PRODUCT CATALOGUE

2019/20 CONTENTS

Better Beekeeping 02 Hive Add-ons 20 Hive Sets 04 Nuplas Nuc Box 25 Nuplas Starter Kit 08 Honey Storage & Accessories 26 Breakdown of the Nuplas 10 Beekeeper Accessories 28 Beehive NUPLAS Nuplas Apibrand 32 Hive Components 12 Nuplas Feedboss 34 Frames & Foundation 16 APIARIST Ordering Details 36 SUPPLIES

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Nuplas Apiarist Supplies produces innovative plastic alternatives to traditional timber beehives using state-of-the-art injection moulding solutions offered under our parent company – Nuplas Group.

Established in 2006, Nuplas Group has spent the last decade discovering and developing contemporary solutions for the industry. Thanks to our subsidiaries, Nuplas Construction Supplies and Nuplas Apiarist Supplies, our solutions have been utilised in a myriad of industries, from construction all the way to apiculture.

With over 30 years’ combined experience in the plastics industry, the principals of Nuplas Group have been on the forefront of product research and development, guided of course, by the ever-changing needs of our clients. innovation. THAT’S WHAT INSPIRES US…

// SEE PAGE 36 FOR ORDERING DETAILS // 01 AFTER MANY YEARS OF EXTENSIVE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT Nuplas Apiarist AND PRODUCT TESTING, WE LAUNCHED OUR PLASTIC BEEHIVES ONTO THE MARKET IN 2013. WITH QUALITY TIMBER BECOMING Supplies is an SCARCER AND MORE EXPENSIVE, WE ARE PROUD TO OFFER A SUSTAINABLE AND LOW MAINTENANCE ALTERNATIVE TO THE innovative force APICULTURE INDUSTRY. in the apiculture At Nuplas Apiarist Supplies we are committed to: ÎÎ Maintaining honesty and integrity for our customers, suppliers industry looking and employees; ÎÎ Ensuring a safe working environment and a proactive safety culture; to support better ÎÎ Maintaining a vibrant, positive, friendly and communicative work ethic; ÎÎ Being prepared to listen to all customer and employee solutions for beekeeping by the moving forward and prosperity of the company and its staff; ÎÎ Standing by committals without reserve. offering alternative apiarist products Our vision Our vision is to support better beekeeping by manufacturing and and solutions. marketing plastic beehives and apiary products that are financially suited and utilised by the apiculture industry all over the globe.

We understand the importance of healthy bee colonies and sustainability in relation to reversing the worldwide decline of the bee population, that’s why we want to help. Because our solutions are less susceptible to disease and more sustainable, we believe that it is the first step to a better and brighter future for bees.

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Our innovative plastic beehives come in a full range of sizes and options.

0 4 // // SEE PAGE 36 FOR ORDERING DETAILS // 0 5 Made from recycled plastic, our hive sets come in either an 8 or 10 frame option and are available in single, double or triple configurations.

FEATURES: // SINGLE HIVE SET // DOUBLE HIVE SET // TRIPLE HIVE SET ÎÎ Quality long term investment ÎÎAvailable in both 8 & 10 frame configurations ÎÎAvailable in both 8 & 10 frame configurations ÎÎAvailable in both 8 & 10 frame configurations ÎÎ Easily assembled, sturdy hive ÎÎSet includes: 1 x base, 1 x box, 1 x lid ÎÎSet includes: 1 x base, 2 x boxes, 1 x lid ÎÎSet includes: 1 x base, 3 x boxes, 1 x lid set to withstand rigorous cleaning, ÎÎOnce made up, just add frames and bees ÎÎOnce made up, just add frames and bees ÎÎOnce made up, just add frames and bees treatments and transportation ÎÎQuick assembly ÎÎ Cool white colour with UV stabiliser (life expectancy of 35+ years) ÎÎ Saves time and money as there is no need for painting or dipping ÎÎ Hygienic and easy to maintain ÎÎ Assists disease prevention ÎÎ Choice of lid and base

06 // // SEE PAGE 36 FOR ORDERING DETAILS // 0 7 The Nuplas Starter Kit contains NUPLAS everything required to set up a working hive such as the hive box, a bee suit, a bee smoker and, of course, honey containers! It is ideal for the hobbyist apiarist or makes a wonderful gift for a young enthusiast.

starter // STARTER KIT The Nuplas Starter Kit contains everything required to set KIT up a new working hive. Ideal for the hobbyist or a wonderful gift for a young enthusiast.

The Starter Kit includes:

� 3 x Full Depth Boxes

� 1 x Standard Bottom Board

� 1 x Standard Lid

We know that � 1 x Nuplas Plastic Queen Excluder

keeping bees is a big � 8 x Nuplas Spring Clips

responsibility, but it is � 1 x Bee Smoker also very rewarding and � 1 x Nuplas Hive Tool we have everything you � 1 x Nuplas Hive Brush need to get started! � 1 x Full Length Bee Suit � 1 x Gauntlet Gloves

� 24-30 x One Piece Plastic Frame and Foundation

WE CAN SHIP TO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD

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ONE PIECE MOULDED LIDS

LID VENT REBATED LIDS Cool white UV stabilised solid plastic – won’t slip off the boxes

SIDE PANELS SCALLOPED HANDLES with integrated SCREW ON ribbing for strength LIFTING CLEATS and stability in use

LANDING BOARD with front lip where bees land and crawl RADIUS CORNERS into the doorway ID PANEL to suit metal strap

INTERLOCKING UNIQUE DOOR OPENING VENTED BASE CORNER JOINTS AND DOOR Interchangeable for stability and FOOTPLATE bases for all ONE PIECE easy alignment stages of hive MOULDED DISH BASE management

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// BOXES FEATURES: // LIDS FEATURES: Easily assembled, screw-together boxes to ÎÎ Available in standard Ready to use with your plastic or timber hives, one-piece ÎÎ Ready to use, complement any existing or new configuration. and ideal supers and are solid plastic lids that suit 8 or 10 frame boxes. no assembly required interchangeable with any ÎÎ Durable and robust Langstroth sized equipment ÎÎ Allocation for spring clips ÎÎ Suits standard timber or plastic frames ÎÎ Reinforced ribbing to suit Em Lock ÎÎ Bolt-on lifting cleats available for both 8 and 10 frame boxes ÎÎ A minimum of 30 years UV protection ÎÎ A minimum of 30 years UV protection ÎÎ Standard migratory lid for 8 and 10 frame – including ÎÎ Cool white colour – no painting 4 ventilation points or wax dipping required ÎÎ Rebated lid available for ÎÎ Stainless steel screws supplied 10 frame boxes – including ÎÎ Designed ribbing to reduce 4 ventilation points warping and bowing ÎÎ Designed for bases to stack ÎÎ Interlocking corners to correct on top alignment and joint stability ÎÎ Cool white colour – no painting ÎÎ Provision for spring clips or wax dipping ÎÎ Scalloped lifting handles ÎÎ Fully interchangeable with timber // CLEATS ÎÎ ID panel ready for branding Bolt on lifting cleats for ease on your hands ÎÎ Minimal maintenance and work with lifting apparatus.

12 // // SEE PAGE 36 FOR ORDERING DETAILS // 1 3 // BASES FEATURES: // DRIP TRAYS FEATURES: A range of interchangeable, ready-to-use bases ÎÎ Available in a standard Reduce mess with the all-plastic, ÎÎ Specifically designed for for different stages of hive management and transportation or vented design one-piece Nuplas drip tray. transporting full honey supers back for extraction needs. Available in vented and non-vented options. ÎÎ Robust one-piece plastic moulded design ÎÎ Drip tray designed to collect honey and wax ÎÎ A minimum of 30 years UV protection ÎÎ Easy clean honey collection ÎÎ ÎÎ Non porous, Food-grade plastic food-grade plastic ÎÎ To suit 8 or 10 frame boxes ÎÎ Termite proof ÎÎ Completely sealed ÎÎ Helps disease prevention ÎÎ Designed to stack on lids 8 FRAME SINGLE ENTRANCE ÎÎ Withstands high pressure washing or gamma irradiation ÎÎ Interchangeable and will suit existing timber or plastic hive products ÎÎ Single entrance for 8 frame, double entrance for 10 frame ÎÎ Door closures provided

10 FRAME DOUBLE ENTRANCE

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Well established as the industry norm, plastic foundation speeds up the extraction process and requires little preparation time.

16 // // SEE PAGE 36 FOR ORDERING DETAILS // 1 7 More recently, the one-piece frame and foundation has made its way into the industry and is quickly being utilised by beekeepers all over the world. No need for tedious construction, plastic frames and foundation are ready to go.

// PLASTIC FRAME // FOUNDATION SHEET Most comprehensive range of one piece plastic Well known within the industry – Plastic Foundation in Full Depth, frame and foundation – Standard Full Depth, Drone WSP (3/4) and Ideal for timber frames. Full Depth, WSP (3/4), Ideal and Ideal Cut Comb. FEATURES: ÎÎ Full depth to suit grooved ÎÎ 100% Australian made timber frame for Australian conditions ÎÎ Mitred bottom corners ÎÎ Variety of colours available – minimum order ÎÎ Food-grade plastic quantities apply

AVAILABLE IN A RANGE OF SIZES

// HOT TIP A LIGHT COATING OF WAX ENCOURAGES BEES TO DRAW COMB QUICKER AND IN AN EVEN PATTERN.

FEATURES: ÎÎ One-piece frame and foundation in both full depth and ideal depth – natural cell size ÎÎ Drone comb full depth frame and foundation, larger cell size for producing drones ÎÎ Ideal cut comb frame, slide your wax sheet inside and easily cut the honey comb from the frame ÎÎ High tensile material – impact resistant

18 // // SEE PAGE 36 FOR ORDERING DETAILS // 1 9 Hive add-ons for the serious hive beekeeper, making everything ADD-ONS easier and more rewarding.

// CLEARER & DIVIDER BOARDS FEATURES: ÎÎ Durable CLEARER BOARD ÎÎ Easy to assemble The first of its kind! High quality, all plastic clearer board to suit 8 and 10 frame hive sets. The perfect ÎÎ Resistant to rot and disease and easy option to clear your supers of bees in prep for honey extraction. Candy board option also available. ÎÎ Limited maintenance DIVIDER BOARD ÎÎ Easy to clean Unique multifunction clearer board that doubles as a divider board between two brood boxes. ÎÎ No painting required Simply add the tear drop door system option. Candy board option also available. When packing down for winter, leave your ÎÎ Consistently flat – not twisted Clearer Board under the lid, SWIVEL GATE FOR this helps insulate and can be ÎÎ Australian made DIVIDING BROOD BOXES used to feed candy early in the ÎÎ season without exposing Multi-purpose functionality: frames to the elements Clearer Board, Candy board, Divider Board & Top Cover ÎÎ Easily stackable for storage MAXIMISE SPACE FOR or store year round on the hive POLLINATION ÎÎ Ability to lift your lid without exposing Add the tear drop brood frames to the elements early in doors to your divider the season for dry feeding board and keep two brood boxes, one on top of the other, a great way to maximise space for pollination.

UNIQUE TEAR DROP DOORS TRIANGULAR ARE AVAILABLE FOR CORNER CANDY AND DIVIDER ESCAPE DESIGN BOARD OPTIONS (SOLD SEPERATELY)

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// BEETLE TRAP // POLLEN TRAP FEATURES: A must-have in any beekeepers’ arsenal in the fight against small hive beetle. Ideal for monitoring hive waste. The most innovative pollen trap system on the market for the ÎÎ Comes in white Works in conjunction with the Nuplas 10 Frame vented base board only. serious beekeeper. The first of its kind in the world. ÎÎ UV stable ÎÎ Limited assembly required ÎÎ Stainless steel inserted pollen screen

BYPASS DOOR ÎÎ Fully washable ÎÎ Easily shipped all over the globe ÎÎ Durable and robust ONE WAY ÎÎ ESCAPE TUBE Food-grade plastic ÎÎ Integrated bypass entrance door ÎÎ Bee exit tubes AERATION SCREEN Assists in the prevention ÎÎ Sliding pollen retrieval tray with aerated bottom of mould

WOVEN STAINLESS STEEL SCREEN

CAN UTILIZE EITHER CHEMICAL FEATURES: OR NON-CHEMICAL EXTERMINATION ÎÎ A trap that is managed externally METHODS without opening the hive ÎÎ Very simple to use ÎÎ Can utilise chemical or non-chemical extermination methods ÎÎ Capacity to hold thousands of small hive beetles ÎÎ Easy slide in / slide out operation ÎÎ Can be added to your hive at any time ÎÎ Easy to clean CLOSE UP VIEW OF BEE PROOF SLIDING TRAY SYSTEM

22 // // SEE PAGE 36 FOR ORDERING DETAILS // 2 3 NUPLAS nuc box hive // NUPLAS NUC BOX ADD-ONS Our Corflute Nuc Box is the perfect, most cost effective option for short term hive needs.

FEATURES: // HIVE STAND FEATURES ÎÎ Perfect for splitting your hives ÎÎ Strong durable metal construction Ideal for the hobbyist wanting to elevate ÎÎ 5 frame capacity their hive out of reach of pests, while taking ÎÎ Fully powder coated finish MULTI the back pain out of beekeeping. PURPOSE ÎÎ Comes in a carton of 25 ÎÎ Easy to assemble ENTRANCE ÎÎ Flat packed and ready ÎÎ Lightweight DISC for assembly ÎÎ Integrated lifting handles ÎÎ Does not include frames ÎÎ Improves the stability of the hive ÎÎ Designed to prevent small hive beetle infestation ÎÎ Rubber feet prevents slipping ÎÎ Ready to use in 2-3 minutes ÎÎ Easily bolted together DISCS AVAILABLE IN A RANGE OF COLOURS: ÎÎ Stackable up to 60kg ÎÎ Lifting handles either side for two person lift ÎÎ 3-6 year life span ÎÎ UV rated and water proof BENEFITS ALL YEAR ROUND ÎÎ Suited to extreme summer heat ÎÎ Integrates carry handles

SUMMER WINTER ÎÎMating boxes ÎÎWinter replacements MULTIPURPOSE ENTRANCE ÎÎPost flow income ÎÎAlternative (nuc sales) income from DISC FEATURES: ÎÎFrame replacement overwintered nucs strategy (nuc sales) ÎÎ Strong plastic construction ÎÎ Easily rotated 5 multifunction AUTUMN SPRING entrance/closure: closed, reduced ÎÎCreate winter ÎÎSlow down and entrance, ventilated closure for replacements balance hives transport, full open entrance ÎÎCreate early and queen excluder. splits...quickly ÎÎSwarm capture ÎÎ Comes in a variety of colours; ÎÎFoundation carry box green, purple, red, blue & yellow

2 4 // // SEE PAGE 36 FOR ORDERING DETAILS // 2 5 honey STORAGE & ACCESSORIES // BUCKETS // JARS Plastic pail with pre-drilled hole and honey gate. Plastic honey jars, perfect for holding Perfect for pouring honey into smaller containers. smaller quantities of honey for sale.

FEATURES: FEATURES: ÎÎ10L or 20L ÎÎAvailable in: ÎÎClear jar with yellow ÎÎWhite in colour - 350g Round Jar tamper-proof lid - 500g Round Jar - 500g Jar - 500g Squeeze Bottle

// CONTAINERS // SETTLING TANKS Plastic pail, perfect for the slightly larger This stainless-steel honey storage tank is quantities of honey. perfect for storing larger quantities of honey.

FEATURES: FEATURES: ÎÎAvailable in 1kg, 1.5kg, 3kg ÎÎPre-drilled with honey gate ÎÎAvailable in: ÎÎClear container with yellow tamper-proof ÎÎFood-grade stainless steel - 30kg lid and a carry handle - 50kg - 100kg - 200kg

2 6 // // SEE PAGE 36 FOR ORDERING DETAILS // 2 7 // SMOKERS The all-important tool for the commercial and hobbyist beekeeper beekeeper alike. FEATURES: ACCESSORIES ÎÎDurable stainless steel barrel ÎÎEasy to prepare and use

Quality accessories to complement our hive products all in the one location.

// HIVE TOOLS This versatile tool has many uses but is mainly used for lifting and working frames.

FEATURES: Hook Type Hive Tool ÎÎRust resistant ÎÎMade from hardened steel

J-Type Hive Tool ÎÎStainless steel ÎÎHeavy-duty scraper ÎÎRed J-hook for lifting frame

2 8 // // SEE PAGE 36 FOR ORDERING DETAILS // 2 9 For more accessories, visit our website at beekeeper nuplasapiaristsupplies.com.au ACCESSORIES

// GLOVES // BRUSHES // QUEEN CATCHER // SPRING CLIPS Lightweight protection against stings. Used to brush bees from the frames. Great way of catching the queen for Used to prevent slipping of the boxes and examination or marking. This allows the to keep them stacked together. FEATURES: FEATURES: bees to come and go but the queen FEATURES: ÎÎAvailable in a variety of sizes ÎÎMade of cannot escape. ÎÎTough but flexible ÎÎ240mm brush with 140mm handle ÎÎSuited to Nuplas Plastic Beehives ÎÎElastic cuffs to prevents bees from getting in FEATURES: ÎÎReady to use ÎÎClear colour ÎÎSlots for easy access

// SUITS Stay safe from stings in our range of protective clothing.

FEATURES Full Hooded Bee Suit ÎÎElastic wrist and ankle bands // QUEEN CAGE // QUEEN EXCLUDERS // EM LOCKS ÎÎFlexible mesh hood Used to ship a queen – this ensures A barrier that allows worker bees to reach Used to strap your hives tighter ÎÎFull-length sleeves and trousers that the cage can be easily posted the honey supers while preventing the queen to reduce slippage. ÎÎOne piece with the queen safely inside. from reaching the upper hives. ÎÎEasy on/off zips FEATURES: ÎÎAvailable in a range of sizes FEATURES: FEATURES: ÎÎSteel strapping ÎÎYellow colour Metal Queen Excluder Plastic Queen Excluder ÎÎReady to use Full Hatted Bee Suit Î ÎÎSuited to the 10 frame box ÎÎCool white colour ÎElastic wrist and ankle bands Î ÎÎDurable ÎÎEasily trimmed to fit ÎFlexible hat with mesh veil Î an 8 frame box ÎFull-length sleeves and trousers ÎÎOne piece ÎÎEasy on/off zips ÎÎAvailable in a range of sizes Hooded Bee Jacket ÎÎElastic wrist and ankle bands ÎÎMesh hood ÎÎStud buttons

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// DON’T WANT TO BRAND YOUR HIVES YOURSELF? WHY NOT ASK US HOW WE CAN OFFER HIVE apibrand BRANDING AS A SERVICE TO YOU? BRANDING IRONS

// SEMI AUTO // HAND-HELD BRANDING IRON BRANDING IRON Electric heated branding iron hand-held tool for easy and fast application, ideal for branding boxes and frames in smaller quantities. Identification letters and numerals are all easily changed and Electric heated branding iron, held in a lever action swapped for different ID stamping. Can easily be made to identify your name and ID numbers or style press for easy and fast application. simply wanting to do the neighbours job. FEATURES: ÎÎA smooth and rigid table for parts to slide on. ÎÎIdeal for branding boxes and frames in large quantities. FEATURES: ÎÎIdentification letters and numerals are all easily ÎÎ press design changed and swapped for different ID stamping. ÎÎ Changeable letter/numbers ÎÎCan easily be made to identify your name and ID numbers or simply wanting to do the ÎÎ Letter size – 8mm (height) neighbours job. ÎÎ Electric 240V ÎÎ Heavy duty design ÎÎ Designed and manufactured in USA ÎÎ Easy & simple assembly ÎÎ User friendly ÎÎ Ready to use BENEFITS: ÎÎ Process multiple frames quickly ÎÎ Ability to do frames and boxes ÎÎ Streamlined process with work bench ÎÎ Reduce risk of burns and work place injuries

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KEEPING YOUR BEES IN TOP SHAPE

BETTER BEEKEEPING MADE EASIER // FEEDBOSS 400 WITH OUR NEW LIQUID SUPPLY UNIT ÎÎLight weight and perfect for the back of a ute with ease of visibility in mind. ÎÎ400 litre capacity. ÎÎTank – L1600mm x W750mm x H600mm. FEATURES: Complete unit – L1600mm x W750mm x H1100mm. ÎÎ 400L or 1000L poly tank ÎÎ Honda motor/pump options available ÎÎ 20m wire coiled flexi hose ÎÎ In built mixing/agitation system ÎÎ Ergonomic poly hose reel ÎÎ Strong durable poly tank ÎÎ Easy pour nozzle handle // FEEDBOSS 1000 ÎÎ UV resistant ÎÎ Single person operation ÎÎSuited best to a light truck application but can also fit on some ÎÎ Full galvanised steel ÎÎ Large 200mm screw cap utes when empty. skid frame (optional) lid for easy access and filling ÎÎ1000 litre capacity for more time in the field and less filling up. Î ÎÎ 25mm tank drain bung ÎL1900mm x W1440mm x H980mm.

BENEFITS: ÎÎ Fits nicely on the back of ÎÎ Light weight and durable a ute and allows good visability ÎÎ Easy start for safe travelling // FEEDBOSS 1000T ÎÎ Manufactured in Australia ÎÎ Can be moved around ÎÎ1000 litre capacity with the ease of hook and go. with a forklift ÎÎ Easy to keep clean ÎÎKeeps the ute free for other things. ÎÎReady for registration. ÎÎ Fully self-contained unit ÎÎL3480mm x W1770mm x H1375mm. ÎÎ Petrol powered motor/pump

34 // // SEE PAGE 36 FOR ORDERING DETAILS // 3 5 // FREIGHT Our hives are packed and ready to be freighted anywhere in Australia or ordering overseas where necessary. We work YOUR NUPLAS with a number of freight companies to be able to provide the fastest delivery HIVES & possible, even to some of the remotest ACCESSORIES parts of the country. Please contact us for any queries regarding freight.

// CONTACT US // ONLINE: Phone: (03) 5032 9199 nuplasapiaristsupplies.com.au Fax: (03) 5032 9399 Email: [email protected] Ordering online with Nuplas is easy and efficient. Web: nuplasapiaristsupplies.com.au Simply head to the online store on our website. Browse our range of quality products and add your purchases into your shopping cart as you go. Checkout with your credit card details and your order will be dispatched within 48 business hours.

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38 // // SEE PAGE 36 FOR ORDERING DETAILS // 3 9 CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE For all your apiarist requirements:

// CALL US: (03) 5032 9199

// EMAIL US: [email protected]

// VISIT OUR WEBSITE: nuplasapiaristsupplies.com.au

2 Westbrook Road, Swan Hill Victoria 3585 Australia

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