If you have bees, you're probably very familiar with the Varroa Mite. In this video, our friend Justin shows us how he uses Oxalic Acid vapor to remove the mites from the bees. It's a long one, but since Justin is a professional beekeeper there's lots of really good beekeeping tips and tricks being shared.
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Justin Lowe is the owner of Rural Route Farms. You've seen him in some of our previous videos. As a professional beekeeper, he has over 500 hives to manage and care for. Preventing a Varroa Mite infestation is absolutely crucial for his operation. Many beekeepers are able to use strips like Apivar or Hopguard 3. Since Justin has this many hives, he's made the decision to go with oxalic acid for his ease of use.
Oxalic Acid as a liquid contains dissolved oxalic acid dihydrate. Also known as ethanedionic acid.
Oxalic Acid dihydrate is the solid form - a white crystalline powder, crystals, granules, pellets.
Oxalic Acid vapor is the gaseous form, created by heating and vaporizing either liquid oxalic acid or solid oxalic acid dihydrate.
*** Oxalic Acid is toxic because of its acidic and chelating properties. It may cause burns, nausea, severe gastroenteritis and vomiting, shock and convulsions. It is especially toxic when ingested. As little as 5 to 15 grams (71 mg/kg) may be fatal to humans. PLEASE BE CAREFUL!
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