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The Bee Escape cover makes stray bee removal during the honey harvest very easy and fast.

Designed to be used on top of stacked honey supers after they are removed from the hive and while travelling back to the extraction plant.

The semi-transparent valve on top allows the ambient light to pass through and attract any bees still left inside. Most bees will exit within 15 minutes before transporting the honey supers.

Can be used on wooden honey supers also.

NB. These covers will not prevent robbing.

Manufactured from high quality food grade polypropylene. Weight: 1.350 Kg

Outer Dimensions: 52cm x 42cm

Please note:- Stock colours may be different to the photo shown.

Yellow-legged Hornet (Vespa Velutina) Selective Trap

Target hornets. Let non-target insects go.

A smart, eco-minded trap designed for effective hornet capture while reducing bycatch to avoid clogging the trap unnecessarily.

The yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina) is a serious biosecurity threat to honeybees and other pollinators. Biosecurity New Zealand is currently responding to detections on Auckland’s North Shore, and is urging the public to stay vigilant and report sightings.

Why this matters for NZ beekeepers

• Hornets prey on bees at hive entrance causing the bees to stay in the hive.
• The ongoing stress of this "hawking" can cause colony collapse 
• Early detection will give eradication a high chance of success

The GOOD4BEES trap is suited to monitoring and targeted trapping—particularly where hornet activity is suspected or where you want an extra layer of protection around apiaries.

It is extremely well built and made to last a long time. The structure is rigid and durable for NZ conditions. The attractant is protected from rain dilution to give great results in all weather. The base is very easy to remove to refill with attractant without risk of any hornets escaping.

Key feature: bycatch release mechanisms

Unlike basic “bucket” style traps, this design is built around selectivity:

• Calibrated entry aimed at hornet-sized insects
• Dedicated escape routes so smaller insects can exit
• No-drowning design (bait is separated from insects) to reduce unnecessary mortality
  

Result: effective trapping, with less collateral damage to beneficial insects.

Click Here to view assembly video guide

How it works

1) Attract

• Transparent bait reservoir for quick checks and easy cleaning - 
• Dual-wick diffusion system to increase scent release
• Ventilation openings to help disperse attractant odour

Biosecurity NZ uses a mix of carbohydrate and protein trapping approaches in their response work. We recommend mixing Grape Juice and Brown Sugar 50/50 for Bait. This has been very successful in Georgia, USA.

Tip. When hornets die, they put out a pheromone that attracts more hornets. If you are in a hornet area, leave 2 or 3 dead hornets in the trap at all times, where possible. 

2) Capture

• Hornets tend to move toward light—this design encourages top-section movement
• A flexible one-way cone helps reduce escapes once inside

This “anti-return cone” concept and the broader attract–capture–select approach are well established in European hornet-trapping products and use

3) Select (in/out control)

• Entry sizing helps limit access by larger non-target insects. (Not important in NZ)
• Escape points help smaller insects get out
• Separated bait reduces drowning risk

Many modern selective traps use the same principles—calibrated entrances, escape routes, and anti-drowning features—to reduce impact on non-target insects.

Simple to use

• Hang it or place it on the ground
• Quick visual inspection of bait level
• Reusable, durable construction
• Works with liquid or solid baits

Compact and lightweight: approx. 18 × 13 × 13 cm, ~95 g.

Note: The product is packed as a kitset to save shipping costs. Some simple assembly is required. Instructions are included.

Discover Apisolis, the future of beekeeping innovation. Revolutionizing hive inspections, Apisolis provides a modern, healthier alternative to traditional smokers by harnessing the power of gentle and safe vapour.

Key Features:

Comfort: Apisolis excels in user-friendliness. Featuring automatic shut-off for efficiency, it simplifies hive inspections, making them smoother and more enjoyable.

Health: Designed with safety in mind, Apisolis eliminates flames, reducing burn risks and harmful smoke inhalation. Its gentle steam ensures a secure experience for both beekeepers and bees alike. Smoke from fires is carcinogenic and some beekeepers get asthma from the smoke inhalation. Use Apisolis to avoid these health hazards.

Safety: You can't start a fire with an Apisolis! Excellent tool when there is a fire ban. Many forestry companies ban smokers from their forests in summer. Here is the safe answer. Equipped with automatic temperature control and capable of producing uniform output, Apisolis generates vapors only as needed, minimizing accidents during use. 

Durability and reliability: Built to last and is fully repairable with spare parts readily available ensuring a long lifespan and sustained performance.

Low running costs: The tank on the Apisolis holds 15 mls of fragrance and will last for 460 long slow puffs! 

Integral rechargeable battery: Great for a days work. Recharge battery each night after use, or after each tankful of fragrance, whatever comes first. 

Top Quality. Made in France. 

Pack Contents:

This comprehensive pack includes everything needed to begin using Apisolis:

• 1 Apisolis Vaporizer: The core component, featuring innovative, user-friendly design.
• 1 Apisolis Native - 120ml: A specially formulated solution for generating soothing and safe vapor. Click Here  for more solution. The bottle will fill the tank on the Apisolis 8 times.
• 2x Coils: Ensuring extended and reliable use of the vaporizer. Click Here for replacement coils. One coil is required to create the vapour. The second one is a spare part to keep in storage. 
• 1 USB Charger Cord: Convenient for quick charging wherever you are.
• User Guide: With photos included.

Apisolis complements rather than replaces traditional smokers and is ideal for non-aggressive colonies and routine checks. It’s the preferred choice for beekeepers prioritizing health, bee welfare, and environmental impact. Start with Apisolis today for gentler, safer, and more sustainable beekeeping practices.

Excellent tool for AP2 apiary inspectors. Fit a plastic bag over the Apisolis, cut a hole for the nozzle. It can then be used without soiling it with potential AFB contamination. Simply change the bag for each apiary and the bellows don't have to be sterilized. Save heaps of time! 

Apisolis Native fragrance composition: Propylene glycol of plant origin & ECOCERT certified. Active ingredients present in essential oils.

The integral battery is 4400 mAh capacity. A 1 amp charger will take around 4 hours to charge it.

A few examples of accidental fires caused by beehive smokers:-

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/mid-north-beekeeper-taken-to-hospital-after-fierce-scrub-fire/LAKLFMLOEHGYNVLGUWH54OANGA/

https://www.lejsl.com/faits-divers/2014/07/19/les-incendies-detruisent-plus-de-1000-ha-au-nord-de-madrid

https://www.larepubliquedespyrenees.fr/faits-divers/incendie/arbus-un-apiculteur-met-accidentellement-le-feu-a-des-herbes-seches-12076186.php?csnt=19255aae888

https://www.sbsun.com/2022/06/07/hesperia-brush-fire-caused-by-a-beekeepers-smoker-fire-officials-say/

The boxes are Flat Packed and Untreated.

NZ Pine timber. 

These boxes are mostly Standard Grade however there there is the odd knot or pith close to a edge on some pieces. Sometimes the heights can be a few mm out compared to the other pieces but overall still perfectly good boxes 

These feeders are designed to be used on Technosetbee Nucleus hives and are covered by the Technoset roof. The small compartment under the hinged lid is for feeding protein supplements or bee feed patties. The other compartment is for feeding sugar syrup and will hold 1.5 litres. The ""no drown"" design takes the stress out of feeding syrup and maximises production. Because they are incorporated in the roof, they allow for max space in the brood nest for brood rearing.

Please note: Colours can vary with every order.

Crafted from premium 304 grade stainless steel, our queen isolation cage sets the new standard for durability and corrosion resistance in beekeeping equipment. 

Fits three full depth frames with either 33mm or 35mm end bars.

Applications:

1. Queen Breeding: Perfect for queen breeders to ensure optimal larvae age for grafting, facilitating superior queen production.
2. Varroa Control in Warmer Climates: Ideal for limiting brood production during winter months, effectively reducing varroa mite reproduction.
3. Increased Honey Production and Queen Management: The three-frame cage revolutionizes honey production. See the procedure below.

Benefits of using the 3-frame cage during the Honey Flow:

A. Eliminates the need for a queen excluder, resulting in increased honey yield.
B. Optimizes hive resources with less brood and more nurse bees available for honey gathering or ripening.
C. Significantly reduces mite reproduction with the decreased brood area.
D. Three good brood frames are enough to sustain the hive during a honey flow period of 8 to 10 weeks.
E. At the end of the honey flow, the 3 brood frames can be removed to make a nucleus colony with the old queen.
F. A queen cell or mated queen can be introduced to the production hive for requeening purposes.
G. The production hive can be vaporized with Oxalic Acid to kill virtually every varroa mite in the hive while there is no capped brood. Super cheap & efficient with InstantVap.
H. Start the Autumn (Fall) with zero varroa mites!
I. Alternatively, the 3 brood frames can be frozen to kill the varroa mites inside the cells then added to strong healthy colonies to clean up and re-use.

Specifications.

• 109mm inside width, 121mm outside width.
• 459mm long x 242mm high.
• The top cap is 484mm long.
• The air gap in the mesh is 4.3mm. Bees can take pollen through successfully.
• Has a clip-on cap which is held firmly down when the next box or hive mat is added above it.

Internal hive dimensions must be the Langstroth standard to ensure the cage fits properly and there are no gaps for the queen to escape.

Many beekeepers ensure their queens are marked so they are easy to find for caging when required. 

 One frame cage available here.

As we see more and more varroa resistance to the synthetic miticide strips, beekeepers are turning to organic acids for successful varroa control. There is no evidence worldwide of the mites getting resistant to them. The stainless steel cages are very resilient in an acid environment and will not oxidise and deteriorate like galvanised steel products.

It pays to get quality!

These slide over the nozzle & block any accidental vapor leakage e.g. during transport.
Alternatively, cut off the end and use as a heavy duty sleeve on polyhives

Check out our InstantVap Operational Guide for more info

This is a pair of Cartridges to suit our Half and Full Face  Respiratory Masks
They are specifically for protecting you against Organic Acid Vapour or Acid Gas - Perfect for Vaporising Oxalic Acid or using with Formic Acid

The service life of any acid gas cartridge filter is affected by many factors.

Replace both the filters: -

• When the expiry date stamped on the sealed packet has elapsed.
• Once opened, maximum use time is 6 months (even if not used). The carbon will absorb contaminants from the general environment.
• When contaminant can be detected by smell or taste.

Meet standards and approvals AS/NZS 1716:2012

Bungees made to secure the torch to our latest veils on our suits.

Sold per pair.

Microcrystalline Wax – 50kg Carton

Long-lasting timber protection trusted by commercial beekeepers.
Microcrystalline wax has been used in New Zealand for decades by commercial beekeepers to extend the life of brood boxes far beyond what paraffin wax alone can achieve.

Product Features

• Superior protection: Melting point 78–80°C, preventing wax leaching during hot summer days

• Proven longevity: Reports of brood boxes lasting up to 30 years with only microcrystalline treatment

• Versatile use: Can be used on its own or blended with paraffin wax for enhanced durability

• Packaging: 50kg cartons (20 cartons per pallet)

Why Choose Microcrystalline Wax?

While paraffin wax (58–60°C melting point) is widely used, it can soften and leach out under summer heat, leaving timber vulnerable. Microcrystalline wax offers superior stability and long-term protection, making it a smart choice for beekeepers wanting to reduce hive maintenance and replacement costs.

Some Beekeepers mix Microcrystalline Wax with Paraffin Wax to increase its melting point and quality.

Beekeepers Overalls. White with brass zip. Tough 280 gsm Poly Cotton.

No collar. Has knee pads.

Russian Pine Jumbo size Box with assembled Wooden Frames:

This listing is for:-

• 1 x Russian Pine Jumbo size Box. Standard grade.
• 10 x Jumbo size NZ Pine Frames with 33mm end bars and grooved bottom bars.
• 10 x sheets of Heavy Brood 266 Beeswax Foundation, fitted to the frames.

The box is screwed together with 28 stainless steel screws and will require painting or some form of weather protection. Russian Pine is very slow growing so the growth rings are close together to make a denser and more stable material for beehives.These boxes are excellent quality and have rounded outer edges on the front and back plates. This makes it easier to paint and it sheds the rain better.

Timber thickness of the box is 20mm.

Approximate internal dimensions of the box: 365mm x 465mm x 295mm high.

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Stainless hive tool 388mm long.

Ribbed down the centre for extra strength.

Great for that extra leverage 

The Ultimate Grab and Go super package. Whatever you might need an additional super for, this is right ready to go and give fabulous results!

1 x Full depth Technosetbee Box

10 x Plastic full depth frames with 44g beeswax coating and 33mm end bars.

Find out more about the Technoset box here

NOTE: Colour of the box sent will be random.

Drip Trays for a single stack of honey supers.

Perfect for keeping your honey supers in storage until they need to be extracted.
Closable vent for air circulation when the supers are in the hot room prior to honey extraction. 
Made to fit our Small Pallet Jiffy 
Stack tidily without getting jammed.

Holds up to 300kg +

Weight: 1.5kg

 522mm x 422mm x 148mm high

Full Depth Comb Honey Frame to take 12 small Honey Containers. Click here for more info.

The frame splits in half to enable fitting the 12 small comb honey containers. Special clips keep it together while it is in the beehive.

240mm deep plus 3mm top & bottom for central clips.

Use a Technoset excluder to get the bee space needed under the full depth super.

If more than one Super is used with these Comb Honey Frames, use a Technoset Top Entry for the extra space required.

Allow 41mm width per frame. Fit 8 frames per Super.

Thin Super Foundation for Large Comb Honey Container - 132mm x 89mm

NZ pine Kitset frames at Ideal Height - 136mm High. 35mm end bar.

These are the perfect height for doing cut-comb honey. You can get four 340g squares per frame. Fit 10 frames per box to keep the comb uniform.

The common procedure is to assemble the frames without wire and fit a strip of beeswax foundation in the top groove that will hang about 25mm below the top bar. It is secured in place by running a bead of molten beeswax into the groove. In a good flow, the bees will draw the comb from the top down to give nice perfect comb honey in a uniform shape on each frame. Click here   for the correct thin super foundation and cut each sheet into the desired size strip.

Click here if you need some beeswax.

Our comb honey cutters fit in between the top and bottom bar.

You can purchase Ideal size boxes here

These large lids are big enough to cover 4 hives with multiple purposes.

Great for if you have four on a pallet like shown in the photo.

Also handy if you stack you honey supers pallets of 4 stacks - you can easily keep the bees out.

Handy tray for 4 boxes too!

920 x 920mm

Suits 4 boxes stacked adjacent, rotated 90 degrees. Leaves small hole in the centre.

Lids have welded corners for added strength. All lids are 46mm high.

Made from .75mm thick galvanised steel.

Made in NZ - Limited Stock Available 

Each lid includes Poly Liners for 4 hives

Acid Resistant Ziplock bag, perfect for storing 80 soaked cardboard strips.

The bag measures 305 x 440mm. 50 microns thick. Comes as singles or a pack of 100.

Once you have soaked your Beequip Strips, put them in these bags to keep it tidy and make them last longer.