The Varroa Oxalic Acid Vaporizer is a heavy-duty, high-performance tool designed to help beekeepers effectively manage Varroa and Tracheal mites, ensuring healthier and more productive colonies.
Why Choose This Vaporizer?
- Premium Quality Construction:
- Stainless steel pan ensures even and controlled heat transfer, preventing overheating of oxalic acid.
- Overheating can reduce treatment efficacy by producing formic acid and CO2, but this vaporizer is designed to avoid that.
- Highly Rated Design:
- Features side wings to prevent overturning in the hive for safe and stable operation.
- Perfect for beekeepers with more than 10 hives or those seeking a top-tier solution.
Proven Mite Treatment:
- Kills Varroa & Tracheal Mites:
- Utilizes oxalic acid vaporization, a proven and effective method to eliminate mites on bees.
- Easy to Use:
- Load 1 gram of oxalic acid per brood chamber into the vaporizer cup.
- Insert the vaporizer into the hive and connect it to a 12V car battery.
- The vaporization process takes just 2.5 minutes. Leave the vaporizer in the hive for an additional minute to seal in the vapors.
- Seal the hive for 10 minutes after removing the vaporizer to lock in the treatment.
Key Features:
- Quick & Efficient: Treatment is completed in minutes, saving you time and effort.
- Durable & Reliable: Built to last with heavy-duty materials.
- Safe to Use: Operates safely at outside temperatures of 40°F (4°C) or above.
Important Notes:
- Oxalic acid vapor only kills mites on adult bees, not within brood cells.
- The best time to treat is late fall or early winter when the hive is nearly broodless.
- Ensure your hives are mite-free going into winter to reduce winter losses caused by mites and starvation.
Specifications:
- Power: 12V / 150W
- Usage: Effective for hives with minimal brood.
The Varroa Oxalic Acid Vaporizer is your go-to solution for managing mite infestations efficiently and protecting your bees throughout the year! Perfect for both hobbyists and professional beekeepers.
