Lozeval for bees: instructions for use and composition, dosage and processing rules

Antiviral and antibacterial drugs are used against infectious diseases in beekeeping. Their processing is necessary to maintain the performance of insects and their he alth. Modern drugs have a complex effect, they are able to destroy many types of pathogens simultaneously. Consider the composition and purpose of "Lozeval" for bees, use according to the instructions and analogues of the drug.

Composition and release form

The product is available in the form of an oily liquid, has a specific smell, bitter taste, dark yellow or brownish color.Poured into plastic bottles of 10, 25, 100 ml and 1 liter. The composition contains substances polylene oxide, morpholinium, water, dimethyl sulfoxide and ethonium.

Lozeval is a veterinary drug that has a pronounced immunostimulating and anti-inflammatory effect. It is used against 18 types of pathogens, increases nonspecific resistance in bees. "Lozeval" not only prevents or cures infections, but also increases the productivity of bees by improving their he alth. After processing, the yield of honey and other products increases by 10-15%, the number of young bees increases.

What is it used for and how is Loseval used for bees

According to the instructions, "Lozeval" can be used to combat infectious diseases of bees:

sack and stone brood;
paratyphoid;
with filamentovirosis;
acarapidosis;
colibacillosis;
meleosis;
nosymatosis;
varratosis;
browse;
filamentovirus;
acute paralysis;
foul diseases.

The action of the drug is based on the fact that the active substances, getting into the body of bees, stop the activity of bacteria and viruses and negatively affect their ability to reproduce. "Lozeval" is used as a prophylactic and medicinal product, its effectiveness is 95% in prevention, and 85-95% in treatment.

The honeycomb and the walls of the hive inside are treated with Loseval solution.

For prophylactic use, the drug is used 3 times per season: the first time - in the spring, when the first flight is made, then in the summer - after the first honey harvest is harvested, and the last time in the fall - after the fodder is created stock.

The bees are treated with a preparation diluted with boiled water. For one family, it is necessary to take a solution at a dosage of 5 ml of the product per 300 ml of water. Honeycombs are sprayed with a sprayer three times with a break of 2 days.

Side effects and contraindications

The drug is harmless to processed insects, humans, substances do not accumulate in honey and other products obtained from bees. "Lozeval" refers to products with hazard class 44, that is, it is not toxic to insects, animals, humans. If the drug is used correctly, the dosage is observed, then it does not show side effects. Does not negatively affect bees, does not harm the reproductive system of insects, does not reduce their productivity. There are no contraindications for use. It is allowed to pump out honey one month after the last treatment.

When working with Lozeval, you should follow the standard safety requirements - do not drink, do not eat, do not smoke, use gloves, wash your hands with soap and water after work.

If the solution gets on the mucous membranes or skin, rinse these places with water. If you have an allergy, you should consult a doctor.

Special Instructions

Apply "Lozeval" should be at a temperature not lower than 18 degrees Celsius. If it is cooler outside, sugar syrup is added to the solution to attract bees. Dosage - 5 ml of the drug per 1 liter of solution. The liquid is fed to the bees 2 or 3 times, taking breaks of 7 days. For each hive you need to spend 50 ml of solution.

In case of accidental overdose of the product, it is recommended to feed the bees with sugar syrup at 50% concentration at a dosage of half a liter of solution per family.

Expiration date and storage conditions

The anti-infective drug is stored for 3 years at a temperature of 3 to 30 degrees. If stored refrigerated, it may form first a viscous emulsion, then crystals. When heated, they melt. The manufacturer claims that the drug can be used again, as it does not lose its medicinal properties.

Store the product, like other veterinary drugs, in a dry, dark place. Necessarily in a whole package, in a bottle closed with a lid. Do not use the drug after the expiration date. It loses its effectiveness. The solution diluted with water is not stored for a long time, so you need to prepare it only before use and use it all for its intended purpose on the same day. Do not store leftovers, pour out in a place not used for growing plants.

Are there any analogues

Lozeval can be replaced with drugs with a similar effect: Isatisone, which has an identical composition, dosage and application features, but from a different manufacturer. You can use "Gentamicin" and other strong antibiotics - "Ampicillin", "Neomycin", "Tetracycline", "Levomycitin", which can replace the agent in question to combat bacterial diseases of insects.

The drug "Lozeval" is used in beekeeping as an effective remedy for a large number of infectious diseases that can affect honey bees. It is used as a medicinal and prophylactic agent, both alone and in combination with other drugs for the treatment of diseases.

Timely prevention with the use of a veterinary preparation will strengthen the immune forces of bees, improve insect resistance to infections.And if a disease is detected, speed up their recovery, save the population. "Lozeval" is stored for a long time, is produced in packages of different sizes, so it can be purchased by both the owners of a small apiary and farmers who have a large consumption of veterinary drugs.