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An oxalic acid vaporizer is a device that heats oxalic acid crystals, releasing vapor to effectively kill varroa mites in honey bee colonies. This method is safe for bees and does not leave harmful residues when used correctly.
Yes, oxalic acid vaporizers can be used with honey supers on. This was a recent approval within the last year. EPA Certified Oxalic Acid will list the approval on the label.
Effective treatment with oxalic acid vapor depends largely on the amount of brood present in the hive. We strongly recommend starting with a mite wash, using the Dawn dish soap method, to assess the level of mite infestation in your colony. This will give you a clear picture of your current mite load and help you develop a solid treatment plan to reduce the varroa population. After completing your treatment, it's crucial to perform another mite wash to ensure that your interventions have successfully brought the mite levels down to a safe threshold.
The best time to achieve the highest efficacy in varroa mite control is during the last 50-degree day of the year. At this point, there is typically less capped brood in the hive, making a single dose of oxalic acid vaporizer treatment highly effective—often eliminating over 90% of the mites. This is because the vapor can penetrate the colony more effectively when there is minimal capped brood to shelter the mites.
However, during the height of summer, the situation is different. Due to the large amount of capped brood present, varroa mites are more protected, and a single treatment won't be as effective. To achieve a significant reduction, you may need to treat your bees with oxalic acid vapor multiple times—typically 7 treatments at 3-day intervals. This regimen targets mites emerging from the brood over time, ensuring that the mite population is effectively reduced despite the higher brood levels in the colony.
When used properly, oxalic acid vaporizers are safe for bees and provide an effective, natural treatment against varroa mites. One of the advantages of oxalic acid is that it doesn’t leave harmful residues in the hive, ensuring that both bees and honey remain free from contamination. Interestingly, oxalic acid is a naturally occurring substance found in many leafy greens and even in honey, though in very small amounts.
A fun fact: kidney stones are often made up largely of oxalic acid! When it cools, oxalic acid can crystallize and harden, which is why it can contribute to the formation of kidney stones when consumed in excess.
