Api-Bioxal Powder (vaporisation method)
Api-Bioxal is a non-synthetic treatment for the control of Varroa destructor mites in honeybee hives.
Note:
This product is permitted for use in Australia.
It must be used in accordance with the permit conditions, which over-ride the overseas label.
When purchasing chemicals ensure you request the Manufacturers Safety Data Sheet from your supplier.
| Active ingredient | Oxalic acid dihydrate (dicarboxylic acid) |
| APVMA approval | Permit: PER94609 Emergency Use Permit |
| Mode of Action | Unknown Rotate with products with different MOA (not containing oxalic acid dihydrate or oxalic acid) |
| Resistance Risk | No |
| Targets | Mites on adult bees, mites entering the hive |
| Chemical safety | Schedule 6 POISON Only to be handled in a well-ventilated area Do not mix or use simultaneously with other veterinary products, including miticides May cause contact dermatitis. Harmful if swallowed. Will irritate the nose and throat. Will damage eyes and skin Wear cotton overalls buttoned to the neck and wrist (or equivalent clothing), gauntlet length chemical-resistant gloves and goggles. If applying via vaporisation wear a half facepiece respirator with combined particulate and acid gas cartridge Wash hands, arms, face and PPE after use If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone Australia 13 11 26. If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly. If in eyes, hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes and see a doctor Toxic to terrestrial and aquatic life, do not contaminate wetlands or watercourses Users must record any adverse experience associated with the use of the product and report them to the APVMA as soon as possible 1800 700 583 or aerp@apvma.gov.au |
| Risk to bees | Slight agitation is very commonly observed (more than 1 in 10 colonies) during treatment with the product. Increased adult bee mortality is very commonly observed (more than 1 in 10 colonies) after treatment with the product The toxicity associated with repeated vaporization treatments for bees has not been fully evaluated. A repeat application may cause bee mortality or reduce colony build up in the following spring |
| Directions | For greatest efficacy, the product should only be used when the quantity of brood in the colony is non-existent or at its lowest levels. Oxalic acid does not penetrate wax so will not kill mites within capped brood and therefore the presence of brood may noticeably reduce the efficacy of the product. The product should be used in winter or following manipulation of the colony to produce a broodless state in summer (e.g. by queen caging) with a caging period of at least 25 days May be applied when supers are in place Treatment using either method may be repeated up to twice annually, with a minimum interval of 5 days between applications All colonies in the same apiary should be treated simultaneously to avoid reinfestation Avoid disturbance to the hives during the days after the treatment. Do not reenter hive within 48 h without PPE Trickling: use pre-made solution or make solution following instructions on pack. Load into a syringe and apply 5 ml per frame full of bees up to a maximum dose of 50 ml per hive by tickling between frames covered in bees Vaporisation: Place 2.3 g powder in the pan of the vaporiser. Place vaporiser into the hive, avoiding contact with the frames. Seal hive entrance and other ventilation points. Turn on vaporiser following manufacturer’s instructions for about 3 minutes. Switch off vaporiser and leave in place for 15 minutes. Unseal entrance and ventilation points and remove vaporiser. Allow to cool before cleaning with drinkable water |
| Withholding period | 0 days |
| Storage | Do not refrigerate or freeze. Store locked up, in the original sealed package, in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight and away from foodstuffs and stockfeed. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date stated on the label. Shelf life after first opening the container: 12 months |
| Disposal | <1 L bottles: dispose of unused product or container by wrapping with paper and putting in garbage 5 L containers: Triple-rinse container and dispose of rinsate in compliance with relevant local, state or territory government regulations. Do not dispose of undiluted chemicals onsite. If the container has the drumMUSTER logo visible, and has been thoroughly cleaned and dried, and is free of any visible residues, it can be recycled at any drumMUSTER collection or similar container management program site. The cap should not be replaced, but may be recycled separately at the drumMUSTER collection site. If not recycling, break, crush, or puncture container and deliver to an approved waste management facility. If an approved waste management facility is not available, bury the broken, crushed or punctured containers 500 mm below the surface in a disposal pit specifically marked and set up for this purpose clear of waterways, vegetation and tree roots, in compliance with relevant local, state or territory government regulations. Do not burn empty containers or product |
| Record keeping | Maintain records of all treatments performed under this permit. Details must include the date and locations where treatments occurred, the total amount of product used, and the names and addresses of the persons undertaking the use. These details must be maintained for a minimum period of two years from the date of expiry of this permit, and must be made available to the APVMA or state authorised officials upon request |
How to use Api-Bioxal
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