Apimil®

A Natural Alternative to Traditional Bee Smokers

Apimil is a natural, fragrance-based formulation that helps calm honey bee colonies by masking alarm pheromones during hive management activities. Free from smoke, fuel, and lingering odours, it provides a practical alternative to traditional smokers while allowing bees to continue their normal activities.

Easy to dilute and apply, it can be sprayed at the hive entrance, on frames, or directly onto bees to support calmer colonies, fewer stings, and smoother handling. It is particularly useful for hive inspections, queen introductions, colony combinations, calming defensive colonies, and situations where smoke is impractical, such as educational apiaries, urban beekeeping, and indoor demonstrations.

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Product Facts

Against
Hive agitation during inspections and hive manipulations

Active Ingredient
Natural fragrance-based formulation

Formulation Type
Diffusers and oil granules

Concentration
Refer to label

Standard Dosage
100 mL Apimil® diluted in 900 mL water

Crops
N/A

Shelf Life
3 Years

Pack Size
250 mL

SDS
Label

Tech
Sheet

Product
Label

Key Product Benefits

Smoke-Free Hive Management

Provides a practical alternative to traditional bee smokers without smoke, fuel, or ash.

Helps Reduce Colony Agitation

Temporarily masks alarm pheromones to support calmer colony behaviour.

Supports Safer Hive Inspections

Helps reduce defensive behaviour and stinging during hive manipulations.

Easy to Prepare and Apply

Simple dilution and spray application provides convenient use in the apiary.

Ideal for Queen Introductions and Colony Combinations

Supports smoother acceptance of queens and colony integration activities.

Suitable for Educational and Urban
Beekeeping

Ideal for environments where smoke may be undesirable or impractical.

Supporting Hive Management

Understanding Honey Bee Alarm Pheromones

Honey bees communicate through a complex system of pheromones that help regulate colony behaviour. When a colony is disturbed, alarm pheromones are released, alerting worker bees and triggering defensive responses. During inspections, queen introductions, or other hive manipulations, these signals can increase colony agitation and make hive management more challenging. Products that temporarily mask or reduce the detection of alarm pheromones can help support calmer colony behaviour while allowing bees to continue normal activities. This can improve beekeeper safety, reduce stress on colonies, and support more efficient hive management practices.

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Application Guidelines

These guidelines are intended as general recommendations. Always read and follow the product label. For beekeeping-specific advice, consult your local Andermatt representative.

Quantity

100 mL Apimil per 900 mL water

Frequency

Apply as required during hive inspections, queen introductions, colony combinations, or other hive manipulations.

Best Time to Apply

Immediately before opening or manipulating colonies.

Application Method

Dilute with water and apply as a light spray at the hive entrance, on frames, or directly onto bees as needed.

Tank Mix / Adjuvants

Not applicable.

Pre-Harvest / Residues

No residue concerns when used according to label instructions.

Trusted by Growers and Partners

We have been using Apimil in our educational apiary with our mentees and everyone that tries it loves it! I found myself with a smoker not functioning recently and used the Apimil for my whole inspection. It was very effective! The bees were testy but NO stings.

AlissaDelta, BC

Disclaimer

Performance information for Apimil® is based on internal trials, field observations and/or publicly available data. Results may vary depending on colony temperament, environmental conditions, and management practices. Always read and follow label directions.

Use beekeeping products only as directed on the label and SDS and in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, and local regulations. This website does not replace the product label or SDS.