Why can i order apivar directly from mann lake website but when i try to order from mann lake's amazon store it says it can't be shipped to california

Because this isn't from Mann Lake. They are using the name

I tried "hopguard ii" earlier and the odor was strong which seemed to really agitate the bees? does apivar have an odor?

hopguard ii is messy in this regard. apivar has no odor, not something we humans can smell at least. i'm using apivar for late summer treatment and never saw bees becoming agitated.

if I use only two strips for a single brood box with 8 frames, can I keep the other strips for next year?

We're new at this but everything I've read about these mites is you can't treat them with the same thing back to back. For instance, we're treating them with the strips this spring, and in the fall we'll use the Apiguard. Then in the spring, can go back to the strips again if still sealed and unexpired which they shouldn't be yet.

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Mann Lake Apivar Strips, Mite Strips, Beetle Traps, Vacuumed Sealed, Beekeeping Essentials, Easy-to-Use, Safe & Effective.

Mann Lake Apivar Strips, Mite Strips, Beetle Traps, Vacuumed Sealed, Beekeeping Essentials, Easy-to-Use, Safe & Effective.

Product ID: 305236436

Details

Item form
Strip
Item weight
159 g
Brand
Mann Lake
Target species
Insects
UPC
714854167993

⏳6-week controlled release

📦Vacuum-sealed packs (4/12/60)

🛡️99% mite elimination

Description

🐝 Keep your hive thriving—because healthy bees mean a buzzing future!

TRUSTED MITE DEFENSE - Over 15 years of proven reliability protecting your hives effortlessly.
MINIMAL HIVE DISRUPTION - Only two strips per brood chamber, leaving virtually no residue behind.
LONG LASTING HIVE HEALTH - Controlled-release strips provide consistent treatment for a full six weeks.
MAXIMUM MITE ERADICATION - Kills up to 99% of varroa mites with just one easy application.
FLEXIBLE PACKAGING OPTIONS - Vacuum-sealed 4, 12, or 60-pack sizes tailored for every beekeeper’s scale.

Mann Lake Apivar Strips offer a safe, amitraz-based varroa mite treatment trusted by beekeepers for over 15 years. Designed for easy use, these vacuum-sealed strips deliver a controlled release of active ingredients over six weeks, eliminating up to 99% of mites with minimal hive disruption and no significant residue. Available in multiple pack sizes, Apivar is the essential solution for maintaining strong, healthy hives.

Specifications

ASIN	B01M0H2R13
Best Sellers Rank	#67,635 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #18 in Pet Insect Supplies
Brand	Mann Lake
Brand Name	Mann Lake
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 2,881 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00714854167993
Included Components	Apivar 12-pack
Item Form	Strip
Item Type Name	Varroa Mite Treatment
Item Weight	159 g
Item form	Strip
Item weight	159 g
Manufacturer	Mann Lake
Model Number	DC799
Part Number	DC799
Target Species	Insects
Target species	Insects
UPC	714854167993
Unit Count	12 Count
Unit count	12 Count

Reviews

D**Y

I would buy again

it works really well keeping the mites out.

17.03.2026

S**.

Works well

12.05.2026

C**N

Expired to quick

Haven’t used them yet and they have expired

19.03.2026

J**T

Great price and quality, you won't be disappointed!

Good price and fast shipping. Great for your IPM journey and won't harm the bees. The girls didn't seem to mind it at all!

22.12.2025

R**E

Best treatment

Works as expected. Best treatment for winter hives

13.03.2026

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