Varrox Eddy | Oxalic Vaporizer
An oxalic acid dihydrate treatment with the evaporator is not only gentle for bees, but it is also safe for the user. Place this device under the beehive and start the treatment with a single push of a button. Then walk away from the beehive until the end of the treatment. Thanks to the LED lights, it is possible to monitor the progress from a distance. When it's complete, it signals you with extra bright lights. A great treatment for pesky mites!
The FIRST and ONLY OA Vaporizer that vaporizes with an Attached INCLUDED BATTERY!
The first oxalic acid evaporator with Li-Ion technology
Varrox Eddy is the first oxalic acid evaporator with included battery. No more towing of power generators or heavy car batteries. Varrox Eddy is lightweight, handy and weighs less than 1.3 lbs including the battery. A single key press on the device is enough to start the treatment. With a fully charged battery, you can treat up to 15 hives! The full battery charging time is a maximum of 4 hours. The Eddy requires an opening of at least 6th tenth of an inch high and 3.54 inches wide. Well within most hive openings.
Description
An oxalic acid dihydrate treatment with the evaporator Varrox Eddy is not only gentle for the bees, but also safe for the user. Place the device under the beehive and start the treatment with a single push of a button. The user can walk away from the beehive until the end of the treatment. Thanks to the LED lights, it is possible to monitor the progress of the treatment from a distance. The device signals with extra bright and colored LED lights what to do next.
Application
Treatments with oxalic acid dihydrate are best in a brood-free state. Vaporization is great to use after catching a swarm as there is no brood and you start with a mite free hive! Add the required amount of oxalic acid dihydrate to the crucible. Place Varrox Eddy through the flight opening of 15 mm x 90 mm underneath the bee cluster. Close flight opening with sponge strips or humid cloth. Start Varrox Eddy with a simple press on the start button and walk away until the device displays a green light. Remove Varrox Eddy and drop the still hot crucible into a bucket of cold water to cool it down. The treatment time and temperature are electronically controlled by the device and stopped as soon as the filled amount has vaporized. In the meantime, you can treat the next colony using the second crucible. Seal flight opening for another ten minutes after treatment. The rechargeable battery pack allows treatment of 10–20 hives with one charge. Best results are achieved on brood-less colonies at outside temperatures above 8 °C.
Treatment Profile
Oxalic acid dihydrate is a white powder with high acidity. When evaporated with Varrox and Varrox Eddy, the fumes will re-condensate as oxalic acid dihydrate on bees and combs. The fine crystal needles will kill Varroa after contact only. Varroa in sealed brood cells will not be affected by the oxalic acid since there is no physical contact with oxalic acid. Varroa mite fall peaks on the second day.
Oxalic acid dihydrate evaporates in two steps and breaks up at high temperatures into inactive vapours. The design of Varrox and Varrox Eddy allows repetitive accuracy for each treated hive when instructions of use are followed.
Safety
Oxalic acid vapours cause irritation of the eyes and the respiratory system. Do not use indoors. Always wear protective clothing, eyeglasses and a breathing mask. Always treat your hives with the wind in your back.
Just follow the lights and push buttons! It does not get any simpler.
Specification
4.40 x 10.70 x 11.60 inches
3.80 lbs