{"product_id":"apiguard-organic-thymol-varroa-treatment","title":"Apiguard - Organic Thymol Varroa Treatment","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApiguard - Organic Thymol Varroa Treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApiguard is an easy-to-use, thymol-based gel treatment for the management of Varroa mites in honey bee colonies. Supplied in ready-to-use trays, the gel releases thymol gradually throughout the hive as the bees move and clean the product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreatment instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA complete treatment requires \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo 50g trays per colony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeel back the foil lid of the first tray, leaving one corner attached.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace the open tray centrally above the brood frames, gel side facing upwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEnsure there is at least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5mm of free space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e between the top of the tray and the hive cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter two weeks, place a newly opened second tray beside the first.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeave both trays in place for a further 2–4 weeks, until the gel has disappeared or honey supers need to be installed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe total treatment period should be a minimum of four weeks and a maximum of six weeks. Do not reuse trays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to use Apiguard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreat colonies in spring before honey supers are added and before the first honey flow. Alternatively, apply in autumn immediately after all surplus honey and honey supers have been removed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor effective treatment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDo not use when maximum daily temperatures are below \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or when colony activity is very low.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not use while honey supers are present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not feed colonies immediately before treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeak colonies should be combined before treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall colonies and nucs may require only one tray, left in place for at least four weeks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome temporary agitation may occur during treatment. At higher temperatures, a slight and temporary reduction in young brood may occasionally be observed. If bees begin removing uncapped brood near the tray, remove the product from the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Do not exceed the recommended dose. Always read and follow the complete product label before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePack size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 × 50g trays – sufficient for five complete two-tray colony treatments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShelf life:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 36 months when stored appropriately.  Our current stock was manufactured October 2025.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waggle \u0026 Forage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55950162526530,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0277\/2123\/6558\/files\/IMG-9657.jpg?v=1787197339","url":"https:\/\/www.waggleandforage.com.au\/products\/apiguard-organic-thymol-varroa-treatment","provider":"Waggle \u0026 Forage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}