Practical Guide: 1.2 Overview of summer treatment methods

Le traitement estival contre le varroa constitue un élément essentiel du concept de lutte contre le varroa. Il vise à réduire efficacement l’infestation après la récolte du miel afin de protéger l’élevage des abeilles d’hiver. L’aide-mémoire donne une vue d’ensemble des méthodes autorisées et de leurs conditions d’application. Les informations suivantes sont basées sur l’aide-mémoire officiel 1.2 du Service sanitaire apicole suisse.

Official Practical Guide – Summary

Practical Guide: 1.2 Overview of Summer Treatment Methods

• Objective: Overview of the approved methods for varroa treatment in summer.
• Principle:
  • Summer treatment is generally carried out after the honey harvest.
  • The aim is a significant reduction of varroa infestation before the rearing of winter bees.
• Treatment approaches:
  • Chemical methods using organic acids.
  • Biotechnical procedures to interrupt the brood cycle.
  • Combination of different measures in accordance with the varroa concept.
• Selection of method:
  • Depending on colony strength, brood status, and hive type.
  • Adaptation to weather conditions and management system.
• Note:
  • This overview does not replace the detailed practical guides for the individual methods.

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Summary based on Practical Guide 1.2. Last review: 01/2026.

Learn more:

• Practical Guide 1.1 : Varroa Concept
• Practical Guide : 1.3.1 Treatment by spraying
• Practical Guide : 1.3.3 Oxalic acid sublimation
• Practical Guide : 1.4.1 Removal of drone brood
• Practical Guide : 1.6.4 Total brood removal
• Practical Guide : 1.5.1 Measurement of natural mite fall