{"title":"Varroa Monitoring Tools","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"plastic-varroa-check-ecrotek-alcohol-checker","title":"Varroa Check - Ecrotek Alcohol Checker","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease read our post \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ecrotek.com.au\/blogs\/articles\/varroa-surveillance-planning\" title=\"Varroa Blog\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e on for information on setting up a surveillance programme.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuick and easy to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeekeepers simply collect 300 bees and shake them for 60 seconds in the varroa shaker, with a solution of alcohol or winter windshield washer fluid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDesigned for effectiveness: this method is used worldwide to monitor varroa levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuick and easy to use, 3 easy steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEasily transportable and built to last\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTight-fitting lid is leak-free and comfortable to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTransparent bowl allows accurate inspections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigher accuracy than sugar shaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor a bee friendly surveillance method see our sugar shaker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ecrotek.com.au\/blogs\/articles\/varroa-surveillance-tools-and-techniques\" title=\"Washes\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick here to see video instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDownloads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3095\/3639\/files\/Ecrotek_AU_Varroa_Checker_Alcohol_wash_instructions_V2.pdf?v=1657665899\"\u003eInstruction sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3095\/3639\/files\/Biosecurity-Manual-for-Beekeepers_2.pdf?v=1657256031\"\u003ePlant Health Australia – Biosecurity Manual for Beekeepers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ecrotek - AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42579940409511,"sku":"VARROAECECR","price":20.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3095\/3639\/products\/AusVarroa.png?v=1657234205"},{"product_id":"varroa-sugar-shaker-jar-shaker-sieve-w-instructions","title":"Varroa Sugar Shaker","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease read our post on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ecrotek.com.au\/blogs\/articles\/varroa-surveillance-planning\" title=\"Varroa Blog\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e for information on setting up a surveillance programme. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuick and easy to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeekeepers simply collect 300 bees and roll them for 2 minutes in the varroa shaker with icing sugar. This encourages bee grooming and dislodges the varroa (if present) for detection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDesigned for effectiveness: this method is used worldwide to monitor varroa levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuick and easy to use – can be done on all your hives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEasily transportable and built to last\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA key tool for varroa detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ecrotek.com.au\/blogs\/articles\/varroa-surveillance-tools-and-techniques\" title=\"Washes\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClick here to see video instructions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownloads:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3095\/3639\/files\/Ecrotek_AU_Sugar_Shaker_instructions_V2.pdf?v=1657678467\"\u003eInstruction sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3095\/3639\/files\/Biosecurity-Manual-for-Beekeepers_2.pdf?v=1657256031\"\u003ePlant Health Australia – Biosecurity Manual for Beekeepers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ecrotek - AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42581875097767,"sku":"VSUGARSHAKER","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3095\/3639\/products\/VARROASUGAR.jpg?v=1662084734"},{"product_id":"mann-lake-sticky-boards","title":"Mann Lake Sticky Board\/Mat - 10 Frame","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sticky board is a vital part of varroa surveillance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e When used correctly it is one of the most sensitive testing methods available. Sticky boards work by catching varroa mites as they drop. You then go back periodically and inspect the sticky board for varroa mites. \u003cbr\u003e Please refer to the instruction document for details \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3095\/3639\/files\/Ecrotek_AU_Sticky_Boards_instructions.pdf?v=1657663455\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and read our blog series \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ecrotek.com.au\/blogs\/articles\/varroa-surveillance-tools-and-techniques\" title=\"Varroa Blog\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e on varroa surveillance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the sticky board is placed directly on the bottom board a screen will be needed to keep the bees off the adhesive. When used in conjunction with a screened bottom board (like the Hive Doctor Bottom Boards), the sticky board can be used alone, simply cut these to size and place them in the pest checking tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ecrotek - AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42587665498279,"sku":"STIBOA","price":12.65,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3095\/3639\/products\/STIBOA.jpg?v=1657495003"},{"product_id":"swienty-varroa-test-exc-co2-cartridge","title":"Swienty Varroa Test (excludes CO2 Cartridge)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-redactor=\"verified\"\u003eThe Swienty Varroa Tester is a quick and easy way to check the mite loading of your hives. It works by using CO2 to quickly anaesthetise bees and mites with the mites falling from the bees for easy counting. After 20-30 seconds the bees will wake up and can be safely returned to the hive. The Swienty Varroa tester requires a screw type CO2 cartridge to be installed prior to use. Unfortunately due to shipping restrictions we are unable to supply the CO2 cartridge with the product, however these can be cheaply obtained from your local bike repair shop. Each C02 cartridge can be used for up to 12 tests. NOTE: Squeeze the dispenser trigger slowly at the beginning of the test due to the contents being under high pressure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-redactor=\"verified\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-redactor=\"verified\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-redactor=\"verified\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eInstructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1. Fill the Varroa Tester with around 200 bees (be careful not to catch the queen!). There is a fill line on the jar which can be used as a guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2. Insert a CO2 cartridge into the supplied dispenser. Squeeze the dispenser trigger gently for around 10-20 seconds until the bees are asleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3. Shake the jar for 10 seconds to loosen the mites. The mites will fall to the bottom of the jar and can be easily counted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-redactor=\"verified\"\u003e4. Once awake (around 20-30 seconds) the bees can be returned to the hive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-redactor=\"verified\"\u003eFor more information on Varroa please see our blog series \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ecrotek.com.au\/blogs\/articles\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OybS1npvBwg\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c1HCTB6mVEE\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ecrotek - AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42589341614247,"sku":"VARROATEST","price":107.37,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3095\/3639\/products\/VARROATEST_1.png?v=1657583531"},{"product_id":"mann-lake-sticky-boards-1","title":"Sticky Board\/Mat - Varroa Surveillance","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA sticky board is a vital part of varroa surveillance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e When used correctly it is one of the most sensitive testing methods available. Sticky boards work by catching varroa mites as they drop. You then go back periodically and inspect the sticky board for varroa mites.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease refer to the instruction document for details \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3095\/3639\/files\/Ecrotek_AU_Sticky_Boards_instructions.pdf?v=1657663455\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eand read our blog series\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ecrotek.com.au\/blogs\/articles\/varroa-surveillance-tools-and-techniques\" title=\"Varroa Blog\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon varroa surveillance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf the sticky board is placed directly on the bottom board a screen will be needed to keep the bees off the adhesive. When used in conjunction with a screened bottom board (like the Hive Doctor Bottom Boards), the sticky board can be used alone, simply cut these to size and place them in the pest checking tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ecrotek - AU","offers":[{"title":"8 Frame","offer_id":42812777070759,"sku":"STIBOA8C","price":3.85,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Frame","offer_id":42812777103527,"sku":"STIBOAC","price":3.85,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3095\/3639\/products\/STIBOAC.png?v=1665436416"},{"product_id":"mann-lake-sticky-boards-2","title":"Stick Board\/Mat  For Smart Bottom Board Trays","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA sticky board is a vital part of varroa surveillance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e When used correctly it is one of the most sensitive testing methods available. Sticky boards work by catching varroa mites as they drop. You then go back periodically and inspect the sticky board for varroa mites.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease refer to the instruction document for details \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3095\/3639\/files\/Ecrotek_AU_Sticky_Boards_instructions.pdf?v=1657663455\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3095\/3639\/files\/Ecrotek_AU_Sticky_Boards_instructions.pdf?v=1657663455\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eand read our blog series\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"Varroa Blog\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecrotek.com.au\/blogs\/articles\/varroa-surveillance-tools-and-techniques\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.ecrotek.com.au\/blogs\/articles\/varroa-surveillance-tools-and-techniques\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon varroa surveillance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf the sticky board is placed directly on the bottom board a screen will be needed to keep the bees off the adhesive. When used in conjunction with a screened bottom board (like the Hive Doctor Bottom Boards), the sticky board can be used alone, simply cut these to size and place them in the pest checking tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003eif you have 2 pest checking trays, you will need to purchase 2 units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePest Checking Trays can be purchased \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ecrotek.com.au\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=pest%20checking*\" title=\"Pest Trays\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ecrotek - AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42659334324391,"sku":"STIBOACSBB","price":3.08,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3095\/3639\/products\/STIBOACSBB.png?v=1665447524"}],"url":"https:\/\/ecrotek.com.au\/collections\/varroa-monitoring-tools.oembed","provider":"Ecrotek Beekeeping Supplies Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}