{"product_id":"varroa-mite-board","title":"Varroa Mite Board","description":"\u003cp\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=\"\/products\/cypress-bottom-board-screened-solid\"\u003escreened bottom board\u003c\/a\u003e and help beekeepers make informed treatment decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccurate mite monitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measures natural \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/varroa-mite-control\"\u003evarroa\u003c\/a\u003e mite drop over a 24-hour period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits screened bottom boards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slides easily into the back of compatible hive setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-contrast grid design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Checkerboard pattern makes mites easier to see and count\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumbered grid system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps organize and track mite counts efficiently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-use tool:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can also reduce drafts when left in place during colder months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\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\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Varroa Mite Board is a simple but important tool for monitoring mite levels in a colony. It is inserted beneath a \u003cstrong\u003escreened bottom board\u003c\/strong\u003e, where naturally falling varroa mites land on the surface of the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy leaving the board in place for \u003cstrong\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\u003eIntegrated Pest Management (IPM)\u003c\/strong\u003e by helping guide treatment decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe board features a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-contrast checkerboard design\u003c\/strong\u003e that makes the reddish-brown varroa mites easier to see. A \u003cstrong\u003enumbered grid layout\u003c\/strong\u003e helps beekeepers keep track of counts and stay organized during inspections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to monitoring mites, the board can also be used during colder weather to \u003cstrong\u003ereduce airflow through the bottom of the hive\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping bees maintain cluster temperature more efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in sizes for both \u003cstrong\u003e10-frame and 8-frame hives\u003c\/strong\u003e, this board is a useful addition to any beekeeper's mite management strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee more of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/equipment-accessories\"\u003eEquipment Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our entire collection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/additional-supplies\"\u003eBeekeeping Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"10 Frame \/ Single","offer_id":51313247191076,"sku":"10FrameMiteBoard","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Frame \/ 4 Pack","offer_id":51313247223844,"sku":"10FrameMiteBoard4Pack","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 Frame \/ Single","offer_id":51313247256612,"sku":"8FrameMiteBoard","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 Frame \/ 4 Pack","offer_id":51313247289380,"sku":"8FrameMiteBoard4Pack","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/3914\/1924\/files\/Varroa-Mite-Board-8-Frame-4-Pack-Foxhound-Bee-Company.png?v=1787854278","url":"https:\/\/www.growitdepot.com\/products\/varroa-mite-board","provider":"Grow It Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}