Apivar Varroa Mite Treatment Strips – 4, 12 & 60 Strip Packs

Effective Varroa Mite Control for Honey Bee Colonies

Protect your honey bee colonies with Apivar Varroa Mite Treatment Strips, an amitraz-based contact miticide designed to control Varroa mites (Varroa destructor) in beehives.

Available from Innisfil Creek Honey, Apivar contains 3.3% amitraz and provides extended contact-based treatment that helps control successive generations of Varroa mites as they emerge from capped brood.

Unlike evaporative treatments, Apivar works through direct contact with honey bees rather than relying on chemical vapour release. As worker bees move throughout the brood chamber, they contact the impregnated polymer strips and help distribute the active ingredient through interactions with other bees.

When used correctly, Apivar has demonstrated up to 99% Varroa mite control, according to manufacturer-reported results. Actual effectiveness may vary depending on colony conditions, mite resistance, and proper application.

Choose from 4-strip, 12-strip, or 60-strip packages to suit your beekeeping operation, whether you're maintaining a few backyard colonies or managing a commercial apiary.

Why Choose Apivar?

• Powerful Varroa Mite Control: Amitraz-based treatment formulated to control Varroa mites in honey bee colonies.

• Up to 99% Effectiveness: Manufacturer-reported mite reduction under appropriate treatment conditions.

• Active Ingredient – Amitraz 3.3%: Contact miticide specifically designed for Varroa mite management.

• Targets Successive Mite Generations: Extended treatment helps control mites emerging from capped brood.

• 6–8 Week Treatment Period: Provides prolonged exposure when used according to the current approved product label.

• Not Evaporation-Dependent: Works through contact rather than requiring a specific temperature for vapour release.

• Convenient Polymer Strips: Designed for placement within the brood chamber.

• Three Package Sizes: Available in 4, 12, and 60 strips.

• Suitable for Hobby & Commercial Beekeepers: Select the quantity that best matches your apiary needs.

Product Specifications

Available Package Sizes

Choose the package size that best suits your beekeeping operation.

4-Strip Pack

An excellent option for hobby beekeepers and smaller apiaries.

• Contains 4 Apivar treatment strips.

• Convenient for beekeepers managing a limited number of brood chambers.

• Ideal for purchasing smaller treatment quantities.

12-Strip Pack

A practical choice for beekeepers maintaining several colonies.

• Contains 12 Apivar treatment strips.

• Convenient for small to medium-sized apiaries.

• Helps simplify purchasing for multiple colonies.

60-Strip Pack

A bulk option for larger beekeeping operations and commercial apiaries.

• Contains 60 Apivar treatment strips.

• Suitable for beekeepers managing larger numbers of colonies.

• Convenient for purchasing treatment supplies in bulk.

The number of colonies each package can treat depends on the brood chamber configuration and the current approved application rate.

How Does Apivar Work?

Apivar uses an amitraz-impregnated polymer strip to control Varroa mites through direct contact.

As worker bees move through the brood chamber, they brush against the treatment strips. Contact between bees helps distribute the active ingredient throughout the colony.

Because Apivar remains in the hive for an extended treatment period, it can target successive generations of Varroa mites emerging from capped brood.

This extended contact action makes Apivar a useful component of an integrated Varroa mite management program.

Apivar Treatment Duration & Application

Apivar is commonly used over a 6–8 week treatment period, depending on the current approved label.

The original product instructions specify:

• Two strips per brood chamber.

• A treatment period of 6–8 weeks.

• Leaving strips in place for at least 6 weeks.

• Removing strips after the prescribed treatment period.

For effective treatment, strips must be positioned where bees can make appropriate contact with them.

Always follow the current Canadian-approved Apivar product label for the exact number of strips, placement, treatment duration, and removal instructions. Do not exceed the approved treatment period.

Recommended Varroa Mite Management Practices

For effective colony management:

• Monitor Varroa mite levels before treatment.

• Follow all instructions on the current Canadian-approved Apivar label.

• Treat colonies within the same apiary at the same time when appropriate to help reduce reinfestation.

• Position strips correctly within the brood area.

• Remove treatment strips at the end of the prescribed treatment period.

• Monitor mite levels after treatment to evaluate effectiveness.

• Rotate between suitable treatment products with different modes of action to help manage resistance.

Important: Repeated use of amitraz-based treatments may contribute to Varroa mite resistance. Follow current provincial apiculture recommendations when planning seasonal treatments.

Important Honey Super Restrictions

DO NOT USE APIVAR WHILE HONEY SUPERS ARE ON THE HIVE.

Apivar should be used only in accordance with the current Canadian-approved label, including all restrictions relating to honey supers, treatment timing, and honey harvesting.

Do not reinstall honey supers until permitted by the approved label.

ONTARIO CLASS C PESTICIDE PURCHASING REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT – PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY IS REQUIRED TO PURCHASE APIVAR

Under applicable Ontario pesticide regulations, including O. Reg. 63/09, Class C pesticide sales are restricted to eligible purchasers, such as registered beekeepers, certified farmers, or licensed pesticide exterminators, as applicable.

PICKUP ORDERS: PLEASE BRING A VALID COPY OF YOUR BEEKEEPER REGISTRATION OR PESTICIDE LICENCE WHEN PICKING UP YOUR ORDER.

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

ORDERS CANNOT BE RELEASED FOR PICKUP OR SHIPMENT UNTIL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED AND VERIFIED.

Need to Register Your Bees?

Ontario beekeepers can register their bees and obtain a Certificate of Registration through the Ontario government.

Ontario Beekeeper Registration:

https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-beekeeper-registration

Please ensure your registration or pesticide licence is valid before placing your order.

Important Safety Information

• Read and follow the current Canadian-approved Apivar label before use.

• Wear appropriate protective equipment when handling treatment strips.

• Do not use while honey supers are present.

• Do not exceed the approved treatment period.

• Remove all treatment strips at the end of the prescribed treatment period.

• Do not reuse treatment strips.

• Store and dispose of strips according to label instructions.

• Keep away from children and animals.

• Follow all applicable federal and provincial pesticide regulations.

Beekeeping Supplies from Innisfil Creek Honey

At Innisfil Creek Honey, we carry a wide selection of Varroa mite treatments, honey bee health products, beekeeping tools, and hive management supplies.

Whether you're a hobby beekeeper or managing a commercial apiary, regular mite monitoring and responsible treatment practices are essential parts of maintaining healthy honey bee colonies.

Important Product Information

• Product: Apivar Varroa Mite Treatment Strips.

• Active Ingredient: Amitraz 3.3%.

• Package Sizes: 4, 12, or 60 Strips.

• Treatment Type: Contact Miticide.

• Treatment Duration: 6–8 Weeks, Subject to Approved Label.

• Honey Supers: Do Not Use While Honey Supers Are Present.

• Ontario Purchasing Requirements: Valid Purchaser Documentation Required.

Shop Apivar Varroa Mite Treatment Strips 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.