Pcelodar
Description
Form of release: The preparation is a whitish-yellow powder.
Pharmacological Action
- The composition of "Pchelodar" includes cobalt, sucrose, and vitamins. These components stimulate the growth, development, and productivity of bees, increasing their resistance to adverse environmental factors.
Instructions for Use and Dosage
- Purpose: Pchelodar is used for bees mixed with sugar syrup in spring (April-May) and late summer (August-September) during the period of building family strength before the main honey collection, in cases of insufficient pollen intake or low reserves of bee bread in hives, and to prepare them for wintering.
- Preparation: Dissolve "Pchelodar" in warm (35-40°C) sugar syrup prepared in a 1:1 ratio, at a rate of 20 g of Pchelodar per 10 liters of sugar syrup.
- Application:
- In the spring period, pour the prepared syrup into the upper hive feeders at a rate of 300-500 ml per family, applying it 2–3 times with an interval of 2-3 days.
- In the summer-autumn period, after honey extraction, feed the prepared syrup to bee families at a rate of 1.5–2 liters depending on the family’s strength.
Special Instructions
- Open the "Pchelodar" packaging only at the apiary just before treating the bees.
- Honey collected from treated families can be used for food on a general basis.
Packaging
- Hermetically sealed foil packets of 20 grams. Cobalt is provided in a separate small packet inside the packaging.
Storage Conditions
- Store in the manufacturer’s packaging in a dry, light-protected place, out of reach of children, at a temperature between 0 and +25°C.
Shelf Life
- When stored under the specified conditions, the shelf life of "Pchelodar" is 3 years from the date indicated on the packaging.
