{"product_id":"ezpz-5-1-mm-50-pin-hygienic-tester","title":"EZPZ 5.1 mm 50 Pin Hygienic Tester","description":"\u003cp\u003e Knowing is half the battle! Proper genetic selection is essential to raising great queens. Selecting for hygienic behavior is an important component of a solid program. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/379077900_Standard_methods_for_rearing_and_selection_of_Apis_mellifera_queens_20\" title=\"Standard methods for rearing and selection of Apis mellifera queens 2.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eResearch \u003c\/a\u003edemonstrates pin-killed brood testing is a practical, low-cost field standard for selecting Varroa-resistant, hygienic lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This kit consists of the \u003cstrong\u003e5.1mm\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 pin tester, protective cover, positioning guide, sanitizing sponge, 50 spare pins and hex key for repair. It is also available in a 5.4mm size. If you're not sure which size to choose, measure 10 or 20 cells across on your foundation and divide by 10 or 20, or use this guide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"im\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMOST COMMON\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRight-Cell and Puracell (Premier) is typically defined as 5.4mm and 5.3mm (\u003cstrong\u003eOrder the 5.4mm Stamp\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcorn and Pierco foundation is typically defined as 5.2mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003cstrong\u003eOrder the 5.4mm Stamp\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNatural\/Small Cell proponents will use cell sizing in 4.9mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003cstrong\u003eOrder the 5.1 mm Stamp\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/379077900_Standard_methods_for_rearing_and_selection_of_Apis_mellifera_queens_20\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/379077900_Standard_methods_for_rearing_and_selection_of_Apis_mellifera_queens_20\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1772295830771000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw0VdlhQBXuuuUop08JhJ19g\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe new international queen-breeding “Standard Methods 2.0” paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e highlights the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epin-killed brood test\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as a practical, low-cost field standard for selecting Varroa-resistant, hygienic lines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"im\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWatch Lutz Eggert, PKB Expert and Queen Breeder make a presentation on the PKB tool\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Dd-cGwmMptw?si=s1cdxnNSo2SbL6fY\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/youtu.be\/Dd-cGwmMptw?si%3Ds1cdxnNSo2SbL6fY\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1772295830771000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2xRpPDrR1s0Roi_jy4qzoT\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWatch James Lee’s Bees demonstration of correlation between Harbo, Mite Wash, and PKB scores\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/32H4slYn_TM?si=evHzLHZi8dC7prMG\u0026amp;t=462\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/youtu.be\/32H4slYn_TM?si%3DevHzLHZi8dC7prMG%26t%3D462\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1772295830771000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw3l2AA_a_na9O-T7Oo93ih7\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor more information on use and media click\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sbgmi.org\/pkbinfo\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/sbgmi.org\/pkbinfo\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1772295830771000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2UJhML2rsE6pYQnpg8Op01\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Procedure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Fully saturate the sponge in its case with 70% alcohol. Take the kit, queen marker, a camera (phone is fine) and some note cards to the apiary. For each hive, select part of a frame with mature (purple eye) capped brood without open cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Position the tester so the pins are centered over the cells. Using the guide is helpful but not necessary. Press the tester straight into the cells all the way but not enough to smash the caps. Mark around the test area to clearly identify it. Write the hive ID and the time on a card, place it near the test area and photograph it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Fully insert the pins of the tester into the sponge to clean and sanitize before testing the next hive. Allow the alcohol to evaporate before insertion in the next hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Return to each hive after 6 hours and 24 hours and photograph the test area, including a note with hive ID and time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Clean and sanitize all equipment, allow to dry and store safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterpreting Results:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e After 6 hours, some removal should have taken place. If 80-100% removal has occurred already, the test may not be valid due to existing conditions in the colony. This can be a false positive for hygienic behavior. If the 6 hour results show moderate removal and the 24 hour results are 80-100% removal, the colony is positive for hygienic behavior! Note that this is only a quick look and testing can be repeated at different times for greater assurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Caution:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The pins are very sharp! They are also very slender for test accuracy reasons. They can be bent easily. Removal and replacement of individual pins is possible using the hex key and needle nosed pliers. Be very careful removing the bent pin and more careful inserting the new one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EZPZ Beekeeping Equipment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47237529469084,"sku":"20255150","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/1520\/6812\/files\/PXL_20251219_021550172.jpg?v=1784482158","url":"https:\/\/www.fdbeesupply.com\/products\/ezpz-5-1-mm-50-pin-hygienic-tester","provider":"Forked Deer Bee Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}