Varroa and Beetle Diagnostic Kit

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

• Varroa EZ Check — A fast, accurate, and beekeeper‑friendly tool for monitoring Varroa mite levels using alcohol wash or powdered sugar methods.

• Two Small Hive Beetle Traps — Reusable plastic traps designed to sit between frames and capture adult beetles before they reproduce.

• 1 Pint Beetle Trap Oil — A ready‑to‑use, food‑grade oil formulated to attract and immobilize small hive beetles inside your traps.

• Sticky Board with Varroa Screen — Place beneath the brood nest to monitor natural mite drop while keeping bees safely off the adhesive surface.

• Replacement Sticky Board — A second adhesive board for continued monitoring without needing to replace the entire setup.

Why Beekeepers Love This Kit

• All‑in‑one convenience — No need to source components separately.

• Accurate pest monitoring — Helps you make informed treatment decisions.

• Reusable components — Cost‑effective for ongoing hive management.

• Beginner‑friendly, expert‑approved — Works for hobbyists and commercial apiaries alike.

What This Kit Helps You Do

• Track Varroa mite loads with confidence.

• Detect small hive beetle activity early, before damage occurs.

• Monitor colony health trends over time.

• Support integrated pest management (IPM) practices.