Varroxal 200g 0.71 g/g Beehive Powder OXAL ACID for vaporization, spraying or trickling

Varroxal 0.71 g/g beehive powder – for the treatment of varroosis in honeybees

Approved veterinary medicinal product for use in broodless colonies – for vaporization, spraying or trickling.

Varroxal is a highly effective oxalic acid dihydrate powder (0.71 g/g) for treating Varroa destructor in honeybees (Apis mellifera). It is the only oxalic acid vapor treatment approved in Germany and is also suitable for trickle or spray application. Varroxal is approved for use in organic beekeeping .

The powder comes in a resealable 200g tin and includes a measuring spoon .
A flat and evenly filled measuring spoon corresponds to 1 g of oxalic acid dihydrate .

Advantages at a glance

• Approved veterinary medicinal product for the control of the Varroa mite in honeybees
• The only approved agent in Germany for oxalic acid vaporization
• Suitable for organic beekeeping
• Triple application: vaporization, spraying or dripping
• Easy to dose: Measuring spoons for precise quantities are included.
• Economical: One can (200 g) is sufficient for numerous applications.
• Safe and effective: Specially developed for broodless colonies

Application and dosage

1. Evaporation
For use in broodless bee colonies with suitable vaporization devices (available in the shop).

• Dosage: 2 g Varroxal per colony (measured using the enclosed measuring spoon)
• Application: Fill the powder into the evaporator's crucible and evaporate.
• In heavily infested colonies (> 1 mite natural mite drop per day) or if capped brood was still present during the first treatment, a second vaporization can be carried out after 2 weeks.

2. Drop application
For one-time use in broodless colonies in summer after honey harvest or in autumn/winter at outside temperatures above -15 °C.

Preparation of the drip solution:

• Mix 8 measuring spoons of Varroxal with 200 ml of lukewarm sugar syrup (1:1, 30–35 °C).
• Equivalent to a 4% (w/v) oxalic acid dihydrate solution.
• Close the container and shake vigorously until the powder is completely dissolved.
• Apply the solution when lukewarm.

Dosage:

• Drip using a syringe (e.g. 60 ml) or automatic syringe.
• Dosage: 0.25 ml per dm² of honeycomb surface per side.
• One trickle solution is sufficient to treat four colonies.

3. Spray treatment
For swarms, artificial swarms or artificially broodless colonies at temperatures above 8 °C.

• A second treatment after 2 weeks is only recommended in cases of severe residual infestation (> 6%).

Preparation of the spray solution:

• Mix 6 measuring spoons of Varroxal with 200 ml of lukewarm drinking water.
• Equivalent to a 3% (w/v) oxalic acid dihydrate solution.
• Shake the solution until it is clear.

Dosage:

• Spray 2–4 ml of solution onto each side of the honeycomb occupied by bees.
• Maximum 80 ml per beehive.
• For swarms or artificial swarms: 20–25 ml of solution per kg of bee mass.

Content and composition

• 200g can of Varroxal 0.71g/g beehive powder
• Active ingredient: Oxalic acid dihydrate
• Concentration: 0.71 g oxalic acid per g powder (equivalent to 1 g oxalic acid dihydrate)
• Includes measuring spoon (1 g per spoonful)

Notes

• Use only in broodless colonies.
• Use only as directed.
• Certified organic according to the guidelines of organic beekeeping.
• Store in a cool, dry place; close the container tightly after use.