Bees for Beginners

Supplies for Successful Beekeeping

Tools for success: those wanting to start beekeeping need the right equipment to do so. This includes a beekeeping suit and hat, smoker, hive tool, extractor, pollen trap, and a bee brush. Having the right tools for the job is paramount for successful beekeeping.

To set-up a hive, basic essential components include:

• The hive itself (Langstroth, Warre, or horizontal)
• 16-20 deep frames
• 16-20 shallow or medium frames
• 2 deep boxes (for 8 or 10 frames)
• 1 bottom board
• 1 mouse guard
• 1 entrance reducer
• 1 inner cover
• 1 telescoping outer cover
• 1 feeder (top feeding, or mason jar feeding)
• Apps like Apiary or HiveHawk
• Bees
• Bee brush
• Extractor (manual crank or electric)
• Feeding equipment
• Hive tool
• Honey harvesting supplies (i.e. jars, covers, labels)
• Protective clothing: bee suit, veil, gloves
• Smoker