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Beekeeping Equipment Checklist QUICK TIPS

Gett ing started in , well here is an easy way to make sure you have Prepare for next spring in the all the right supplies needed to get you going. Th e checklist below gives you a winter. If you are planning on list of suggested equipment that is needed. starting in beekeeping or adding to your make a list of what Checklist you will need for spring. ☐ Protective clothing such as a bee suit, veil and gloves will help keep stings to a minimum in the bee yard if worn correctly. Place Your Order from the ☐ Smoker: Release a cool smoke that settles the bees. products you will need in the win- ☐ Hive tool: Is designed to open the hive and lift frames. ter so you are ready come spring. ☐ Hive stand: Is placed at the bottom of the hive and is used to elevate the hive and improve air circulation. Build or Assemble new ☐ Bottom board: Is placed ontop of the hive stand and is the floor of the hive. equipment as well as paint hive ☐ Two deep hive bodies: Which are used as brood and food chambers for bodies and supers. the bees. ☐ Ten frames or eight frames with foundation per hive depending on if you Familiarize Yourself with the have a 10 frame hive or an 8 frame hive: Frames are designed to hold brood smoker, practice lighting it a few and . times before you examine your ☐ Medium or shallow honey supers with frames and foundation: The bees hives. will use them to store honey. ☐ : A grid that keeps the queen from entering the honey Order Queens or supers and laying eggs. Packaged Bees ☐ Outer cover: Protects hive from the elements. ☐ Feeder: Use a feeder to provide bees with supplemental feed such as sugar syrup when stores are low. Deluxe Starter Kit The Most Popular Everything You Need in Beginner Kit! One Easy Package • Hive Bodies • Mesh Helmet • Supers • Leather Gloves • Frames & Foundation • Pro-Feeder® • Telescoping Cover • Metal Queen Excluder • Inner Cover • Smoker with Guard • Bottom Board • Smoker Fuel • Entrance Reducer • 10” Hive Tool • Cedar Hive Stand • Bee Brush • Coverall with Veil • ’s Handbook Mann Lake Ltd. 800-880-7694 www.mannlakeltd.com