Varroa Destructor

The Varroa Destructor mite is the bane of modern beekeeping. It’s not IF you have Varroa mites, but HOW MANY you have.

Alcohol Wash Tips

• This IS fatal for bees, make sure you do not kill your queen!
• Use at least 70% isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol
• 1/2 cup of bees are around 300 bees
• Nurse and house bees are the best bees to use
• Goal is 1%-3% mites, or 3-9 mites per 300 bees
• Shake for 60 seconds to kill the bees/mites and separate them.