HopGuard 3 Mite Treatment
***THIS PRODUCT SHIPS IN CANADA ONLY***
Available in 5 treatment (10 strips) and 12 treatment (24 strips) packs
HopGuard® 3 is the new generation! This unique miticide is derived from hop compounds and provides a safe and easy-to-use alternative to traditional harsh chemicals. HopGuard 3 is acceptable for use in Langstroth, top bar hives, mating nucs, drone mother colonies, nuclei, splits, and newly installed packages. Do you have a problem with the Varroa mite (Varroa destructor)? HopGuard 3 is your natural Varroa mite treatment.
HopGuard® 3 Benefits
- Naturally derived from hops
- No chemical residue
- Safe during honey flow
- Easy and effective
- Safe on bees but deadly on Varroa mites, perfect for mite control
Strips are applied at a rate of two insert strips per ten frames of bees (the same rate can be used in eight-frame colonies) or one strip per five frames of bees.
HopGuard strip inserts are placed in the brood chamber in the center frames. The strips are hung over the frames. It is recommended that the strips be spaced between 1 or 2 frames. Before inserting the strips, smoke the top bars to alert the queen to move away as you insert the strips to avoid rolling her down.
Yes. HopGuard works best when temperatures are between 52°F (11°C) and 92°F (33°C).
It can be applied up to 92F, make sure to fully open the entrance and remove inner covers if present. Because of the hop smell, in some cases bees will fan and may show bearding behavior.
Yes. Studies have shown that HopGuard is safe to use during honeyflow without any risk of disrupting nectar foraging or tainting the honey.
HopGuard II strips are active up to 5-7 days.
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Note: Refer to the package label for full instructions.