VarroCheck Kit

To ensure the health of your bee colonies, it is essential to regularly monitor and check varroa levels. If you are unsure how to monitor varroa infestation in your bees, the VarroCheck is the answer. The VarroCheck is an accurate and reliable varroa shaker, ready to use whenever you need to check your bees' health.

Key Features:

• High efficiency, with mites falling through the filter and being easily counted
• Quick and easy to use – monitor your entire apiary in no time!
• Easy to maintain
• Mess-free
• Suitable for CO2, sugar dusting, or alcohol method
• Durable, economical, and long-lasting
• Airtight, with no leakage

What is VarroCheck: Vita recommends regular varroa infestation monitoring. At a minimum, this should be done at the start of the beekeeping season, before, during, and after any varroa treatment. The VarroCheck offers an effective and accurate way to quickly monitor varroa levels in your hive.

How to use VarroCheck:

1. Remove the lid from the bottle and use the measuring cup to add a cup of diluted alcohol (1 part isopropyl alcohol to 4 parts water) to the test bottle.
2. Select two or three frames from the brood area (preferably with open brood) and carefully check for the queen. Do not use the frame if the queen is present.
3. Shake the bees off the frame into a large container and allow the foraging bees to fly away, leaving only nurse bees.
4. Use the measuring cup to collect a full measure of bees (about 300 bees) and place them in the bottle, sealing it tightly.
5. Gently shake the bottle to wet the bees and dislodge the varroa mites.
6. Open the lid and add enough alcohol solution to cover the bees. Close again and gently shake the bottle, avoiding foam formation.
7. After one minute, open the lid and lift the mesh basket, shaking off as much liquid as possible as you lift it.
8. Look through the transparent bottle and count the number of varroa mites. Divide this number by 3 to calculate the infestation percentage (e.g., if you count 6 varroa mites, 6 divided by 3 = 2, so the infestation rate is 2%).
9. Check the acceptable infestation rate depending on the hive's condition and the time of year and take appropriate measures.

Advantages of VarroCheck:

• Economical: durable and long-lasting.
• Effective: quick and accurate infestation rates.
• Simple: versatile and easy to use.

The Kit includes:

• VarroCheck
• Spray
• A CO2 bottle

VarroCheck

To ensure the health of your bee colonies, it is necessary to monitor and control the levels of Varroa mites regularly. If you're unsure how to monitor Varroa infestations in your bees, VarroCheck is the answer. VarroCheck is an accurate and reliable Varroa shaker, ready to use whenever you need to check the health of your bees.

Key Features:

• Highly effective, with mites falling through the filter and easily counted
• Quick and easy to use – monitor your entire apiary in minimal time!
• Easy maintenance
• Mess-free
• Suitable for the CO2, powdered sugar method, or alcohol use
• Durable, economical, and long-lasting
• Seals airtight without leaks

What is VarroCheck: Vita recommends regular monitoring of Varroa infestations. At the very least, this should be done at the beginning of the beekeeping season, before, during, and after any Varroa treatment. VarroCheck offers an effective and accurate way to quickly monitor Varroa levels in your hive.

How to Use VarroCheck:

1. Remove the lid from the bottle and use the measuring cup to add a cup of diluted alcohol (1 part isopropyl alcohol to 4 parts water) into the test bottle.
2. Select two or three frames from the center of the brood area (preferably with open brood) and carefully check for the queen. Do not use the frame if the queen is present.
3. Shake the bees from the frame into a large container, allowing the forager bees to fly away, leaving only the nurse bees.
4. Use the measuring cup to collect a full measure of bees (about 300 bees) and place them in the bottle, closing it.
5. Gently shake the bottle to wet the bees and kill the Varroa mites.
6. Open the lid and add enough alcohol solution to cover the bees. Close it again and shake the bottle gently, avoiding foam formation.
7. After one minute, open the lid and lift the mesh basket, shaking off as much liquid as possible as you lift it.
8. Look through the transparent bottle and count the number of Varroa mites. Divide this number by 3 to calculate the infestation percentage (i.e., if you count 6 Varroa mites, 6 divided by 3 = 2, so the infestation percentage is 2%).
9. Check the acceptable infestation percentage depending on the hive's condition and the season, and take appropriate action.

Advantages of VarroCheck:

• Economical: durable and long-lasting.
• Effective: fast and accurate infestation rates.
• Simple: flexible and easy to use.

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Steps

1.       The FAM DISPENSER device is another effective option for treating Varroa.
2.       Follow the usage instructions carefully. Open the device's lid and soak the cloth with the formic acid solution you have prepared.
3.       Close the lid securely and transport it to your apiary to be placed on the hive.
4.       Treatment is performed after honey harvesting.
5.       Adjust the disc opening based on the ambient temperature, following the instructions included in the package.
6.       If the weather forecast predicts storms, postpone the treatment.
7.       Place the device upside down, directly above the brood area.
8.       In case of extreme temperature changes, easily readjust the device.
9.       Depending on the season, the application may last from 7-14 days.
10.    For optimal hive ventilation, open the air vents.

INFO

1.       Easy to use and adjust.
2.       Avoid installing the device during midday hours with high temperatures.
3.       Formic acid vapors act quickly on Varroa and within the sealed brood.
4.       Varroa mite drop peaks on the 2nd and 3rd day.
5.       Incorrect use of formic acid may lead to brood disruption.
6.       Vapors can cause fatal damage to the brood and bees.
7.       Occasional loss of the queen has been observed with treatment at high temperatures.
8.       Since formic acid is soluble in water, it may leave residues in honey upon examination.
9.       Avoid feeding during treatment to prevent robbing, as hive entrances are open.
10.    Ensure your safety by using protective glasses and clothing when handling formic acid substances.
11.    Do not wash the device at temperatures above 40°C, as it will be damaged.
12.    After treatment, the cloth may be wet due to the hive's normal humidity.
13.    Close hive entrances with sealed bottoms.
14.    Ensure good hive ventilation.

Steps

1.       The FAM DISPENSER device is another effective option for treating Varroa.
2.       Follow the usage instructions carefully. Open the device's lid and soak the cloth with the formic acid solution you have prepared.
3.       Close the lid securely and transport it to your apiary to be placed on the hive.
4.       Treatment is performed after honey harvesting.
5.       Adjust the disc opening based on the ambient temperature, following the instructions included in the package.
6.       If the weather forecast predicts storms, postpone the treatment.
7.       Place the device upside down, directly above the brood area.
8.       In case of extreme temperature changes, easily readjust the device.
9.       Depending on the season, the application may last from 7-14 days.
10.    For optimal hive ventilation, open the air vents.

INFO

1.       Easy to use and adjust.
2.       Avoid installing the device during midday hours with high temperatures.
3.       Formic acid vapors act quickly on Varroa and within the sealed brood.
4.       Varroa mite drop peaks on the 2nd and 3rd day.
5.       Incorrect use of formic acid may lead to brood disruption.
6.       Vapors can cause fatal damage to the brood and bees.
7.       Occasional loss of the queen has been observed with treatment at high temperatures.
8.       Since formic acid is soluble in water, it may leave residues in honey upon examination.
9.       Avoid feeding during treatment to prevent robbing, as hive entrances are open.
10.    Ensure your safety by using protective glasses and clothing when handling formic acid substances.
11.    Do not wash the device at temperatures above 40°C, as it will be damaged.
12.    After treatment, the cloth may be wet due to the hive's normal humidity.
13.    Close hive entrances with sealed bottoms.
14.    Ensure good hive ventilation.

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