Sticky Boards????

[necterboy]

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]

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]

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]

Thanks for advise folks. Bee Positive.

[nemphlar]

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