Tool for performing varroa tests and determining the level of infestation in the hive.
The Varroa Tester is an essential tool for assessing the level of varroa infestation in your hives. Knowing the health condition of your bees is crucial to deciding the right time to apply treatments and ensure the productivity and well-being of the colony.
Product Features:
· Efficient Varroa Test: It allows to detect and quantify the presence of varroa mites accurately.
· Harmless to Bees: It uses CO₂ as an anesthetic, ensuring that the bees are not harmed, unlike other methods that use alcohol or other harsh substances.
· Complete Kit: Includes a sampling container and a CO₂ dispenser with two 16-gram CO₂ bottles, enough to perform more than 12 tests. The CO₂ bottles are replaceable, ensuring easy replacement.
Instructions for Use:
Sampling: Collect approximately 200 bees from a brood frame, avoiding taking the queen.
Anesthesia: Administer CO₂ gas for 4-6 seconds.
Wait: Let the gas act for about 20 seconds.
Agitation: Shake the Varroa Tester container for 10 seconds. The varroa mites, affected by the anesthetic, will fall off the bees and fall to the bottom of the container.
Count: Count the varroa mites that have fallen to the bottom of the container. The bees will quickly regain their vitality.
This method is completely safe for bees and prevents their death, unlike other more invasive methods.
More Information and Tips:
For a deeper understanding of varroa diagnosis and treatment decisions, see our detailed article on varroa detection and management.
With the Varroa Tester, keep the health of your hives under control accurately and safely.
