{"product_id":"instantvap-18v-compact-oxalic-acid-vaporizer","title":"InstantVap 18V Compact - Oxalic Acid Vaporizer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe InstantVap 18V Compact treats a hive in about 25 seconds, the same speed as the full-size Original, in a smaller, lighter, better-balanced body that costs less. If you're running somewhere between 20 and 60 hives, this is the model we point most people to. It cuts cost by trimming the housing and dropping the Original's digital readout in favor of a sunlight-readable LED, but the heating performance doesn't give anything up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one real tradeoff is battery size. The Compact draws more power than the Lite, so it wants a 5Ah or larger pack rather than the smaller 3Ah battery that comes with most drill kits. If you only keep a handful of hives and don't want to buy a bigger battery, the Lite is worth a look — see How It Compares below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Compact carries a \u003cstrong\u003e2-year parts warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e, with all repair service done in-house in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, consistent treatments\u003c\/strong\u003e — dynamic temperature control vaporizes a 2 g dose in about 25 seconds and a 4 g dose in about 45 seconds, with quick recovery between hives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo overheating\u003c\/strong\u003e — accurate temperature management holds the unit at a stable vaporizing temperature for consistent results hive after hive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReadable in full sun\u003c\/strong\u003e — the LED status indicator stays visible in direct sunlight, so you don't have to bend down or guess whether it's ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial in your dose\u003c\/strong\u003e — the adjustable plunger covers 1–4 g per hive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA spare always on hand\u003c\/strong\u003e — a built-in slot in the handle holds a backup plunger, a feature neither the Original nor the Lite has.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStable in your hand\u003c\/strong\u003e — the ergonomic stainless steel build is balanced to avoid tilting forward, so long treatment sessions don't strain your wrist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects your battery\u003c\/strong\u003e — built-in over-discharge protection keeps the vaporizer from draining your pack to the point of damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeWalt XR or FLEX 20V and 20V\/60V MAX slide-in batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilwaukee M18 slide-in batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMakita 18V LXT slide-in batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRidgid 18V slide-in batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRyobi batteries, using the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ryobi-battery-adapter-instantvap\"\u003eRyobi Battery Adapter\u003c\/a\u003e on the DeWalt version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder the version that matches your battery brand. We recommend a 5Ah or larger battery for best performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Not Work With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeWalt Powerstack batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost-style (stick) batteries — slide-in style only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstantVap Lite dispensers, caps, or outlet parts — the Lite uses its own components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Battery and charger are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Compares\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/instavap-oxalic-acid-vaporizer-battery-operated\"\u003eInstantVap Original\u003c\/a\u003e treats at the same speed as the Compact — about 25 seconds at 2 g, 45 seconds at 4 g — in a larger full-size body with a digital readout. The Compact is smaller, lighter, and less expensive, and it's the only one of the two with spare plunger storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/instantvap-lite-oxalic-acid-vaporizer-battery\"\u003eInstantVap Lite\u003c\/a\u003e costs less and runs on a 3Ah battery, but it's slower — about 25–30 seconds at 2 g and roughly a minute and a half at 4 g. It suits hobbyists with up to about 20 hives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor commercial yards, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/instantvap-18v-turbo-oxalic-acid-vaporizer\"\u003eInstantVap 18V Turbo\u003c\/a\u003e treats a 2 g dose in about 10 seconds (20 seconds at 4 g).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasonal Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxalic acid vapor reaches nearly every mite riding on adult bees, but it can't penetrate wax cappings — so it works best when the colony has little or no capped brood. Plan your treatments for late fall into the broodless winter cluster, early spring before brood rearing ramps up, after you hive a swarm, or during a natural brood break after requeening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut on your respirator before you start (see Safety below).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect a charged 5Ah or larger battery and let the unit come up to temperature — watch the LED indicator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad oxalic acid into the plunger and set your dose (2 g is the standard treatment).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert the brass stem through the front entrance or a drilled hole in the back of the hive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispense the dose. A 2 g dose vaporizes in about 25 seconds; a 4 g dose takes about 45 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the unit recover briefly, then move to the next hive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brass stem is sized for standard hive entrances. If your bottom boards use a narrow entrance opening, treat through a drilled hole instead so the vapor gets into the hive rather than collecting at the entrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/1413\/0593\/files\/Users_Manual_for_InstantVap_18V_Compact_EN_2.pdf?v=1710173816\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload the InstantVap 18V Compact user manual (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOxalic acid vapor is an acid gas, and you should never breathe it. A dust mask won't stop it — you need a respirator fitted with acid gas cartridges, like our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3m-6200-half-face-respirator-medium\"\u003eHalf-Face Respirator\u003c\/a\u003e with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/3m-60923-respirator-cartridge\"\u003eOxalic Acid Respirator Cartridges\u003c\/a\u003e. A half-face mask protects your lungs but leaves your eyes exposed, so add eye protection or use a full-face respirator. Stand upwind of the hive while you treat, and use only EPA-registered oxalic acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeWalt 20V (XR\/FLEX, not Powerstack), Milwaukee M18, Makita 18V LXT, Ridgid 18V — slide-in only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5Ah or larger recommended — battery not included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Apiary Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–60 hives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreatment Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 25 seconds per 2 g dose; about 45 seconds per 4 g dose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDose Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–4 g, adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStatus Display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSunlight-readable LED (no digital readout)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel body, replaceable brass stem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpare Plunger Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt into the handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstantVap 18V Compact vaporizer, adjustable oxalic acid plunger, multilingual manual (English, German, French)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-year parts warranty — serviced in-house in the USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/beekeeping-equipment\/oxalic-acid-vaporization\"\u003eOxalic Acid Vaporization\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/beekeeping-pests\/survey-of-varroa-mite-treatments\"\u003eSurvey of Varroa Mite Treatments\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/oxalic-acid-tablets-powder-varroa-mites\"\u003eEZ-OX Oxalic Acid (Powder \u0026amp; Tablets)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/instavap-oxalic-acid-plunger\"\u003eInstantVap Oxalic Acid Plunger\u003c\/a\u003e (fill the spare slot in the handle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/3m-6200-half-face-respirator-medium\"\u003eHalf-Face Respirator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/3m-60923-respirator-cartridge\"\u003eOxalic Acid Respirator Cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/oxalic-acid-vaporizers\"\u003eOxalic Acid Vaporizers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/varroa-mite-control\"\u003eVarroa Mite Control\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Dewalt Battery Compatible","offer_id":68157231530351,"sku":"InstaVap Dewalt BC","price":445.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Makita Battery Compatible","offer_id":68157231563119,"sku":"InstaVap Makita BC","price":445.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Milwaukee Battery Compatible","offer_id":68157231595887,"sku":"InstaVap Milwaukee BC","price":445.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ridgid Battery Compatible","offer_id":68157231628655,"sku":"InstaVap Ridgid BC","price":445.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/1170\/0847\/files\/InstantVap-18V-Compact-Oxalic-Acid-Vaporizer-1.webp?v=1794649601","url":"https:\/\/glowad.shop\/products\/instantvap-18v-compact-oxalic-acid-vaporizer","provider":"Thalassa Bloom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}