Apiguard
Miticides
Miticides & Colony Health
Varroa mite treatments and monitoring tools selected for practical use in South Central Texas apiaries.
Organic options and proven conventional treatments available for local pickup with your bee or supply orders.
Apivar Strips
Formic Pro
Hopguard 3
Norroa
Varroxsan
Introduction
Managing Varroa Mites
Varroa mites remain one of the most serious threats to honey bee colonies. We focus on treatment options that have proven effective in our region, rotating between organic acids and approved conventional methods as needed.
Treatment Options Available
View the individual product pages above for usage details, pack sizes, and ordering information.
• Apiguard
• Apivar Strips
• Formic Pro
• HopGuard 3
• VarroxSan
Practical Approach
We recommend regular monitoring and a consistent treatment schedule, with adjustments based on seasonal conditions and mite counts. Quarterly treatments combined with between-season checks have proven effective for many local beekeepers.
All miticides are available for local pickup only. Always follow label instructions and manufacturer guidelines when applying treatments.
Checking for Varroa Mites
