🐝 Worried About Varroa Mites in Your Hive?

Varroa mites can rapidly weaken bee colonies and cause serious long-term damage if not treated correctly.
Based on infestation severity, season, and hive condition, we provide two treatment pathways:

• Organic (Oxalic Acid) Treatment – suitable for controlled or lower-level infestations

• Chemical Treatment – faster, stronger, and more effective Varroa control

⚠️ Treatment suitability is determined after assessment to ensure the best outcome for your hive.

🌿 Organic Treatment – Oxalic Acid (OA) Vapourisation

Oxalic acid treatment is an organic, residue-free method that does not affect honey harvest.
It works gradually and therefore requires multiple applications to suppress Varroa mite levels effectively.

Important to understand:

• A minimum of 3 treatments is required

• A single treatment will not provide long-term control

• Best suited for maintenance or lower-pressure infestations

✔ Benefits

• No impact on honey

• Gentle on bees

• Organic method

🔬 Oxalic Acid Vapourisation – One-off Service

This service is oxalic acid vapourisation only.
It is a targeted treatment using organic oxalic acid vapour to help suppress Varroa mite levels.

⚠️ Please note:

• This service does not include hive inspection or hive opening

• Vapourisation only

Pricing (per visit):

• Within 25km: $25

• Over 25km: $50

📍 Distance is calculated from our base location.

⚠️ Multiple visits are required for effective Varroa control.

⚠️ Chemical Treatment (Faster & More Effective)

Chemical treatment is recommended when Varroa mite levels are moderate to high, or when rapid control is required.

Compared to organic methods, chemical treatment:

• Acts much faster

• Has a higher success rate

• Is more effective for suppressing heavier infestations

✔ Chemical Treatment – One-off Pricing

• $150 per hive (within 25km of Ringwood)

• Outside 25km: additional $75 travel fee

Chemical treatments may still require:

• Follow-up visits

• Correct timing for treatment removal (where applicable)

The specific chemical used depends on:

• Mite infestation level

• Season and brood cycle

• Hive condition

🛡️ Annual Varroa Protection Plan – $280 / Year (Chemical Treatment ONLY)

For beekeepers seeking strong, reliable, year-round protection, we offer a 12-month Varroa Protection Plan.

⚠️ This annual plan uses CHEMICAL TREATMENT ONLY.
Organic (oxalic acid) vapourisation is not included in this plan.

Why Chemical Treatment?

Chemical treatment offers a significantly higher probability of fast and effective Varroa control, making it the most reliable option for long-term hive protection and reinfestation prevention.

This plan includes:

• Ongoing monitoring and follow-up checks as required

• Chemical treatment applied whenever Varroa pressure is detected

• Proactive hive protection throughout the year

• Queen replacement if queen failure is identified (replacement queen included)

💲 Pricing Summary

Organic Oxalic Acid Vapourisation (One-off)

• $25 per visit (within 25km)

• $50 per visit (over 25km)

• Vapourisation only, no inspection

• Minimum 3 visits recommended

Chemical Treatment (One-off)

• $150 per hive

• Faster and more effective Varroa control

Annual Chemical Protection Plan

• $280 per year

• Chemical treatment only

• Monitoring + treatment as required

• Queen replacement included if failure occurs

📌 Important Notes

• Treatment type is determined after assessment

• Heat treatment is currently unavailable

• All treatments are carried out by trained and experienced beekeepers