Hive Tools, Smokers

These are invaluable and versatile pieces of equipment. These are designed to be simple and light weight so they are easy to carry and transport all the beekeeping tools and paraphernalia that may be needed in the apiary. The removable nylon strap with cam buckle is adjustable so it can be used as a handle or shoulder strap or to secure a swarm of bees inside. There is a hive entrance complete with rotating entrance block and a stainless steel mesh floor so the tool box can be used to temporarily house a swarm or nucleus colony. The lid is hinged and can also be secured. Inside the box it is top bee space, wide enough for 6 National Hoffman frames, deep enough for National Extra Deep 14x12 frames. Outside the box there are trays for storing tools on all 4 sides. Tools shown are not included. All woodwork is knot free untreated solid 12mm timber.

The Beekeepers Garden DIY Tool Box is a versatile piece of equipment.- simple and light weight - easy grip rotating handle so it is easy to carry. For the Beekeeper it can be used to transport all the beekeeping tools and paraphernalia that may be needed in the apiary (a National Standard Deep frame is shown in one picture just for scale). For the Gardener the box is invaluable for gardening tools, plant pots and bulbs. For DIY tools, keep all your tools together. 50cm x 20cm x 32cm - All woodwork is knot free untreated solid 19mm timber.

Beekeepers Tool Belt, tough canvas with 5 strong pockets for all the tools (tools shown are not included). Easy clip fastened belt.

This popular gift set for beekeepers includes the essential basic tools for inspecting a bee hive: Bee Hive Smoker, Stainless Steel. Hessian Smoker Fuel. Stainless Steel Hive Tool. Soft Haired Bee Brush

This swarm catching bag is designed so it can be use on a long pole (not included) so swarms can be collected from high tree branches. 16 inches diameter with a 24 inch soft cotton drill bag. Drawstring and eyelets around the top allow the bag to be gently closed around the swarm. The bottom of the bag can be tied closed and easily untied with the ribbon attached.

Woven Skep, Straw Bee Hive stitched with cane. Approx. height 14 inches, 360mm, diameter 15 inches, 380mm. Perfect for catching honey bee swarms.

Skep, Straw Bee Hive Stand.

This bee hive inspection or manipulation cloth is used during inspections.

Stainless steel frame holder. This clips on to the edge of the hive box to hold frames or combs removed for inspection. The support arms are angled so any length of frame can be supported.

Frame grip and lifter so frames can be held with one hand

This is a miniature version of the Bingham bee hive smoker. Only 6 cm diameter and 12 cm high - very practical and also very cute. Pictured next to a standard size smoker for scale.

Known as the Bingham design after the American inventor or sometimes simply as the American or Empire.

Never misplace your hive tools or queen cages again. Really useful tool box designed to fit on the back of any bee hive smoker - screws included. Space for hive tools and queen cages. No, the smoker and tools are not included.

1 Litre Bee Hive Trigger Spray Bottle. 30 cm tall and 10 cm diameter, this is a convenient size for use in the apiary. For example, use with water or a very dilute (less than 10%) sugar syrup to: encourage bees to stay on the combs during inspections keep the bees clustered when collecting a swarm slow down a quick running queen making catching easier unite colonies by lightly spraying all bees These have lots of uses but they are a not a substitute for a smoker.

Hessian Smoker Fuel 1.4m x 0.4m, pack of 5 Loose weave natural untreated hessian. Rolled cartridge ready for use. Hours of slow burning time in each roll, this is the same as we use ourselves.

Hive tool and hook, J ended. Small Stainless Steel painted red, 225mm, 9 inches long. Really handy sized, small hive tool

Hive tool and scraper; Large Stainless Steel 260mm, 10 inches long

Hive tool and scraper; Large Stainless Steel 260mm, 10½ inches long, painted yellow

Hive tool and hook, J ended. Large Stainless Steel 260mm, 10½ inches long

Hive tool and scraper, stainless steel, mini size, approx 175mm, 7 inches long The scraper is also small so ideal for keeping in a bee suit pocket as a spare

Hive tool with hook and scraper; Large Stainless Steel 250mm, 10 inches long

Extra Long Hive tool and Frame Lever, Stainless Steel 39cm long, 4cm wide - ideal for Deep or Top Bar Hives.

Soft Bee BrushAbout 12 inches long with fine soft hair for removing or clearing bees from honey comb.

Electric powered Bee Brush or removing or clearing bees from honey comb. With clips to attach to a 12V battery supply, battery not included.

Tough nylon tweezers, very useful for removing and inspecting brood for disease. The tips and end are designed to prevent stab injury, easily sterilised.

This is a stainless steel tool for hand grafting larvae for queen bee rearing. The tip is specifically engineered to facilitate grafting. It is also very useful for removing and inspecting brood for disease, easily sterilised.

Bee Hive Records Book, A5 spiral bound softback, 60 pages printed on 100gsm. Spiral bound for easy note making, this includes an introduction on keeping hive records and suggested use together with 24 hive record sheets for 12 different hives and additional pages for notes.

Bee hive inspection record card A5, printed on both sides with lots of space for hive records and notes. These are laser printed with waterproof ink on pale ivory 160gsm card stock and supplied in a punched polythene pocket - keeps the card clean and dry and enables it to be filed.

Bee hive inspection record card A4, printed on both sides with lots of space for hive records and notes. These are laser printed with waterproof ink on pale ivory 160gsm card stock and supplied in a punched polythene pocket - keeps the card clean and dry and enables it to be filed.

Orange 4 D ring binder, A4 supplied with one of our Large A4 Bee Hive Record Cards, a printed copy of our How to Keep Hive Records both in punched polythene pockets and an Apiary Year Planner. Made for all bee hive record cards and information sheets. Very sturdy construction, the soft flexible edges and spine stand up to frequent use without breaking and allow the cover to bend back on itself - very useful. Durable wipe clean surfaces.