Find answers to frequently asked questions about Medivet products or medication treatment of honey bees.
Fumagilin-B
Formic Acid 65%
Fumagilin-B
Can I use Fumagilin-B when it is past the expiration date?
After the expiration date the activity of the fumagillin can not be guaranteed.
The product insert mentions 21mg fumagillin, how can I measure that?
The amount of Fumagillin mentioned in the insert refers to the active substance. For preparation you can ignore that. Use the amounts of Fumagilin-B mentioned in the chart. Fumagillin is used for the active substance and Fumagilin-B is the prepared (ready for use) product name.
How soon can I put supers on after feeding Fumagilin-B?
Four weeks after feeding the bees the sugar syrup with Fumagilin-B (medicated syrup).
Can I put Fumagilin-B in the freezer?
Yes, Fumagilin-B can be frozen. No problem.
Can I use Fumagilin-B together with Oxytet-25?
Yes, you can use both products at the same time, as well as in the syrup or with the dusting method.
I already put Fumagilin-B in the sugar syrup, how long can I keep it?
Not longer than 24 hours. The best is to feed your bees as soon as you have put in the Fumagilin-B.
Is there a minimum temperature for feeding of Fumagilin-B?
No there is no minimum temperature for feeding Fumagilin-B.
Can I put Fumagilin-B on a sugar board?
No.
Formic Acid 65%
Can I double the doses of Formic Acid 65%?
Formic Acid 65% should be used as described in the directions.
Oxytet-25
Can I use Oxytet-25 together with Fumagilin-B?
Yes, you can use both products at the same time, as well as in the syrup or with the dusting method.