard Varroa Mite Treatment","description":"\u003cp\u003eApiguard is a thymol-based varroa mite treatment used to reduce mite levels inside the hive. Widely used by beekeepers, it's considered an organic treatment option and is applied as a slow-release gel inside the brood area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thymol, derived from the thyme plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow-release gel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gradually releases the active ingredient over approximately 14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic treatment option:\u003c\/strong\u003e Derived from naturally occurring thymol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple packaging options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in 50g trays or a 3kg bucket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature-adjustable dosing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full or half-dose application depending on outdoor temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf life:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years from manufacture date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Forms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox of 10 Trays:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treats approximately 5–10 colonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3kg (3000g) Bucket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a syringe and cardboard trays for measuring doses; typically treats 30–60 colonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorker bees walk through the gel, spreading thymol throughout the hive before removing the remaining product. Because distribution depends on bee movement, Apiguard works best when bees are active. Apply only when mite levels exceed treatment thresholds — a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/varroa-easy-check\"\u003eVarroa Check\u003c\/a\u003e is a good way to confirm mite levels before deciding to treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemove honey supers before treatment.\u003c\/strong\u003e Apiguard is not designed for use during honey production when honey intended for human consumption is present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply when outside temperatures are above 60°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly used after honey harvest when only brood boxes remain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen High Temperatures Are Above 77°F\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a half dose (25g) on cardboard placed over brood frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat after 7 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA third 25g dose may be applied if necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal treatment period: 2–3 weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen High Temperatures Are Below 77°F\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a full 50g tray centered over the brood nest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a second 50g dose two weeks later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal treatment period: 4–6 weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleasing thymol too quickly can stress bees, which is why dosage adjustments are recommended in warmer weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen used properly according to package directions, Apiguard is 93% effective at killing mites inside the colony. It's wise to alternate treatments between Apiguard, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/apivar-honey-bee-varroa-treatment\"\u003eApivar\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/formic-pro\"\u003eFormic Pro\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hop-guard-3\"\u003eHopGuard\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oxalic-acid\"\u003eOxalic Acid\u003c\/a\u003e — rotating active ingredients helps reduce the chance of mites building resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/varroa-mite-control\"\u003eSynthetic, Organic, and Physical Varroa Mite Treatments\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pest-control\"\u003eBeekeeping Pest Control\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"3 kg Bulk Tub","offer_id":49054190502043,"sku":"Apiguard 3kg","price":144.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Pack of 50 Gram Trays","offer_id":49054190534811,"sku":"Apiguard 10 PK","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/5103\/6827\/files\/2_12cae1bf-de62-4903-abf3-050e8b58fd23.png?v=1784702721","url":"https:\/\/0spfvf-gz.myshopify.com\/products\/apiguard-varroa-mite-treatment","provider":"Sarah's Newest Trends","version":"1.0","type":"link"}