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PETTIS TEST KITS: Monitor Varroa Mite Levels and Detect Resistance

Keep your hives thriving with the Pettis Test Kit—a practical, cost-effective solution for beekeepers to monitor Varroa mite infestations and detect potential resistance.

Designed to provide reliable results, the Pettis Test Kit helps you identify when treatment thresholds are exceeded and assists in assessing whether your current treatments remain effective. Early detection of resistance is crucial to preventing widespread colony losses and ensuring that your mite management program stays on track.

Key Features:

Resistance Detection: Combine mite wash results with field observations to spot potential signs of treatment failure—such as persistently high mite counts after applying a miticide.

Effective design: The stainless steel mesh design eliminates any ledges that could hold falling mites and give a false reading.

Reusable Design: Durable and easy to clean, ensuring repeated use season after season.

What's included:
3 x Pettis Test Jars and Lids
1 x Bee Scoop
1 x Wash Jar
100ml of Mite Wash Detergent
Record sheets

Order extra Pettis Test Jars here

Why It Matters:
Resistance to common miticides can develop over time, rendering treatments less effective and putting colonies at risk. By using the Pettis Test Kit regularly and recording mite counts before and after treatment, you can identify treatment failures early and adapt your strategy accordingly.

How to use it: