Safe and Effective Varroa Mite Treatment Products in NZ

DC18RC Fast Charging Battery Charger by Makita – the practical solution for powering your Li-Ion batteries.

Fast Charging: Charges our 6.0Ah Makita batteries in just 55 minutes 

Built-In CPU: The charger's CPU optimizes charging by reading the battery's memory chip, prolonging battery life.

Efficient Cooling: The forced air cooling fan minimizes charging time by maintaining the ideal battery temperature.

Digital Power Display: Monitor battery and charging status with the digital display for informed usage.

240 Volt Model: This charger is a 240-volt model with C-Tick compliance for versatility.

Included: Your purchase includes 1 X DC18RC Makita Battery Charger to keep your tools ready for action.

Genuine Makita Product

DC18RD Fast Charging Battery Charger by Makita – the practical solution for powering your Li-Ion batteries.

Fast Charging: Charges two of our 6.0Ah Makita batteries in just 55 minutes 

Built in USB Port: Built-in USB port for charging portable electronic devices

Built-In CPU: The charger's CPU optimizes charging by reading the battery's memory chip, prolonging battery life.

Efficient Cooling: The forced air cooling fan minimizes charging time by maintaining the ideal battery temperature.

Digital Power Display: Monitor battery and charging status with the digital display for informed usage.

240 Volt Model: This charger is a 240-volt model with C-Tick compliance for versatility. Draws 460W

Genuine Makita Product

This large 304 grade stainless steel heated tank makes it nice and easy to liquify crystallized honey, or wax or anything that requires gentle heat!

The tank has an outer jacket which is filled with water or oil. The electric element heats the liquid in the outer jacket directly to provide a very safe and even heat to the contents inside the tank.

There are two size options to choose from: 
- 80 Litre
- 100 Litre

The tank can be heated close to 90 degrees. The tank has an outlet at the bottom. A ball valve comes as standard. You can also fit a honey gate, sold separately here.

The unit has an accurate and easy-to-use thermostatic controller. Adjustable from 30°C to 90°C where you set upper and lower limits. Simply set your upper and lower limit and the element will maintain the temperature between that setting. Once the jacket has heated to the desired temperature, the thermostat only supplies power to the heating element as it is needed to maintain the correct temperature.

Dimensions:- Both tanks are 510mm diameter plus any of the fittings on the side.  Height to the top of the tank:
80 Litre - 630mm.
100 Litre - 700mm

230 volt, 2000 watt.

Designed by Randy Oliver of ScientificBeekeeping.com

Stay on top of Varroa mite infestations with this ergonomic, easy-to-use Varroa sampling cup. This simple yet effective tool helps beekeepers monitor mite levels in their colonies and make informed treatment decisions.

Features:

• Ergonomic Design: Compact and comfortable for easy handling during inspections.

• Complete Kit: Includes one fluid-holding cup, one bee sample cup, and one lid.

• Simple Process: Fill with  Beequip Mite Wash detergent (10 ml per 1 litre of water) or 90% alcohol.

How to Use - WATCH VIDEO HERE:

1. 1. Place the perforated cup inside the solid cup.
   2. Add water to the cups up to the fill line. (Approx 70mm from the bottom) Will be approx. 250ml.
   3. Add 2.5ml (half a teaspoon) of the  Beequip Mite Wash detergent and stir until mixed thoroughly.
   4. Alternatively use solution already mixed in bulk or alcohol with 90% strength.
   5. Take a frame of brood and bees from a beehive and carefully check that the queen is not on it.
   6. Shake all the bees off the frame into a container like a beehive lid (upside down). Carefully check again that there is no queen.
   7. Bump the lid so any field bees take flight and go back to the hive. There will be mostly nurse bees remaining.
   8. Shake the bees into a corner of the lid and collect a level 1/2 cup of bees (125ml) and dump it into the mite wash cup.
   9. Immediately put the lid on the cup. Gently tap cup up and down to ensure all the bees are submerged.
   10. Let the bee sample sit for 1 minute to allow for the mites to release from the bees.
   11. Then gently swirl the cups for at least 30 seconds to allow the mites to precipitate through the bees.  Swirl to resonate with the wave, just enough so that the bees at the bottom are gently tumbling.
   12. Remove the lid and lift the perforated cup out and dump the bees.
   13. Count the mites that have settled on the bottom of the solid cup. A 150mm 10x magnifying mirror placed 100mm below the cup will make it easy. (NB. Don't leave the mirror in direct sunlight. It can start a fire!)

Caution! Never shake a mite wash jar. Accurate results are only achieved if the wash jar is swirled to send the mites to outside of the jar and to drop through the bottom holes.

PETTIS TEST KITS: Find out what miticides are not working for varroa mite control and stop wasting money on ineffective treatments!

Use data, not guesswork.

The Pettis Test Kit is a practical and cost-effective solution for beekeepers to detect varroa mite resistance to synthetic miticide strips before it is too late and there are extensive hive losses.

Designed to provide reliable results, the Pettis Test Kit will identify what percentage of varroa mites do not die from the synthetic miticide that is being tested and are potentially resistant to it.

Save a lot of money by only investing in mite control treatments that are still effective.

Key Features:

• Robust and long lasting. The mesh cap is made from stainless steel to ensure a very long life.

• Effective design: The jar & mesh design eliminates any ledges that could hold falling mites and give a false reading.
  

• Reusable Design: Durable and easy to clean, ensuring repeated use season after season.

• What's included:
  3 x Pettis Test Jars and Lids
  1 x Bee Scoop
  1 x Wash Jar
  100ml of Mite Wash Detergent
  Record sheets
• Number stickers to label jars and caps.
• Instruction sheet.

Order extra Pettis Test Jars here

View or Download our Pettis test kits instructions here

How to use it:

Mite Wash Detergent – Fast & Effective Mite Control

Looking for the easiest and most effective way to get accurate mite counts in your hives? Our Mite Wash Detergent is based on the same formula as the detergent that is  recommended by Randy Oliver of ScientificBeekeeping.com  It has to be a "high sud" formula. Low sud detergents do not work effectively. Randy prefers the high sud detergent to alcohol. It kills the bees & mites quickly and humanely, and dislodge mites fast so you get a reliable reading with minimal fuss. It also stays clear for a longer period of time so that you can re-use the solution many times.

We've tested numerous options over the years, and nothing compares to the performance of this product. It’s fast-acting, inexpensive, and hassle-free.

How to Use:
The detergent is high concentration and should be diluted 1:100 with water.

Mix 10ml of detergent per litre of water for optimal results. The 100ml bottle has a flip cap for precise easy use.

The economical 1 Litre bottle option can be used for refilling the 100ml bottles or making up a bulk batch of wash solution.

Key Features:

• Extremely low cost per wash. Approx. 2 cents per wash if the same solution is used 8 times.

• Quickly & humanely kills bees for accurate mite washing.

• Dislodges mites fast for precise counts.

• Easy to use and cost-effective.

• The most reliable option we've tested.
• Available in 100ml and 1 litre bottle options. Click on the tab above.
• Dilute 1:100 with water when making up the mite wash solution.

If you are serious about effective Varroa Mite monitoring, this is the wash detergent that you must have in your toolkit.

Caution! Never shake a mite wash jar. Accurate results are only achieved if the wash jar is swirled to send the mites to outside of the jar and to drop through the bottom holes.

Tip: This product is fantastic for bubble blowing competitions!

Single Pettis Test Jar – Boost Your Varroa Monitoring Efficiency

Expand the capacity of your Pettis Test Kit with this additional test jar. Whether you're managing multiple hives or working in a team, having extra jars on hand allows you to run simultaneous tests—saving time and increasing accuracy across more colonies.

Crafted for durability and ease of cleaning, this sturdy jar is ideal for serious beekeepers focused on efficient, large-scale Varroa monitoring.

Features:

• Compatible with the Beequip Pettis Test Kit

• The mesh cap is made from stainless steel to ensure a very long life.

• The design ensures that there are no leges that mites can get stuck on, to give false results.

• Enables multiple tests at once

• Durable, reusable, and easy to clean

• Essential for high-volume hive checks

A smart addition to your mite monitoring toolkit.

Find out more about Pettis Testing here

View or Download our Pettis test kits instructions here

The all-new InstantVap® 18V TURBO has arrived — faster, smarter and more powerful than ever!

Building on the success of the Compact, the TURBO makes vaporizing oxalic acid (OA) in beehives even more efficient, with a high-power furnace, dynamic temperature control, and a smart LED interface for large-scale, reliable treatment.

NEW Turbo Design:
This model delivers quicker cycles (around 13 seconds per 2g dose) and precision control. With an easy-to-read LED display showing temperature, battery voltage, cycle counters and status lights, the Turbo is purpose-built for professional beekeepers needing speed in the field.

NEW LED display & counters
This includes live temperature and battery voltage, total cycles, cycles per battery, plus smart status light codes noted below: -
Slow blink = warming up, Solid = ready, Fast blink = vaporizing, Double blink + pause = low battery.

The Turbo combines strength and practicality — stainless-steel, acid-resistant frame, replaceable 6mm brass nozzle, double-wall furnace for cold/windy weather, and built-in over-discharge battery protection.

It is extremely cost-effective per application! Oxalic Acid costs less than 2 cents per hive for a 2 gram dose (based on bulk pricing). Treat thousands of hives for just a few dollars in materials.

Check out our InstantVap Operational Guide for more info.

The Vaporizer bowl temperature is very important to maximize the output of the Oxalic Acid without degrading it. Extensive lab testing shows that keeping the bowl temperature between 230 and 260 degrees Celsius is best:

Applications & suggested dose rates.

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.

2. For vented bases, use a vent blocker sheet, then follow the same process.

3. For hives with difficult-to-seal vented bases, apply 3g from the top via hive mat notch or excluder door/notch. See our stainless steel excluders with entry.

4. If the hive has a top feeder with a wooden rim, many beekeepers are applying the vapour through the rim directly below the feeder tray and into the bee space. Drill a 6.5mm hole in the rim on a slight downward angle to direct the vapour below the feeder tray. Plug with a golf tee or similar between treatments.

5. Through-the-wall dosing: drill a 6.5mm hole in the brood box and insert the brass nozzle. Plug with a golf tee or similar between treatments. It is best to locate the hole as high as possible at the side of the front plate so the vapour is directed alongside the outer frame. This method is the least most desirable of the 5 options.

NB. There should be 80mm to 100mm of free air space in front of the nozzle during discharge. Otherwise, 10% - 20% of the oxalic acid will solidify on a surface that is right in front and too close.

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

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

Eye Protection must be worn.

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

Included with each Turbo:
1 × InstantVap Turbo Vaporizer (choose your battery socket)
1 × Oxalic Acid Dispenser
1 × Cleaning Cap
2 × Spare O-Rings
Batteries not included

The finer details:

• Dynamic adjustable temperature: 230–260 °C (optimum 260 °C)
• Power: 18–20V; 400W; 22A
• Approx. 1Ah required for heating; each additional 1Ah = ~7 × 2g treatments
• ~13s per 2g dose at optimum temp
• Stainless-steel, acid-resistant frame & dispenser
• Roll-on dosing dispenser, 1–4g scale, one-press release (extras available here)
• 6mm brass outlet pipe, easy to clean, designed to resist clogging
• Stable in hive hole, supports its own weight
• 100mm free space in front of nozzle recommended
• Double-wall furnace for stable performance in cold, windy weather
• Built-in over-discharge battery protection (~15.2V)
• Weight: approx. 1.6kg
• Warranty: 1 year

The InstantVap Turbo is powered by common power tool batteries (choose one system at time of purchase):

• Makita LXT 18V
• Milwaukee M18
• Bosch ProCore 18V (Black & Red)
• Dewalt XR/FlexVolt 18–20V
• Metabo 18V
• AEG 18V 
• Ozito 18V

• Hikoki/Hitachi 18V

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