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What Beekeeping Equipment Do I Need?
Posted By FeedCrazy On 09/07/2011 @ 07:16 am In Exotic | No Comments
[1] Beekeeping Equipment comes in a variety of shapes and sizes.It’s very important to have the right tools if you plan to make this successful.If you don’t have them there is an increased risk of injury.Hopefully we can help you alleviate this today by showing you everything needed in the beekeeping world.
All beginners should start with the components in a beginner’s kit.Later on down the road you can use the advanced materials.There are about 15 pieces of beekeeping equipment you will need.So let’s take a look at them.
You will need to start with a bottom board when setting up your beehive.This helps keep the air flowing throughout the hive and the screen on it will catch mites that fall.Next you will need a ten-frame box that will sit on the bottom board.These are used to hold top bar frames, which is where the bees will build the combs.Dummy boards are then placed on each end of the frames.
These also might be called; follow boards.These will offer more ventilation.Extra ventilation can keep the bees from contracting diseases.The inner cover will be placed on top the box after you insert the dummy boards.In doing so you give the bees more insulation.
The telescoping cover is then placed over the inner cover.These are used to keep the rain out of the hive.The bees will glue down the inner cover eventually, but the telescoping cover can easily be removed.
In order to pry open the inner-cover when it’s time to get the honey you will need the proper tool.Some experts simply refer to these as knives.
Along the way you will also need to reduce the size of the entry way.The smaller the entrance is the easier the bees will be able to protect it.When the colony reaches full strength you can make the entry size bigger.
We also can’t forget about the beekeeping equipment used for safety.Everything from your protective bee veil and sting resistant gloves to the bee smoker in order to calm the bees.In the end, getting the right components upfront will improve your chances of being successful and reducing your risk of injury.
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