Oxalika - Talitha Srls.

Name: Oxalika - Talitha Srls.
Address: Via Utca Foscolo 21/A, Piombino, 57025, IT
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Oxalika - Talitha Srls.

We are experts in the design of oxalic acid vaporizers for the Varroa mite treatment suitable for every beekeeper, from the hobbyist to the professional.
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01/09/2026

The world of bees continues to reveal just how complex and fascinating it is!

A new study published in Science Advances investigated magnetic sensitivity in bees by analysing 96 species belonging to six different families. The researchers found evidence of ferromagnetic material in 74 species, with signals detected across all the families included in the study.

These materials could consist of iron oxide nanoparticles, particularly magnetite, a naturally magnetic substance that is being studied as a possible biological basis for magnetoreception.

The finding does not concern honey bees alone: magnetic material was also observed in solitary bees, stingless bees and other groups with very different lifestyles.

However, this does not mean that the study demonstrated a direct link between these particles and the way all bees navigate. The researchers measured the physical properties of tissues rather than the behaviour of each individual species.

Still, the result opens up a fascinating possibility: bees may contain microscopic particles capable of adding another dimension — invisible to our eyes — to the way they perceive their environment.

Once again, research reminds us just how complex the relationship between bees, their environment and their behaviour can be.

Source: https://apimondia.org/the-magnetism-of-bees/

29/08/2026

The Blooming of Common Ivy (Hedera helix) is a Crucial Event for Bees in Late Summer and Autumn!

From September to November, ivy blooms, with the sunniest areas seeing the first flowers and the shaded areas blooming later. This plant becomes a valuable source of nectar and pollen for our bees as they prepare for winter.

An interesting detail about ivy nectar is that it crystallizes very quickly, making the harvested honey difficult to use if pure. However, mixing it with other blooms mitigates this crystallization, providing a valuable food source for the bees even during the colder months.

September also marks the end of the blooming period for other important plants for bees, including alfalfa, birdsfoot trefoil, melilot, sage, clover, basil, thistle, hyssop, crepe myrtle, buttercup, valerian, speedwell, and viburnum.

Taking care of these blooms ensures that bees have the necessary sustenance to face winter with energy.

27/08/2026

OXALIKA Cordless: How to change Fahrenheit to Celsius setting - Having complete control over the sublimation temperature during an anti-varroa treatment is crucial. A temperature that is too high could damage the bees and the sublimator itself. By using OXALIKA Pro Cordless, you will have a device equipped with a temperature control system designed specifically for sublimators. Therefore, it is impossible to set a temperature higher than 240°C (464°F). The control is very precise, and overheating beyond the set value is limited to 2-3°C. Do you need to display the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit?

In this video, we will show you how to change the setting from Fahrenheit to Celsius!

25/08/2026

APIMONDIA has announced the 2026 edition of the European Honey Contest, a competition dedicated to the quality, authenticity and diversity of European honeys.

This news brings an increasingly important topic for the sector back into focus: recognising the value of honey, its origin and the work required to bring it from the territory to the jar.

Every honey tells the story of a season, an environment, a flowering period and a series of technical choices that begin long before harvesting.

Behind a quality product are healthy bees, available resources, respect for natural timing, careful attention to the colonies and the ability to understand what is happening in the apiary throughout the year.

In a market where authenticity is becoming increasingly important, promoting European honey also means recognising the professionalism of beekeepers and the complexity of their work.

Because quality is built day after day.

Find all the information about the contest here:

https://apimondia.org/european-honey-contest-2026-a-celebration-of-europes-finest-honeys/

22/08/2026

September Beekeeping Task. We can define September as a "restart" month for beekeepers, during which several operations must be carried out to prepare the bees for winter:

Stock Check: Ensure that the colonies have sufficient honey reserves for the winter.

Brood Health: Check that the queen is laying properly and that the bees are healthy. Watch out for signs of diseases like American foulbrood or sacbrood.

Varroa Monitoring: Even though summer treatments are over, continue to monitor Varroa mite drops to prevent infestations.

Queen Management: Introduce new queens into strong colonies or combine weak colonies to strengthen them.

Supplemental Feeding: Properly feeding the bees will help them replenish their stores and stimulate the queen’s laying.

Robbing Prevention: During your visits to the apiary, avoid opening multiple hives at once and reduce hive entrances to protect the colonies.

Frame Reduction: Start reducing the number of frames and select old ones for renewal.

Super Storage: After honey extraction, store the supers correctly to prevent honey fermentation and wax moth infestation.

The days are getting shorter, and the temperatures are slowly dropping.
Let’s prepare our bees as best we can to get through the winter!

20/08/2026

The fight against Varroa is not simple. It requires continuous monitoring and effective treatments to keep our bees healthy.

We know that every beekeeper has their own needs, and when it comes to treatments, high-quality tools are essential to significantly improve the work.

For this reason, our OXALIKA Pro Cordless vaporizer combines the convenience of battery power with its three interchangeable spouts, perfect for adapting to any situation: with a few simple moves, you can replace the diffuser tube, choosing the one that best suits the treatment.

With the curved "S" spout, you can easily treat from the entrance.
With the 90° curved spout, you can treat from above using the feeder hole.
With the straight spout, you can treat the hives by drilling a hole on the rear side of the hive or on the rear side of the inverted cover.

The spouts are made of high-strength copper and are all included with the vaporizer. Take control and simplify your Varroa treatments with OXALIKA!

18/08/2026

Bees are social insects whose organization depends on environmental factors and chemical signals.

Pollen, their main source of protein, triggers the chain that regulates brood production and colony growth. When a swarm forms, the queen’s mandibular pheromone stimulates foraging behavior.

As pollen enters the hive, egg-laying begins, and brood pheromones are secreted, encouraging workers to feed the queen. Foragers then release ethyl oleate, which inhibits the transition of young bees into foragers, keeping them as nurses for longer.

This balance falters in resource-poor environments: lack of nourishment compromises colony growth, the quality of reared bees, and their resistance to disease. Pollen scarcity reduces brood rearing and speeds up the promotion of new foragers.

The hive’s basal metabolism (the minimum energy needed to sustain vital functions), continues even without brood.

A 2016 study in Australia measured bee metabolism in two environments: one degraded, the other rich in nectar-producing species. Surprisingly, bees in the natural habitat had higher metabolic rates.

In degraded areas, bees fly less and rely more on stored resources to save energy. The result: slower metabolism and reduced food consumption.

Source: l'apis

15/08/2026

Wishing our entire beekeeping community all the best during these busy summer days! Remember to always take a moment for your own well-being between one hive inspection and the next. 🍯🏖️☀️

12/08/2026

The MINI Cordless Sprint was created to make the beekeeper’s work easier, without compromising on precision and reliability.

No cables, No settings to adjust, No time wasted between hives.

Just power it on, dose, sublimate.
Once you try it, you won’t go back.

Order now at www.oxalika.com

10/08/2026

How much does hive material affect the colony microclimate?

A USDA study published in 2026 in the Journal of Economic Entomology compared 20 colonies: half housed in wooden hives and half in polyurethane hives.

During the observation period, the polyurethane hives maintained higher average internal temperatures, lower humidity and less weight loss than the wooden hives.

However, no significant differences were found in brood production, Varroa infestation levels or deformed wing virus levels, which were measured midway through the study.

The research also highlighted the role of the bees’ genetic background: not all colonies respond in the same way to environmental conditions or to the same type of hive.

Hive material can therefore contribute to the internal microclimate, but it cannot solve colony health problems on its own. The health and balance of the colony depend on the interaction between the hive, environment, bees and beekeeper management.

Source, DOI: 10.1093/jee/toag031

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