End of Financial Year Sale on Now!
We will be attending the CPAA, VAA and QBA Conferences from the 9th June to the 24th June. All orders placed on or after the 6th June will be shipped after the 25th June when we are back at the warehouse.
Hive Inspection Tools
We have all the essential hive inspection tools to make caring for your beehives a breeze! From tools and smokers to beekeeping record books.
Hive inspection tools are essential for beekeepers to maintain and inspect their hives. These tools help in separating bee boxes, loosening frames, and performing various tasks during hive inspections. Some of the essential hive inspection tools include:
- Protective Gear: Wear a complete bee suit, gloves, and a veil, even for a quick inspection
- Hive Tool: Used to separate brood boxes, supers, and frames stuck together with propolis
Bee Brush: Used to brush bees away from the edges before adding or removing boxes - Uncapping Tools: Essential for honey harvesting, including uncapping forks, scratchers, rollers, and electric uncapping knives
- Smoker: Used to distract honey bees during hive inspections
- Records: an inspection checklist book or APP designed to record your inspections and help you plan your future beekeeping inspections
These hive inspection tools are crucial for the maintenance and health assessment of beehives and are available from various suppliers specializing in beekeeping equipment.
When inspecting a hive with multiple boxes, it’s important to check one or more frames per box, starting from the top down. Take extra care when removing and replacing frames to avoid harming the bees or the queen.
It’s also essential to look for the queen, eggs, larva, signs of pests, and the condition of the comb during the inspection.
Remember, routine hive inspections are vital for maintaining healthy colonies, and having a structured approach with the right tools and equipment will make the process smoother and more effective.
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A brush for cleaning and removing snow - artificial bristles
A brush for cleaning and removing snow - artificial bristles
SKU 3034M
was $8.00
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$6.40
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Bee brush with natural bristle, long
Bee brush with natural bristle, long
SKU 3034V
was $11.00
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$8.80
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Artificial bristle brush, short
Artificial bristle brush, short
SKU 3034U
was $8.00
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$6.40
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Smoker, small - Stainless steel
Smoker, small - Stainless steel
SKU 4057M
was $86.00
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$68.80
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Wax Melters (Gas) (Various Sizes)
Wax Melters (Gas) (Various Sizes)
SKU W4076UW
was $1 807.00
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$1 445.60
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