Sugar Shaker

Sugar Shaker Kit for Varroa Testing- with icing sugar and instructions

This sugar shaker kit is used for the survaillence of varroa (as well as other mites and braula fly). Beekeepers should test for varroa 4 times a year. In areas where varroa is present testing should be done every 4 weeks (except during cold winters). 

The kit contains a jar labelled with the exotic plant pest hotline, a lid with stainless steel mesh (removable for thorough cleaning), a bag of icing sugar, and a laminted instruction sheet. You will also need some newspaper and a bucket of water.

The kit comes with the instructions you need to carry out the test but you can also find the Agriculture Victoria instructions here.