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Instructions for use Performing the test: Step-by-step illustrations Interpretation of resultsAfter 3 minutes, the control line should be clearly visible in the display window of the device. A positive result (indicated by the appearance of both the test line and the control line-see below) indicates that the pathogen sought is present in the sample, and that the larva taken was infected with American foulbrood. Note that even a faint T-line indicates a positive result.A negative result (only appearance of the control line, test line absent) indicates that the sample does not have American foulbrood pathogens. A negative test result does not guarantee the absence of AFB infection in some other part of the colony than the sample tested. Choose the sample with the utmost care.

Instructions for use Performing the test: Step-by-step illustrations Interpretation of resultsAfter 3 minutes, the control line should be clearly visible in the display window of the device. A positive result (indicated by the appearance of both the test line and the control line-see below) indicates that the pathogen sought is present in the sample, and that the larva taken was infected with American foulbrood. Note that even a faint T-line indicates a positive result.A negative result (only appearance of the control line, test line absent) indicates that the sample does not have American foulbrood pathogens. A negative test result does not guarantee the absence of AFB infection in some other part of the colony than the sample tested. Choose the sample with the utmost care.

Instructions for use Extraction: Use the supplied spatula to extract three whole larvae showing suspicious symptoms. Unscrew the lid of the extraction bottle. Deposit the larvae into the bottle, again using the spatula. Shake vigorously so that the larvae soak into the buffer solution. CAUTION - The bottle contains buffer solution and sodium azide; not to be used for human use. Carefully screw the lid back on and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds so that the larvae mix well with the buffer solution. Performing the test: Remove a test device from the aluminum package. WARNING Do not touch the viewing window. Unscrew the lid of the bottle and with the dropper provided, take a good amount of solute. For best results, draw out the solute immediately after shaking so as to prevent bacteria from settling out of the suspension. Hold the device horizontally and gently drop 2-3 drops into the 'well provided. Hold the device horizontally until the extract is absorbed (about 30 seconds) and blue coloration appears in the display window. Wait until the control line (indicated by the letter C) appears and read the result (about 1-3 minutes). Take care to dispose of the test in an environmentally friendly manner. At low temperatures, the test takes longer; the ideal temperature for the test is 18°C and above. Interpretation of resultsAfter 3 minutes, the control line should be clearly visible in the display window of the device. A positive result (indicated by the appearance of both the test line and the control line-see below) indicates that the pathogen sought is present in the sample, and that the larvae taken has been infected with American foulbrood. Note that even a faint T-line indicates a positive result.A negative result (only appearance of the control line, test line absent) indicates that the sample does not have American foulbrood pathogens. A negative test result does not guarantee the absence of AFB infection in some other part of the colony than the sample tested. Choose the sample with the utmost care.

Instructions for use Extraction: Use the supplied spatula to extract three whole larvae showing suspicious symptoms. Unscrew the lid of the extraction bottle. Deposit the larvae into the bottle, again using the spatula. Shake vigorously so that the larvae soak into the buffer solution. CAUTION - The bottle contains buffer solution and sodium azide; not to be used for human use. Carefully screw the lid back on and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds so that the larvae mix well with the buffer solution. Performing the test: Remove a test device from the aluminum package. WARNING Do not touch the viewing window. Unscrew the lid of the bottle and with the dropper provided, take a good amount of solute. For best results, draw out the solute immediately after shaking so as to prevent bacteria from settling out of the suspension. Hold the device horizontally and gently drop 2-3 drops into the 'well provided. Hold the device horizontally until the extract is absorbed (about 30 seconds) and blue coloration appears in the display window. Wait until the control line (indicated by the letter C) appears and read the result (about 1-3 minutes). Take care to dispose of the test in an environmentally friendly manner. At low temperatures, the test takes longer; the ideal temperature for the test is 18°C and above. Interpretation of resultsAfter 3 minutes, the control line should be clearly visible in the display window of the device. A positive result (indicated by the appearance of both the test line and the control line-see below) indicates that the pathogen sought is present in the sample, and that the larvae taken has been infected with American foulbrood. Note that even a faint T-line indicates a positive result.A negative result (only appearance of the control line, test line absent) indicates that the sample does not have American foulbrood pathogens. A negative test result does not guarantee the absence of AFB infection in some other part of the colony than the sample tested. Choose the sample with the utmost care.

Add alcohol diluted in water in a ratio of 1:4 to the container . Take 200-300 bees directly using the transparent container and place them in the inner basket. Close the container with the lid and dip the bees into the liquid, then add liquid up to the marked mark. Seal the lid and shake the jar for 1 minute to separate the bees from the mites. Remove the basket with the bees and count through the transparent container the number of mites. HOW TO CALCULATE THE PERCENTAGE OF VARROA: If 300 bees are used, divide the number of mites by 3. If 200 bees are used, divide the number of mites by 2. Suggested periods for monitoring: LATE WINTER/Spring to assess possible spring treatment - DURING HARVEST to assess the need for any treatment between harvests - AFTER HARVEST to determine which treatment strategy to use in the fall/winter.

Add alcohol diluted in water in a ratio of 1:4 to the container . Take 200-300 bees directly using the transparent container and place them in the inner basket. Close the container with the lid and dip the bees into the liquid, then add liquid up to the marked mark. Seal the lid and shake the jar for 1 minute to separate the bees from the mites. Remove the basket with the bees and count through the transparent container the number of mites. HOW TO CALCULATE THE PERCENTAGE OF VARROA: If 300 bees are used, divide the number of mites by 3. If 200 bees are used, divide the number of mites by 2. Suggested periods for monitoring: LATE WINTER/Spring to assess possible spring treatment - DURING HARVEST to assess the need for any treatment between harvests - AFTER HARVEST to determine which treatment strategy to use in the fall/winter.

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BEEPS FOR BEES (do not use Honey) CALABRONS, WASPS, ASIAN CALABRON (Vespa velutina) 350 ml beer + 2 tablespoons sugar - Or: 200 ml water + 2 tablespoons sugar + a glass of red wine vinegar - Or: 350 ml sweet white wine or sweetened with sugar + 20-30 ml mint syrup.

BEEPS FOR BEES (do not use Honey) CALABRONS, WASPS, ASIAN CALABRON (Vespa velutina) 350 ml beer + 2 tablespoons sugar - Or: 200 ml water + 2 tablespoons sugar + a glass of red wine vinegar - Or: 350 ml sweet white wine or sweetened with sugar + 20-30 ml mint syrup.

BEEPS FOR BEES (do not use Honey) CALABRONS, WASPS, ASIAN CALABRON (Vespa velutina) 350 ml beer + 2 tablespoons sugar - Or: 200 ml water + 2 tablespoons sugar + a glass of red wine vinegar - Or: 350 ml sweet white wine or sweetened with sugar + 20-30 ml mint syrup

BEEPS FOR BEES (do not use Honey) CALABRONS, WASPS, ASIAN CALABRON (Vespa velutina) 350 ml beer + 2 tablespoons sugar - Or: 200 ml water + 2 tablespoons sugar + a glass of red wine vinegar - Or: 350 ml sweet white wine or sweetened with sugar + 20-30 ml mint syrup

It is used for small fruit plants: cherries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, currants, blueberries, etc.ESCA: Introduce 250bml apple cider vinegar + 100ml red wine + one tablespoon sugar into the jarREPLACE ESCA always every 15 days

It is used for small fruit plants: cherries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, currants, blueberries, etc.ESCA: Introduce 250bml apple cider vinegar + 100ml red wine + one tablespoon sugar into the jarREPLACE ESCA always every 15 days

The excellent results obtained in field massive capture trials confirm its strong visual attractiveness given by the red color, preferred by Drosophila Suzukii, as the first lure for the midge, and the strong attractiveness of the food bait tested with excellent success.It is used for small fruit plants: cherries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, currants, blueberries, etc.EXCA: Introduce 250 ml of apple cider vinegar + 100 ml of red wine + one tablespoon of sugar into the jarREPLACE THE EXCA always every 15 days

The excellent results obtained in field massive capture trials confirm its strong visual attractiveness given by the red color, preferred by Drosophila Suzukii, as the first lure for the midge, and the strong attractiveness of the food bait tested with excellent success.It is used for small fruit plants: cherries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, currants, blueberries, etc.EXCA: Introduce 250 ml of apple cider vinegar + 100 ml of red wine + one tablespoon of sugar into the jarREPLACE THE EXCA always every 15 days

The trap is placed inside the Beehive, resting high among the combs near the brood. The small beetle is attracted to the liquid in the trap from which it will not be able to leave (add about 25-30 ml of white mineral oil or vegetable oil with apple cider vinegar to the middle of the trap). The trap is infinitely reusable because the lid can be opened to empty it of dead beetles and wash it for reuse

The trap is placed inside the Beehive, resting high among the combs near the brood. The small beetle is attracted to the liquid in the trap from which it will not be able to leave (add about 25-30 ml of white mineral oil or vegetable oil with apple cider vinegar to the middle of the trap). The trap is infinitely reusable because the lid can be opened to empty it of dead beetles and wash it for reuse

The trap is placed inside the Beehive, resting high among the combs near the brood. The small beetle is attracted to the liquid in the trap from which it will not be able to leave (add about 25-30 ml of white mineral oil or vegetable oil with apple cider vinegar to the middle of the trap). The trap is infinitely reusable because the lid can be opened to empty it of dead beetles and wash it for reuse.

The trap is placed inside the Beehive, resting high among the combs near the brood. The small beetle is attracted to the liquid in the trap from which it will not be able to leave (add about 25-30 ml of white mineral oil or vegetable oil with apple cider vinegar to the middle of the trap). The trap is infinitely reusable because the lid can be opened to empty it of dead beetles and wash it for reuse.

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Beetle Blaster is a NON-chemical trap for trapping and monitoring Aethina Tumida The trap should be placed between the frames as shown in the photo; multiple traps can be inserted depending on the infestation or the size of the Beehive.The bees try to drive away the beetle that tries to hide in the traps attracted by the dark entrance holes; it is thus trapped in the liquid inside (about 25-30 ml of mineral oil, apple cider vinegar or vegetable oil).It is recommended to keep the trap for no more than 2 weeks and monitor.Once the trap is full remove it by lifting it with a lever on all sides and slightly widening the frames to facilitate the operation.

Beetle Blaster is a NON-chemical trap for trapping and monitoring Aethina Tumida The trap should be placed between the frames as shown in the photo; multiple traps can be inserted depending on the infestation or the size of the Beehive.The bees try to drive away the beetle that tries to hide in the traps attracted by the dark entrance holes; it is thus trapped in the liquid inside (about 25-30 ml of mineral oil, apple cider vinegar or vegetable oil).It is recommended to keep the trap for no more than 2 weeks and monitor.Once the trap is full remove it by lifting it with a lever on all sides and slightly widening the frames to facilitate the operation.

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What is needed to perform the test? You need a rhomboid shape (template) like those depicted below that can be made of plastic or metal or other materials (see figure opposite). Its size should be such that it covers 10×10= 100 cells. Considering that there are commercially available wax sheets with different cell sizes and especially that these may vary with the various brood cycles, it can be said that approximately the rhombus should have each of the sides of 5.4-5.5 cm; the oblique side should have an inclination of 60°. It should be pointed out that, for business uses, even if the rhombus were a few mm smaller or larger it would not be a big problem as long as the same template is always used for measurements between the different families.As an alternative to the template, one can proceed to mark with a marker the first cell on the upper left and from there count 10 cells on the right; then count 10 cells diagonally and then proceed to mark the cell on the lower right (see figure opposite). In this way the perimeter of the 10 x 10 rhombus can be circumscribed and then to be punched. A pin preferably with a rather large diameter (1-1.5 mm). Steps in the procedure Select and mark a honeycomb of brood operculated as compactly as possible. Prefer central combs of the nest so as to reduce any effects related to different brood temperatures. On the selected honeycomb, find a tendentially central area in which there are not many empty cells (the latter should not exceed 10 percent) and place the rhomboid outline on that area. Mark with a marker (e.g., white UniPosca) the corners of the template so that on subsequent days the area to be checked can be identified. Alternatively, if the template has a curved edge that rests directly on the brood, light pressure can be applied so that the entire perimeter of the template is imprinted on the brood. Take note of the number of already empty cells that are inside the template. Proceed to punch all operculated cells found within the template. Reposition the honeycomb inside the nest (preferably in the same starting position). Return after 24 h and count the cleaned (empty) cells in the previously marked area. Make calculations using the following formula Values above 90 % are considered good. Values below 70 % may be indicative for considering queen replacement. For greater reliability it is advisable to repeat the test 2 times throughout the season avoiding periods of heavy importation ( the best periods may be at the beginning and end of the season). Our PIN TEST has 50 perfectly aligned needles for exact drilling of 50 broods simultaneously. It is designed for standard 5.4 mm cells. It kills larvae within the brood, and allows you to check the cleaning behavior of the bee colony. Watch the video for proper use HOW TO USE In the operculated brood go and locate that portion where the pupae still have pink eyes, perform the test then mark the entire outline with a non-toxic marker to highlight and outline the piece that has been punctured and be able to easily locate it in the review. Then the first review should be done at 6 hours, checking the percentage of cells that have been cleaned. Ideally, they should have removed more than 80 percent of the brood.

What is needed to perform the test? You need a rhomboid shape (template) like those depicted below that can be made of plastic or metal or other materials (see figure opposite). Its size should be such that it covers 10×10= 100 cells. Considering that there are commercially available wax sheets with different cell sizes and especially that these may vary with the various brood cycles, it can be said that approximately the rhombus should have each of the sides of 5.4-5.5 cm; the oblique side should have an inclination of 60°. It should be pointed out that, for business uses, even if the rhombus were a few mm smaller or larger it would not be a big problem as long as the same template is always used for measurements between the different families.As an alternative to the template, one can proceed to mark with a marker the first cell on the upper left and from there count 10 cells on the right; then count 10 cells diagonally and then proceed to mark the cell on the lower right (see figure opposite). In this way the perimeter of the 10 x 10 rhombus can be circumscribed and then to be punched. A pin preferably with a rather large diameter (1-1.5 mm). Steps in the procedure Select and mark a honeycomb of brood operculated as compactly as possible. Prefer central combs of the nest so as to reduce any effects related to different brood temperatures. On the selected honeycomb, find a tendentially central area in which there are not many empty cells (the latter should not exceed 10 percent) and place the rhomboid outline on that area. Mark with a marker (e.g., white UniPosca) the corners of the template so that on subsequent days the area to be checked can be identified. Alternatively, if the template has a curved edge that rests directly on the brood, light pressure can be applied so that the entire perimeter of the template is imprinted on the brood. Take note of the number of already empty cells that are inside the template. Proceed to punch all operculated cells found within the template. Reposition the honeycomb inside the nest (preferably in the same starting position). Return after 24 h and count the cleaned (empty) cells in the previously marked area. Make calculations using the following formula Values above 90 % are considered good. Values below 70 % may be indicative for considering queen replacement. For greater reliability it is advisable to repeat the test 2 times throughout the season avoiding periods of heavy importation ( the best periods may be at the beginning and end of the season). Our PIN TEST has 50 perfectly aligned needles for exact drilling of 50 broods simultaneously. It is designed for standard 5.4 mm cells. It kills larvae within the brood, and allows you to check the cleaning behavior of the bee colony. Watch the video for proper use HOW TO USE In the operculated brood go and locate that portion where the pupae still have pink eyes, perform the test then mark the entire outline with a non-toxic marker to highlight and outline the piece that has been punctured and be able to easily locate it in the review. Then the first review should be done at 6 hours, checking the percentage of cells that have been cleaned. Ideally, they should have removed more than 80 percent of the brood.