Part of being a good beekeeper is proper maintenance. Beequip carries a wide range of tools and accessories that aim to help you with your needs. Call us.
Very strong and combines the best features of the Kelly and Maxant hive tools all into one.
Hive Tool 26cm long: 2.8mm thick - Kelly Type - S/S
750-0200
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$9.00
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Hive tool. Stainless steel Kelly type. 260mm long, 2.8mm thick
Hive Tool 26cm long: 2.8mm thick - Kelly Type - S/S
750-0201
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$8.00
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Hive tool. Stainless steel Kelly type. 260mm long, 2.8mm thick.
This is the most popular style used.
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.
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.
Hive Tool 28.5cm long: 3.8mm thick - S/S Flat
750-0212
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$8.00
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Hive tool. Stainless steel flat style. 285mm long and 3.8mm thick.
Very strong.
The hook end style works well on all frame styles.
IBC Jacket Heater
920-0960
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$4,040.00
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A top quality NZ made IBC heater jacket.
Fully complies with NZ electrical compliance regulations.
The jacket is fitted with a compact digital temperature controller, providing easy to use, yet precise, temperature control. 0 – 90 degrees Celsius.
Please Note: Shipping for this item can be up to 2 weeks but on average will be 4-6 days. It may also get shipped and invoiced separate to anything else order at the same time.
InstantVap COMPACT 18 volt
760-0050-Ma
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$780.00
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The latest 2nd Gen Version of the all popular InstantVap has dropped!
Meet the InstantVap COMPACT!
Similar to the previous generation, this makes vaporizing oxalic acid (OA) in beehives an absolute breeze, however it is better in many ways!
NEW Design: With a radical overhaul this unit is a lot smaller, lighter and stronger than the previous unit. Focusing on the essentials, this unit is more practical in the field. The unit sits a lot better with most standard batteries. With only one switch, the unit is simply controlled by an LED light.
NEW LED light This unit is preset to all the right parameters and all you need to do is watch the flashing LED. The light is easy to see even on sunny days. Engraved on the unit is the following guide so you know what your InstantVap is doing:
By simplifying and making all these changes this new generation is available at a more affordable price!
It is very cheap per application! The Oxalic Acid only costs 1.5 cents per beehive for a 3 gram dose (based on buying a 25kg bag for $120.00 +GST in Feb 2023). Treat 1000 beehives for only $15.00 +GST for materials.
The InstantVap is powered by common power tool batteries including Makita LXT 18V, Milwaukee M18, Bosch Blue / ProCore 18V, Dewalt XR18/20V, Metabo 18V, Ozito PXC 18V, AEG Pro 18V & HiKOKI / Hitachi 18V. The device is compatible with only one type of battery. Please select your type carefully. Price does not include any batteries.
Applications & suggested dose rates. (Also view the video. See the link below.)
1. For beehives with solid bases, apply 2g of OA vapour at the bottom entry. Block the entry with a wet towel for 5 - 7 minutes to trap all the vapour in the beehive while treating other beehives.
2. For beehives with vented bases, use a vent blocker sheet and carry out the same process as stated above. The vent blockers can be removed after 5 - 7 minutes.
3. For beehives with vented bases that are very difficult to block, we recommend that you do a 3 gram dose from the top of the hive. A small notch cut from the rim of the hive mat is excellent for winter ventilation and a great spot to apply the vapour. If the beehive has lots of honey supers, a notch cut from the rim of the queen excluder can give good access for the vaporizer. we sell stainless steel excluders with an entry door which is ideal. See the examples on the video.
4. Alternatively, the vapour can be applied through a hole in the front plate of the brood box for the fastest application. Drill a hole as high as possible in the top brood box but close to the side so the vapour penetrates the hive between the outer wall and outer frame. Drill a 6.5mm hole if using the brass nozzle bare. Drill a 9.5mm hole if using the silicon sleeve on the nozzle. After application, the hole can be blocked up with a golf tee.
For a quick overview on how the device functions, watch our video below:
Included with each Vaporizer: 1 x Vaporizer 1 x Plunger 1 x 500g of OA 2 x Silicone Caps 2 x Silicone Sleeves 2 x Spare O-Rings 2 x Cleaning Caps
The finer details:
The device has built-in battery protection electronics.
Power: 18V-20V; 250W; 14A
Approx. 1Ah is required for heating up, then 1Ah provides enough power for 9 to 10 two gram doses of oxalic acid treatment. Each 2 gram dose takes approx. 18 seconds to vaporize.
Stainless, acid-resistant steel frame and dispenser
Fast, tool-free, roll-on adjustment of the oxalic acid dispenser, with 1-4 gram scale, dispensing oxalic acid with one push. Replacements or extras are available here They fit perfectly in the handle as well as in the dispenser chamber.
6mm diameter strong brass outlet pipe, not prone to clogging due to the excellent design. Easy to access and clean in case of a blockage, the entire length of the tube is accessible. Some beekeepers drill a 7mm hole in the hive box and insert the nozzle into the hole.
Stable in the hive hole, does not fall out or tilt sideways, can support its own weight (But do not lean on it!)
There should be a minimum of 100mm free space in front of the nozzle otherwise some of the Oxalic Acid will crystalize on the surface and be wasted.
Double-wall furnace, works well in cold, windy weather
InstantVap 12 volt battery powered, oxalic acid vaporizer. Top quality product manufactured in Europe.
This unit makes Vaporizing a breeze for any beekeeper! Its only been on the market since end of 2021 and has been a massive hit in America and Europe. Beequip are excited to be part of the journey by becoming NZ's Sole Distributor!
The InstantVap 12v version comes with a 4m lead and clips so you can easily clip it on to any 12 volt battery.
For a quick overview on the InstantVap, watch our video below:
Included with each Vaporizer: 1 x Vaporizer 1 x Plunger 1 x 500g of OA 2 x Silicone Caps 2 x Silicone Sleeves 2 x Spare O-Rings 2 x Cleaning Caps
The finer details:
Power: 12V; 240W; 20A
With a fully charged 80Ah deep cycle battery, ~300 hives can be treated with 2 grams of oxalic acid, one treatment takes approx. 20 seconds
Stainless steel acid-resistant frame and dispenser
Accurate, no-overrun dynamic solid-state relay PID temperature control; i.e. no overheating, no waiting for cool-down
Real-time temperature display, controlled temperature, temperature can be individually adjusted from 100-240℃, default temperature: 230℃, recommended temperature: 220-230℃
Fast, tool-free, roll-on adjustment of the oxalic acid dispenser, with 1-4 gram scale, dispensing oxalic acid with one push. Replacements or extras are available here They fit perfectly in the handle as well as in the dispenser chamber.
6mm diameter strong brass outlet pipe, not prone to clogging as there is no pipe bend. Easy to access and clean in case of a blockage, the entire length of the tube is accessible
Requires a 7mm diameter hole in the hive wall. See the video above for a range of options for location of the application.
There should be a minimum of 100mm free space in front of the nozzle otherwise some of the Oxalic will crystalize on the surface and be wasted.
Stable in the hive hole, does not fall out or tilt sideways, can support its own weight (do not lean on it!)
Voltage indicator to protect the battery. Periodic monitoring of the voltage indicator is necessary, because the battery must not be over discharged! The exact voltage value which the battery can be discharged to, is specified by the battery manufacturer. Please check the instructions for your battery.
Can be used with a car starter battery for up to 100-150 hives
Insulated furnace, works well in cold, windy weather.
InstantVap Vaporizer 18 volt
760-0030-Ma
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$860.00
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InstantVap 18 volt battery powered, cordless oxalic acid vaporizer. Top quality product manufactured in Europe.
This unit makes Vaporizing a breeze for any beekeeper! Its only been on the market since end of 2021 and has been a massive hit in America and Europe. Beequip NZ are excited to be part of the journey by becoming NZ's Sole Distributor!
It is very cheap per application! The Oxalic Acid only costs 1.5 cents per beehive for a 3 gram dose (Based on buying a 25kg bag for $120.00 +GST in Feb 2023) Treat 1000 beehives for only $15.00 +GST.
The InstantVap is powered by common power tool batteries including Makita LXT 18V, Milwaukee M18, Bosch Blue / ProCore 18V, Dewalt XR18/20V, Metabo 18V, Ozito PXC 18V, AEG Pro 18V & HiKOKI / Hitachi 18V. The device is compatible with only one type of battery. Please select your type carefully. Price does not include any batteries.
Applications & suggested dose rates. Also view the video. See the link below.
1. For beehives with solid bases, apply 2g of vapour at the bottom entry. Block the entry with a wet towel for 7 minutes to trap all the vapour in the beehive while treating other beehives. It is best to treat the beehive when all the field bees are inside to get maximum mite kill. Eg. Cold weather, in the evening, or at night. It could also be done on a day when there is light rain, as long as you ensure that the insulation and electronics inside the InstantVap do not get wet.
2. For beehives with vented bases, use a vent blocker sheet and carry out the same process as stated above. The vent blockers can be removed after 7 minutes.
3. For beehives with vented bases that are very difficult to block, we recommend that you do a 3 gram dose from the top of the hive. A small notch cut from the rim of the hivemat is excellent for winter ventilation and a great spot to apply the vapour. If the beehive has lots of honey supers, a notch cut from the rim of the queen excluder can give good access for the vaporizer. we sell stainless steel excluders with an entry door which is ideal. See the examples on the video.
For a quick overview on how this works, watch our video below:
Included with each Vaporizer: 1 x Vaporizer 1 x Plunger 1 x 500g of OA 2 x Silicone Caps 2 x Silicone Sleeves 2 x Spare O-Rings 2 x Cleaning Caps
The finer details:
The device has built-in battery protection electronics. It will turn off at 15.2V, and when connecting discharged battery, it does not turn on below 17.2V
Power: 18V; 240W; 13A
Approx. 1Ah is required for heating up, then 1Ah provides enough power for 9 to 10 two gram doses of oxalic acid treatment. Each 2 gram dose takes approx. 18 seconds to vaporize at 230 degrees Celsius.
Stainless, acid-resistant steel frame and dispenser
Accurate, dynamic solid-state relay & PID temperature control; i.e. no overheating, no waiting for cool-down
Real-time temperature display, controlled temperature, temperature can be individually adjusted from 100-240℃. Default temperature is 230℃ and what is generally recommended.
Fast, tool-free, roll-on adjustment of the oxalic acid dispenser, with 1-4 gram scale, dispensing oxalic acid with one push. Replacements or extras are available here They fit perfectly in the handle as well as in the dispenser chamber.
6mm diameter strong brass outlet pipe, not prone to clogging due to the excellent design. Easy to access and clean in case of a blockage, the entire length of the tube is accessible. Some beekeepers drill a 7mm hole in the hive box and insert the nozzle into the hole.
Stable in the hive hole, does not fall out or tilt sideways, can support its own weight (But do not lean on it!)
There should be a minimum of 100mm free space in front of the nozzle otherwise some of the Oxalic will crystalize on the surface and be wasted.
Voltage indicator with nice digital readout.
Insulated furnace, works well even in cold, windy weather.
Testimonials:
Woodland Harvest Honey Co - Sep 23
"I bought an instant vap about a month back. I discovered when I did alcohol washes after pulling supers that I had some colonies with fairly heavy mite loads. I have stopped using the chemical mite treatments and formic acid or Thymol because of problems in the past with queens shutting down. Both products will work but if the temperature is too high you get into trouble. I use sticky boards and hit all the hives in a yard every four days until the boards show clean three days after treatment. Usually that's three to five times. The hives keep going business as usual and no queens have stopped laying. In fact they start laying more when the mites are getting cleaned out. I haven't seen any problems with the bees that could be blamed on the OA. The machine is expensive but cheap compared to what the other treatments cost or the cost of a lost colony. Where I live the bees will go broodless about the end of November (Northern Hemisphere) and I'll hit them again two or three times. That will get them through until spring buildup. The instant vap is a game changer"
Insulated Drum Jacket with lid for 210 litre drum.
920-0955
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$650.00
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200L Drum Jacket with very efficient insulation. Includes a Flap in the lid to access the cap.
Please Note: Shipping for this item can be up to 2 weeks but on average will be 4 - 6 days. It may also get shipped and invoiced separate to anything else order at the same time.
Insulated Lid for IBC Jacket Heater
920-0961
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$590.00
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This is an insulated lid that fits on to the IBC Jacket heater and lower heat loss out the top.
Made in NZ
Jero Hive Tool - Kelly Type
750-0207
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$29.00
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One of the Best Quality Hive tools available.
Made in Europe from Tempered High Carbon steel.
This means that under very high load it will simply flex not bend or snap like the common hive tool.
Kelly Type - 250mm High
Jero Hive Tool - Maxant Type
750-0204
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$34.00
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One of the Best Quality Hive tools available.
Made in Europe from Tempered High Carbon steel.
This means that under very high load it will simply flex not bend or snap like the common hive tool.
Maxant or J-Tool Type - 270mm High
Lid with Gate and Valve
870-0306
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$22.00
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Lid with honey gate and vent valve to suit our 30kg pails
Instead of having to put a gate on all the buckets just switch the lid.
LPG Brander
740-0300
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$960.00
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Heavy Duty Handheld Beehive Brander powered by LPG gas.
As you may or may not know, MPI have release a Notice to do with Exporting Honey with the following: ""Beekeepers permanently mark all honey boxes presented for extraction with the beekeepers allocated identification code under the AFBPMP or a different code which achieves equivalent or better identification"" This rule came into effect on the 11th of December 2018.
Get your Hives compliant with Our Branders Now!
This brander is used largely for branding beehives. Being power by gas it is very portable and great for branding in the field. Has two handles for ease of use.
The yellow handled one in the pictures is an older model but still very similar.
Repeat every 4 days for 2 brood cycles to kill any mites that come from capped cells. Alternatively use our Queen Cage Frame to create a period when there is no capped brood. If there is no capped brood, one good application early in morning or late in evening when all the field bees are there will kill virtually all the mites.
2 x Red LEDs for Shifting bees at night as bees don't go for red light!
5W LED White Light
Glow in the dark button!
160 Lumens
Built-in 1200mAh Polymer lithium battery.
Comes with a USB charging cord
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!
Reversible Floor Entry Guards
950-0002
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$6.00
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Stops mice and greatly reduces wasp damage. One hole is large enough to allow Drone movements.
They can be slid out and rotated 180 degrees without moving the Super to lock the bees inside while shifting the hive.
Come as a pair. Click on Vented Floor for more info.
Manufactured from high quality food grade polypropylene.
Please note:-
Each Technosetbee floor is supplied with a pair of entry guards included.
Stock colours may be different to the photos shown.
Smoker 22cm
750-0305
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$28.00
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Smoker. Stainless Steel 8.5cm diameter and 22cm high with bellows.
Smoker 25cm
750-0300
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$34.00
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Smoker. Stainless Steel 10cm diameter and 25cm high with PVC bellows.
The most popular size and excellent value.
Smoker 28cm
750-0301
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$34.00
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Beehive Smoker. Stainless Steel 10cm diameter and 28cm high with vinyl bellows.