To check varroa levels, we first collect nurse bees from a brood frame.These bees spend the most time with developing brood—right where mites reproduce.We gently shake them into a container, transfer them to a jar,and use this sample to run a mite wash.Knowing your mite load helps you make informed, timely management decisions—for the health of the whole hive. | Nooga Honey Pot
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Let’s talk about Varroa destructor, folks — the #1 killer of honey bees in the U.S. If you're keeping bees, whether it's one hive or a hundred, you've got to stay on top of your mite levels. Knowing your infestation rate is the first step toward protecting your colonies. 👨‍🔬 One simple and reliable method? The Varroa Check Kit. https://mountainsweethoney.com/product/verroa-mite-wash/ Here's how it works: Collect 200–300 bees from the brood nest (not the entrance). Pour in rubbing alcohol or wi
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Alcohol washing a beehive. Alcohol washing is a method of monitoring Varroa mite levels. This is now part of beekeeping in Australia in order to maintain healthy and strong hives.🐝 | Australian Bees
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🐝 Attention beekeepers 🐝 Do you know how to undertake an alcohol wash on your hives? Alcohol washing is a quick and effective method of detecting the presence of varroa mites along with other exotic pests such as Tropilaelaps mites and Braula fly in bee hives. Dave, our resident Bee Biosecurity Officer, takes us through the steps on how to undertake an alcohol wash 👉 https://fal.cn/3tLrm Report your results (regardless of outcome) using our Bee 123 online form 👉 https://fal.cn/3tpoX These re
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