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Varroa and Beetle Diagnostic Kit
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Original Price
$62.61
Current Price
$49.99
Keep your hive thriving with the Colony Pest Diagnostic Kit, a complete, beekeeper‑trusted bundle designed to help you quickly detect and monitor the two most damaging threats to modern honey bee colonies: Varroa mites and small hive beetles. Whether you’re a new beekeeper or managing multiple apiaries, this kit gives you the essential tools to stay ahead of infestations and protect colony health.
What’s Inside
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Varroa EZ Check — A fast, accurate, and beekeeper‑friendly tool for monitoring Varroa mite levels using alcohol wash or powdered sugar methods.
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Two Small Hive Beetle Traps — Reusable plastic traps designed to sit between frames and capture adult beetles before they reproduce.
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1 Pint Beetle Trap Oil — A ready‑to‑use, food‑grade oil formulated to attract and immobilize small hive beetles inside your traps.
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Sticky Board with Varroa Screen — Place beneath the brood nest to monitor natural mite drop while keeping bees safely off the adhesive surface.
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Replacement Sticky Board — A second adhesive board for continued monitoring without needing to replace the entire setup.
Why Beekeepers Love This Kit
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All‑in‑one convenience — No need to source components separately.
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Accurate pest monitoring — Helps you make informed treatment decisions.
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Reusable components — Cost‑effective for ongoing hive management.
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Beginner‑friendly, expert‑approved — Works for hobbyists and commercial apiaries alike.
What This Kit Helps You Do
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Track Varroa mite loads with confidence.
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Detect small hive beetle activity early, before damage occurs.
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Monitor colony health trends over time.
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Support integrated pest management (IPM) practices.