Apivar® 2.0 Varroa Mite Treatment Strips

Apivar 2.0 is the latest version of the trusted synthetic varroa mite treatments used by beekeepers worldwide to control mite populations in honey bee colonies. Bees contact the strips, pick up the active ingredient, and distribute it throughout the hive—killing mites without harming brood, queens, or adult bees when used as directed.

Apivar works with a wide range of temperatures, making it ideal in warm summers when many other treatments require cooler conditions.

Apivar 2.0

• Amitraz Content: 3.00% by weight  – 16% less than the original

• Faster Knockdown: Significant mite drop in the first 2–3 weeks

• Extended Control: Effective for 6–10 weeks (up to 70 days max)

• Zero-Day Withholding: Honey supers can be added immediately after removal

• Improved Design: Built-in hangers (no toothpicks/wires), adjustable length for Langstroth, Dadant, or Layens hives

• Packaging Sizes: 4, 12, or 60 strips (treats 2, 6, or 30 colonies)

• Strip Dimensions: 11.1 in (28.2 cm) long × 1.6 in (4.1 cm) wide × 0.04 in (1 mm) thick, with pre-scored fold line

Seasonal Timing: Ideal for summer or fall when quick mite reduction is critical before winter bees are raised; also effective in spring before adding supers.

Directions: Use 1 strip per 5 frames of bees in the brood chamber. Hang strips in the heart of the brood nest. Remove after treatment period; do not exceed 70 days.

Why Use Apivar or Apivar 2.0?

• Safe for bees when used as directed, deadly to varroa mites

• Works in warm or cool conditions — no temperature restrictions

• Proven effectiveness supported by decades of field use and scientific trials

• Fits easily into seasonal treatment plans for both hobbyist and commercial beekeepers

Storage & Shelf Life:
Unopened packs have a 2-year shelf life from manufacture. Store cool, dry, and out of direct sunlight. Once opened, use within 2 weeks.

Important: Always remove honey supers before treatment. When using Apivar 2.0, there is a zero day withholding period for placing honey supers after removing the strips.
When using Apivar Original, you must wait 14 days after strip removal before adding honey supers. Follow label directions for safety and maximum effectiveness.

See our entire collection of Synthetic, Organic, and Physical Varroa Mite Treatments.

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Watch our video for a Step By Step On How To Use Apivar Strips In a Hive; Make Sure You Put Them In The Right Spot.

Watch our video for the comparison of Apivar 2.0 vs the Original

Learn more from our blog: Apivar vs Apivar 2.0: What Is the Difference?

NOTE Shipping Restrictions: 

• International: Cannot be shipped outside of the United States.
• State-level Prohibitions: Cannot be shipped to California, Connecticut, Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky, Montana, Nevada, Oregon or Virginia.
• Military/Territories: Cannot be shipped to APO, AE, or AP military addresses.