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Bee IPM | Varroa Easy Check | Optional Kit for Alcohol Wash or Sugar Roll Testing
Our Varroa Test Kit is an essential tool for reliable Varroa monitoring. All
beekeeping outfits big and small should have one on hand for quick diagnosis of
Varroa infestation levels.
Optional Kits have everything you need to perform either a powdered sugar roll
or an alcohol wash test in one convenient bin.
Sugar Roll Test kit includes:
* 1 varroa easy check for separating the bees from the mites
* 1 sampling scoop to measure 300 bees (standard sample size)
* 1 spray bottle to dissolve sugar to see mites clearly
* 1 bag of powdered sugar for tests with tablespoon to measure
* 1 white inspection bin that also doubles as your storage container
* Instructional brochure included in kit.Alcohol Wash Test kit includes:
* 1 varroa easy check for separating the bees from the mites
* 1 sampling scoop to measure 300 bees (standard sample size)
* 1 bottle of alcohol (alcohol kit only)
* 1 white inspection bin that also doubles as your storage container
* Instructional brochure included in kit.Quantity: 1
Farm Pick Up cost: Free
Farm Pick Up by Appt: Curbside | by Appointment | Thurs-Fri 11am-7pm and Sat
9am-12:30pm(In-Store Coming Soon)
Pick Up at Gulf Coast Beekeeper Meetings | Charlotte, Collier or Lee: Free
Charlotte: 1st SATURDAY of each month
Collier: 2nd TUESDAY of each month
Lee: 3rd TUESDAY of each month
Varroa Easy Check Alcohol Wash Instructions
Alcohol wash
This method consists of immersing a sample of bees into a container of
alcohol to detach the phoretic mites, so they can be counted. It is the most
consistent in terms of delivering accurate results, and is commonly practiced
by beekeepers, apiary inspectors, and scientists throughout North America.
How to perform an alcohol wash?
Required material (not included): Rubbing alcohol, or cleaning alcohol, or
diluted ethanol, or windshield washer fluid containing alcohol.
Step 1
Fill half of the transparent container of the Varroa EasyCheck with the
liquid.
Step 2
Collect a s...
