Api Life Var Varroa Mite Treatment Tablets – Essential Oil Hive Treatment

Effective Varroa Mite Control with Thymol and Essential Oil-Based Ingredients

Help protect your honey bee colonies from Varroa mites with Api Life Var Varroa Mite Treatment Tablets, available from Innisfil Creek Honey.

Api Life Var is an essential oil-based treatment designed to help control Varroa destructor mites in honey bee colonies. Formulated with thymol, eucalyptus oil, levomenthol, and racemic camphor, Api Life Var provides beekeepers with an alternative to certain conventional synthetic miticides.

Widely used by beekeepers in Europe, Api Life Var is designed to release its active ingredients gradually inside the hive, helping reduce Varroa mite populations during the prescribed treatment period.

Whether you're managing a few backyard beehives or a larger commercial apiary, Api Life Var is a convenient treatment option for your seasonal Varroa mite management program.

Why Choose Api Life Var?

• Essential Oil-Based Treatment: Formulated with thymol, eucalyptus oil, levomenthol, and racemic camphor.

• Effective Varroa Mite Control: Designed to help manage Varroa destructor infestations in honey bee colonies.

• Gradual Vapour Release: Tablets release active ingredients inside the hive during the treatment period.

• Alternative to Certain Synthetic Miticides: Provides a different active ingredient combination for integrated mite management.

• Convenient Tablet Format: Tablets can be divided into smaller pieces for placement within the brood chamber.

• Seasonal Treatment Option: Suitable for treatment during appropriate spring or late-summer/fall conditions.

• Temperature-Dependent Application: Intended for use within the temperature range specified on the approved product label.

• Supports Integrated Pest Management: Can be incorporated into a broader Varroa monitoring and treatment program.

• Suitable for Hobby & Commercial Beekeepers: An option for beekeepers managing colony health and mite populations.

Product Specifications

How Does Api Life Var Work?

Api Life Var uses a combination of thymol and other essential oil-based ingredients to help control Varroa mites in honey bee colonies.

Once placed inside the hive, the tablets gradually release volatile active ingredients.

These vapours circulate within the hive and expose Varroa mites to the treatment over the prescribed application period.

Because the release of essential oil vapours depends on temperature and hive conditions, correct timing and application are important for treatment effectiveness.

Api Life Var should only be used under the temperature and hive conditions specified on the current Canadian-approved product label.

When to Use Api Life Var

According to the supplied product information, Api Life Var is intended for use when outdoor temperatures are between:

18°C and 35°C (64°F–95°F).

Treatment is generally suited to periods when temperatures are within the approved range and honey supers have been removed.

The previous product instructions indicate that up to two treatment courses may be performed annually, subject to the current approved label.

IMPORTANT: Do not apply Api Life Var while honey supers are on the hive. Follow all label requirements for treatment timing, application frequency, and honey harvesting.

How to Use Api Life Var Treatment Tablets

Api Life Var is supplied in fragile tablets designed to be divided into smaller pieces and placed inside the hive.

The following is a summary of the previously supplied product instructions. Always confirm the application procedure and treatment schedule against the current Canadian-approved label before use.

Step 1 – Check Temperature Conditions

Confirm that outdoor temperatures are within the approved treatment range.

Step 2 – Remove Honey Supers

Remove honey supers before applying the treatment, as required by the product instructions.

Step 3 – Open the Package Carefully

Open the package containing the two tablets.

Handle carefully, as the tablets are fragile and may break.

Step 4 – Divide the Tablets

The previous product instructions describe dividing each tablet into four pieces.

Break the tablets evenly or use a suitable cutting tool where permitted by the approved label.

Step 5 – Position the Tablet Pieces

Open the hive and place the tablet pieces on the top bars, toward the outer edges of the brood nest, following the approved placement directions.

Step 6 – Follow the Prescribed Treatment Schedule

The previous product information describes the following schedule:

These durations are provided from the previous product listing and must be verified against the current Canadian-approved label before treatment. Follow all instructions for replacement, removal, and repeat applications.

Step 7 – Remove Used Tablet Material

Remove and dispose of remaining treatment material according to the approved label.

Step 8 – Monitor Varroa Mite Levels

Check mite levels after treatment to evaluate effectiveness and determine whether additional management is necessary.

Watch the Api Life Var Application Tutorial

For a visual introduction to the treatment process, watch the manufacturer's Api Life Var video tutorial:

https://youtu.be/Ule6w19ZST8

Please Note: Video tutorials and brochures are supplementary resources. The current Canadian-approved product label takes precedence over any general instructions.

Api Life Var Product Brochure

For additional manufacturer information, view the Api Life Var brochure:

http://www.veto-pharma.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Apilifevar_Brochure_US_Canada_2021.pdf

Always refer to the current Canadian-approved product label before applying any hive treatment.

Why Is Varroa Mite Management Important?

Varroa mites are among the most significant threats to honey bee colony health.

These external parasites feed on honey bees and contribute to the transmission of harmful viruses, which can weaken colonies and negatively affect winter survival.

A responsible Varroa mite management program includes:

• Regular monitoring of mite populations.

• Selecting treatments appropriate for seasonal conditions.

• Following approved application instructions.

• Observing temperature and honey-super restrictions.

• Monitoring mite levels after treatment.

• Rotating suitable authorized treatment methods when appropriate.

Api Life Var provides an essential oil-based treatment option for beekeepers managing Varroa mite populations.

IMPORTANT – ONTARIO CLASS C PESTICIDE PURCHASING REQUIREMENTS

AS PER THE MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION AND PARKS AND APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS UNDER ONTARIO REGULATION 63/09, CLASS C PESTICIDES CAN ONLY BE SOLD TO ELIGIBLE PURCHASERS, INCLUDING REGISTERED BEEKEEPERS, CERTIFIED FARMERS, OR LICENSED PESTICIDE EXTERMINATORS, AS APPLICABLE.

PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY IS REQUIRED BEFORE THE PRODUCT CAN BE RELEASED FOR PICKUP OR DELIVERY, WHERE APPLICABLE UNDER ONTARIO PESTICIDE REGULATIONS.

PICKUP ORDERS – IMPORTANT

IF ORDERING FOR PICKUP, PLEASE BRING A VALID COPY OF YOUR BEEKEEPER REGISTRATION OR PESTICIDE LICENCE WHEN COLLECTING YOUR ORDER.

DELIVERY ORDERS – IMPORTANT

IF ORDERING FOR DELIVERY, PLEASE EMAIL A VALID COPY OF YOUR BEEKEEPER REGISTRATION OR PESTICIDE LICENCE TO sales@innisfilcreekhoney.com BEFORE YOUR ORDER CAN BE SHIPPED.

ORDERS WILL NOT BE RELEASED FOR PICKUP OR DELIVERY UNTIL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED AND VERIFIED.

REGISTER YOUR BEES IN ONTARIO

YOU CAN REGISTER YOUR BEES AND OBTAIN YOUR CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION ONLINE THROUGH THE ONTARIO GOVERNMENT:

https://www.sus.gov.on.ca/lc/content/mgcs/omafra/profiles/default.html?inTemplate=003-0373&lang=E

PLEASE ENSURE YOUR REGISTRATION OR PESTICIDE LICENCE IS CURRENT AND VALID BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER.

Important Treatment & Safety Information

• Read and follow the current Canadian-approved Api Life Var label before use.

• Confirm that Api Life Var is registered and authorized for sale and use in Canada.

• Use only within the approved temperature range.

• Remove honey supers before treatment as directed.

• Follow the correct application rate and treatment schedule.

• Handle tablets carefully, as they are fragile.

• Wear appropriate protective equipment.

• Do not exceed the approved dosage or treatment frequency.

• Remove and dispose of treatment materials according to label instructions.

• Store according to manufacturer directions.

• Keep away from children and animals.

• Follow all applicable federal and provincial pesticide regulations.

Honey Bee Health Supplies from Innisfil Creek Honey

At Innisfil Creek Honey, we carry a selection of Varroa mite treatments, honey bee health products, mite monitoring equipment, and beekeeping supplies for backyard and commercial beekeepers.

Whether you're managing a few backyard colonies or a larger commercial apiary, regular Varroa monitoring and responsible treatment practices are important for maintaining healthy honey bee colonies.

Important Product Information

• Product: Api Life Var Varroa Mite Treatment Tablets.

• Active Ingredients: Thymol, Eucalyptus Oil, Levomenthol, Racemic Camphor.

• Target Pest: Varroa destructor.

• Treatment Format: Breakable Tablets.

• Temperature Range: 18°C–35°C (64°F–95°F), Subject to Approved Label.

• Honey Supers: Must Be Removed Before Treatment.

• Treatment Schedule: Follow Current Canadian-Approved Label.

• Ontario Purchasing Requirements: Valid Purchaser Documentation Required Where Applicable.

Shop Api Life Var Varroa Mite Treatment Tablets online at innisfilcreekhoney.com.

REMINDER: FOR PICKUP, BRING YOUR VALID BEEKEEPER REGISTRATION OR PESTICIDE LICENCE. FOR DELIVERY, EMAIL YOUR DOCUMENTATION TO sales@innisfilcreekhoney.com BEFORE SHIPPING.