Find answers to frequently asked questions about Medivet products or medication treatment of honey bees.
Fumagilin-B
Can I use Fumagilin-B when it is past the expiration date?
After the expiration date the activity of the fumagillin cannot be guaranteed and therefore the efficacy will not be as good. However, it will not harm the bees..
The product insert mentions 21mg fumagillin, how can I measure that?
The amount of fumagillin mentioned in the insert refers to the active substance. For preparation you can ignore that. Use the amounts of Fumagilin-B mentioned in the chart. Fumagillin is the active substance and Fumagilin-B is the prepared (ready for use) product name.
How soon can I put supers on after feeding Fumagilin-B?
Four weeks after feeding the bees Fumagilin-B medicated syrup.
Can I put Fumagilin-B in the freezer?
Yes, Fumagilin-B can be frozen. No problem.
Can I use Fumagilin-B together with Oxytet-25?
Yes, you can use both products at the same time, as well as in the syrup or with the dusting method.
I already put Fumagilin-B in the sugar syrup, how long can I keep it?
Not longer than 24 hours. The best is to feed your bees as soon as the syrup is mixed.
Is there a minimum temperature for feeding of Fumagilin-B?
No there is no minimum temperature for feeding Fumagilin-B.
Can I put Fumagilin-B on a sugar board?
No.
Formic Acid 65%
Can I double the doses of Formic Acid 65%?
Formic Acid 65% should be used as described in the directions.
Oxytet-25
Can I use Oxytet-25 together with Fumagilin-B?
Yes, you can use both products at the same time, as well as in the syrup or with the dusting method.
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