Winter Products

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

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.

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

Frame feeder with ladder grip walls. 3.5 litre, 222mm high x 55mm wide.

Volume discounts available. Please tell us what quantity you require and the freight address and we can give you our best quote. Click here to contact us now.

Full Depth Technosetbee Frame feeder that comes with a ladder feed gallery. An excellent design with virtually zero risk of any bees drowning in the syrup.

3 Litre capacity.

230mm high x 47mm wide

Takes the place of one frame.

The gallery insert can be easily removed for cleaning.

No burr-comb issues due to the design of the feeder insert.

This package includes everything to use the 9.5L Top feeder on your hive.

Designed to go in between your hive mat and top box for feeding the bees supplement such as sugar syrup. Being a top feeder you don't have to open up the hive making it easy to feed. The included caps reduce drowning to almost nothing when fitted.

The Package includes the follow components:

- 9.5L Blue Top Feeder

- 4 x Corner Caps

- 1 x Chimney Cap

- 1 x Kitset rim (Budget Grade) - Available Dipped or Undipped

Technosetbee's top feeders are praised by beekeepers all around the world for their superior design and robustness.

It fits neatly inside the Technosetbee roof and takes no extra space. A lot of beekeepers around the world leave this top feeder on the beehive all year round. It doubles up as a hive mat and allows damp air to exit up through the vents and out the roof vents.

The bees have a 7mm passage under the white vent covers at each end of the feeder (as shown in the photo below) to take the syrup without drowning.

To refill the feeder, simply lift the roof and top up without any disturbance to the bees. Alternatively, a feeder valve can be fitted to the roof to avoid even lifting the roof.

Can be used on any standard 10 frame Langstroth bee hive.

Manufactured from high quality food grade polypropylene. 

Colour may vary to pictures.

Frame feeder with ladder grip walls. 6 litre, 231mm high x 80mm wide.

Volume discounts available. Please tell us what quantity you require and the freight address and we can give you our best quote. Click here to contact us now.

Propolis Mat and huge 14 litre Feeder Combo with kitset rim included.

Made to slot straight on your own conventional 10 frame hive, this feeder will feed your hive for weeks. The propolis collected on the propolis mat provides a great source of extra income and also closes up any gaps around the edge of the feeder.

With central chimney cap feeding cover, as well as feeding chambers at each end of feeder. This allows the bees to drain the feeder no matter what angle the hive is on.

The feeder incorporates some large cavities to hold pollen patties to feed to bees if required.

The kitset rim is made from budget grade NZ Pine and will need to be assembled and placed over the feeder to make it suit your standard hive mat and galvanised lid.

Beequip can assemble and dip the rim in hot microcrystalline wax for preservation if required. Contact direct for pricing.

TECHNOSET Top Feeder. With huge 14 litre capacity.

With central chimney cap feeding cover, as well as feeding chambers at each end of feeder. This allows the bees to drain the feeder no matter what angle the hive is on.

Also acts as a HIVE MAT.

This huge feeder is designed to suit Technoset boxes but is also available as a package for conventional timber beehives. Click here to view.

Commonly used by many beekeepers to preserve the untreated timber used in beehives. A hot wax dipper is required.

Melting point 60 degrees.

25kg cartons. 40 cartons per pallet.

Microcrystalline Wax has been used for many years in NZ by a small number of commercial beekeepers to preserve their Brood Boxes. It is a highly refined wax with a melting point between 78 and 80 degrees Celsius. Paraffin Wax has a melting point between 58 and 60 degrees and is commonly used by hundreds of Beekeepers now in NZ. On a hot summers day, the surface temperature on a brood box can reach 60 degrees and allow the paraffin to leach out of the timber and leave it unprotected. Microcrystalline wax will not do that and there are reports of boxes lasting up to 30 years with Microcrystalline wax being the only treatment used.
Some Beekeepers mix Microcrystalline Wax with Paraffin Wax to increase its melting point and quality.

Price is for a 50kg carton. 20 cartons per pallet.

These new 500 litre Slimline Tanks are a "must-have" for any beekeeper doing sugar syrup feeding. The features make it incredibly convenient and very useful without it getting in the way. These features include:

• New Palletized system with a metal frame to hold the tanks in place, protect the motor and mount the hose reel securely.
• 50mm Honda Petrol Pump with silicone carbide seal. 4.8hp
• Level Indicator Tube.
• Tank Dimensions: 1700mm wide, 1150mm high with lid, 400mm deep.
• With connections for petrol pump: 1845 mm wide.
• Overall width including Honda pump frame: 1850mm wide.
• Overall dimensions when mounted on steel frame with 50mm base runners:  1850 x 955 x 1240 high. This includes 3 beehive space on the frame.
• For a small cost, we can fit a 12mm treated plywood panel to the deck space on the frame if desired. 1220mm x 550mm. Code is 920-0330.
• The base runners can be supplied at customized lengths to suit specific deck widths.
• The filler cap has a breather valve and is bee proof.
• The tanks stack together and can be interconnected.
• The tank has three surge baffles and is very stable on uneven ground when ¾ full.

• Special mixing jets are fitted inside the primary tank to allow you to mix your own syrup or mix feed additives.

• Easy to add extra tanks to add another 500 litres capacity. By simply adjusting valves, you can have these tanks in parallel supply or with separate supplies to pump and hose.

3 Options available for the Beequip 500 Tank with Honda Pump are:

Without a Delivery Hose

With a 16 meter 25mm diameter Hose & a Manual Hose Reel.

With a 20 meter 20mm diameter Hose & an auto retract hose reel.

Allow 1 - 5 weeks lead time. Call us if you are urgent.

These new 500 litre Slimline Tanks are a "must-have" for any beekeeper doing a sugar feeding. Its features make it incredibly convenient and very useful without getting in the way. These features include:

Tank Dimensions: 1700mm wide, 1150mm high with lid, 400mm deep.
The filler cap has a breather valve and is bee proof.
The tanks stack together and can be interconnected.
The tank has three surge baffles and is very stable on uneven ground when ¾ full.

3 Options Available for the bare tank are:

Bare tank with 4 threaded outlets

Bare tank with 4 threaded outlets and level indicator tube

Bare tank with 4 threaded outlets and level indicator tube and 25mm ball valve fitted for gravity feeding.

Allow 1 - 3 weeks lead time. Call us if you are urgent.

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.

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
• 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