Varroa Mite Sticky Board – Adhesive Beehive Mite Monitoring & Trapping Board | Innisfil Creek Honey

Varroa Mite Sticky Board – Adhesive Beehive Mite Monitoring & Trapping Board

Monitor varroa mite levels and help protect your honey bee colonies with our Varroa Mite Sticky Board, available from Innisfil Creek Honey.

Designed for beekeepers who want to monitor varroa mite activity in their hives, this adhesive sticky board provides a simple and effective way to collect fallen mites and assess mite populations.

The sticky board features an adhesive surface covered by removable protective paper. Simply peel away the protective covering, position a compatible mesh screen above the board, and slide the assembled unit into the bottom of your beehive.

As varroa mites fall from the bees and comb, they become trapped on the adhesive surface, allowing beekeepers to count mites and monitor colony infestation levels.

The Varroa Mite Sticky Board is a useful tool for determining whether further mite assessment or treatment may be necessary and for monitoring mite drop following a varroa treatment.

Dimensions: 13 1/16" x 17 5/8"

Why Choose Our Varroa Mite Sticky Board?

• Monitor Varroa Mite Activity: Collect fallen mites to help assess infestation levels in your beehive.

• Adhesive Trapping Surface: Captures mites that fall onto the board.

• Easy-to-Use Design: Peel away the protective paper and position the board beneath a compatible mesh screen.

• Supports Varroa Management: Provides useful information for monitoring colony health.

• Evaluate Treatment Response: Track mite drop before and after varroa mite treatments.

• Helps Prevent Mite Re-Entry: Traps mites that might otherwise crawl back into the colony.

• Compatible with Screened Bottom Setups: Designed for use with a suitable mesh screen and bottom-board arrangement.

• No Chemicals Required for Monitoring: Collects mites using an adhesive surface.

• Suitable for Hobbyist & Commercial Beekeepers: A practical addition to any apiary's mite-monitoring supplies.

Product Specifications

How Does a Varroa Mite Sticky Board Work?

Varroa mites are external parasites that feed on honey bees and reproduce within developing brood cells.

Some mites naturally fall from adult bees and the comb onto the bottom of the hive.

Without an effective trapping surface, fallen mites may be able to climb back into the colony.

The Varroa Mite Sticky Board uses an adhesive surface to capture mites as they fall, helping prevent trapped mites from returning to the bees.

When positioned beneath a suitable mesh screen, the board also allows beekeepers to observe and count fallen mites while reducing direct bee contact with the adhesive.

How to Use the Varroa Mite Sticky Board

Step 1 – Prepare the Sticky Board

Remove the protective paper covering the adhesive surface.

Step 2 – Position the Mesh Screen

Place a compatible mesh screen above the sticky board, ensuring that the screen keeps bees separated from the adhesive.

Step 3 – Install in the Beehive

Slide the assembled monitoring unit into the appropriate bottom-board opening or monitoring tray.

Step 4 – Allow Mites to Collect

Leave the board in place for your chosen monitoring period.

Step 5 – Count the Varroa Mites

Carefully remove the board and count the mites trapped on the adhesive surface.

Step 6 – Calculate Daily Mite Drop

Divide the total number of mites collected by the number of days the board was installed.

For example, if 30 mites are collected over three days, the average natural mite drop is 10 mites per day.

Step 7 – Evaluate Your Results

Compare your mite counts with current local recommendations, taking into account the season, colony conditions, and whether the count was taken during or after treatment.

Step 8 – Continue Monitoring

Repeat mite monitoring as needed to help track changes in your colony's varroa infestation.

Beekeeping Tip: Sticky board counts are useful for monitoring mite drop, but they do not directly measure the percentage of bees infested with varroa mites. Alcohol washes or other locally recommended sampling methods may provide a more reliable estimate of colony infestation levels.

Monitor Varroa Levels Before & After Treatment

The Varroa Mite Sticky Board can help beekeepers investigate two important questions:

1. Does My Hive Need Varroa Mite Treatment?

Monitoring fallen mites can help identify changes in mite activity and indicate when further infestation testing may be necessary.

Treatment decisions should be based on current local recommendations and appropriate mite-monitoring methods.

2. Was My Varroa Treatment Effective?

A sticky board can help monitor mite drop following treatment.

However, an increase in fallen mites immediately after treatment does not, by itself, confirm that the treatment successfully reduced the colony's overall infestation.

Follow-up infestation testing is recommended to evaluate treatment effectiveness.

Important Varroa Monitoring Information

Older beekeeping guidelines sometimes suggest that finding more than 100 mites over 48 hours indicates a need for chemical treatment.

This should not be used as a universal treatment threshold.

Varroa mite thresholds vary depending on the season, colony strength, brood levels, geographic region, and monitoring method.

For current treatment recommendations, consult your provincial apiarist, local beekeeping association, or other qualified beekeeping advisor.

Ideal for Beekeeping & Apiary Management

Our Varroa Mite Sticky Board is useful for:

• Monitoring natural varroa mite drop.

• Tracking mite activity in honey bee colonies.

• Supporting integrated pest management programs.

• Observing mite drop following varroa treatments.

• Trapping fallen varroa mites.

• Seasonal hive health monitoring.

• Hobbyist and commercial apiary management.

• Beekeeping education and training.

Beekeeping Supplies from Innisfil Creek Honey

At Innisfil Creek Honey, we carry a selection of varroa mite monitoring equipment, hive management tools, and beekeeping supplies to help you care for your honey bee colonies.

Pair your Varroa Mite Sticky Board with a compatible screened bottom tray or mesh screen to create a practical mite-monitoring setup.

Whether you manage a few backyard hives or a larger commercial apiary, regular varroa monitoring is an important part of maintaining healthy honey bee colonies.

Important Product Information

• Product: Varroa Mite Sticky Board.

• Dimensions: 13 1/16" x 17 5/8".

• Surface: Adhesive with removable protective paper.

• Primary Use: Monitoring and trapping fallen varroa mites.

• Installation: Designed for use beneath a compatible mesh screen.

• Mesh Screen / Bottom Tray: Not specified as included; confirm separately.

• Chemical Treatment: Not included.

• Hive Compatibility: Verify dimensions and bottom-board configuration before purchasing.

• Treatment Decisions: Follow current local varroa monitoring and treatment recommendations.

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