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After an extensive inspection and surveillance program it was concluded that the pest was not eradicable and it has therefore been declared endemic. The small hive beetle is now considered naturalised and common along the eastern seaboard of Australia. Normally a scavenger of bee hives in its native Africa, it has the potential to cause enormous losses to the bee industry through hive collapse or bees absconding. This potential was realised in the USA following the introduction of small hive beetle in the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDevelopment of the Small Hive Beetle Harbourage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsiderable research by the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndustry \u0026amp; Investment NSW | Primary Industries\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith financial support provided by the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) has lead to the development of the Hive Beetle Harbourage that has proved to be both safe and highly effective in controlling beetles in the hive. 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Core-fluted corrugated cardboard is an excellent substrate for insecticide impregnation and also provides an ideal refuge for the beetles. The cardboard is subject to attack by bees which in turn are vulnerable to the insecticide, so a two-piece rigid plastic protective housing was developed. The device is tamperproof and prevents operator or bee contact with the insecticidal insert. 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drugs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView video on how to use the unit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AMyA6ajHZKE\" title=\"Video for how to complete a Varroa Inspection\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest I – check for infestation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Collect around 300 bees. Fill container A up to the second level with them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Close container A with cover B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Put a teaspoon of powdered sugar into container C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Screw the container C to the bottom of the container A and shake it for 1-2 minutes, so that the powdered sugar sprinkles the bees thoroughly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. Make sure that most of the powdered sugar has fallen to the bottom of container C, then unscrew only the container C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. Pour water into it to dissolve the sugar. Count the mites that float in the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7. Up to 3 mites – small infestation, 3-10 – medium. Above 10 – large.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8. release the bees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest II – on the level of mite resistance to drugs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Fill container A with about 150 bees collected from brood frames (from the same hive as test 1) – let them reach level 1 of the container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Close the container with the lid B. Wear gloves! Attach the drug strip to container A by threading it through the lower slot of the H-shaped holder. The end of the strip is to stop on the bar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Place the tester in a dark place at room temperature. The drug strip is supposed to be on top! Wait six hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Remove the strip. Shake the container several times over a piece of white paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. If the number of dead mites is greater than the% of Test 1, there is no resistance to the drug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTest III – on hygienic behaviour of bees\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Remove the patch with sealed 10-15 day-old brood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. Use the spikes on the container A or C to destroy a fragment of the brood patch by pushing the spikes into it along its entire length 2-3 times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. Put the plaster in the hive. If more than 70% of the cells have been cleansed after 6 hours, more than 90% after eight hours, and 100% after a day, the family has a good hygienic instinct.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bec's BeeHive Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43860081967261,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1380\/0599\/files\/varroa-tester-3w1-1_Lyson.webp?v=1691114797"},{"product_id":"wooden-painted-nuc-complete-5-frame-size-assembled-1","title":"Wooden, Painted Nuc Complete - 5 frame size Assembled","description":"\u003cp\u003e5 frame SIZE Wooden (Pine) Nuc complete with lid \u0026amp; base, Nuc Box, risers and cleats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes 2x Entrance Discs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied assembled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes NOT include bees or frames\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BecsBeeHive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43919912239261,"sku":null,"price":96.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1380\/0599\/files\/PXL_20230911_025423008.jpg?v=1702617608"},{"product_id":"book-honey-bee-pests-and-diseases","title":"BOOK - Honey Bee Pests and Diseases","description":"A complete Guide to Prevention and Management","brand":"Bec's BeeHive Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44010766958749,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1380\/0599\/files\/PXL_20231014_014228926.jpg?v=1697430156"},{"product_id":"fondant-2kg-pack","title":"Fondant 2kg pack","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"952tc\" data-offset-key=\"5pa6u-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"5pa6u-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"5pa6u-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eNeed to feed your bees? 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Unwaxed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed for:\u003cbr\u003e- Integrated Pest Management - drone brood to attract varroa mites (use in conjunction with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.becsbeehive.com.au\/products\/queen-isolation-cage?_pos=6\u0026amp;_sid=5efd2d0d1\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Queen Isolation Cage\"\u003eQueen Isolation Cage\u003c\/a\u003e to create a brood break with only drone brood available)\u003cbr\u003e- For a stand alone drone frame in your hive to encourage accurate aging of drone cells\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bec's BeeHive Supplies","offers":[{"title":"SINGLE","offer_id":46511543124125,"sku":"","price":7.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Pack","offer_id":46511543156893,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1380\/0599\/files\/Droneframe_pink.jpg?v=1750744827"},{"product_id":"varroa-mesh","title":"Varroa Mesh","description":"\u003cp\u003eMesh to be used on varroa sticky mats to prevent bees being trapped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize to fit a 10 frame hive - adjust to fit an 8 frame size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Available as a set - mesh and mat together)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ecrotek","offers":[{"title":"SINGLE","offer_id":46587278885021,"sku":"","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Pack","offer_id":46587278917789,"sku":"","price":114.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1380\/0599\/files\/PXL_20250220_071211394.jpg?v=1741917079"},{"product_id":"varroa-mesh-and-mat","title":"Varroa Mesh and Sticky Mat","description":"\u003cp\u003eSticky Mat and Mesh to be used during Varroa Mite treatment. Suitable for a solid base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMesh is used to prevent bees being caught on the sticky mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize to fit a 10 frame hive - adjust as needed to fit an 8 frame size\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ecrotek","offers":[{"title":"SINGLE","offer_id":46587274887325,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 PACK","offer_id":46587274920093,"sku":"","price":142.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1380\/0599\/files\/PXL_20250220_071231844.jpg?v=1741917079"},{"product_id":"varroa-mite-sticky-mat","title":"Varroa Mite Sticky Mat","description":"\u003cp\u003eSticky Mat to be used during Varroa Mite treatment. Suitable for under a vented base in the tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize to fit a 10 frame hive - adjust as needed to fit a smaller hive size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Available as a set - mesh and mat together)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ecrotek","offers":[{"title":"SINGLE","offer_id":46587281539229,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Pack","offer_id":46587281571997,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1380\/0599\/files\/PXL_20250220_071027489.jpg?v=1741917079"},{"product_id":"queen-isolation-cage-double-size","title":"Queen Isolation Cage DOUBLE size","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrames are 459 x 55 x 249 mm (Length x Width x Height) with supporting arms bringing total length to 481 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGalvanized\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWire spacing ca. 4.3mm, with cover lid (length 481mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eU-shaped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor use in your Pest Management Plan by creating brood breaks in the main brood chamber. Use with drone brood frames will offer more enticing brood for varroa to migrate towards as the rest of the brood hatches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**Important note: Always be careful moving frames within the cage as the queen is at risk of damage or death if squashed between a frame and the cage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**This cage requires the space of 3 frames inside a hive body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are various purposes it can be used for:\u003cbr\u003e- Allows separation of the queen with a frame (worker or drone brood frame) to create a broodless hive or hive of one type of brood\u003cbr\u003e- separation of the queen to create specific aged eggs or brood\u003cbr\u003e- short term use of the queen with one frame for finding her quickly\u003cbr\u003e- imposing a limitation on egg laying prior to a dearth\u003cbr\u003e- confine the queen from a swarm or new colony to reduce risk of absconding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructions:\u003cbr\u003e- Place 2 frames into the cage with the solid cover on top.\u003cbr\u003e- The cover sits on top of the frames top bar so it can be removed to give access to the frame without need to remove the entire cage.\u003cbr\u003e- The edges sit flush with the sides of a standard sized wooden hive body (FULL DEPTH\/DEEP) to keep the queen contained. Equipment made outside standard specifications may require spare wax to be pressed into the ends with the top bar to block entry\/exit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bec's BeeHive Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46941898277021,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1380\/0599\/files\/PXL_20250703_010203054.jpg?v=1751515240"},{"product_id":"synthetic-apivar-4-pack-exp-04-02-2027-lot-250230-09-11-02","title":"Synthetic - APIVAR - 4 pack - EXP 04\/02\/2027 Lot 250230 09:11:02","description":"\u003cp\u003eSynthetic treatment of Varroa Destructor in honey bee colonies.\u003cbr\u003eActive constituent: 500 mg amitraz on each strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNet contents: 4 strips\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e2 STRIPS PER BROOD BOX\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e1 STRIP PER NUC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: Read instructions on every new packet as instructions may vary\u003cbr\u003eDANGER WARNING: Every pack contains a DANGER warning. Protective clothing is required according to packet instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collins Honey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47539136528541,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1380\/0599\/files\/Apivar-4-pack-1.jpg?v=1767919171"},{"product_id":"synthetic-apivar-12-pack-exp-29-01-2027-lot-250139-12-22-52","title":"Synthetic - APIVAR - 12 pack - EXP 29\/01\/2027 Lot 250139 12:22:52","description":"\u003cp\u003eSynthetic treatment of Varroa Destructor in honey bee colonies.\u003cbr\u003eActive constituent: 500 mg amitraz on each strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNet contents: 12 strips\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e2 STRIPS PER BROOD BOX\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e1 STRIP PER NUC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: Read instructions on every new packet as instructions may vary\u003cbr\u003eDANGER WARNING: Every pack contains a DANGER warning. Protective clothing is required according to packet instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collins Honey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47539171229853,"sku":null,"price":73.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1380\/0599\/files\/Apivar-4-pack-1.jpg?v=1767919171"},{"product_id":"synthetic-bayvarol-20-strips-exp-05-2029-batch-e186305c-e186305","title":"Synthetic - BAYVAROL - 20 STRIPS - EXP 05\/2029 Batch E186305c E186305","description":"\u003cp\u003eSynthetic treatment of Varroa Destructor in honey bee colonies.\u003cbr\u003eActive constituent: Contains 0.54 g\/kg FLUMETHRIN in the form of an impregnated polimer strip (Each strip contains 3.6mg Flumethrin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNet contents: 12 strips\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e4 STRIPS PER BROOD BOX\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e2 STRIP PER NUC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVIDEO BY NATIONAL VARROA MITE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_zaJnrgLPIo\" title=\"Bayvarol Treatment video\"\u003eVarroa Bayvarol Treatment V5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: Read instructions on every new packet as instructions may vary\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collins Honey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47539175030941,"sku":null,"price":66.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1380\/0599\/files\/Bayvarol-20-pack-1.webp?v=1767920448"},{"product_id":"organic-api-bioxal-powder-175g-pack-batch-no-a241055-exp-07-2027","title":"Organic - Api-Bioxal Powder - 175g pack - Batch No: A241055 . 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Causes sever skin burns and eye damage; corrosive to the respiratory tract; May cause damage to kidneys through prolonged or repeated exposure; Harmful if swallowed; Harmful in contact with skin.\u003cbr\u003eProtective clothing is required according to packet instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collins Honey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47641118015645,"sku":null,"price":138.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1380\/0599\/files\/api-bioxal-POWDER-3-sizes.jpg?v=1770602032"},{"product_id":"organic-aluen-cap-60-strip-pack-004-038-26-exp-22-01-2028","title":"Organic - Aluen Cap - 60 strip pack - 004-038\/26 . 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Designed specifically for in-hive use, they can be used when brood is present and have a zero-day honey withholding period after strip removal.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"simple-in-hive-application\"\u003eSimple in-hive application\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eApplication is straightforward: for 8–10 frame hives, four strips are placed across the top bars of frames 2, 4, 6 and 8; for 5–6 frame nucleus hives, two strips are placed over frames 2 and 4. Strips remain in the hive for 42 days and are then removed and discarded; they are single‑use and must not be reused. 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