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Apivar – Anti-varroa solution for bees – 10 strips – VETO-PHARMA
A reference product to protect colonies against Varroa destructor
A targeted device against the bee mite
This veterinary medicinal product is intended for the control of Varroa destructor in the honeybee.
This mite is one of the main threats to colony health. It weakens adults, damages brood and promotes virus transmission. Without effective control, infestation leads to reduced production and can cause colony collapse.
This solution is part of a rigorous beekeeping health strategy aimed at sustainably reducing parasitic pressure.
Impregnated strips for continuous action
The product comes in the form of impregnated strips to be hung between the hive frames.
This method of administration allows a gradual diffusion of the active substance through contact between bees. The action extends over several weeks and covers a significant part of the parasite's cycle.
This continuous diffusion makes it easier to integrate the device into the regular management of the apiary. Compliance with the conditions of use and the recommended schedule remains essential to ensure its effectiveness.
VETO-PHARMA expertise for bee health
Developed by VETO-PHARMA, a laboratory specialised in bee health, this medicinal product benefits from official authorisation and complete regulatory documentation.
It is part of a professional approach to controlling the mite, in compliance with French and European health requirements. It is a recognised alternative to established products such as Bayvarol or Apistan, whose active molecules differ.
Get informed, test and treat
Treatment alone is not sufficient. In order to adapt the strategy and assess the extent of the infestation, it is recommended to consult your veterinarian and regional health organisations.
It is also possible to analyse your hives using the Easy Check by Vétopharma. This approach makes it possible to determine whether using this solution is appropriate or whether it is better to alternate with other active substances.
The benefits of Apivar for the beekeeper
- Veterinary medicinal product based on amitraz
- Targeted action against Varroa destructor
- Strips that are easy to install between frames
- Continuous diffusion through contact
- Integration into a rational health plan
- Packaging suited to several colonies
- Developed by a laboratory specialised in beekeeping
Frequently asked questions about Apivar and varroa treatment
Where to buy Apivar in France?
This veterinary medicinal product is available from distributors authorised to supply products intended for bees. In France, you can buy it from specialist shops, authorised rights holders, approved beekeeping suppliers or specialist websites with legal status, such as Produits-Veto.com.
It is important to check that the seller is authorised to sell veterinary medicinal products. The purchase must always comply with French regulations applicable to products intended for hives.
When should Apivar strips be installed?
The strips are installed after the honey harvest, once the supers have been removed. This period generally corresponds to late summer or early autumn. The aim is to reduce parasitic pressure before wintering. The intervention should take place while brood is still present in order to optimise effectiveness.
The duration of presence in the hive must strictly comply with the recommendations of the manufacturer and the beekeeping health authorities.
What is the veterinary medicinal product Apivar?
It is a veterinary medicinal product intended for the control of the mite in the honeybee (Apis mellifera). It contains amitraz as an active substance, an acaricide used to reduce the parasite population in the hive.
It comes in the form of impregnated strips to be hung between the brood frames. Bees come into contact with the active substance, allowing diffusion throughout the colony. This product is often compared to other solutions such as Bayvarol (flumethrin) or Apistan (tau-fluvalinate). The difference mainly lies in the active molecule and possible resistance issues.
Is Apivar available without a veterinary prescription?
Yes. In France, this is a veterinary medicinal product authorised for bees and available without a veterinary prescription.
It falls under the category of medicinal products with optional prescription. A beekeeper can therefore buy it from an authorised distributor without providing a veterinary prescription.
However, its use must strictly comply with:
- the indications set out in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC),
- departmental health recommendations,
- good beekeeping practices.
Even without a mandatory prescription, it remains a veterinary medicinal product. Its use must be rational in order to avoid resistance and residues in hive products.
Vary the solutions
A resurgence of the parasite is observed when the same molecules are used every year. Rotating active substances is recommended to limit resistance.
What to remember for effective treatment
- There is no temperature constraint.
- Follow the recommended doses: two strips per hive.
- Do not overdose in order to avoid residues.
- Treat all colonies simultaneously to limit reinfestation.
- Follow the indicated duration of presence.
- Use immediately after opening.
Video tutorial: How to use Apivar strips
To find out more about eliminating varroa destructor
- Also available as Apivar 4 strips
- Discover our full category on fighting varroa destructor.
- All our solutions for eliminating varroa destructor
- To learn more, take a look at our dedicated guide on varroa destructor.
Frequently asked questions about Apivar strips anti-varroa treatment - 10 strips - VETO-PHARMA
Où acheter Apivar en France ?
Ce médicament vétérinaire est disponible auprès de distributeurs autorisés à délivrer des produits destinés aux abeilles. En France, vous pouvez l’acheter en pharmacie, chez des fournisseurs apicoles habilités ou sur des sites spécialisés disposant d’un statut légal, comme Produits-Veto.com.
Il est important de vérifier que le vendeur est autorisé à commercialiser des médicaments vétérinaires. L’achat doit toujours respecter la réglementation française applicable aux produits destinés aux ruches.
Quand mettre les lanières Apivar ?
Les lanières s’installent après la récolte du miel, une fois les hausses retirées. Cette période correspond généralement à la fin de l’été ou au début de l’automne. L’objectif est de réduire la pression parasitaire avant l’hivernage. L’intervention doit avoir lieu lorsque le couvain est encore présent afin d’optimiser l’efficacité.
La durée de présence dans la ruche doit respecter strictement les recommandations du fabricant et des autorités sanitaires apicoles.
Quel est le médicament vétérinaire Apivar ?
Il s’agit d’un médicament vétérinaire destiné à la maîtrise de l’acarien chez l’abeille domestique (Apis mellifera). Il contient comme substance active l’amitraz, un acaricide utilisé pour réduire la population de parasites dans la ruche.
Il se présente sous forme de lanières imprégnées à suspendre entre les cadres de couvain. Les abeilles entrent en contact avec la substance active, ce qui permet la diffusion au sein de la colonie. Ce produit est souvent comparé à d’autres solutions comme Bayvarol (fluméthrine) ou Apistan (tau-fluvalinate). La différence repose principalement sur la molécule active et les problématiques éventuelles de résistance.
Est-ce que Apivar est disponible sans ordonnance ?
Oui. En France, il s’agit d’un médicament vétérinaire autorisé pour les abeilles et disponible sans ordonnance.
Il relève de la catégorie des médicaments à prescription facultative. Un apiculteur peut donc l’acheter auprès d’un distributeur autorisé sans fournir d’ordonnance.
En revanche, son utilisation doit impérativement respecter :
- les indications figurant dans le Résumé des Caractéristiques du Produit (RCP),
- les recommandations sanitaires départementales,
- les bonnes pratiques apicoles.
Même sans prescription obligatoire, il reste un médicament vétérinaire. Son usage doit être raisonné afin d’éviter les résistances et les résidus dans les produits de la ruche.
