Syndesmos Thymol Crystal 1kg

Thymol substantially essential oil is present in various plants such as thyme and oregano but artificially produced in crystalline form. It is very volatile ( evaporate quickly ) and has a strong , distinctive smell . Helps to limit the growth of pathogenic bacteria such as Salmonella , Staphylococcus and fungi , Aspergillus and Cryptococcus . Generally essential oils have different functions in plants. It is both toxic and repellent to insects. They also protect plants from bacteria , fungi and mites. They are also used in products of natural insecticides such as citronella candles and antipseirika shampoo for pets . Used in medicine against helminth infections of schistosomiasis , as an antiseptic for disinfection of the mouth and inhaling against infections of the airways , in the form of ointments for treatment of wounds , in dentistry to stun the nerves of the teeth and in the pharmaceutical industry as preservative .

In recent years the use of essential oils and see thymol entered dynamically in beekeeping to treat varroa .

Floor or on finished formulations (Apiguard, ApilifeVar, Thymovar) or powder ( crystalline form) . The use of thymol , with strong odor , the varroa stressful and which fall from the bees , thus limiting the lay of the parasite , while increasing the cleaning instinct in bees . Thus , apparent restriction of varroa in hives.

The use of the crystalline thymol bees can be done with four methods.

    -15 grams of crystalline thymol in a bowl covered with tulle placed over the framework for 21 days.
    -Dissolve 4 g of thymol in 4 ml of alcohol. In two dimensions 4x6 pieces vettex put a syringe 4 ml solution and place on the top bars of the hive . Repeat 3 times every 7 days when outdoor temperatures are than 12 -32 C with better results at 18 C.
    -In 2 plastic lids ( 7.5 cm diameter) that place them diagonally on the frames, put 4 g crystalline thymol 2-3 times every 8 days .
    -To 150 g of pure alcohol Melt 30 g crystalline thymol . From this solution we get 5-20 ml and put in 13.5 liters of syrup and we feed bees for 21 to 28 days every two days .