Description
Varroa Sticky Mats – Description & Uses
An Essential Tool for Varroa Mite Monitoring
Varroa Sticky Mats are a simple and effective tool for beekeepers to monitor Varroa destructor mite levels within their beehives. Placed on the hive floor beneath a mesh or screened bottom board, the sticky surface captures mites that naturally fall from bees and brood combs, helping beekeepers assess mite activity within the colony.
Key Features
- Varroa Monitoring: Captures fallen mites for easier inspection and counting.
- Easy to Use: Designed for convenient placement beneath a screened hive floor.
- Non-Invasive Monitoring: Allows mite levels to be checked without directly handling bees.
- Practical Hive Management: Helps beekeepers track mite numbers over time and identify when further monitoring or treatment may be necessary.
Advantages
- Provides a straightforward way to observe natural mite fall.
- Helps identify changes in mite activity between inspections.
- Supports informed decisions about Varroa management.
- Suitable for routine hive monitoring as part of an integrated pest management program.
How to Use
- Place the sticky mat beneath the screened bottom board, following the product instructions.
- Leave it in place for the recommended monitoring period.
- Remove and inspect the mat, counting the mites caught on the sticky surface.
- Record the results and compare them with previous counts to monitor changes in mite fall.
