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Amitraz use
is approved
The beekeeping industry in Virginia has suffered severe losses ir the past two years from the tracheal mite (Acarapis woodi). This tiny mite parasite lives in the tracheal oi respiratory system of the honey bee. Mite infestations place a tremendous stress on the bees and have caused high colony losses the past several winters in most areas of the state.
Some beekeepers have lost over 50 percent of their hives. The one material we had to control this — menthol — has not proved particularly effective. To counter this problem, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services applied to the EPA for an emergency use exemption for Amitraz (Miticur).
The request has been approved and beekeepers may now use Amitraz for tracheal mite control in honey bee colonies.
Beekeepers may purchase Amitraz (Trade name - Miticur; 10 percent amitraz strip) from the Dadant Company in Lynchburg (or from other beekeeping supply dealers). They should plan to treat colonies this month, after removing any surplus honey.
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