Practical Guide: Recommended bee products
The list of recommended bee preparations provides an overview of products that are authorized and recommended for bee health. It serves as a guide for the selection and correct use of preparations in accordance with current regulations. The following information is based on the official document issued by the Swiss Bee Health Service.
Official Document – Summary
Practical Guide: Recommended Beekeeping Preparations
- Objective: To provide a reference list of recommended and authorised preparations in beekeeping.
- Content:
- Preparations for varroa control.
- Products supporting colony health.
- General guidance on use.
- Principle:
- Use only officially recommended products.
- Strictly observe the conditions of application.
- Importance:
- This document serves as an orientation reference and must be supplemented by product-specific information.
- Important point:
- Check regularly for updates and authorisation status.
► Open the official document PDF directly (FR)
► SECO – Beekeeping list: chemicals and personal protective equipment (PPE)
If the link is no longer active: ► To the official documents page (abeilles.ch)
Summary prepared on the basis of the official document. Last verified: 01/2026.
See also:
- Practical Guide 1.1: Varroa Management Concept
- Practical Guide: 1.2 Overview of Summer Treatment Methods
- Practical Guide: 1.2.2 Nassenheider Evaporator
- Practical Guide: 1.3.2 Trickling Method
- Practical Guide: 1.3.3 Oxalic Acid Vaporisation