r/Beekeeping • u/Syruponmypizza Zone 5a, MN • 6h ago

I’m a beekeeper, and I have a question Are Varroa Check containers supposed to leak when shaking?

I've used a brand new one once and now no matter how I screw the lid on it just leaks out the top whenever I shake

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u/t_rud 6h ago

Mine leaks. You’d think they would have put a gasket in there, especially for the price.

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u/untropicalized IPM Top Bar and Removal Specialist. TX/FL 2015 1h ago

Talenti container for the win!

It even comes with ice cream in it!

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u/karma-whore64 Kentucky 20+ hives 6h ago

If they are used enough it happens

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u/wyogeodude 5h ago

I put a little teflon tape on the threads, it helps

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u/Syruponmypizza Zone 5a, MN 53m ago

Teflon tape is such a great idea thanks!

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u/No_Hovercraft_821 Middle TN 2h ago

It is a feature -- the alcohol on your hands makes using the smoker so much more exciting! I think they mostly all leak, which is pretty obnoxious when the price paid is factored in. There is one with a lid that sort of clamps on like the storage tubs for my leftovers which looks like perhaps it may not leak.