Lorob Bees Oxalic Acid Vaporizer

The Lorob Bees Oxalic Acid Vaporizer is a corded, U.S.-made vaporizer for treating beehives against varroa mites. It converts oxalic acid crystals into vapor inside the hive, killing adult mites on the bees, and runs from a standard wall outlet via extension cord or from an inverter on a battery.

At a glance

• Type: Corded oxalic acid vaporizer
• Power: 380W heater element with a 10A on/off power switch
• Heat-up: About 2 minutes from 45F to 450F
• Treatment time: About 45 seconds per hive
• Includes: 5 pre-measured treatment cups and multiple silicone dispensing caps
• Build: Laser-cut aluminum base with all stainless steel hardware
• Use: Works from the back (drill a 1/4-inch hole) or the front entrance
• Warranty: 1-year parts warranty, made in the USA

Best for

• Treating varroa mites with mains or inverter power
• Beekeepers who prefer a corded, high-wattage unit
• Front- or back-of-hive application
• Apiaries near a power source or with a battery inverter

How to use

Power the unit from a wall outlet via extension cord or an inverter on a battery and let it heat. For back-of-hive use, drill a quarter-inch hole into the bottom board or bottom box and insert the stem; for front use, place the stem into the entrance and block the rest with a towel. Load oxalic acid using a treatment cup or silicone cap. A plunger is not included, but silicone caps are.

Always wear proper personal protective equipment 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.

Sold by Foxhound Bee Company, based in Irondale, Alabama.