Bee Blog — varroa

How to Test for Varroa Mites: Alcohol Wash vs Sugar Shake vs CO2

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How to Test for Varroa Mites: Alcohol Wash vs Sugar Shake vs CO2

The five ways to check a hive for varroa in Australia: alcohol wash, sugar shake, CO2, sticky board and drone brood, compared and explained step by step.

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Honey Bee Diseases in Australia: A Practical Guide

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Honey Bee Diseases in Australia: A Practical Guide

Identify, treat and prevent the main honey bee diseases in Australia — varroa, AFB, EFB, small hive beetle, chalkbrood and more. A practical guide for Aussie beekeepers.

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