{"product_id":"varroa-mite-board","title":"Varroa Mite Board","description":"\u003ch1 data-end=\"20\" data-start=\"0\" data-section-id=\"10j71oz\"\u003eVarroa Mite Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"251\" data-start=\"22\"\u003eVarroa Mite Boards, also known as IPM boards, sticky boards, or slide-in trays, are used to monitor mite levels in a hive. They slide into the back of a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/cypress-bottom-board-screened-solid\"\u003escreened bottom board\u003c\/a\u003e and help beekeepers make informed treatment decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"282\" data-start=\"253\" data-section-id=\"1unl1y1\"\u003eKey Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"827\" data-start=\"283\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"372\" data-start=\"283\" data-section-id=\"189t7ab\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"314\" data-start=\"285\"\u003eAccurate mite monitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measures natural \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/varroa-mite-control\"\u003evarroa\u003c\/a\u003e mite drop over a 24-hour period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"463\" data-start=\"373\" data-section-id=\"1o0xx4p\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"407\" data-start=\"375\"\u003eFits screened bottom boards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slides easily into the back of compatible hive setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"555\" data-start=\"464\" data-section-id=\"19lzhj8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"496\" data-start=\"466\"\u003eHigh-contrast grid design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Checkerboard pattern makes mites easier to see and count\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"634\" data-start=\"556\" data-section-id=\"aobjxd\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"583\" data-start=\"558\"\u003eNumbered grid system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps organize and track mite counts efficiently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"721\" data-start=\"635\" data-section-id=\"65qy92\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"656\" data-start=\"637\"\u003eMulti-use tool:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can also reduce drafts when left in place during colder months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"827\" data-start=\"722\" data-section-id=\"1rdmidz\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"744\" data-start=\"724\"\u003eAvailable sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits both 10-frame (20\" × 15.125\" × 2mm) and 8-frame (20\" × 12.625\" × 2mm) hives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"853\" data-start=\"829\" data-section-id=\"1e4knf4\"\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1070\" data-start=\"855\"\u003eThe Varroa Mite Board is a simple but important tool for monitoring mite levels in a colony. It is inserted beneath a \u003cstrong data-end=\"998\" data-start=\"973\"\u003escreened bottom board\u003c\/strong\u003e, where naturally falling varroa mites land on the surface of the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1399\" data-start=\"1072\"\u003eBy leaving the board in place for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1118\" data-start=\"1106\"\u003e24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e, beekeepers can count the number of mites that fall and use that information to determine whether treatment is necessary. While the board does not reduce mite populations on its own, it plays a key role in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1361\" data-start=\"1325\"\u003eIntegrated Pest Management (IPM)\u003c\/strong\u003e by helping guide treatment decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1620\" data-start=\"1401\"\u003eThe board features a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1459\" data-start=\"1422\"\u003ehigh-contrast checkerboard design\u003c\/strong\u003e that makes the reddish-brown varroa mites easier to see. A \u003cstrong data-end=\"1543\" data-start=\"1519\"\u003enumbered grid layout\u003c\/strong\u003e helps beekeepers keep track of counts and stay organized during inspections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1817\" data-start=\"1622\"\u003eIn addition to monitoring mites, the board can also be used during colder weather to \u003cstrong data-end=\"1756\" data-start=\"1707\"\u003ereduce airflow through the bottom of the hive\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping bees maintain cluster temperature more efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1955\" data-start=\"1819\"\u003eAvailable in sizes for both \u003cstrong data-end=\"1877\" data-start=\"1847\"\u003e10-frame and 8-frame hives\u003c\/strong\u003e, this board is a useful addition to any beekeeper’s mite management strategy.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee more of our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/equipment-accessories\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEquipment Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee our entire collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/additional-supplies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeekeeping Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"10 Frame \/ Single","offer_id":52393509781816,"sku":"10FrameMiteBoard","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Frame \/ 4 Pack","offer_id":52393509814584,"sku":"10FrameMiteBoard4Pack","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 Frame \/ Single","offer_id":52393509847352,"sku":"8FrameMiteBoard","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 Frame \/ 4 Pack","offer_id":52393509880120,"sku":"8FrameMiteBoard4Pack","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/0783\/2120\/files\/Varroa-Mite-Board-8-Frame-4-Pack-Foxhound-Bee-Company.png?v=1779110231","url":"https:\/\/robinsemporium.store\/products\/varroa-mite-board","provider":"Robin's Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}