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Thank you!

It's pretty straight forward and much easier than other designs. Trust me.

You’re absolutely right! It’s fascinating how they use the honey to generate heat. 😊

Hey - When you install your package of bees, they should be fairly mite free. These strips work well, but when you first get your package of bees, you don't need to treat them. Plan for treating them later in the summer or early fall.

@@Foxhoundbeeco thank you! :)

Great question! Bees don’t actually eat each other or banish others in winter. Instead, they naturally reduce their population by limiting egg-laying to conserve resources. It’s all part of their efficient survival strategy! 😊🐝

It really depends on the hive’s location, the weather, and the type of honey flow they are experiencing.

That is a good point and great information to share with everyone. Thanks!

It's amazing how they keep coming up with new ways to scam people.

Thanks!

That's interesting, and great advice for other beekeepers!

That is great advice, and we appreciate the recommendations!

VarroxSan strips contain 18.42% oxalic acid dihydrate, combined with fiberboard for the slow-release mechanism. However, the exact ratio of oxalic acid to glycerin is proprietary and not shared by the company.

@@Foxhoundbeeco thanks for that. you might be able to work it out roughly by weighing new/used strips. also by the feel of the mixture. knowing roughly what ratio they use will be very helpful for people using it. the more glycerin it has the more spreadable it is but tends to be harder on the bees and bees tend to ignore it more. how bees interreact with the strips is important.

@@tweake7175 Thanks for the feedback. We totally get how knowing the ratio could be useful. While we don’t have the exact details on the glycerin, you’re right-how the bees respond to the strips is key. If you try it out and notice anything helpful, definitely feel free to share! Appreciate your input, and let us know if you’ve got more questions.

@Foxhoundbeeco its not available here and to do proper testing is a major undertaking. We have lots of beeks using oae strips including many commercials. Best used in spring and in honey flow.

Thankyou!

Thank you so much! Your support means so much to us. Have a good holiday!

I’m glad you are finding success with the frame feeders, those are a great option!

The taper makes them easier to unmold during manufacturing, so that is one reason. I suppose it also helps to concentrate the syrup at the bottom so the bees can consume nearly 100% of it. That's a good question though, why not square off the sides? You would want at least bee space between the feeder and the box.

@@Foxhoundbeeco Well, since those are more narrow, you can pull away from the wall to allow bee space.

Thanks!

The product doesn't produce a dust or a vapor, so it's not as easy to breath as vaporization. Currently the package does say a respirator is supposed to be used. But this may likely change as the label gets updated. The EPA tends to require more from new products in terms of safety, even if it seems unnecessary.

We have not tried that, but have heard about using OA to clarify the wax.

We have not tried that, but have heard about using OA to clarify the wax.

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The filter will last a long time, but dirty wax will cause it to clog pretty quickly. We typically use it once or twice before discarding it. The tank does have a water jacket, which is only for heating the wax. The added water with the wax is for cleaning the wax.

You’re welcome! I’m glad you found it helpful.

Thanks Michael!

🌸🐝 Indeed! May the buzz of good vibes always follow! ✨

We ship all over the world. You can add the poly hives to the car and choose india as the county and add your address.

😅 1 hive kit cost around 345 usd But if I purchase it will cost me around 2600 usd That's hilarious 😂 In that much money I can literally purchase a car Or I can purchase 125 wooden hives here in india Dude I just can't afford that I think hive iq should manufacture these hives here in india also that way it might be affordable for us❤❤

The expiration date is 2 years from when it is manufactured. You will see that date on the package. Any unused strips can be kept in the same package and sealed so it's airtight. And follow the storage directions once you seal up the package.

It works to knock down high might loads. Lot's of good research from Washington University, University Michigan and a few international programs about how well it works. University Michigan showed a colony with a 14.6% mite load that dropped to 5.5% in 2 weeks. And on day 55, was down to 1.9%. That is a pretty good result for a summer treatment with this product. Most of the advice you see online about OA in the summer is based on a different formula/medium that was proven to not work as a knockdown. And they are applying that result to this product just because they both have OA. But that isn't true.

It's a leap year! jK. You are right

That is correct, we did not add any glue. No need for the glue.

You are so welcome! We hope to see you soon!

Glad the video was helpful! 👍 Painting the panels beforehand is a great idea-makes assembly a bit cleaner, for sure. Thanks for sharing your tip!

Interesting!

I get what you mean-definitely not for everyone. The scent can be a bit much while drying.

Love it! Just to be clear with you... actually, never mind. You stay positive!

So glad you like it, but we can't take credit. The bees are really the ones that know what they are doing.

Thanks Donna!

Thank you! We'll see you then!

Thanks so much! Glad you found the guide helpful, and I hope it makes choosing your first hive a little easier. Happy beekeeping! 🐝🍯

You are welcome! We're here to help :-)

Thanks sharing your thoughts! We’re really glad the OA strips are working well for you, and that storage tip is super handy-easy is definitely the goal! 😊 We hear you on the price and packaging, and I’ll make sure to pass that feedback along. Appreciate you being part of the movement towards natural beekeeping! 🐝

There has been a lot of research into the dosage level of oxalic acid. There is very good research from the University of Florida that suggests the USDA amount is far too small. 4 grams for 2 boxes of brood has been found to be a helpful amount. 4 grams is equal to 1 teaspoon. www.foxhoundbeecompany.com/blogs/beekeeping-equipment/oxalic-acid-vaporization

You can store them sealed after you open them and they will remain effective. 60 strips will do 15 hives once. So if you used in the spring and fall, it will cover 7-8 hives for a year. A smaller pack size will be available eventually.

Maybe you have a bee club or beekeeper friends that can share.

Current batch is good well into summer 2026.

We don’t have a definite release date yet, but we’ll make an announcement as soon as the Varroxsan oxalic acid strip is available for sale in California.