I would be very interested to know how the beekeeping industry in China functions. We get hints, is all, such as this

Wang's ManPuLik Strips (Chinese Varroa Strips)

It is made from Fluvalinate, another name Mavrik. A kind of contact and eating insecticides with no volatility. It shows its killing effect when touched and conveyed by the bees to the big or small varroa. The varroas will be poisoned, weakened and killed, finally fall down. There should be enough time for the whole process. It takes effect after hours hanging. The time of using the medicine should last for 21-28 days in no-larvae period. More difficult in larvae exiting period and the time should be prolonged. The medicine is efficacious within 60 days.'

USAGE
1. Trial is required. Chose 2 or 3 colonies for trial before Appling to the whole yard.. Make a plan fit for situation.
2. Dosage: One piece for 4-comb hive, hang in the main bee path, keep it off the hives. Two pieces for 5-8 comb hive hang one piece between the third and the fourth comb one piece between the sixth and the seventh in diagonal line. More or fewer for 10 combs or less
3. Medicine-applying time: Any time in a year. The best time is before spring reproduction and after autumn honey harvest. The effect is most obvious in no-larvae period. If in the larvae exiting period, prolong the time to 6-8 weeks for most of the female varroas are in the honeycomb.
4. Determine the medicine applying time according to the yard situation.

WARNING
1. Dont neglect to choose 2-3 bee colonies for trial before applying the medicine.
2. Be more careful during the operation time. Analyze abnormal cases in time and regulate the time and dosage.
3. Dont apply the medicine on the bees in a situation of a low temperature and honey deficiency.
4. Dont apply the medicine on the medicine when just settle down or transfer bee hives.
5. Hang the medicine in a fine morning for convenient observation and regulation.
6. Dont dispose waste medicine in mulberry fields and ponds.
7. Keep children off the medicine.

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