Varroa Counter
This varroa tester is easy to use, quick, and gentle on bees. It will show you the infestation level of your colonies in real time. It does not kill bees!
Includes a dosing device, a CO2 gun with 2 x 16 gram CO2 cartridges (approximately 12 tests).
For more cartridges, you need to order the pack of 5:
Cartridge for the varroa tester (pack of 5)
Description
How it works:
While avoiding capturing the queen, remove 200 bees from the brood frame where the largest larvae are located.
Next, anesthetize them with CO2 gas for 4 to 6 seconds. TIP: Use the CO2 dispenser gently at first, as the cartridge is under high pressure.
After 10 to 20 seconds, shake the container with the sleeping bees for 10 seconds. The varroa mites are also affected by the CO2 and will fall off the bees. It then becomes easy to count them and assess the level of infestation in your hive.
The anesthetized bees will wake up after a short time and can be put back in the hive. Be aware that the varroa mites will also wake up; you need to deal with them properly 😉
Specifications
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 29.00 × 20.00 × 18.00 cm |
| Weight | 0.60 kg |
