Smoke gun for processing bees: drawings and how to do it yourself, use

Smoke gun is a simple device that you can make with your own hands from a gas canister and car parts. With the help of the device, beekeepers can fumigate hives and perform medical procedures for bees. Thanks to the use of this device, it is possible to cope with many diseases, the main of which is varroatosis.

Description and characteristics

The smoke gun is an effective device for processing bees. It is used to fumigate hives from ticks. The device "Varomor" has a container in which the drug is placed.When heated, the solution evaporates, which has an irritating effect on the bees. Insects become more aggressive and begin to move actively. As a result, the ticks themselves fall off their bodies.

How the smoke gun works

The structure of the smoke gun includes the following components:

pump - used to supply the working solution;
tank - a working solution is poured into it;
cap;
drive handle;
bolt - used to regulate the amount of mortar that is used;
gas bottle;
ring that presses the gas bottle;
faucet that controls the gas supply;
gas burner;
nozzle;
fryer;
a trigger that ignites the gas.

The mechanism of action of the smoke gun lies in the evaporation of the therapeutic composition, which is poured into the tank. To do this, apply gas and set fire to the burner. The solution moves through the tube to the outlet and is heated with a burner to a temperature that turns the mass into steam. Using a fryer allows you to save gas and achieve high-quality evaporation of the therapeutic composition.

This process irritates the bees. Insects are actively moving, because ticks begin to massively crumble. The smoke gun is used to produce sustainable honey.

Rules for mixing the fluid used

Successful destruction of varroa mites depends on the correct mixing of liquids in the smoke gun. In this case, it is important to strictly follow the instructions. This will help avoid unexpected situations.

The following drugs are most often used for such devices:

Oxalic acid and thymol. This is an environmentally friendly filling option. For 25 bee colonies, you need to take 130 milliliters of the working solution. To make it, you first need to take 15 milliliters of oxalic acid and mix with 100 milliliters of ethyl alcohol. This is done at a temperature of +40 degrees. Thymol can be added only after complete dissolution of oxalic acid.
"Beeping". The active ingredient of the drug is amitraz. For 50 bee colonies, 5 milliliters of the substance is required. It is diluted in 100 milliliters of water. Mixing of means is made by means of the purified kerosene. The result is a homogeneous milky solution without sediment.
"Klartan". The active substance of the drug is taufluvanil. The drug is mixed with warm water. At the same time, its temperature should not exceed +50 degrees.

How to make a DIY smoke gun

You can make a smoke gun with your own hands.

To do this, you should carefully study the drawings. To make the device you will need:

gas burner;
plastic container - required for drug solution;
fuel pump;
bolts - needed to fix equipment;
nozzle - installed at the end of the tube and helps to evenly distribute steam in the bee house;
car brake pipe;
flasks - special items that are usually installed in spark arresters or spray guns;
gas cartridge.

To make a homemade smoke gun, you need to do the following:

Connect the burner to the gas cartridge.
Make a thread on the pump tubes and install fitting tubes on it. To get a tight connection, you first need to wind the tapes around the installation site of the fitting.
Make 5 turns on the brake tube. This will ensure efficient heating of the solution. Install a nozzle at the end of the tube. It is important to consider that the bulb from the spark arrestor must be 10 millimeters larger in diameter than the brake pipe.
Make a lot of holes in the flask and weld the plate. It should already have a hole for mounting the coupling and tube.
Make holes in the flange. The flask from the paint sprayer will be fixed there.

Finally, you need to calibrate the device. In this case, you need to adjust the fluid supply to 1 cubic centimeter.

How to use?

After making the solution for fumigation, it must be poured into the tank. To do this, unscrew the lid and pour the composition. Then the cover must be returned back. After that, it is recommended to do the following:

Open the valve that is responsible for the gas supply. To do this, turn the handle counterclockwise. After that, pull the trigger and ignite the burner. Be sure to adjust the fluid supply. The position of the flame must be below the outer protection circuit of the fryer.
After 1-2 minutes, start feeding the solution. When doing this, use the pump drive handle.
Upload the solution into the system. Smoke should come out of the nozzle. At this point, the position of the drive handle should be placed in the extreme position. To do this, it must be pulled to the stop. As soon as the handle is released, fluid will begin to flow. The dispenser will dispense 1 cubic centimeter of solution.
Insert the nozzle into the hive by 1-3 centimeters. This can be done through the letok. Usually, 2 cubes of smoke is enough to process the chemical. When using acid, 4-5 cubes are required.
After fumigation, close the gas supply valve.

Safety

The smoke gun is considered to be quite a dangerous device. This is due to the presence of a gas cylinder in its structure. Therefore, when using the device, it is important to adhere to certain rules. Thanks to this, the device will not harm the beekeeper and the environment. So, when using a smoke gun, you should take into account the following:

The device must not be used near flammable or explosive substances.
It is important to avoid mechanical impact on the smoke gun. Otherwise, damage to the device may cause leakage of gas or solution.
Eating, drinking or smoking is prohibited while working.
When fumigating hives, it is important to protect the respiratory organs with a respirator.
Storage of the smoke gun is required in the utility room. In this case, you must first remove the gas cylinder from it.

Use of kerosene is allowed when servicing the machine. This substance is used to cleanse the system. Separately, you need to rinse the filter of the dispenser. When using a solution based on thymol and oxalic acid, it is better to use vinegar. To do this, mix 1 tablespoon of acid with 100 milliliters of pure water.

It is not recommended to disassemble the smoke gun. All of its nodes are sealed. Violation of sealing will cause adverse consequences. In this case, it will not be possible to do without the help of service center specialists.

The smoke gun is an effective device that is used to treat bees. In order for the device to give the desired result, it is important to strictly adhere to the rules for its operation.