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APITRAZ - Varroa Control Miticide Strips – Treats 5x Hives*

APITRAZ - Varroa Control Miticide Strips – Treats 5x Hives*

SKU: APITZPKT

CHRISTMAS BUNDLE DEAL: Buy 2 for $87. Add two (2) products to your cart and the discount will automatically be applied at the checkout. Offer ends 5pm AEDT 24th December.

Quick to install - fast and easy self-hanging mechanism, simply fold the two tabs and insert.

10 individual strips per pack. No tearing required. Save time and hassle.
6 week treatment period, which can play a key role in reducing reinfestation
Kills up to 98%* of mites in a single treatment
Designed for fast and efficient in-hive application
No residue build-up in wax
Ideal for seasonal rotation with Bayvarol

Can currently only be purchased in NSW and ACT

This product must be kept below 25°C. Shipping is Express via thermally wrapped packaging with ice packs. Ecrotek has taken all steps to ensure that this product will arrive in spec, however takes no liability for delivery delays.

Description

APITRAZ - Varroa Control Miticide Strips – Treats 5x Hives*

Apitraz is a highly effective, easy to use varroa treatment that kills up to 98%* of mites. When seasonally rotated with Bayvarol, Apitraz offers a fast and efficient way of controlling Varroa mites in your hives throughout the year.

Apitraz® is an Amitraz based product for the treatment of Varroa Destructor in Apis Melifera. Treatment with Apitraz requires you to use two easy-to-use strips per brood box this will provide the correct dose to control Varroa and prevent resistence from occuring.

Benefits

Quick to install - fast and easy self-hanging mechanism, simply fold the two tabs and insert.
10 individual strips per pack. No tearing required. Save time and hassle.
6 week treatment period, which can play a key role in reducing reinfestation
Kills up to 98%* of mites in a single treatment
Designed for fast and efficient in-hive application
No residue build-up in wax
Ideal for seasonal rotation with Bayvarol

Features

Each strip contains 500mg of Amitraz – a substance highly toxic to Varroa but safe for bees and queens
Slow release polymers ensure effective distribution of the active ingredient throughout the hive
2 week withholding period - this means you need to wait 2 weeks after the treatment has been removed before putting on your Honey Boxes
Developed and manufactured by Calier Laboratories in Europe

* When the amount of brood is low and there are only 1-2 brood frames. 1. Sánchez Escudero, M.D., Fernández Tejedor, T., Calatayud Tortosa, F., Zabalgogeazcoa, I.,Sánchez Martín, M. J. (2016). Fight against Varroosis in beehives. 2. Babiano Serrano, J.A. (2015). The Apitraz Efficacy Test Report (Badajoz). 3. Casas Ramos, B. The Study of Apitraz to Control Varroa. Apicultura ibérica. 2013;4:24-29.

Pack Size: 10 individual strips per packet - treats 5 brood boxes

Can currently only be purchased in NSW and ACT

This product must be kept below 25°C. Shipping is Express via thermally wrapped packaging with ice packs. Ecrotek has taken all steps to ensure that this product will arrive in spec, however takes no liability for delivery delays.

Varroa Treatment General Instruction

Apitraz Directions for Use.

*Single Hives

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Shipping

Ecrotek delivers within Australia using Standard Courier delivery services for small orders. Orders exceeding 0.5m³ will be sent using Premium Courier delivery services. If your online order exceeds the small parcel size, you need a separate freight quote - see below.

Goods are delivered on business days only. We cannot deliver on weekends or public holidays.

Signature on Delivery Required

We must get a signature when your order is delivered; we recommend you provide a delivery address where someone can receive and sign for your order. If no one is at your delivery address, the courier company will leave you a card in your letter box advising you of collection details.

All prices displayed on our website are in Australian Dollars ($AUD) and will be charged in Australian Dollars at the checkout

Postage Delivery Times

	Urban	Rural
Standard Courier	3-6working days*	4-7 working days*
Premium Courier	2-3 working days*	3-5 working days*

All orders include tracking.
Delivery may be delayed during peak season.

*Dependent upon payment confirmation and stock availability.

Christmas Delivery Times

To give your items the best chance to arrive in time for the holidays, please place your order by the following dates:

Monday, 16th December 2024 for regional areas
Tuesday, 17th December 2024 for metro areas (NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD)

For Express Post (metro areas only excl. NT, WA & TAS), order by Wednesday, 18th December 2024.

Carrier networks are especially busy during the holiday season, so order early to make sure you get your supplies in time for the holidays!

Christmas Closure

NOTE: The Ecrotek staff will be having a break over the Christmas – New Year period. Please place your orders by December 23 for dispatch before the Christmas closure.

There may be some dispatches possible between December 24 and January 6 for orders pre-paid by credit card. All other orders will be processed after January 6.

Tracking

Once your order is shipped you will receive an email confirming your shipping details and tracking number.

If you have an account with Ecrotek you can also view the status of your order online when you log into your account.

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Order Support and Further Information

If there is a problem with your order or you would like further information about postage and deliveries, please contact us with your order details (and number):

Australian customers:

E: sales@ecrotek.com.au
T: 1800 905 687