So I meant to grab one of those Varroa Easycheck shakers at the apiary supply but forgot. I saw some cheapo DIY versions that didn't look great. Then I saw one company selling a "Varroa Mite Test Bottle" for $18. This was essentially a re-stickered Sistema 700ml round container (which already has the strainer). Those retail normally for $5. What a ripoff. Then perusing Dollar Tree today for other beekeeping things like a magnifying glass, big trough, measuring cups, etc. And I came across this tumbler with a built in strainer. The link is a blog posting but you see the picture. tall narrow fruit strainer screws into the lid. I have no way of knowing if this holds half a cup of bees just yet, but it has the size to. It's maybe 5 inches long, 2.5 across at the top. And it's a buck! Dollar tree for the win.
Also had these . The strainer slits looked kind of wide but I don't know since I'm a noob. I bought both just to see.
Also had these . The strainer slits looked kind of wide but I don't know since I'm a noob. I bought both just to see.