Oxalic acid is an effective treatment in beehives for varroa mites. There are several different methods of using oxalic acid for this treatment but, in this video, I am going to show you the dribble method.
The dribble method is effective when there is little to no capped brood present in the hive. It is best used as a single treatment.
Measurements:
20 hives:
35 grams oxalic acid
600 grams or 24 fl oz of hot water
600 grams or 3 cups of sugar
10 hives:
17.5 grams oxalic acid
300 grams or 12 fl oz hot water
300 grams or 1.5 cups of sugar
5 hives:
8.75 grams oxalic acid
150 grams or 6 fl oz hot water
150 grams or 3/4 cup of sugar
Note: If you have less than 5 hives, I would recommend making the recipe for 5 hives and discarding the excess. It is very difficult to accurately measure in small quantities.
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