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Varroa mites feed on the honey bee’s haemolymph (Blood) during brood development, as well as on adult bees.\u003cbr\u003eThis results in Varroa mites acting as an effective vector for numerous viruses.\u003cbr\u003eThis can cause common symptoms in the honey bee population, such as deformed and shrivelled wings, legs or abdomens, as well as symptoms specific to these other pests.\u003cbr\u003eTogether these effects mean that honey bee viruses and other pests become more damaging when Varroa is present in a colony. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will require the following to complete a varroa check test:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Rubbing Alcohol, or Methylated Spirits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Gloves and Suit (recommended)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– White Plastic Tub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– Varroa Check Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. 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Screw the lid on straight away to prevent them from escaping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Recommended sampling: 200-300 bees. 300:Top level indicated on basket. 200:Bottom level indicated on basket.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Varroa Separation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGently swirl the varroa check in a circular motion for up to 15 seconds and do this 3 times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can shake vertically, side to side or rotate it to optimize separation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Counting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCount the Mites by looking through the transparent bowl or after removing the bees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your test shows up with 9+ mites, you will need to get treatment into your hive ASAP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your test shows up with less than 9 but more than 0, you will need to buy treatment and prepare. Then do another wash in 4 weeks to put the treatment in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf your test shows up with 0 mites, it is more than likely you are still varroa mite free or at an extremely low detection level.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beekeeping Supplies Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833359847591,"sku":"V010","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/4997\/1879\/files\/IMG_E7685.jpg?v=1751005371"},{"product_id":"metal-hive-stand-single","title":"Metal Hive Stand Single","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to keep your hive off the ground away from pests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle hive stand metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace stand where you want to place your bees.\u003cbr\u003eAdjust the legs into the ground to make it stable.\u003cbr\u003ePlace 1 Hive onto stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would recommend placing a board longer than the actual hive onto the stand, then putting the hive on top.\u003cbr\u003eThis will make the stand sturdier and more secure for your hive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beekeeping Supplies Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833389895847,"sku":"S014","price":25.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/4997\/1879\/files\/IMG_3758.jpg?v=1749795551"},{"product_id":"nally-wax-mould","title":"Nally Wax Mould","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nally Wax Mould is a reusable tool designed to help you shape and form beeswax blocks efficiently. 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