Hive & Colony Maintenance

This video shows the capture of 9 swarms in different situations, feral colony, bee removal, dealing with the bees after the catch, equipment and other bonus video with Ohio beekeeper, Dave Duncan.  This is an awesome DVD shot in High Def...

This is really the quickest, cheapest and easiest way to remove those straggler bees clinging to frames at harvest time.  Not recommended as a way to clear large amounts of bees from frames, as you can do a bit of damage to the bees.  However,...

Place between brood boxes and honey super to keep the queen down in the brood nest and from laying in your honey super. Worker bees pass back and forth through it. It is worth noting that there isn't any difference between a plastic queen excluder for...

The brass embedding wheel has a groove for the wire to run in holding it much more securely.  On either side of the groove, are small "grippers", which embed the wire much better. 

This frame grip has been around for decades and is still the best tool for getting out those tight, glued up frames.  Smooth molded aluminum with spring action.  It clamps the frame snugly for easy removal.  

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Solid hive tool will crack open those boxes with ease, due to the precision milled flat blade.  It's a great scraping edge and nail puller as well.  Need it?  Can't beat it!

These bellows are universal and can be matched up to any smoker on the market.  Simply mark where holes need to be and attach with your screws.

Dimensions:  4" x 10". Materials:  Stainless steel.

Great smoker for a nice price.  4" diameter and 8-3/4" high.  All stainless with wire cage.  This is the choice of many because it simply works better!

Coated with 100% North American-sourced beeswax.  16 5/8" X 8 5/16"

9-1/8"  Made from commercial grade, white pine lumber. Fits deep hive bodies. Grooved top and bottom bar.  Nails are not included, but can be ordered separately here.