Temephos Small Hive Beetle Granule – 750g

Stop Small Hive Beetle Larvae in the Soil Where They Pupate — 750g Treats Multiple Hives, Lasts Up to 3 Months, Australia’s First Purpose-Built SHB Soil Treatment.

If you’ve ever lost a hive to Small Hive Beetle (SHB) slime-out, you’ll understand the importance of breaking the SHB life cycle — and that’s exactly what Temephos Small Hive Beetle Granule does. Developed in Australia after 5 years of trials on commercial hives, this APVMA-registered granular treatment (Approval #93064/137869) targets SHB larvae in the soil around your hive, stopping them from pupating and emerging as the next wave of adult beetles.

It’s one of the smartest, most affordable additions to your Small Hive Beetle management toolkit — and a genuinely Australian innovation built specifically for Aussie conditions.

Why ground treatment is the smartest SHB strategy

Most beekeepers focus their SHB management efforts inside the hive — traps, oils, oil trays, beetle blasters. These all play important roles. But there’s a critical phase of the SHB life cycle that happens outside the hive in the soil — and most beekeepers miss it entirely.

When SHB larvae have finished feeding inside the hive (often after slime-outs or in weak colonies), they drop to the ground and burrow into the soil to pupate. After 2–4 weeks underground, they emerge as adult beetles ready to invade your hives all over again. A single overlooked pupation cycle can repopulate your apiary with hundreds of new beetles in weeks.

Temephos Granule attacks SHB at this exact stage — in the soil, before they become adults again. This breaks the life cycle and dramatically reduces the next wave of adult beetle pressure in summer.

What is Temephos and how does it work?

Temephos (15g/kg in this formulation) is an organophosphate insecticide — a Group 1B mode of action — that works through anticholinesterase activity on insect pests. Applied as a lightly sprinkled granule on the ground around your hive, it targets pupating SHB larvae as they burrow into the soil. The active ingredient kills larvae before they can complete pupation, dramatically reducing the next generation of adult beetles.

Importantly, Temephos works outside the bees’ detection range in the soil — when used as directed, it does not harm bees, brood, or honey. The treatment stays in the ground around the hive base, where the beetles go, but the bees don’t.

Key Features

• APVMA-registered — fully approved for use in Australia (Approval #93064/137869)
• 15g/kg Temephos — Group 1B anticholinesterase insecticide
• Targets SHB larvae in the soil — breaks the pupation cycle
• Australian-made and developed — 5 years of trials on commercial hives
• Lasts up to 3 months per application — long-lasting protection
• Easy to apply — light sprinkle around the hive base, no special equipment
• Granular formulation — stays in place, won’t blow away or wash off easily
• Bee-safe when used as directed — applied to soil, not the hive interior
• 750g pack — generous size for hobby and sideliner beekeepers; larger packs available on request

How to use Temephos SHB Granule

Always follow the APVMA-approved label for full instructions. As a general guide:

• Application: Lightly sprinkle granules in a band on the ground around the hive base, following the label rates exactly
• Timing: Apply preventatively in spring/early summer before SHB pressure peaks, and after any major SHB infestations
• Repeat: Application typically lasts up to 3 months — repeat as necessary
• Soil moisture: Do NOT apply to dry soil — the label specifies appropriate soil moisture conditions for activity
• Pair with hive-level controls: Use alongside in-hive SHB traps and good hive management for comprehensive coverage

Important: read the label carefully and follow all APVMA-approved directions. This is a regulated chemical product with specific handling, application, and safety requirements.

Strong colonies + ground treatment = your best SHB defence

Here’s something we tell every beekeeper: the strongest defence against Small Hive Beetle is a strong, populous colony. Strong hives have plenty of guard bees to keep beetles out, fast hygiene to remove eggs and larvae, and stable temperatures that beetles don’t tolerate well. Weak or stressed colonies are SHB magnets.

Temephos Granule complements strong-colony management by handling the part of the life cycle that happens outside the hive — the part your bees can’t defend against. Together, strong colonies and effective ground treatment give you comprehensive SHB control across the whole life cycle.

Safety and Storage

• Schedule 5 — POISON chemical
• Wear chemical-resistant gloves when handling
• Avoid breathing dust during application
• Wash your hands thoroughly after handling
• Keep away from children, pets, and food/feed
• Avoid contamination of waterways — NEVER allow runoff to enter creeks, dams, or stormwater
• Protect wildlife — apply carefully to avoid exposing birds and other animals
• Store in a cool, dry place in the original sealed container
• Anticholinesterase compound — DO NOT use if you are sensitive to organophosphates or have related medical conditions
• For poisoning, call Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26

Mandatory Record Keeping

By using any APVMA-registered chemical, you should maintain treatment records including date, location, product, dose, and applicator details. Records should be kept for at least 2 years and made available to authorities on request.

Trusted Australian beekeeping supplier since 2016

Beekeeping Gear has been Australia’s trusted source for APVMA-registered hive health products since 2016. Visit our Sydney showroom in Granville (next to Clyde train station) or our QLD location in Meadowbrook for hands-on advice, or order online with fast Australia-wide shipping.

Pair with our Matching Products

Apivar, Bayvarol, Api-Bioxal, and Apiguard for Varroa control; in-hive SHB traps; quality Italian F1 queen bees (year-round availability) for stronger colonies; and beekeeping starter kits — for a complete integrated pest management toolkit.

Order your Temephos Small Hive Beetle Granule 750g today — and break the SHB life cycle the smart Australian way.