This is the basic package that gives you the essentials you need to get started with Beekeeping!
Getting bees can be done in a few different ways – these are the most popular:
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Friends – If you have some friends that have bees and would be will to help you out, this is by far your best option.
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Bee Club – Your local bee club is usually willing to help you out and support you along the way.
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Trade Me – There are usually plenty bees for sale.
The most common way to buy bees is a 5 frame nuc. This consists of 5 frames of bees and a queen.
You put this in the first box with 5 empty frames beside it and then the lid on top. Another box is added as they grow then after that you can start collecting honey!
This package includes:
1 x Hive Tool
1 x Bee Brush
1 x Economy Veil. Size Large
1 x pair of short leather bee gloves
1 x Practical Beekeeping in NZ Book
1 x Smoker 28cm (slightly different to what is shown in the photo)
1 x Beehive Package 25 which includes:
- Hive Mat
- Emlock Strapper
- Galv Roof with Sprung Ends
- Technoset Vented Floor with standard entry guards
- 10 Frames with Wax Foundation fitted
- Untreated full depth Russian Pine Brood Box
*The box will need painting as it is untreated.
Please comment in the Special Instructions box on the cart page as to what size gloves you would like. See stock availability here