Oxalic Acid Solutions

Food grade high density cardboard. 11g.
Can be soaked in Oxalic Acid  and Glycerine  Solution.
30mm x 388mm with 2 creases for easy folding
Soaks up 23 grams of product.

Minimum order of 20 strips
80 per bundle, 1280 per carton

Check out our packages here, with everything you need to get started, including these....

Soaker crates - available for easy soaking of the strips.

Bags to store soaked strips available here.

The strips are packed in bundles of 80 because that is the ideal number for each slot in the soaker crate. The soaker crates have 6 slots and can soak 480 strips at a time. Check out the video below for a comprehensive overview of our strips:

Beekeepers have been using Oxalic Acid mixed with Glycerine all over the world for many years. They have found it extremely beneficial to the health of the colony. It can be used at any time of the year and the secret to its effectiveness is to maintain regular treatments.

Beequip run their own beehives for research and development and all the staff at Beequip have beekeeping experience. Oxalic acid solutions have been extensively researched and tested to maximise the results. The current economic challenges require most beekeepers to look at reducing costs wherever possible. The cardboard strips are extremely environmentally friendly when it comes time for disposal, as compared to the millions of plastic strips that are used in the industry, and end up in land fill. 

Click here to view our mixing guide for oxalic acid and glycerine

Oxalic Acid Dihydrate Crystals. 99.5% 

Oxalic Acid is used by many different industries for many different applications.

• Beekeepers.
• Exterior timber deep cleaning and preparation.
• Commercial laundries. Rust and mineral deposit remover on fabric.
• Building and construction cleaning. Mineral staining, grout, mortar, bricks, tiles, pavers.
• Professional carpet cleaning. Rust and mineral stain removal.
• Rust, scale and watermark removal from baths, basins and other washroom surfaces.
• Hardwood stain removal on concrete and carpet
• Waterlines and deposits on boat hulls and marine applications

Many beekeepers use Oxalic Acid with our Vaporizers

We also sell Glycerine and cardboard or paper strips

500g pottles, 2kg pottles or 25kg Bags

Ensure to reading safety instructions before opening container.

Click here to view our mixing guide for oxalic acid and glycerine

Check out our packages here, with everything you need to get started including Oxalic Acid

Top quality glycerine. 

Derived from plants, this product is RSPO certified with the objective being to promote the growth and use of sustainable products.

Conforms to USP43, which means it is suitable for food and pharmaceutical applications.

Check out our packages here, with everything you need to get started using Oxalic acid and Glycerine in your hives.

The perfect package for those wanting to give our popular Beequip Strips a try, but only need a small quantity. Containing almost everything you need to get up and running, we have made it easy for you to get stuck in.

The package includes enough ingredients to soak 160 strips.

A Refill kit  to suit this package is available when you run out of strips. Or you can buy in bulk!

This package includes:

-    Small soak tub
-    4-litre pail and lid
-    3kg Glycerine
-    2kg Oxalic Acid (OA)
-    4 bundles of 40 Beequip Strips. (160 total)
-    4 Zip-lock Bags for Soaked Strips
-    Digital thermometer
-    Wooden trivet & stirrer
-    Instruction booklet - View ONLINE here

Keen to set yourself up with everything to make oxalic acid and glycerine strips?
Our basic package include all the tools and ingredients to make it work.

These packages are set up to suit with the applicator being the Beequip strip. You can learn more about these strips here.

Check out our Refill Pack for this package

This package includes the following: -
1280 x Beequip strips
25kg x Glycerine
25kg x Oxalic acid
1 x Soak tub
1 x 27 litre Bare tub
1 x Mixing guide

Bags to store soaked strips are available here.

Keen to set yourself up with everything to make oxalic acid and glycerine strips?
Our standard package includes all the tools and ingredients to make it work.

These packages are set up to suit with the applicator being the Beequip strip. You can learn more about these strips here.

Refill Pack to suit this package available here

This package includes the following: -
5120 x Beequip strips
75kg x Glycerine
50kg x Oxalic acid
2 x Soak tub
1 x 27 litre Bare tub
1 x Mixing Guide

Bags to store soaked strips are available here.

Unfortunately this package may exceed the website shipping capacity - in this case simply request a quote from the cart page after adding it to your cart.

Keen to set yourself up with everything to make oxalic acid and glycerine strips?
Our plus package includes all the tools and ingredients to make it work.

These packages are set up to suit with the applicator being the Beequip strip. You can learn more about these strips here.

Refill Pack to suit this bundle is also available.

This package includes the following: -
17888 x Beequip strips
250kg x Glycerine
175kg x Oxalic acid
4 x Soak tubs
2 x 27 litre Bare tub
1 x Mixing guide

Bags to store soaked strips are available here.

Unfortunately this package may exceed the website shipping capacity - in this case simply request a quote from the cart page after adding it to your cart.

Soak Tub for Oxalic Acid & Glycerine with clip on lid.
27 litre capacity with rack for efficient soaking.
The stainless steel rack has capacity to soak 516 strips.

NZ Made.

Check out our packages here, with everything you need to get started including these....

After the strips have been soaked, it is easy to lift out the rack full of strips and place in another 27 litre tub with drainer grate (751-0006)

After draining for 3 to 4 days, the rack can be added to a dry 27 litre tub, lid clicked on and taken away for inserting into beehives.

Very quick and efficient to use.

Click here to view our mixing guide for oxalic acid and glycerine

InstantVap 12 volt battery powered, oxalic acid vaporizer. Top quality product manufactured in Europe.

This unit makes Vaporizing a breeze for any beekeeper! Its only been on the market since end of 2021 and has been a massive hit in America and Europe. Beequip are excited to be part of the journey by becoming NZ's Sole Distributor!

The InstantVap 12v version comes with a 4m lead and clips so you can easily clip it on to any 12 volt battery. 

Check out our InstantVap Operational Guide for more info

We also sell these in a version that is powered by common 18 volt power tool batteries. Click Here   to view them on our website.

Respirators must be worn when vaporizing - Check out our range here

For a quick overview on the InstantVap, watch our video below:

Included with each Vaporizer:
1 x Vaporizer
1 x Plunger
1 x 500g of OA
2 x Silicone Caps
2 x Silicone Sleeves
2 x Spare O-Rings
2 x Cleaning Caps

The finer details:

• Power: 12V; 240W; 20A
• With a fully charged 80Ah deep cycle battery, ~300 hives can be treated with 2 grams of oxalic acid, one treatment takes approx. 20 seconds
• Stainless steel acid-resistant frame and dispenser
• Accurate, no-overrun dynamic solid-state relay PID temperature control; i.e. no overheating, no waiting for cool-down
• Real-time temperature display, controlled temperature, temperature can be individually adjusted from 100-240℃, default temperature: 230℃, recommended temperature: 220-230℃
• Fast, tool-free, roll-on adjustment of the oxalic acid dispenser, with 1-4 gram scale, dispensing oxalic acid with one push. Replacements or extras are available here They fit perfectly in the handle as well as in the dispenser chamber.
• 6mm diameter strong brass outlet pipe, not prone to clogging as there is no pipe bend. Easy to access and clean in case of a blockage, the entire length of the tube is accessible
• Requires a 7mm diameter hole in the hive wall. See the video above for a range of options for location of the application.
• There should be a minimum of 100mm free space in front of the nozzle otherwise some of the Oxalic will crystalize on the surface and be wasted.
• Stable in the hive hole, does not fall out or tilt sideways, can support its own weight (do not lean on it!)
  
• Voltage indicator to protect the battery. Periodic monitoring of the voltage indicator is necessary, because the battery must not be over discharged! The exact voltage value which the battery can be discharged to, is specified by the battery manufacturer. Please check the instructions for your battery.
• Can be used with a car starter battery for up to 100-150 hives
• Insulated furnace, works well in cold, windy weather.

For efficient Varroa Mite control in beehives when using Oxalic Acid for treatment.

Check out our Blog Post on Brood Breaks in Hives

For full depth brood boxes. 

Oxalic acid treatments do not usually kill the mites that are inside capped brood cells. There is now a very efficient and effective solution!

Lock the queen in this cage to create a brood break period. Treat the hive with Oxalic Acid while there is no capped brood and achieve a very high Varroa kill rate.

See Data Sheet of testing done on this

Oxalic acid can be applied by vaporization, fogging or by the dribble method.

Check this link for more info:-

http://scientificbeekeeping.com/oxalic-acid-questions-answers-and-more-questions-part-1-of-2-parts/

Due to its large size the bees don't feel queenless and are less likely to build queen cells. It has queen excluder sides so that nurse bees can still enter the cage and care for the queen.

There is a large opening under the top cap to release the bees when required. Only 25mm wide at the top and will fit in a standard brood box along with 10 frames with 33mm end bars. The main body of the frame is only 16mm wide so as not to interfere with brood emerging alongside.

The bottom edge is curved on the full depth cage to match the typical shape of the winter cluster.

There are many other applications.

In warmer locations, the queen can be locked up over winter to stop her laying eggs to conserve stores and to stop the Varroa mites from breeding.

Can also be used to bank an extra queen over winter when running 2 queen colonies and the bees are already familiar with 2 queens in the hive.

We recommend that clients add a small piece of wood as shown, if using the cage over winter. The wood is naturally the warmest material for the queen to rest on, while being surrounded by nurse bees.

The suggested wood dimensions as shown, are 20mm x 10mm x 110mm long.
(Tip: - The bottom bar on a beehive frame is often 20mm x 10mm section.)
Wood at 10mm thick is a firm fit, but we still recommend that one or 2 screws are fitted to keep it secure and in the best place. The top cap unclips to allow easy access for the strip of wood.

The top bar is 480mm long. Cage height is 228mm for full depth brood boxes and 175mm high for 3/4 depth.

Top quality product made in Europe from food grade polypropylene.

Stock supplied may be a different colour to what is shown in the photos.

12 volt Oxalic Acid Vaporizer

150w element

Internal cord for easy of use.

Repeat every 4 days for 2 brood cycles to kill any mites that come from capped cells. Alternatively use our Queen Cage Frame to create a period when there is no capped brood. If there is no capped brood, one good application early in morning or late in evening when all the field bees are there will kill virtually all the mites.

Click Here for a battery to use

Click Here for Instructions

For brood breaks and healthy hive management.

As varroa mites become resistant to miticides, and varroa re-invasion issues become more severe, beekeepers all over the world are desperately searching for alternative treatments.

Brood breaks in conjunction with Oxalic Acid (OA) vaporization is extremely effective and low cost and is becoming a very popular option.

The purpose-built cages are made from food-grade Polypropylene.
They have a sliding door on both sides.
The side openings in the grill are 4.2mm, same as a queen excluder.
Nurse bees can go in and out to care for the queen.
To release the queen, slide open a door on the cage and she will come out as soon as the hive is closed back up.
The cage is large enough to allow plenty of pheromone distribution, so the bees don’t try to supersede her.

Outside dimensions:- 240mm x 29mm x 34mm high.

Packed 100 per carton.

It is recommended to cut a window out of a brood frame and fit the cage into the window. See photos.
The bees will secure it in place.
The frame can live permanently in the hive. Position it as an outer frame in the brood box when it has no queen enclosed.
When the queen is inside, keep it near the middle of the brood box so she keeps warm and fed.

It is recommended to use a ¾ depth frame in a full depth brood box.
The bees will build drone comb underneath it.
If there are any mites in the hive, they will tend to go to these drone cells.
When they are all capped, they can be easily scraped from the bottom of the frame and disposed of, mites and all. (Chooks go crazy on them!)

Some beekeepers fit the cage between 2 frames in horizontal position instead of vertical.
See photo with plastic frames. The comb is scraped back to the foundation.
There is a question whether this way allows enough pheromone to be released but it seems to be okay.

There are many applications for this cage.

1. Varroa control by creating a brood break then vaporizing with Oxalic Acid. (OA)
2. Swarm Control
3. To maximise a honey crop.
4. When requeening with cells.
5. For overwintering.

 1. Varroa Control.
From mid-Spring to mid-Summer, 75% of the varroa mites in a hive can be breeding inside the capped brood cells and are protected from most varroa treatments.

By creating a brood break, all the varroa mites are exposed and can be killed with 1 – 3 cents worth of Oxalic Acid by Vaporization.

The InstantVap Vaporizer is very quick and efficient for this application.

Procedure: -

• Cage the queen for 18 days.
• Release her and wait 6 days.
• Then you will have 2 days where there will be no capped brood.
• Vaporize the beehive with OA and kill almost every varroa mite inside.

Most commercial queen breeders will mark queens for no extra charge. That makes them very easy to find to allow for quick caging and very low cost varroa control.

 2. Swarm Control.
Cage the queen in Spring to control swarming and varroa mite populations.
There are 3 stages that usually precede swarming.

1. Build excess amounts of drone brood.
2. Build queen cell cups.
3. Add eggs to cell cups to produce new queens.

The procedure is best performed during the first or second stage.

• Cage the queen for 18 days.
• Release her and wait 6 days.
• Then you will have 2 days where there will be no capped brood. Vaporize the beehive with OA and kill almost every varroa mite inside.
• 18 days with no eggs makes the bees forget about swarming for a while.

It is important to time this procedure to maximise field bee numbers at the start of the honey flow.

 3. To maximise a honey crop.
Some honey flows can be very valuable but occur for an intense & brief period of only 2 or 3 weeks.

To maximise the crop, cage the queen 2 or 3 days before the start of the expected honey flow. This allows for the following: -

• The queen excluder can be removed.
• 8 days after caging, there will be no brood to feed.
• More bees get involved in field duties to maximise the crop.
• Less food and pollen required in the brood nest.
• Very few foragers collect pollen. They focus on the honey crop.
• No chance of getting brood in the honey supers.

The honey crop can then be removed, queen released, and the hive can be vaporized with OA to kill virtually all the varroa mites in the hive.

 4. Requeening with cells.
Put old queen into the cage when adding a queen cell. Check hive 24 days later to see if there is a new laying queen. If not, the old queen can be let out to continue laying. If there is a good new queen, the old queen can be removed. There is likely to be no capped brood so the hive can be vaporized with Oxalic Acid to kill virtually every varroa mite in the hive.

 5. Over Winter.
Beehives in good condition in Autumn will greatly benefit with a brood break in the winter.

If you have hives in a location where this doesn’t happen, you can do it with an isolation cage.

The bees that hatch out after you cage the queen will live happily till the next batch of brood arrives several months later, after the brood break period.

This is all conditional to the bees being healthy and having enough of them at the time of caging.

The queen can be caged for 3 to 4 months without any detrimental effects to her health or performance.

24 days after caging, there will be no capped brood and the hive can be vaporized with OA.

If done with the correct technique, it will kill virtually every varroa mite in the beehive. (There is no capped brood for them to shelter in.)

Another treatment one week later is recommended to wipe out any possible varroa mite remnants.

Varroa mites can potentially turn up from stray bees from other colonies, but they cannot breed when there is no brood.

The temperature in the cluster will drop from 34°C to around 22°C to 28°C. With the lower temperature and no brood, there are significant advantages such as: -

1. A lot less honey required in the winter.
2. A lot less pollen is required.
3. The worker bees and the queen live a lot longer because they have very little work to do.
4. There is less condensation in the beehive.
5. The timber stays dryer and lasts longer.
6. Only one box of bees is required over winter.
7. Easier to keep secure in case of storms or floods.

No varroa strips will be required in the beehive unless you have massive varroa mite re-invasion issues from nearby colonies.
Caging the queens in first week of April and releasing in last week of July worked very well on some trial beehives in the Nelson region in 2023. (NZ)
The queens went crazy and laid a lot of eggs very fast. A month later, there were lots of beautiful big frames of very healthy brood!
When the queens are released, the hive can be vaporized with OA so that if there are any varroa mites present, they are virtually all killed.

Another Queen Isolation Cage option is the Technoset Queen Cage Frame.
It takes the place of a frame and works on all the same principles that are listed above.

Have you got the hobbyist kit but running low on supplies?

Grab this handy little refill kit to keep you going.
Done at a special price and cheaper than buying individually!

- 3kg Glycerine
- 2kg Oxalic Acid (OA)
- 4 bundles of 40 Beequip Strips. (160 total)
- 4 Zip-lock Bags

This Package is specially suited to top up your supplies when getting low after using our Basic Setup Kit.

Effective Cost per strip is 30 cents +GST total.

This package includes the following: -
1280 x Beequip strips
25kg x Glycerine
25kg x Oxalic acid

Bags to store soaked strips are available here.

Got the Standard package but running low on supplies? This refill pack will keep you going. Or maybe its not enough? Try our Plus Refill Package here.

Effective cost per strip is only 22 cents +GST total!

This package includes the following: -
5120 x Beequip strips
75kg x Glycerine
50kg x Oxalic acid

Bags to store soaked strips are available here.

Unfortunately this package may exceed the website shipping capacity - in this case simply request a quote from the cart page after adding it to your cart.

This package is specially setup for those that have brought the Plus package in the past or want to save money and buy bulk.

This package includes the following: -

16000 x Beequip strips
250kg x Glycerine
175kg x Oxalic acid

Effective Cost per strip is 20 cents +GST total.

Bags to store soaked strips are available here.

Unfortunately this package may exceed the website shipping capacity - in this case simply request a quote from the cart page after adding it to your cart.

This package is specially setup for those that have brought the Plus package in the past or want to save money and buy bulk.

This package includes the following: -

80000 x Beequip strips
1250kg x Glycerine
850kg x Oxalic acid

Effective Cost per strip is 19 cents +GST total.

Bags to store soaked strips are available here.

Unfortunately this package may exceed the website shipping capacity - in this case simply request a quote from the cart page after adding it to your cart.

Bare tub for sitting the soaker rack in and draining.

We recommend putting a drain grate in the tub to sit the crate on.

This silicone cover placed over the spout of the InstantVap can help to optimize the performance of the device. By covering the hot box at the top of the InstantVap, this cover aids in reducing heat loss, as well as containing any acid spills from the plunger.

Check out our InstantVap Operational Guide for more info

These sleeves protect your hiveware from the hot nozzle on the InstantVap.

Essential when working with Plastic or Polystyrene hiveware.

Also help to insulate the nozzle and avoid blockages

5 Pieces Supplied

Check out our InstantVap Operational Guide for more info

These slide over the nozzle & block any accidental vapor leakage e.g. during transport.
Alternatively, cut off the end and use as a heavy duty sleeve on polyhives

Check out our InstantVap Operational Guide for more info

The latest 2nd Gen Version of the all popular InstantVap has dropped!

Meet the InstantVap COMPACT!

Similar to the previous generation, this makes vaporizing oxalic acid (OA) in beehives an absolute breeze, however it is better in many ways!

NEW Design:
With a radical overhaul this unit is a lot smaller, lighter and stronger than the previous unit. Focusing on the essentials, this unit is more practical in the field. The unit sits a lot better with most standard batteries. With only one switch, the unit is simply controlled by an LED light.

NEW LED light
This unit is preset to all the right parameters and all you need to do is watch the flashing LED. The light is easy to see even on sunny days. Engraved on the unit is the following guide so you know what your InstantVap is doing:

 By simplifying and making all these changes this new generation is available at a more affordable price! 

It is very cheap per application! The Oxalic Acid only costs 1.5 cents per beehive for a 3 gram dose (based on buying a 25kg bag for $120.00 +GST in Feb 2023). Treat 1000 beehives for only $15.00 +GST for materials.

The InstantVap is powered by common power tool batteries including:

• Makita LXT 18V
• Milwaukee M18
• Bosch Blue / ProCore 18V
• Dewalt XR18/20V & FelxVolt Batteries (Note: Power Stack batteries are incompatible)
• Metabo 18V
• Ozito PXC 18V
• AEG Pro 18V 
• HiKOKI / Hitachi 18V
  

The device is compatible with only one type of battery. Please select your type carefully. Price does not include any batteries. 

Check out our InstantVap Operational Guide for more info

Applications & suggested dose rates. (Also view the video. See the link below.)

1. For beehives with solid bases, apply 2g of OA vapour at the bottom entry. Block the entry with a wet towel for 5 - 7 minutes to trap all the vapour in the beehive while treating other beehives. 

2. For beehives with vented bases, use a vent blocker sheet and carry out the same process as stated above. The vent blockers can be removed after 5 - 7 minutes.

3. For beehives with vented bases that are very difficult to block, we recommend that you do a 3 gram dose from the top of the hive. A small notch cut from the rim of the hive mat is excellent for winter ventilation and a great spot to apply the vapour. If the beehive has lots of honey supers, a notch cut from the rim of the queen excluder can give good access for the vaporizer. we sell stainless steel excluders with an entry door which is ideal. See the examples on the video.

4. Alternatively, the vapour can be applied through a hole in the front plate of the brood box for the fastest application. Drill a hole as high as possible in the top brood box but close to the side so the vapour penetrates the hive between the outer wall and outer frame. Drill  a 6.5mm hole if using the brass nozzle bare. Drill a 9.5mm hole if using the silicon sleeve on the nozzle. After application, the hole can be blocked up with a golf tee.

6 Amp/hr 18V Makita LXT Batteries also available here

Respirators must be worn when vaporizing - Check out our range here

Cleaning of these devices is important - Watch our Cleaning Video.

For a quick overview on how the device functions, watch our video below:

Included with each Vaporizer:
1 x Vaporizer
1 x Plunger
1 x 500g of OA
2 x Silicone Caps
2 x Silicone Sleeves
2 x Spare O-Rings
2 x Cleaning Caps

The finer details:

• The device has built-in battery protection electronics.
• Power: 18V-20V; 250W; 14A
• Approx. 1Ah is required for heating up, then 1Ah provides enough power for 9 to 10 two gram doses of oxalic acid treatment. Each 2 gram dose takes approx. 18 seconds to vaporize.
• Stainless, acid-resistant steel frame and dispenser
• Pre-set operating temperature: 230℃ / 445F (not adjustable)
• Fast, tool-free, roll-on adjustment of the oxalic acid dispenser, with 1-4 gram scale, dispensing oxalic acid with one push. Replacements or extras are available here They fit perfectly in the handle as well as in the dispenser chamber.
  
• 6mm diameter strong brass outlet pipe, not prone to clogging due to the excellent design. Easy to access and clean in case of a blockage, the entire length of the tube is accessible. Some beekeepers drill a 7mm hole in the hive box and insert the nozzle into the hole.
• Stable in the hive hole, does not fall out or tilt sideways, can support its own weight (But do not lean on it!)
• There should be a minimum of 100mm free space in front of the nozzle otherwise some of the Oxalic Acid will crystalize on the surface and be wasted.
• Double-wall furnace, works well in cold, windy weather

Acid Resistant Ziplock bag, perfect for storing 80 soaked cardboard strips.

The bag measures 305 x 440mm. 50 microns thick. Comes as singles or a pack of 100.

Once you have soaked your Beequip Strips, put them in these bags to keep it tidy and make them last longer.

The InstantVap LITE 18V is a revolutionary, lightweight, and compact cordless oxalic acid vaporizer, perfect for small-scale beekeepers looking to simplify Varroa mite treatments. Designed with efficiency, durability, and practicality in mind, the InstantVap LITE offers all the performance you need for up to 20 colonies. It is full commercial quality like the Compact model but has an economy heating system to conserve battery power and hence the reason for slightly longer cycle times.

or click here to watch the Short Video.

Key Features

Battery Compatibility

The vaporizer is dispatched with a battery connector plate to suit one type of battery only. Choose from a range of popular battery options below:-

• Makita LXT 18V
• Milwaukee M18
• Bosch ProCore 18V
• Bosch Power4All 18V
• Dewalt XR 18/20V FlexVolt 20/60V or 18/54V (Note: Power Stack batteries are incompatible)
• AEG 18V 
• Hikoki / Hitachi 18V
• Black+Decker 18V
• Ozito 18V
• Metabo 18V

Note: Batteries are not included.

Smart LED Feedback

Stay in control with a simple, intelligent LED system:

• Slow blink: Warm-up
• Steady-on: Ready for dosing
• Fast blink: Vaporizing in progress
• Double blink & pause: Battery discharged

Innovative Design

• Acid-Resistant Materials: Built with stainless steel, aluminium and brass for durability and easy maintenance.
• Dynamic Temperature Control: Prevents overheating and eliminates waiting for cooldowns.
• Adjustable Dispenser: A tool-free, roll-on design with a 1-4 gram scale for precise dosing.
• Optimized Brass Spout: A straight, 6mm diameter design ensures no pipe bends, reducing clogs. Easy to clean and replace.
• Stable Operation: Fits snugly into a 6.5mm hive hole, supporting its weight without tilting.

Durable, Safe, and Reliable

Designed for cold, windy conditions, the InstantVap LITE features a double-wall furnace for consistent performance. Its deep discharge protection shuts the device down at 15.4V to prevent battery damage.

With CE certification and a robust build of acid-resistant stainless steel and brass, the InstantVap LITE ensures user safety and long-lasting reliability. The compact, lightweight design makes it ideal for hobbyists or small-scale beekeeping operations, offering unmatched convenience and practicality for Varroa treatments.

NB. Minimum of 100mm of free air space is recommended in front of the outlet nozzle to prevent the oxalic acid from solidifying on surfaces.

Why Choose InstantVap LITE?

• Lightweight and portable for easy field use.
• Low cost per treatment—just cents per hive!
• Compatible with most popular power tool batteries.
• Engineered to last, with minimal maintenance required.

Treat your colonies easily and efficiently – get your InstantVap LITE today! 

6 Amp/hr 18V Makita LXT Batteries also available here

Respirators must be worn when vaporizing - Check out our range here

We highly recommend giving our Blog article a read - Field Trial with InstantVap

Technical Specifications

• Power: 18V-20V; 145W; 8A
• Battery Requirements: 0.5Ah for heating, 1.5Ah for 10 treatments
• Treatment Time: 50-60 seconds per 2-gram dose
• Operating Temp: 230°C.
• Materials: Stainless steel frame, brass spout
• Weight: Lightweight and portable. 700g excluding battery.
• Spout Diameter: 6mm, requires a 6.5mm hive hole
• Operating Temperature Control: Pre-set, dynamic regulation
• Package Includes:
  • InstantVap LITE with selected battery socket
  • 1 Oxalic Acid Dispenser
  • 1 Cleaning Cap
  • 1 Spare O-ring
  • 2 Silicone Sleeves
• Warranty: 1 year with post-warranty repair available
• Certifications: CE certified
• Country of Manufacture: Designed and made in Hungary

Swedish Cloth is used extensively by beekeepers in USA to keep their beehives healthy.

It is an excellent matrix for absorbing Oxalic Acid / Glycerine solution.

The Beequip Swedish Cloth is a high quality product made in Germany, made of 70% cellulose, 30% cotton and is 100% biodegradable.

Click Here to see our Biodegradable Report

Click Here  to see our Material Test Report

The BQ Swedish Cloth does not have any colouring additives or flame retardant chemicals like many other Swedish Cloth products.

BioGro have approved it for Organic Beekeepers to use in their beehives.

The cloth is supplied already pre-cut into strips to suit beehives. Each dry cloth strip is 195mm x 43 mm x 2mm thick and weighs approx. 2.4 grams. 

A dry strip will soak up 25 grams of OA / Glycerine solution and swell up to approx. 195mm x 47mm x 4mm thick.

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Hobbyist Refill and Standard Refill Kits are available 

Important: Research from clients in USA state that the 4 strips are more effective than using a single pad with the same surface area. Having 260% more edge line, is very helpful to the efficacy.

Packed 4000 per carton, 80,000 per pallet.

Directions.

Make up solution comprised of 50% Oxalic Acid Dihydrate and 50% food grade glycerine by weight. See instructions & videos in the mixing guide about heating and mixing the 2 products. The Beequip Cardboard strips are soaked in a solution with 40% Oxalic Acid. The Swedish Cloth strips are soaked in a solution of 50% Oxalic Acid. 50% OA / Glyc solution takes a little longer to dissolve and mix properly than 40% solution.

While the solution is still around 54 - 58°C, soak the equivalent of 25 grams of solution per strip. The strips need to be in a suitable soak bin with a flat base and placed on their edge. Keep the soak bin in a warm place; preferably between 20°C and 30°C. The strips will soak up all the solution within 60 minutes. Keep the bin in a warm place for 24 hours. The solution content per strip will equalize. When placed at room temperature, the solution will solidify in each strip.

The strips can now be used immediately in hives or pack into ziplock bags for long term storage. It is important that they are stored in an airtight container or bag.

A typical strong colony with 2 brood boxes should have 4 strips placed horizontally between the brood boxes, with spaces between the strips.

Scrape off burr comb first.

The 4 strips work more effectively than using single larger pads.

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Caution.

The reports from USA are that this system works extremely well when placed between the brood boxes and placed horizontally over the frames on a double brood box beehive.

It is not so successful when placed over a single brood box colony.

Randy Oliver (scientificbeekeeping.com) agreed with this phenomenon and said that when running single brood box beehives, OAE strips need to be fitted vertically over the frames, like our cardboard strips are used. See Beequip Cardboard Strips. 

Fun fact. The bees maintain a controlled atmosphere in the brood nest which provides the perfect conditions for the cloth to function correctly. The temperature in the brood nest is maintained close to 34°C and the humidity is kept between 58% and 70%. In a single brood box colony, the area directly above a single brood box is not controlled like in the brood nest. 

Strip life. There are many variables to effective strip life, like how much the bees cover it in propolis and how much they chew it. Based on extensive field experience, the strips should be replaced every 8 to 12 weeks. If re-invasion from other colonies is an issue, (it can be very severe in Autumn), do not go longer than 10 weeks.

Get started with ease and precision! This DIY Swedish Cloth Kit includes everything you need to make your own Swedish cloths for use in your beehives. Perfect for hobbyist beekeepers, this kit comes with all the components and tools to simplify the process and ensure success.

Whether you're maintaining healthy hives or exploring innovative methods for pest control, this kit offers convenience and value, just like our popular Hobbyist Kit for Oxalic Acid (OA) treatments.

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What’s Included in the Kit?

• Small Soak Tub: Perfect for preparing your Swedish cloths.
• 4-Litre Pail with Lid: For mixing and storage.
• 1.25kg Glycerine: High-quality glycerine for optimal absorption.
• 1.25kg Oxalic Acid (OA): Pure oxalic acid for effective results.
• 100 x Swedish Cloths: Ready to soak and use.
• 4 Ziplock Bags: Ideal for storing your prepared cloths.
• Digital Thermometer: Ensures precise temperature control during preparation.
• Wooden Trivet & Stirrer: Keep everything steady and well-mixed.
• Instruction Booklet: Easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to ensure success.

Why Choose This Kit?

• All-in-One Solution: Save time gathering components; everything you need is included.
• Hobbyist-Friendly: Designed for small-scale beekeepers looking for cost-effective and reliable hive management solutions.
• Simple Instructions: Clear guidance to help you create Swedish cloths like a pro.

Click here to view the full instructions online and start your journey toward better beehive care today!

Easily restock your Swedish cloth supplies with this convenient Swedish Cloth Refill Kit. Designed for beekeepers who already have the tools, this refill pack includes the key components you need to keep your hives in top shape.

Remember to mix your solution 50/50 for these strips

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What’s Included in the Refill Kit?

• 100 Swedish Cloths: Ready for soaking and use in your hives.
• 1.25kg Oxalic Acid (OA): Pure and effective.
• 1.25kg Glycerine: High-quality glycerine for optimal absorption.
• 4 Zip-lock Bags: For easy storage of the soaked strips
  

Why Choose This Refill Kit?

• Quick & Easy Restocking: Ideal for hobbyist beekeepers with an existing setup.
• Cost-Effective: Only the essentials—no extra tools or packaging.
• Hive Maintenance Made Simple: Keep your treatments going without interruption.

Keep your beehive care routine smooth and efficient with this refill kit. Pair it with your existing setup for continuous results!

Stay prepared with the Swedish Cloth Standard Kit, ideal for large-scale beekeepers or those looking for long-term hive maintenance solutions. This bulk kit includes everything you need to make thousands of Swedish cloths, ensuring your hives remain healthy and productive.

Remember to mix your solution 50/50 for these strips

Click here for more info on the Swedish Cloths

Click here to view our instruction guide.

What’s Included in the Standard Kit?

• 4000 Swedish Cloths: Ready for soaking and use in your hives.
• 50kg Oxalic Acid (OA): High-purity oxalic acid for effective treatments.
• 50kg Glycerine: Premium glycerine for optimal absorption.

Why Choose the Standard Kit?

• Bulk Supply: Perfect for commercial or large-scale beekeeping operations.
• Cost-Effective Solution: Buy in bulk and save.
• Reliable Hive Maintenance: Ensure continuous care for your hives.

This comprehensive kit is designed for serious beekeepers who want a ready supply of Swedish cloths to support their hive management needs.

NOTE: this may exceed our websites shipping capability. Please request a quote and we will get back to you as soon as we can.