Varroa Mite Calculator & Treatment Tracker
Turn a wash count into a clear yes / no, then keep your treatments, rotations and re-checks straight. Free, and it saves to this device.
1. Mite wash calculator
Count the mites from a sugar shake or alcohol wash, and how many bees were in the sample (about 300 bees is roughly half a cup).
| Mite load | What it means |
|---|---|
| Under 1% | Low. Keep monitoring monthly (every 3 weeks in late summer). |
| 1% to 2% | Rising. Re-test in about a fortnight and get your treatment ready. |
| 2% or more | Act now. This is the treatment threshold. High-risk apiaries act at 1%. |
2. Treatment tracker
Log what you put in and when. The tracker flags if you're about to repeat the same chemical group (resistance risk) and reminds you to re-wash 14 days after you finish.
The Planting Season app keeps your hives, inspections, washes and honey in one place, with withholding countdowns and backup.
Open the AppThresholds follow current best-practice guidance (a 2% action threshold; 1% for high-risk apiaries). General information only, not veterinary advice. Your data stays in this browser on this device.
