The InstantVap 18V Compact is a battery-powered oxalic acid vaporizer for treating varroa mites inside the hive. A lower-priced version of the Original InstantVap 18V, it keeps the same heating capacity in a smaller stainless-steel body, dropping the digital readout to reduce cost while delivering the same trusted effectiveness.
At a glance
Type: Battery-powered oxalic acid vaporizer
Build: Ergonomic, robust stainless steel
Feedback: Intelligent LED, readable in sunlight
Temperature: Dynamic temperature control to help prevent overheating
Stem: Replaceable, low-positioned brass stem
Battery: Fits slide-in 18V/20V batteries (Dewalt 20V, Milwaukee M18, Rigid 18V, Makita, Bosch); 5AH or larger recommended; battery not included
Included: Plunger included
Use: Works through the front entrance or a drilled hole in the back of the hive
Those who already own compatible slide-in tool batteries
Winter, post-swarm, and requeening brood breaks
How to use
Vaporization is most effective when the hive is without capped brood, since oxalic acid cannot penetrate wax cappings. Good times include winter, after collecting a swarm, after a colony swarms, and during requeening brood breaks. Insert the stem through the front entrance or a drilled hole in the back, fill the plunger with oxalic acid, and let it vaporize. Avoid Dewalt Powerstack batteries and use recognized brand batteries for best results. Wear protective gear to avoid breathing oxalic acid fumes.
About Foxhound Bee Company
Foxhound Bee Company is a beekeeping supplier offering quality hive equipment, mite-control tools, and supplies for hobbyist and commercial beekeepers alike.
