For those who might be interested, here is the
current (06/26/03) version of the "label" for
the Sucrose spray varroa control.
I spoke with the fellow who owns the company,
a nice guy by the name of Tony Barrington,
who is based out of Portsmouth, NH.
He developed this for other agricultural
purposes, so bees are a very "minor use".
He is not (yet) a beekeeper, a situation he
said that he may soon correct.
Be sure to read the highly entertaining disclaimers added by
Dadant at the end. Can't really blame Dadant, as this is
likely a required thing for any product of this sort, given
the fact that these days, everyone and his sock puppet hires
a lawyer at the drop of a hat.
jim (Who still thinks that a good lawyer is one
that never takes you to the courthouse)
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HONEY BEE TREATMENT
AVACHEM SUCROSE OCTANOATE [40.0%]
Biochemical Miticide For Varroa Mite Control on Honey Bees
ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Sucrose Octanoate Esters
(a-D-Glucopyranosyl - b-D-fructofuranosyl - octanoate),
mono-, di-, and triesters of sucrose octanoate 40.0%
OTHER INGREDIENT 60.0%
TOTAL 100.0%
EPA Reg. No. 70950-2-2205
EPA Est. No. 075197-CA-001
U.S. Patent #’s 5,756,716; 6,419,941
STOP - READ THE LABEL BEFORE USE
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
WARNING - AVISO
Si usted no entiende la etiqueta, busque a alguien para que se la explique a
usted en detalle.
(If you do not understand the label, find someone to explain it to you in
detail.)
FIRST AID
If in eyes: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with water for 15-20
minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present, after the first 5 minutes,
then continue rinsing eye.
Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
If swallowed: Call poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment
advice.
Have person sip a glass of water if able to swallow.
Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by the
poison control center or doctor.
Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
HOT LINE NUMBER: 888-229-7414
Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control
center or doctor, or going for treatment.
You may also contact AVA Chemical Ventures, L.L.C. at 603-766-0288 for emergency
medical treatment information.
Distributed by::
Dadant & Sons, Inc.
51 South 2nd Street
Hamilton, IL 62341
Net Contents: 5 Gallons
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Hazard to Humans and Domestic Animals:
WARNING: Causes substantial but temporary eye injury. Do not get in eyes or on
clothing. Wear protective eyewear (goggles or face shield). Wash thoroughly
with soap and water after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash
clothing before reuse.
Environmental Hazards:
Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to
intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when
cleaning equipment or disposing of equipment wash waters.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner
inconsistent with its labeling. Do not apply this product in a way that will
contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only
protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirements
specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide
regulation.
Do not allow spray to drift from the application site and contact people,
structures people occupy at any time and the associated property, parks and
recreational areas, non-target crops, aquatic and wetland areas, woodlands,
pastures, rangelands or animals. Apply only when wind speed is not more than 10
mph. For sprays, apply largest size droplets possible.
GENERAL INFORMATION
AVACHEM SUCROSE OCTANOATE is a biochemical miticide for use against
Varroa mites (Varroa destructor) on adult honey bees. It is primarily
a contact miticide with limited residual activity.
Do not apply this product through any type of feeding/watering system.
Apply as soon as infestation is detected.
Use in sufficient water to achieve adequate coverage of the adult honey bee
population. Repeat applications at intervals of 7 - 10 days, up to three
times per infestation, to control mites emerging from brood cells.
Thorough spray coverage of adult honey bees on frames is essential for good
control of the pest. Remove frames with adhering bees and spray both sides.
MIXING AND APPLICATION
Shake or stir before use.
AVACHEM SUCROSE OCTANOATE dissolves readily in water. To achieve and to
maintain the suspension, add the appropriate quantity to water with
agitation and maintain gentle agitation during application.
Rate: Use a 0.625% v/v solution of this product.
Apply 1.5 fl. Oz. (45 ml) of total mix volume on each full depth frame of bees.
[Typical 18 frame two story colony will receive 27 fl. Oz. (810 ml) of total
mix volume.]
Rate Table
Total Mix Volume % v/v Amount
2 gal. (7.57 liters) 0.625% 3 TBS (50 ml.)
10 gal.(37.85 liters) 0.625% 1 Cup (235 ml.)
Timing of Application
Initiate applications as soon as Varroa mites are observed.
Repeat applications at intervals of 7 - 10 days, up to three
times per infestation, to control mites emerging from brood cells.
Test Application
This product has been tested on European-derived honey bees managed
in standard Langstroth style beehives in temperate areas of North America.
However, it is not possible to evaluate all management systems and climatic
conditions. Test AVACHEM Sucrose Octanoate for possible detrimental effects
on honey bees by treating a few beehives at the label use rate prior to large
scale use.
Application
This product may be applied with a garden type hand held or backpack sprayer.
Do not apply this product through any type of feeding/ watering system.
This product must come into contact with the Varroa mites to be effective.
Complete wetting of the adult honey bee population on frames is essential
for maximum control.
Do not apply when honey bees are in winter cluster or at temperatures
below 55°F to avoid chilling the bee population.
STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal.
Pesticide Storage: Store in a cool, dry location.
Pesticide Disposal: Wastes resulting from the use of this product
may be disposed of on site or at an approved waste disposal facility.
Container Disposal: Triple rinse (or equivalent). Then offer for
recycling or reconditioning, or puncture and dispose of in a sanitary
landfill, or by incineration, or, if allowed by state and local authorities,
by burning. If burned, stay out of smoke.
WARRANTY STATEMENT, DISCLAIMER
Dadant & Sons, Inc. (Dadant) seeks to present reliable information concerning
the composition, properties and use of the product, however:
(1) All advice concerning selection and use of this product is provided
at no charge and with no warranty.
(2) No warranty is made hereby. The product described herein is warranted
to conform to Dadant specifications, therefore, only at the time of sale.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, ARISING BY LAW OR CUSTOM, INCLUDING BUT NOT BY WAY OF LIMITATION,
THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Remedy for any breach of warranty is limited to
replacement
of the defective product.
(3) Dadant assumes no responsibility for any patent liability arising from the
use of the product in a process, manner or formula not designed by Dadant.
Nothing in the listed information shall be construed as an inducement or
recommendation to use any process or to produce or use the product in
conflict with existing or future patents.
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