{"product_id":"bee-gym","title":"Bee Gym","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe Bee Gym is a simple, chemical-free grooming aid designed to help honeybees remove Varroa mites naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003ePlaced inside the hive, the Bee Gym encourages bees to groom themselves as they move over and around its specially designed wires, scrapers and flippers. These help bees dislodge or damage Varroa mites, which then fall to the floor of the hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eBee Gym can be left in the hive throughout the year and is best used with an open mesh floor, allowing fallen mites to drop away from the colony. It is a useful addition to a wider Integrated Pest Management approach and can be used alongside regular Varroa monitoring and appropriate seasonal treatments where needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemical-free Varroa grooming aid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages natural grooming behaviour in honeybees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be left in the hive all year round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for use in modern hives with an open mesh floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo ongoing treatment cost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to install during a routine inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports an Integrated Pest Management approach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003ePlace the Bee Gym in a busy part of the colony, either on the mesh floor around 2 cm back from the hive entrance, or above the brood frames using a shallow eke or spacer. Ensure there is enough space for bees to move around and over the device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe Bee Gym can be cleaned periodically with washing soda to remove excess propolis, then returned to the hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bee Gym is a grooming aid and should not be relied on as the only method of Varroa control. Continue to monitor mite levels and follow a suitable Varroa management plan for your colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Donegal Bees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57599993446744,"sku":"FH06015","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0518\/0624\/0948\/files\/e31d9be8-2438-4a7f-9801-18d544e0ef4e.webp?v=1782833556","url":"https:\/\/www.donegalbees.ie\/products\/bee-gym","provider":"Donegal Bees","version":"1.0","type":"link"}