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.
