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Having the right beekeeping equipment is crucial to the successful family beekeeper. If you are thinking of having a colony or two of bees on your property, here is a list of some of the tools you need:
Smoking and fuel Bee
A bee smoker consists of a firebox, bellows and a nozzle. Point the smoker on the hive entrance, push the bellows and the smoke is forced in. This hinders receptor guard bees. You can not send a smell warning alarm that the bees usually older - who have the most venom - to defend his home.
In addition, the smoke causes other bees gorge themselves on honey - Something they do instinctively, if you have to flee and find a new home elsewhere. What this means to you is much less bite. That's why smoking is good an essential part of your beekeeping equipment. At the time of writing, the cost of a smoker and fuel ranged between $ 60 and $ 85 dollars.
Beekeeper Suit
This will also protect you from bites and well worth the investment. It keeps track of the bees in his clothes. Also mask its smell - bees get really angry if you have a strong body odor. In addition, these suits are usually white. Bees are more likely to attack people in darker colors.
The application must provide a hat and veil and long gloves. Gloves should be leather, good fit and long sleeves. The cost at the time of writing, ranging from $ 85 to $ 130 in U.S. dollars.
Tending their hives can be a dirty business, and gloves will get dirty. You will gloves to clean each time after use. One way is to use clean and wash your hands under warm water. Then immediately dry rub with olive oil. Then, remove excess fat as much as possible.
Hive tools
This is a simple lever with a notch one end to remove nails and scrapings from the cap. A necessary part of your beekeeping equipment and only $ 6 to $ 10 dollars, depending on where you buy it.
Setting Lifter
This tool allows you to take a single picture with one hand. This is useful, but be aware it will take some hand strength. The cost of this is generally between $ 12 to $ 14 dollars.
Pollen trap
Not only can you eat pollen, but is loaded with vitamins and nutrients. Very few people are allergic to bee pollen, but it can cause the same reaction that allergies do so try a little before eating much of it.
Bee pollen is perishable, so fresh pollen stored in the refrigerator or freezer when not in use immediately. In 2008, a pollen trap cost between $ 35 and $ 65 dollars.
Magnifying glass
This will help you look closely at the bees to inspect and look closely mite larvae and eggs. You should know that a magnifying glass can cook their bees, so be sure that the sun is not behind you when you use this. Lupas general, can be found in pharmacies.
Log Book
This is an simple, but important part of your team beekeeping. Each time you inspect your hive, you need to take notes. That way you have an accurate record of what your bees are doing. By observing them on a weekly basis and taking notes, they begin to recognize when their bees do not behave normally and be able to treat them accordingly.
Sue Merriam is author of the website, Organic Gardening and Homesteading. To learn more about beekeeping, visit her website at http://www.organic-gardening-and-homesteading.com


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