Varroa Mite Check for Infestation

Using a Varroa mite check for infestation rates in bees is a seasonal task. Diagnosis before treatment and verification after treatment are crucial in the apiary. Varroa mites are tiny, rust-colored parasites. They hide in brood cells and attach themselves to adult bees. These mites take energy from the whole bee colony and cause death. A routine inspection helps detect these covert invaders before they spiral into a full-scale infestation.

APIBUZZ Varroa mite check begins with selecting a calm day when the bees are active but not agitated. Beekeepers usually use three methods within the same tool: alcohol wash, sugar roll, and CO2 injection. Among these methods, the alcohol wash method is the most accurate and easiest to use. Please refer to the following illustrated instructions for detailed operating steps.