Sampling intensity when sampling from storage containers (follow guidelines developed for the seed industry)
Number of bee cell containers | Number of primary samples |
1–4 |
3 per container |
5–8 |
2 per container |
9–15 |
1 per container |
16–30 |
15 primary samples |
31–59 |
20 primary samples |
60 or more |
30 primary samples |
Sampling intensity when stream sampling (follow guidelines developed for the seed industry)
Lot size | # of primary samples |
< 500 kg |
At least 5 |
501–3000 kg |
1 for each 600 kg |
3001–20,000 |
1 for each 1000 kg |
20,001–40,000 |
1 for each 1500 kg |
40,001–60,000 |
1 for each 2000 kg |
> 60,001 |
1 for each 2500 kg |
Suggest minimum size of composite sample (follow guidelines developed for the seed industry)
Type of test | Minimum Sample required for testing | Minimum Composite Sample Drawn |
CCTC x-ray tests |
100 g |
400 g |
CCTC = Canadian Cocoon Testing Centre