----- Original Message -----
From: Peter Borst <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: 17 December 1999 14:15
Subject: Re: Apistan Lifespan

> >Their reasoning was that because the original packaging was not sealed in
an
> >airtight package  the fluvinate dried up and lost effectiveness. The
> >strips were one year old at
> >the time of placement in the hive and had been stored in their original
> >package, out of sunlight.
>
> I don't think that this is borne out by the experience of the majority. I
> think you may have fluvalinate resistant mites.
>
As the comment came from the manufacturers, then I think it has to be
accepted. The question now is what is the shelf life of Apistan strips kept
out of sunlight in the original packaging?

Secondly what is the shelf life when kept in hermetically sealed conditions?

Ruary Rudd
[log in to unmask]