Beekeeping Equipment

Whether you are running a beekeeping business or starting off as a hobby, one of the things you are going to need is beekeeping equipment.

When starting out, beekeeping equipment does not need to be expensive, but it does pay to take your time and carry out your research before parting with your hard earned money.

Before buying your bees, it is essential that you have the correct equipment in place, so that once your colony of bees arrive your ready to go from the start.

Beehive

This is the bee’s house, so take your time when deciding on what type to buy. The hives need to be protected from strong winds and each one of the hives must contain 5 supers, as this is where the honey is going to be stored.

Protective Equipment

Before working with bees you MUST ensure that you have the right sort of protective clothing. This should consist of a head cover, gloves and a beekeeper jacket.

Spacers and Smokers

Smokers are required when it is time to harvest the honey from the hives. The parts of a smoker include bellows, a funnel and a chamber that's used for combustion.

Metal Hive Tool

A tool that is used to open the hives and helps in separating the components within the hive.

Bee Brush

Another essential element of beekeeping equipment is a bee brush, as this helps to push the bees aside when you need to work on the hive or retrieve the honey.

Fumer Board

The fumer board is an essential piece of beekeeping equipment that helps you to remove the bees from the hive.

The above list is only a guide, but remember that before spending any money do you research. There is lots of information available free on the internet, but if you are looking for a good guide then any of the guide highlighted on my site will give you an excellent start.