Varroa Extractor Powder®

Varroa Extractor Powder™ is the specific powder developed for use with the Varroa Extractor® system . It is formulated as a fine, carbohydrate-based powder, designed to evenly coat the bees during the mechanical control of Varroa destructor mites.

This product helps stimulate the bees' natural cleaning behavior. When spread over their bodies inside the rotating cylinder of the Varroa Extractor®, it encourages phoretic mites to detach and fall into the inspection box, where they can be quickly counted and assessed.

The Varroa Extractor Powder™ is designed for beekeepers seeking a practical system to improve apiary health monitoring. It allows them to assess the actual infestation level of the colony, support decision-making, and verify whether varroa control strategies are working correctly.

According to the manufacturer, when used at the correct dosage within the Varroa Extractor® system, it can help mechanically eliminate up to 90% of phoretic mites . It can also facilitate the detection of other bee parasites, such as Tropilaelaps spp. , in health surveillance programs.

Its composition is not based on traditional chemical acaricides, but rather on carbohydrate-based ingredients. This makes it an attractive option for professional beekeepers, organic beekeeping, research, and farms that want to reduce their reliance on chemical treatments as part of responsible beekeeping management.

The product can be used throughout the year when it is necessary to monitor, assess or mechanically reduce the level of infestation, always respecting the manufacturer's instructions and current beekeeping regulations.

Main advantages:

• Specific powder for the Varroa Extractor® system .
• It helps to spread a thin, even layer over the bees.
• It stimulates the colony's natural hygienic behavior.
• It promotes the mechanical detachment of phoretic mites.
• It allows you to assess the actual level of infestation in the colony.
• It supports decision-making in varroa control programs.
• Compatible with professional, organic beekeeping and research.
• No withdrawal period is required according to the manufacturer's information.

Recommended use:

• Use only with the Varroa Extractor® equipment.
• Apply during the system's work cycle.
• Distribute in the recommended dose according to the number of bees.
• Use for monitoring, mechanical control, and infestation assessment.
• Store properly and respect the lifespan indicated by the manufacturer.

Applications:

• Control and monitoring of Varroa destructor.
• Organic beekeeping and sustainable management.
• Beekeeping research programs.
• Evaluation of health treatments and strategies.
• Detection and monitoring of external parasites in bees.

Technical specifications:

• Brand: Lyson®.
• Lyson Reference: 30345.
• Product: Varroa Extractor Powder™.
• Product type: fine powder for use with Varroa Extractor®.
• Application: support for mechanical control and monitoring of Varroa mite.
• Use: exclusively for the Varroa Extractor® system.
• Indicative dose: 100–120 g per kg of bees.
• Composition: Beetroot sucrose 90.5%.
• Composition: wheat starch 4%.
• Composition: maltodextrin 4%.
• Composition: maltitol 1%.
• Composition: citric acid 0.5%.
• Format: fine powder.
• Shelf life: 12 months from the date of manufacture.
• Function: to promote the mechanical detachment of mites and facilitate their counting.
• Target parasites: Varroa destructor and support in the detection of other parasites such as Tropilaelaps spp.
• Recommended use: professional apiaries, organic beekeeping, research and health control.
• Notes: Always use following the manufacturer's instructions and current beekeeping health regulations.