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necterboy
18-05-2011, 02:13 AM
Any suggestions on what to use on screened bottom boards to check for Varroa. My insert panel is covered in clear plastic but I'm unsure what to use as a sticky covering.

Rosie
18-05-2011, 08:32 AM
I usually don't bother with anything sticky but if I want a more accurate count I use vaseline. I don't have much faith in counting natural mite drop in any case and prefer to fork out drones during the active season.

Rosie

Trog
18-05-2011, 06:59 PM
I wonder if a can of 'Spraymount' would be a quick and easy solution? It might stay tacky for long enough and can be sprayed on quickly.

necterboy
18-05-2011, 08:47 PM
Thanks for advise folks. Bee Positive.

nemphlar
18-05-2011, 09:37 PM
I use cheap cooking oil from a spray a couple of passes is plenty, but like Rosie I don't have much faith in counting natural drop, too many variables. Good to see after treatment how many bugs were cleared and maybe a better indicator for a second treatment