Co2 Varroa Test - Bees Tool for Accurate Varroa Mite Infestation Detection and Control in Beehives - Beekeeping Material

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• Please note: CO2 Canister is not included in the product because of the International aviation security limitations. -------------------------- Ensure the health of your honey bee hives with our Co2 Varroa Tester, an essential tool for beekeeping. This device offers a non-invasive, gentle method to monitor varroa mite infestations, using carbon dioxide gas to render bees and mites unconscious for easy monitoring. Our Co2 Varroa Tester is a standardized, effective method that has been shown to be as accurate as traditional alcohol wash methods. With our Co2 Varroa Tester, you can accurately monitor varroa mite infestations and ensure the health of your honey bee colonies. Our device is easy to use and provides gentle shaking for an accurate and reliable count of varroa mites. Our Co2 Varroa Tester is a must-have tool for sustainable beekeeping practices and effective varroa control. By regularly monitoring your hives with our device, you can prevent the spread of varroa mites and ensure the long-term health of your honey bee colonies. Order now and add our Co2 Varroa Tester to your essential beekeeping supplies. Keep your hives healthy and thriving with our non-invasive, accurate monitoring device. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the CO2 method, bees and mites are rendered unconscious by exposure to carbon dioxide gas. The sample of anesthetized bees is then gently shaken in the varroa tester, causing the mites to fall from the bees and pass through the white basket’s holes. Research conducted in Europe indicates results that are similar in accuracy to those obtained by an alcohol wash. Efficiency of Varroa monitoring methods and the benefits of standardized monitoring devices. Ludovic de Feraudy, Dr. Ulrike Marsky & Ph.D Jiri Danihlik. - Apimondia 2019 proceedings. If in doubt if your bees have many varroa mites, then this is the solution. ​ ​You catch 200 bees from the broodframe (avoid catching the queen). ​ ​Then you anesthetize them with CO2 gas. After 10-20 seconds, shake the varroa counter for 10 seconds. ​ ​Varroa mites are also affected by the anesthetic and will fall off ​the bees. So they are easy to count, and it's easy to evaluate the number ​ of mites in your hive. ​ ​The anesthetized bees will wake up after a short while and return to the hive. ​ ​Easy and simple and gentle on the bees. ​ ​Use 16 gram CO2 bottles (1 bottle enough for 4-6 tests). ​TIP: Use the CO2 dispenser gently in the beginning, since the bottle is under high pressure