VARROA MITE EASY CHECK
MANN LAKE VARROA EASY CHECK
The first 3-in-1 Varroa monitoring tool!
Varroa EasyCheck is a practical tool for easy Varroa infestation monitoring on adult bees.
Alcohol wash or sugar roll. These methods are now available in the same tool. It's up to you to choose the method that suits you best!
Alcohol Wash
Alcohol wash consists of immersing a sample of bees into alcohol and then gently shaking the EasyCheck to detach the phoretic mites so they can be counted
Advantages: Fast and easy, it is recognized as the most accurate, reliable, and economical option for beekeepers
Alcohol Method video
Icing Sugar Roll
With this method, the bees are rolled with powdered sugar, causing the mites to separate from the bees
The EasyCheck is then gently shaken, causing the sugar and the mites to pass through the white basket's holes
Advantages: Inexpensive and keep the sample of bees alive
Sugar Roll Method video
Sample Size
There are two lines on the white basket of the Varroa EasyCheck
Lower line corresponds to about 200 bees and the upper line corresponds to 300 bees
We advise you to take 300 bees to obtain the most accurate results possible
In the case of weaker colonies, you can reduce this number to 200 bees
You will obtain your infestation percentage by dividing the number of varroa found by 2 (if 200 bees) or 3 (if 300 bees)
Example: If you find 5 varroa mites with 300 bees, you have an infestation percentage of 5/3 = 1.66%
Number of mites = % Varroa infestation
3 for 300 bees
2 for 200 bees
(adjust according to sample size)
Features
Designed for effectiveness: The filter basket is the key to EasyCheck's reliability
Quick and easy to use 3 easy steps
Easily transportable and built to last
Tight-fitting lid is leak-free and comfortable to use
Two molded guidelines allow for samples of 200 or 300 bees
Designed for effectiveness: Fallen mites pass through holes in the base and sides of the basket
Transparent bowl allows accurate counting and reliable sampling
Depending on location and the time of year, alert thresholds range from > 1% to 5%. Check with your local association to determine thresholds in your area.
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20368 |
VARROA MITE EASY CHECK |
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27.99 |
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DC-671 |
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APIGUARD TRAY 10 PACK
MANN LAKE APIGUARD TRAY 10 PACK (50G)
Keep your bee colonies healthy by using Apiguard for Varroa mite treatment.
Apiguard is an organic, slow-releasing thymol miticide. It is a natural Varroa treatment that is easy to use and widely used by beekeepers to protect their colonies.
Apiguard treatment is designed to control Varroa mite populations in a colony. It's an effective treatment against Varroa mites, tracheal mites, and chalkbrood.
The Apiguard gel comes in aluminum trays that are ready to install in your colony for immediate Varroa mite treatment. The gel is slowly released over a fourteen-day period.
How to Use
Place the Apiguard tray at the top of the frame, centered over your bee colony.
Replace the tray after ten days if it's close to empty.
Leave the second tray in place for up to four weeks for complete treatment for Varroa.
Note: This product is not approved for use during a honey flow. This treatment should be used after a honey harvest. See instructions and packaging for more details.
Efficacy between 85 percent and 95 percent
Use in temperatures between 60?F and 100?F.
Use two - 50 g treatments per hive with an interval of fourteen days in the summer months just after the honey flow.
Natural treatment
Do not use during honey flow.
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27058 |
APIGUARD TRAY 10 PACK |
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60.99 |
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DC-805 |
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1LB PARA MOTH
MANN LAKE PARA MOTH 1 POUND
Para-Moth is used to control wax moths in stored supers. Place 3 oz (85.04 g or 6 tablespoons) on a paper plate and place on top bars of uppermost super. Stack 5 deep supers or 9 shallow supers and cover with a tarp. Equipment should be aired for several days before use.
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38384 |
1LB PARA MOTH |
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23.99 |
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DC130 |
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PLASTIC VENTED HELMET
MANN LAKE PLASTIC VENTED HELMET
An all-plastic helmet with an adjustable terry cloth headband inside. Side louvers allow for great ventilation.
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50632 |
PLASTIC VENTED HELMET |
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18.99 |
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CL-130 |
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LEG STRAPS PAIR
MANN LAKE PAIR OF LEG STRAPS
Self-adhering 20" (50.80 cm) long by 1 1/2 " (3.81 cm) wide, sturdy nylon Velcro fasteners. Color may vary.
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50636 |
LEG STRAPS PAIR |
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11.99 |
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CL-250 |
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2.5GAL PRO SWEET LIQUID FEED
MANN LAKE PRO SWEET LIQUID FEED 2.5 GALLON
Get the best liquid bee food for your bees!
Pro-Sweet(TM) is a sugar syrup that is formulated to mimic nectar using disaccharide and monodisaccharide sugars. With the disaccharides acting like natural nectar and monodisaccharides acting like honey, it not only stimulates the bees but also helps add weight to the hive.
Pro-Sweet's(TM) high sugar content and low pH prevent fermentation and inhibit bacterial growth, providing more benefits than simply feeding sugar water to your bees.
Improving Your Hive's Honey Supply
Different bee hives have different issues-some require support rearing brood, while others need supplemental honey stores for upcoming seasons.
When colonies don't have any stored honey or incoming nectar, feeding bees sugar water or sugar syrup, like Pro-Sweet(TM), is the most effective way to avoid losing a substantial amount of the colony.
Using Pro-Sweet Sugar Syrup
Pro-Sweet(TM) bee syrup is best used during nectar dearths, or when sources of nectar are scarce during as colder times of the year. Beekeepers can simply pour the sugar syrup into the bee feeders and let the hives do the rest. Feeding honey bees has never been easier!
Pro-Sweet(TM) won't crystallize or ferment, which often happens when feeding bee sugar water to the hive. Plus, there is no more going through the checkout line with a cart full of sugar or making a mess of your kitchen.
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50640 |
2.5GAL PRO SWEET LIQUID FEED |
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44.99 |
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CN-076 |
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100G PRO DFM MICROBIAL SPPLMT
MANN LAKE PRODFM MICROBIAL SUPPLEMENT FOR BEES 100G
Bees' immune system deteriorate due to constant exposure to pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, and antibiotics. ProDFM restores healthy bacteria, revitalizing their immunity.
Backed by Science
Studies show that bees containing healthy gut microbiomes with Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) have consistently shown to have reduced spore loads against disease causing pathogens.
Application Rate: 1 Tbsp/ 10g per hive, sprinkle over the top bars of the brood chamber.
Alternative Feeding: Mix 1 Tbsp/ 10g with 3 Tbsp/ 30g of powdered sugar, sprinkle over the top bars of the brood chamber.
Do not feed within 2 weeks of applying any treatments for foulbrood, varroa or nosema.
Store in a cold dry place.
Increased detoxification of pollutants and harmful chemicals
Revitalizes gut after times of stress such as transport and commute out of winter weather
Promotes digestion to better handle pollen dearth
Creates stronger more robust colonies going into winter
Helps improve bee colony health
All natural formula with 10 probiotics that reduces infection rates and critical colony diseases
Restores bees' healthy bacteria, revitalizing their immunity
Safe for bees with no harmful bacteria
Microflora positively affects nurse bees vitellogenin reserves. Vitellogenin is a precursor of egg yolk that transports protein and some lipid through the blood to the growing oocytes where it becomes part of the yolk. The health of honey bee colony is dependent upon vitellogenin reserves of the nurse bees.
Aids in fermentation and digestion of beebread
No resistance by bees
Quick and easy to use
Yeasts help synthesize B-vitamins needed for bee health.
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50644 |
100G PRO DFM MICROBIAL SPPLMT |
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23.99 |
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DC-144 |
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STOPS THE STING
MANN LAKE STOPS THE STING
The colloidal oatmeal formula temporarily relieves pain and itching due to insect bites.
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50652 |
STOPS THE STING |
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9.99 |
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DC-400 |
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BEETLE TOWELS HALF SHEET 10CT
MANN LAKE BEETLE TOWELS HALF SHEET 10 COUNT
Beetle Towels are an effective and economical way to trap small hive beetles. Place one to two sheets in each hive where beetles congregate. Your bees will chew up the towels, creating a fuzzy trap. Beetles are unable to escape once they make contact with the towel. Replace sheets once they become filled with beetles and repeat! 300 half sheets per case.
Each half sheet measures approximately 13" x 12" (33.02 cm x 30.48 cm).
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50656 |
BEETLE TOWELS HALF SHEET 10CT |
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8.99 |
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DC-673 |
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BEETLE BLASTER TRAP
MANN LAKE BEETLE BLASTER
Simply fill the trap with our Beetle Blaster Oil and place it between two frames. Beetles go in and can't get back out. You can change out traps as often as necessary, even during a honey flow! They're disposable.
The Hive Beetle
This is a nightmare for beekeepers. Despite being endemic to sub-Saharan Africa, the hive beetles have also spread to other parts of the world, including North America, which is problematic since it causes damage to stored honey, pollen, and honeycombs.
High-Quality Beetle Blasters
The pest needs effective solutions to get rid of it. Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional, our Beetle Blaster will ensure that you take control of your hive and eliminate the small hive beetles.
At Mann Lake, we ensure that our products are of exceptional quality. Our customers have given outstanding reviews on these products. Further, all other brands that are in our catalog are reputable.
You can order in bulk and take advantage of our available offers. Order beetle blaster traps from us and get the most affordable, superior-quality ones on the market.
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50660 |
BEETLE BLASTER TRAP |
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4.49 |
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DC-685 |
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BOARDMAN ENTRANCE FEEDER
MANN LAKE BOARDMAN ENTRANCE FEEDER
Offer your hive quick and easy food with entrance feeders like a Boardman feeder from Mann Lake. Beekeepers will find their hives will love the easy accessibility of this feeding tray. They will enjoy the durability of the Boardman feeder while remaining an affordable, efficient product throughout the warmer seasons.
We've recently improved this classic entrance feeder for easier installation and to extend its use. This feeder allows you to use your own Mason jar or 5-pound round jar for feeding at the entrance of your hive.
Using a clear jar makes it easy to maintain the feed for your hives, making the Boardman feeder both efficient and helpful for all beekeepers, no matter the size of their hive or the season. Save time on feeding hives and spend more time doing the tasks you love as a beekeeper. Boardman feeders are easy to clean and maintain, making them an essential tool for any beekeeper and hive.
Pro Tips
To ensure the feeder is properly installed, use your hive tool to lift the bottom box.
Once lifted, slide the feeder in.
This feeder is not recommended for cold weather feeding.
The glass jar is not included.
Remove honey supers intended for human consumption before feeding.
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50664 |
BOARDMAN ENTRANCE FEEDER |
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7.99 |
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FD-100 |
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5 5/8" WAXED CELL FNDTN 10 CT
MANN LAKE 5 5/8" WAXED RITE CELL FOUNDATION NATURAL CASE OF 10
Easy to put into your frames Rite-Cell is a bees favorite foundation! The durability of Rite-Cell will hold up to years of extracting. Sharper cell edges make it easy for bees to accept it quickly.
Requires no reinforcement
Slips easily into a groove top frame
Wax moths cannot damage
Deeper cell depth with highest definition
Textured cell interior
Heavy weight plastic holds up to extracting
Use with 6" Hive Bodies and 6 1/4 " Frames
BPA/BPS Free
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50672 |
5 5/8" WAXED CELL FNDTN 10 CT |
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27.99 |
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FN-720 |
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9 1/8" UNASSMBLD FRAMES 10CT
MANN LAKE 9 1/8" DEEP UNASSEMBLED FRAMES GROOVE TOP AND GROOVE BOTTOM WITHOUT HOLES IN ENDBARS 10 PACK
High precision cuts and milling
Standard outside dimensions - works with all uncappers
Bottom bar is 33% thicker
Full 1/2 " (1.27 cm) thick bottom bar Less burr comb and fewer blowouts!
Unparalleled fit!
Use 9 5/8" Hive Bodies and 8 1/2" Foundation. Groove Top Bars are best for Rite-Cell Foundation.
Nails not included.
Use 1 1/4" Nails (Item HD220) to attach top and bottom bars to endbar.
Use 3/4" Nails (Item HD245) to attach bottom bars to end bars or under the frame ear going from the endbar into the top bar.
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50680 |
9 1/8" UNASSMBLD FRAMES 10CT |
Out of stock |
18.99 |
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FR801 |
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6 1/4" UNASSMBLD FRAMES 10CT
MANN LAKE 6 1/4" MEDIUM UNASSEMBLED FRAMES GROOVE TOP AND GROOVE BOTTOM WITHOUT HOLES IN ENDBARS 10 PACK
High precision cuts and milling
Standard outside dimensions - works with all uncappers
Bottom bar is 33% thicker
Full 1/2" (1.27 cm) thick bottom bar Less burr comb and fewer blowouts!
Unparalleled fit!
Use 6 5/8" Supers and 5 5/8" Foundation. Groove Top Bars are best for Rite-Cell Foundation.
Nails not included.
Use 1 1/4" Nails (Item HD220) to attach top and bottom bars to endbar.
Use 3/4" Nails (Item HD245) to attach bottom bars to end bars or under the frame ear going from the endbar into the top bar.
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50684 |
6 1/4" UNASSMBLD FRAMES 10CT |
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18.99 |
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FR811 |
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HONEY DIPPER
MANN LAKE OLD FASHIONED HONEY DIPPER 4 3/8"
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50700 |
HONEY DIPPER |
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1.79 |
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GF-110 |
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