The Mann Lake HH130 2 Frame Plastic Honey Extractor has been designed specifically for the beginning beekeeper. It is made of a heavy food grade plastic and features a steel shaft, plastic lid, and a plastic honey gate.
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Farmstand Supply Ultimate Bottom Board (10-frame) Review
One of the most critical decisions that determine the success of a beekeeping venture is the type of beehive chosen. Honey bees are very sensitive and will respond instantaneously to the prevailing conditions within and outside the hive. We have no control over the outside world, especially the changes in …
Read More »Bees & Co U84 Ultralight Beekeeper Suit Review
Beekeepers value their safety very much and prioritize protective clothing among beekeeping equipment. The Bees & Co U84 Ultralight Beekeeper Suit is ventilated and features a fencing veil. The suit promises to keep you safe from nasty bee stings. It is made and sold by Bees & Co. It is built …
Read More »Mann Lake DC665 Apistan Strips Review
Apistan is used in detection and control of Varroa mites. Mann Lake recommends use of their Apistan early in spring or late fall. The Mann Lake DC665 Apistan strips should not be used during honey flow. An application rate of 1 strip for every 5 beehive frames is recommended. The 10-strip pack is suitable for beekeepers with a beehive or two only. For large apiaries, the 100-strip pack is more appropriate. However, right off the bat we'll say that while the Apistan strips can be effective in mite control, its side effects and lessening effectiveness over time make it hard to recommended compared to other mite control methods.
Read More »Goodland Bee Supply GL-2B2SK Double Deep Box Kit Review
Goodland Bee Supply is a prolific supplier of beekeeping equipment and parts. It specializes in beehive kits, parts and their accessories. Their products are designed to give beekeepers high quality. A high level of professionalism is seen in most of their products including the Goodland Bee Supply GL-2B2SK Double Deep …
Read More »Mann Lake HD540 Bee Smoker Review
The Mann Lake HD540 Bee Smoker is made out of top quality stainless steel, which makes it quite durable, wearing only minimally over time.
Read More »Eco-Keeper 8/4 Frame Hand Crank Honey Extractor Review
A popular adage goes, “there are more than one way to kill a cat”. This means that you can use more than a single way to get things done. The same applies to the extraction of honey from the beehive frames. The old fashion way of extracting honey from beehive …
Read More »Little Giant Farm & Ag HIVE10KIT Beginner Hive Kit Review
Beekeeping requires a unique set of tools and equipment including protective wear. Various suppliers have specialized in the different areas of beekeeping. Little Giant Farm & Ag have put together a beehive kit that includes most of what you will need to start beekeeping. The Little Giant Farm & Ag …
Read More »Humble Bee 410 Polycotton Beekeeping Suit with Round Veil Review
The Humble Bee 410 Polycotton Beekeeping Suit with its round veil has been designed using a premium blend of 50/50 synthetic fabric and cotton.
Read More »Apimaye Insulated Nucleus Beehive Review
Beekeeping supply companies offer beekeepers a variety of beehives for their apiaries. The Apimaye Insulated Nucleus Beehive is made to give beekeepers a long lasting beehive that works well. It takes into account developments in beekeeping and is built in the popular Langstroth design of beehive. This design gives you …
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