4.5mm thick smooth oil tempered hardboard only for Hive Mat.
477mm x 375mm
Ripstop Bee Suit
701-29FW-XS
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$138.00
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A great quality suit with all the features a Beekeeper could wish for, but at an affordable price.
Made from Ripstop material - comfy lightweight anti-rip material.
Designed by a beekeeper at Beequip NZ and incorporates a huge list of features and benefits.
Heavy duty fine visor mesh. Excellent visibility. Coat hook loop at back of veil. Knee Pads Folding visors have full sun protection at top. No collar and open neck design to keep cool. Top quality brass YKK zips. Folding veil sits firm on suit and doesn't blow around in the wind. Folding veil allows easy head movement and gives good clearance to nose! Veil can be easily unzipped & flipped over head when driving. 30cm zip at base of legs to allow easy removal over boots. Extra layer over knee. Hoops on the veil to fit ourMultifunction Headtorch
Designed by beekeepers in NZ. Made in Pakistan under license.
Stainless Steel Queen Excluder for Technoset Beehives
950-0128
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$26.00
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Stainless steel queen excluder for Technoset beehives.
Has a top entry giving the bees the option of a quicker entry and exit.
3/4 Depth Frame Feeder
750-0520
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$12.00
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Frame feeder for feeding sugar syrup to bees - with ladder grip walls. 3/4 Depth, 4 litre, 70mm wide.
Queen Marking Cage
750-0435
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$2.20
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Queen marking cage. Presses into side of the brood frame.
Q8 Precut Plastic Foundation
950-0051.3
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$42.00
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Pre-cut plastic foundation to suit eight trifold frames from the Q8 Queen Mating Nuc.
For maximum strength and longevity.
These are sold as a set of 24 panels and are cut to suit the individual frame shapes. Eight of the panels have one corner cut off and are for the middle section of the frames. Stainless steel screws will come with the Q8 to attach the plastic foundation to the frames.
Fitting Instructions
To attach the plastic foundation to the frames, it is recommended to have a battery drill with torque settings, a No.1 square driver bit and a wood packer block that is approx. 190mm x 90mm x 20mm thick. Fit one panel at a time. Place the foundation panel against the frame face that doesn't have the 2 protrusions at the top. Then turn upside down and place over top of the wooden packer block and fit 4 screws through the 4 exposed screw holes in the frame. Use the battery drill to turn the self-tapping screw fast enough to cut a thread into the plastic foundation panel. Set the drill to the lowest torque setting and ensure the 4 screws are not overtightened. If they are overtightened they can distort the plastic foundation so it doesn't sit flat or it can strip the thread. The same procedure can be accomplished with a hand screwdriver if a battery drill is not available. See photo showing a frame with 3 panels of plastic foundation fitted correctly. The bees will soon cover the sharp screws with wax and fill in any small gap on the sides of the plastic foundation panels.
It is highly recommended to apply a thin layer of molten beeswax to the plastic foundation to encourage the bees to draw it out quicker. A slow cooker (as shown in the photo) is ideal to heat the wax safely to 80 degrees Celsius. Use two 75mm paint brushes with unpainted wooden handles to apply the wax. Use one brush till wax is used up or too cool then swap over to use the other brush so there is no down-time. The wax only needs to coat the tops of the plastic cells. It doesn't have to cover the bottoms of the cells. It is a good idea to be generous with the wax and coat the edge of the plastic frame as well.
Dual Feeder - 3.5 Litre
950-0032
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$25.00
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Technosetbee top feeders are praised by beekeepers all around the world for their superior design and robustness.
It fits neatly inside the Technosetbee roof and takes no extra space. A lot of beekeepers around the world leave this top feeder on the beehive all year round. It doubles up as a hive mat and allows damp air to exit up through the vents and out the roof vents.
The smaller compartment (under white cover) is for feeding dry pollen patties or fondant. It has 2.3 litres of space.
The larger area is for feeding syrup and holds up to 3.5 litres if level. The bees have a 7mm passage under the blue vent covers (as shown in the photo) to take the syrup without drowning.To refill the feeder, simply lift the roof and top up without any disturbance to the bees. Alternatively, a feeder valve can be fitted to the roof to avoid even lifting the roof when topping up the syrup.
The bottom side of a white feeder is shown in the photo below. A rim around the outside edge locates the feeder over top of the brood box. Can be used on wooden brood boxes also.
Manufactured from high quality food grade polypropylene.
10 year warranty.
Weight:1.2 Kg Height: 65mm
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Technoset Bee Escape Board - Twin Valve
950-0015
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$22.00
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This Bee Escape board is an excellent way to clear out the honey super before the harvest. Place the board between the brood chamber and honey super. Allow up to 24 hours for bees to vacate and then remove.
Ensure the worker bees have some empty space to move into.
This escape board is designed for Technoset Supers but can be used on standard wooden supers if 2 plastic lugs are removed on the top surface, on one side. (An angle grinder will skim them off in a few seconds) See the photo with dimensions on it.
Features:
- Two valves with 4 outlets in each for increased performance and safety.
- Very unlikely to block.
- Very sturdy long-life construction.
- Weight:1.39 Kg
-Manufactured from high quality food grade polypropylene.
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Hive Tool 15.7cm long: S/S
750-0210
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$5.00
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Hive tool. Stainless steel, 157mm long. Flat and very compact.
Rechargeable Multifunction torch - With Head Strap
745-0305
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$35.00
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Possibly the most practical head torch we've ever seen!
With numerous features all packed into this little beauty, we are seriously impressed with how this torch functions.
First of all, this torch is designed to fit to our latest Beesuit's with locator hoops on the Veil and bungee ties available here. Check out the picture of one fitted.
It has two different LED's - One with narrow beam that shines far into the distance and then a flood light that lightens up the whole immediate area in front of you. So whether you are looking into the distance or working on something close at hand you are covered. We should mention, having a flood light while working on something close at hand makes a massive difference - when wearing as a head torch your peripheral vision is in the light and when not on your head, you don't have to move it the whole time.
The long distance led is also on a swivel head so you can use it in your hand like a normal torch or swivel it round to use it on your head.
The flood light not only shines in White but in red, making it the perfect beekeepers head torch. Bees can't see red light at night!
The charge point is a normal usb connection of which is covered by the end cap of the torch ensuring this stays clean and functional. This end point also has a magnet on a swivel - great for attaching onto cars or anything magnetic.
Either torch will last about 1hr 30mins from full charge which we think is pretty incredible considering its compact size. Charging takes 2 hours on a 2A USB port so if your needing near constant light - grab two torches!
Swarm Catcher
750-0700
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$100.00
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Just scoop the bees from the tree and pull the cord to close the top!
Simple and safe!
Included:
Swarm Catcher with 4.4m aluminium telescopic pole & pull cord to close swarm catcher bag.
2kg max load if extended fully and is held horizontal.
Full Depth Drone Comb Plastic Frames
850-6000
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$4.40
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Full depth plastic frame for Drone comb. Green.
Commonly used for monitoring Varroa numbers and also to help control the Varroa Mites.
Available as Coated in Beeswax or Unwaxed.
Full Depth Plastic Foundation - Black
901-0101
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$1.80
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Full Depth Plastic Foundation, Black. 425mm x 212mm
Candle Wicks - 20 pack
900-0005
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$3.00
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Candle wicks right ready to go in your candle
Measure roughly 14-15cm long
Pack of 20 Wicks
Metal Grafting Tool
750-0401
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$6.00
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Common style manual tool for grafting in queen rearing.
Has a hook designed so as to not damage larvae when grafting.
Made from Stainless Steel
Nuc Box Entry Disc
750-0588
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$2.00
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Galvanised entrance disc for Nucleus hives. It has three settings:-
Fully open with 44mm diameter entry.
Open with queen excluder slots only.
Closed with small holes as vents.
Volume discounts available. Please tell us what quantity you require and the freight address and we can give you our best quote. Click here to contact us now.
Beeco Style Smoker 28cm
750-0323
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$52.00
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Beehive Smoker made to a style similar to Beeco Smoker.
The bellows and metal construction is better quality than our cheaper smokers.
Made from Stainless Steel. 10cm diameter and 28cm high with vinyl bellows.
Hive Mat - 40mm Rim
790-0040
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$14.60
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Top Quality Hive Mat assembled in NZ.
Assembled with 40mm thick wooden frame and 4.5mm smooth oil tempered hardboard. 507mm x 407mm. 15 per carton.
The rim is made from Russian Pine. Very strong and durable.
The rim has radiused outer edges. Nice to handle.
Each corner has four 38mm long galvanised staples. Very secure.
The hardboard is oil tempered and smooth both sides. Durable and doesn’t get chewed by the bees.
The space under the hardboard on the shallow side is 8mm.
The air space on the deep side is 27.5mm.
Options:
Rim
Treated - This is where the wooden rim has been dipped in hot micro-crystalline wax prior to assembly. This makes it far more durable and longer lasting.
Untreated - The Russian Pine treat is left in its natural state untreated.
Metal Corner Bee Escapes ready to fit to your hive mat.
Recommended hole size to drill when fitting these to your hive mats is 40mm
Water Feeder Kit
950-1033
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$105.00
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The importance of fresh and unpolluted water near beehives has been widely misunderstood or underestimated by many beekeepers.
Under normal conditions a productive sized colony (around 60,000 bees) needs nearly 2 litres of water every day for cooling, feeding, diluting and maintaining the right level of humidity inside the hive for healthy larvae growth.
It takes around a thousand bees to participate and carry this load. By obtaining clean water nearby, the colonies use up less precious resources from the bee hive.
Puddles in orchards and farm crops often contain spray residues and are frequented by bees if there are no alternatives. Secure your apiary hygiene and supply them clean and unpolluted water!
In NZ, an adapter and quick connector is included to suit the common garden tap fittings. If a water supply tank is required, we recommend a tap is fitted to suit the standard quick connector. These taps are available from most department stores like Bunnings.
Features:
Food-Grade Polypropylene (PP) Twin-walled construction
Adjustable water level
Replaceable ball cock valve
Floating PVC landing board that prevents bees from drowning
Connects with the local fresh water supply system or a water tank.
10 Litre capacity
5-year Warranty
Dimensions: 495mm long x 390mm wide x 205mm high
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Smoker Bellows
750-0390
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$10.00
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Smoker Bellows. Leather. Fits most commonly used Smokers.
Heart Shape Comb Honey Box with Lid
870-0241
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$1.60
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Transparent Heart-shape Honey Box with plastic foundation base and printed lid for Comb Honey.
Dimensions: 112mm x 108mm x 23mm high
Honey capacity approx. 100g.
A beeswax coating is required on the hexagonal embossed base.
16 of these fit into a special full depth frame. Click here to order.
Caution! Do not use these frames in areas where the bees could collect poisonous Tutin during the months of January to May. For more info, click on the links below.
Scientifically formulated and non-toxic. Attractive to wasps, not bees.
A specially formulated, non-toxic liquid lure which is attractive to Common and German wasps, but NOT to bees or Paper wasps. For use in the refillable NoPests® Wasp Dome Traps or our Stainless Steel Technoset Wasp trap. Available in 1L & 5L packs.
Tip: Use in high summer months to control active wasp populations and also in winter months to control queen wasps, preventing population growth.
Directions for Use with the Wasp Dome Trap - purchase that here.
Unlock the Wasp Dome Trap, pour in 250ml of NoPests® Wasp Lure.
Lock Wasp Dome Trap lid to closed position.
Locate trap in direct sunlight in areas where wasps frequent, using hanging cord provided.
Inspect the dome trap regularly and remove dead insects.
Replace lure monthly, or when levels drop due to evaporation.
If the dome trap is full and there is no free liquid, remove contents and rinse with clean water before refilling with NoPests® Wasp Lure.
Note:
Avoid spiling the lure or leaving shallow puddles of it anywhere as this can end up crystallizing and losing the efficacy of the bee deterrent.
If using this with the Technoset wasp trap – put the lure in a small container rather than the tray provided so it doesn’t crystallize.
Paraffin Wax - 25kg
901-1060
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$146.00
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Commonly used by many beekeepers to preserve the untreated timber used in beehives. A hot wax dipper is required.