{"product_id":"varroxsan-20-strip","title":"VarroxSan Treatment Strips *NEW*","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIn October 2025 VarroxSan officially received approval in Canada!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarroxSan\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e is a natural treatment based on oxalic acid in strip form, to control \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vita-europe.com\/beehealth\/disease\/varroa-mites\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evarroa\u003c\/a\u003e mite populations in honey bee colonies. VarroxSan is highly effective and very easy to apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about using VarroxSan extended release oxalic acid strips for varroa control\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vita-europe.com\/beehealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/VarroxSan-FAQ-Apr-2026.pdf\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"\u003eKey Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural product, suitable for use in organic beekeeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery easy to use, single application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh efficiency against\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vita-europe.com\/beehealth\/disease\/varroa-mites\/\"\u003evarroa mites\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse against varroa mites resistant to amitraz and pyrethroids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo withdrawal time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery safe for users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal partner for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programmes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"has-text-align-left\"\u003eWhat is VarroxSan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"has-text-align-left\"\u003eVarroxSan is a highly effective varroa control treatment, based on oxalic acid dihydrate in slow-release strips, ensuring correct dosage that covers at least three live cycles of the varroa mite. Oxalic acid is an organic compound, naturally found in many plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarroxSan comes in a pack of 60 flexible strips, which can be folded to be applied over the brood frames. In many hive types, one strip of VarroxSan is recommended for every 2.5 brood frames covered with bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarroxSan is well-tolerated by honey bees, with no effect on brood or adult bee population. VarroxSan does not leave any detectable residues in wax or honey, nor cause any change to the pH, moisture content or other characteristics of honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use VarroxSan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarroxSan is extremely effective against varroa mites in an easy-to-use strip presentation. To use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelect the required number of strips (1 strip for every 2.5 brood frames of bees in most hive types)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFold each flexible strip in half at the middle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert the strips over the frames as shown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the strips after the full treatment period (42 – 56 days)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarroxSan can be used at any time of year, is not temperature dependent and is equally effective across diverse hive types and hive management practices. VarroxSan leaves no detectable residues in wax or honey, and where registered may be used when supers are present during a honey flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"HowVarroxSanWorks\"\u003eHow VarroxSan works – proven success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarroxSan uses a resilient fibreboard strip, avoiding or slowing down removal by the bees, allowing the product to work well in all conditions and ensuring a high efficacy with a relatively low dose of active ingredient. Our unique impregnation system ensures that each strip contains an identical quantity of active ingredient, giving a reliable and consistent dose every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross a number of studies conducted by independent laboratories and research institutes, in various geographic and climatic conditions, VarroxSan achieved an average efficacy of 96.80%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxalic acid dihydrate is a contact acaricide that is lethal to varroa mites on physical contact with them. The full extent of the mode of action is not yet understood, but the low pH is known to play a key role.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"URE","offers":[{"title":"20 Strip","offer_id":54176830193948,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 Strip","offer_id":54176830226716,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0697\/2329\/1932\/files\/Vita-VarroxSan-1536x1024.webp?v=1779661386","url":"https:\/\/blackbarnmercantile.ca\/products\/varroxsan-20-strip","provider":"Black Barn Mercantile","version":"1.0","type":"link"}