American Foulbrood (AFB) Diagnostic Test Kit

American Foulbrood (AFB) Diagnostic Test Kit

Ensure the health of your bee colonies with the Vita American Foulbrood (AFB) Diagnostic Test Kit. This essential tool for beekeepers and bee inspectors allows you to quickly and accurately test for AFB in honeybee larvae. Designed for easy use in the apiary, it provides immediate results, helping you manage and protect your hives effectively.

Features:

• Quick & Accurate Results: Functions like a home pregnancy test, providing immediate feedback on AFB presence.
• Specific Detection: Reacts to antibodies associated with Paenibacillus larvae subsp. larvae, the pathogen responsible for AFB.
• User-Friendly: Simple procedure for testing larvae and scales, with easy-to-follow instructions.

Specifications:

• Price: $17.99
• Testing Method: Uses a visual test device to indicate AFB presence.
• Handling: Includes an extraction bottle with buffer and sodium azide, spatula, pipette, and test device.

How to Use:

1. Extract a small larva or scale showing symptoms using the spatula. Avoid excessive organic material.
2. Place the sample in the extraction bottle, shake vigorously, and then use the pipette to transfer a sample to the test device.
3. Apply two drops onto the sample well of the test device, wait for 30 seconds, and read the result within 1-3 minutes.

For detailed instructions and troubleshooting, visit Vita AFB Diagnostic Kit Instructions.

Protect your hive from AFB with this reliable diagnostic kit. Order now to ensure the health and safety of your bees!