Sugar Roll Kit

Uses the sugar roll method, including everything you need to check for varroa mites.

Usage

• Shake a frame from the edge of the brood nest into a plastic dish pan. Be careful not to shake the queen
• Scoop 300 bees (about 1/2 cup) into a wide-mouth mason jar
• Cap with 1/8 inch hardware cloth
• Add 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar
• Roll the jar gently for about a minute
• Set in the shade for exactly two minutes
• Shake vigorously over a light-colored surface or bowl for exactly one minute
• Spray with water to dissolve sugar and show presence of mites
• Count mites. The infection rate is the number counted divided by 3.