Oliver Mite Wash Cup

Designed by Randy Oliver  of ScientificBeekeeping.com Ergonomic varroa mite sampling cups used to take a sample of a varroa mite sample of a bee colony, to determine mite infestation level. Kit Includes: 1 - Fluid Holding cup 1 - Bee Sample Cup 1 - Lids  BONUS - 1 Extra Lids FREE   How to use:  Place the perforated cup inside the solid cup.  Fill the cups 2-3/4" full of either Dawn Ultra dishwashing detergent (1 Tbs to 1/2 gallon of water) or 90% rubbing alcohol.  Take a sample of a level 1/2 cup of bees from a frame adjacent to, but not containing brood (avoiding drones) and dump it into the sampling cups. Immediately put the lid on the cup. Let the bee sample sit for 1 minute to allow for the mites to release from the bees. Then gently swirl the cups for at least 30 seconds to allow the mites to precipitate through the bees.  Swirl to resonate with the wave, just enough so that the bees at the bottom are gently tumbling.  Remove the lid, and lift the perforated cup out and dump the