The advent of the bee smoker dates back to mid 1800s, with significant development in being reported in the United States circa 1851. Bee smokers, as suggested by the name, refer to an implement that douse bees with smoke so as to calm them and minimizes chances of being stung. …
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Originally found in sub-Saharan Africa, hive beetles have spread to the rest of the beekeeping world in the last decade and have become a huge menace to beekeepers. The beetles ruin honeycomb, stored honey and pollen used by bees to feed brood. The Mann Lake DC830 GardStar for Hive Beetles …
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Varroa mites are parasites that attack honeybees and their brood. They suck the fat from bees and may transmit RNA viruses to bees in the process. The Mann Lake DC301 Hop Guard Varroa Mite Treatment is a natural control method for Varroa mites. Significant infestations of your beehive by Varroa …
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Beekeepers must be wary of a number of threats that may affect their honeybee colonies. Mann Lake has a solution for wax moths and other honeybee pests in the products they offer to beekeepers. The Mann Lake DC130 Para-Moth Wax Moth Control comes in a one pound canister that Mann Lake …
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Mann Lake is a beekeeping supply company with quite a reputation in the beekeeping industry. The company produces beekeeping products including protective wear, mite control products and uncapping tanks. The Mann Lake HK210 Complete Honey Super Kit is a hive kit that serves as an addition to your beehive. The …
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The Mann Lake HH160 Hand Extractor is a stainless steel tangential honey extractor. It is built by Mann Lake, a reputable beekeeping supplies company based in the USA. This employee owned company has quite a footprint in the beekeeping industry. Its numerous beekeeping products are used the world over by …
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Mite control is a major concern for every beekeeper. The Mann Lake DC-799 Apivar is an efficient way to control mites in your apiary. It is an in-hive method of mite control for beekeepers. It is made by Mann Lake, a trusted supplier of beekeeping supplies. Mann Lake has a …
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The Mann Lake CV365 Waterproof Weathertek Pollinator Jacket with Veil features good quality material and construction. It is weatherproofed to allow you work on your apiary even in rainy weather. This alone makes it stand out among the plethora of beekeeping protective gear available. About the Mann Lake CV365 Waterproof Weathertek …
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The Mann Lake HK370 Assembled Hive Kit provides you with the most necessary equipment to begin your career as a beekeeper – the beehive. This kit is pre-assembled so all you have to do is to add the bees and work on the next steps. However before we go into …
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Beekeeping is particularly one of those ventures that require preliminary planning prior to a full engagement. Your safety as well as that of relatives and neighbors is a key consideration not to mention the beekeeping gear and equipment: bee suit, beehive, smoker, and many others. The Mann Lake HK110 Basic …
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