{"product_id":"varroxsan-oxalic-acid-extended-release-varroa-mite-treatment","title":"VarroxSan Oxalic Acid Extended-Release Varroa Mite Treatment","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVarroxSan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e is an EPA-registered extended-release Varroa mite treatment containing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e18.42% oxalic acid dihydrate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e in specially designed fiberboard strips. As bees move across and interact with the strips, oxalic acid is gradually distributed throughout the colony, providing continuous mite control without requiring repeated applications throughout the treatment period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIndependent U.S. and international trials have reported an \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eaverage efficacy of 98.6% when VarroxSan is used according to the label\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, making it a powerful option for beekeepers looking for effective, straightforward Varroa management.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy We Like VarroxSan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraditional oxalic acid treatments can require careful timing or multiple applications, particularly when brood is present. VarroxSan takes a different approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe extended-release strips remain inside the colony for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e42–56 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, allowing bees to continually interact with the treatment over an extended period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThat means less opening of the hive, fewer individual treatment applications, and a simple way to incorporate oxalic acid into your Varroa management program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e98.6% average efficacy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e reported across independent trials when used according to the label\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eProvides \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e42–56 days of extended oxalic acid release\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNo temperature restrictions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, giving beekeepers greater flexibility throughout the season\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eApproved for use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewith honey supers present\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e according to the product label\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDesigned for use with brood present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNo repeated applications required during the treatment period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCan be incorporated into spring, summer, or fall Varroa management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNo known Varroa resistance to oxalic acid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSuitable for organic beekeeping programs where permitted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStraightforward strip application and removal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Apply VarroxSan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePlacement matters because the bees need to interact with the strips for the treatment to work effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor a standard deep brood chamber, use \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eup to 4 strips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, placing them between brood frames where bees will regularly walk across them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLeave the strips in place for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e42–56 days\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, then remove them. Do not leave VarroxSan in the hive longer than 56 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf the bees are no longer contacting the strips after 42 days, reposition them closer to the cluster according to the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor colonies using two deep brood chambers, place \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 strips in the lower brood chamber\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, with up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 additional strips in the upper chamber when it is fully occupied by bees.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMedium brood chambers require different dosing. Follow the current product label for the correct number and placement of strips for your hive configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to Use VarroxSan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVarroxSan can be used throughout the beekeeping season when applied according to its label, making it especially useful when other treatment options are limited by temperature or management conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe always recommend making Varroa decisions based on \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eactual mite counts rather than the calendar alone.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTest your colony before treatment so you know your starting mite pressure, apply VarroxSan according to the label, and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etest again after treatment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e to determine how effectively your mite population was reduced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTreatment is only half the equation. Knowing whether it worked is what protects your bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 strips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTreats approximately 5–10 colonies*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e60 strips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTreats approximately 15–30 colonies*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e600 strips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10 × 60-strip packs, ideal for larger apiaries and commercial operations*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e*The number of colonies treated depends on hive configuration and label-directed dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVarroxSan can now be shipped to California.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Shelf Life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore VarroxSan \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ebelow 86°F (30°C)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e and protect it from direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDo not refrigerate or freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShelf life: 24 months from the date of manufacture.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProtect the Bees That Carry Your Colony Forward\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVarroa management isn’t simply about reducing the number of mites you see today. Especially in late summer and fall, keeping mite pressure under control helps protect the developing bees your colony will depend on through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTest. Treat. Verify. Keep Your Hive Alive.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAlways read and follow the current VarroxSan product label, including application rate, placement, treatment duration, personal protective equipment, and other use requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Homer's Honeybee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46639594733670,"sku":null,"price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/2647\/4598\/files\/VarroxsanOxalicAcidStrips_1080x_55d83a30-0c08-497f-913d-82341f242c1c.webp?v=1787582277","url":"https:\/\/homershoneybee.com\/products\/varroxsan-oxalic-acid-extended-release-varroa-mite-treatment","provider":"Homer's Honeybee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}