Varroa mite treatment season used to mean lugging a propane torch and a clunky vaporizer wand between hives. This year I switched to the Lorob Bees InstantVap Lite, and it's made treating my apiary noticeably faster.
The InstantVap Lite runs on standard 18-20v batteries from Dewalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Ridgid, or Bosch - which meant I didn't need to buy a proprietary battery system. If you already have cordless tools, you can be up and running with batteries you own.
Lorob Bees rates this for up to 20 hives per charge, which matched my experience treating a mid-size apiary in a single afternoon without stopping to recharge. The kit includes the vaporizer unit, dispenser, silicone cap, spare O-ring, and manual - everything needed to get started.
Pros: Cordless and fast, compatible with common battery platforms, rated for up to 20 hives per charge, well-reviewed (4.9 stars, 112 reviews).
Cons: $349 is a real investment for hobbyist beekeepers, batteries sold separately, currently low stock.
For anyone managing several hives, this tool pays for itself in time saved. See the InstantVap Lite here.
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