(Part 2) Best beekeeping supplies according to redditors
We found 77 Reddit comments discussing the best beekeeping supplies. We ranked the 54 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
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Blisstime Stainless Frame Lifter and Scraper J Hook Tool Hive Tool Beekeeping Equipment (J shaped:11 inch) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UT1CWTM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XL77AbZG3YWFC
https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Mosquito-Killer-Outdoor-Catcher/dp/B07W22NF76
Low key think this will go great with this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00URV1HFO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_Bv9yDb639Q3F0
You can probably get by with just one super per hive for your first year. That would save you >$100.
Skip the expensive sieve.
Here is a jacket/veil/glove combo for $27.95 on amazon.
That saves you $113.
Does he have a propane torch?
How about frame grabbers? These are cheap but very well made.
If you have a few bucks to spare, how about a spare veil/bee suit so you can join him at the hive?
Mann Lake DC301 Hop Guard Varroa Mite Treatment
This is the one, this link is for a 10 pack, there are lots of options, maybe even better ones. We provided the bottle, if we did it again I'd get one that holds a bigger bottle, they drink this 12 oz one fast.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074RGV1B5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_44L5Ab5KCR86X
Hey, I found these queen excluders that fit langstroth deeps .I think I can use two to make a drop in frame trap with relatively little effort. 😃
Good Land Bee Supply GLQEX-PVTCL... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WRRN7RG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Humble Bee 432-XL Ventilated Beekeeping Suit with Square Veil (X Large) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017BMLP8A?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Thanks for calling in. I hope you're not driving right now. If you are, I'd hope that you pull over and enjoy the scenery.
Of course we'll need fun suits! We'll have two full bee suits which will make you impervious to stings, and we'll need to wear them until we really get to know the hive's personality. I'll also be buying a veil, which I think is all that I'm going to use. BEE FACT ALERT: The less like a bear (a bee's sworn enemy) you look like, the less likely you are to freak them out. That's why all bee suits are white and non-descript. So don't wear a frilly black sweatshirt when you're opening the hive. Or don't be a bear.
Smoke cannons are also needed, although we also want to make sure we're perceptive of how much we use the smoker. Here's the play:
To bees, smoke = death. They naturally retreat into the hive and start eating honey reserves because, hey, it's the end of the world. So if we smoke and smoke and smoke them too much, then they'll come to associate the beekepeer with death. So we'll need to strike the balance. A smoker is a needed and essential tool and it'll be awesome.
Thanks for listening to Hot 97. Blows Airhorn.
https://www.amazon.com/Humble-Bee-Vented-Beekeeping-Round/dp/B017BMKGGC
Here is a nice little kit.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016YJ9A1A/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=29VJ8PUPFOP20&coliid=I2ACZZ7RHI1RVJ
You will also need a hive tool (scraper), bee brush, and smoker. Those can be bought cheap on eBay, but spend a couple extra bucks on a suit. It pays to have a nice suit and gloves.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QECV8DQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1
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I recommend getting a boreman feeder or feeder frame. You need to feed that swarm sugar water so they can draw out comb.
https://www.amazon.com/Little-Giant-Farm-Ag-ENTFDR/dp/B00PX947ES/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1478632473&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=boreman+feeder
They will chug a quart a day of 1:1 sugar syrup. Offer it until they stop chugging it.
We are receiving our first two hives next Saturday, and had a question regarding plastic foundations. We are located in Evergreen Colorado.
We have our deeps and mediums ready to go, but the frames we selected were unassembled black plastic with no wax. We want to be ready to install the colonies, and were wondering if we need to apply wax with a crockpot or similar method. Is this necessary? Here are the frames we purchased. Thanks in advance, we want to do this right.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EYZWJVO?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Highly recommend one of these cheepo mosquito net hats. I toss one on for any of those quick in and out situations. Also nice for visitors who wanna just get close.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I3PPYYU/
What's your price range? There's this one for under $400 on Amazon
VIVO Electric 4 Frame Stainless Steel Honey Extractor | Honeycomb Drum Spinner (BEE-V004E) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SNEZVVI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_1eIlDbVGAJ1WY
Or something like this on eBay for $260 maybe less with best offer.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F302445079054
Florida Man here with high praise for https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZZQZN5R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I saw this today and thought of your pry bar description. Maybe...?
https://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Beekeeping-Honeycomb-Beekeepers-Equipment/dp/B0736PZT32
Yo!
So I asked a question about finding affordable minis earlier. I'm still looking for a pack/set of them, but I did find these and think they are cute AF, I kinda wish the Druid came by itself but the bee keeper looks friendly enough. They are unpainted but I would prefer some color on them.
My question is can anyone recommend a reputable place to commission mini painting? I did stumble across paintedfigs.com and local peeps on Facebook this morning. I sent out several messages requesting a quote (following the site and various Facebook page directions). I know it's only been a day but I'm used to getting a response from companies within the same day (I might just be a little impatient). Any other sites I should be looking at that you had a good experience with?