Soak 100 of the Beequip Swedish Cloth Strips at a time with this container. Sealed and durable with handles, this is the perfect size to soak 100 of the Swedish Cloth strips. It is not recommended to use soak bins any larger because it is very hard to get a consistent weight per strip.
Stack bins of freshly soaked batches together to conserve heat and facilitate a better soaking process. If possible, leave the bins in a warm room at around 30°C (86°F) for first 2 hours after soaking, or leave a fan heater blowing warm air on them for a few hours.
Outer dimensions including the lid latches:- 309mm x 240mm x 69mm high. (12.16" x 9.45" x 2.7" high)
Watch the video below on a suggested method of using these containers. 2.5kg of 1:1 hot solution is added to 100 cloth strips.
Note: Cloth not included with the container.
InstantVap TURBO 18 volt
760-0065-Ma
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$990.00
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InstantVap® 18V TURBO
The all-new InstantVap® 18V TURBO has arrived — faster, smarter and more powerful than ever. Building on the success of the Compact, the TURBO makes vaporizing oxalic acid in beehives even more efficient, with a high-power furnace, dynamic temperature control, and a smart LED interface for large-scale, reliable treatment.
New Turbo design
This model delivers quicker cycles, around 13 seconds per 2g dose, and precision control. With an easy-to-read LED display showing temperature, battery voltage, cycle counters and status lights, the Turbo is purpose-built for professional beekeepers needing speed in the field.
Built for field use
The Turbo combines strength and practicality, including a stainless-steel, acid-resistant frame, replaceable 6mm brass nozzle, double-wall furnace for cold and windy weather, and built-in over-discharge battery protection.
Product video
Need a battery?
18V 60Ah battery packs are available separately. These batteries really make the dream combo paired with the Turbo
It is extremely cost-effective per application. Oxalic Acid costs less than 2 cents per hive for a 2 gram dose, based on bulk pricing. Treat thousands of hives for just a few dollars in materials.
The vaporizer bowl temperature is very important to maximise the output of the Oxalic Acid without degrading it. Extensive lab testing shows that keeping the bowl temperature between 230 and 260 degrees Celsius is best.
Applications & suggested dose rates
For beehives with solid bases, apply 2g of OA vapour at the bottom entry. Block the entry with a wet towel for 5–7 minutes.
For vented bases, use a vent blocker sheet, then follow the same process.
If the hive has a top feeder with a wooden rim, many beekeepers are applying the vapour through the rim directly below the feeder tray and into the bee space. Drill a 6.5mm hole in the rim on a slight downward angle to direct the vapour below the feeder tray. Plug with a golf tee or similar between treatments.
Through-the-wall dosing: drill a 6.5mm hole in the brood box and insert the brass nozzle. Plug with a golf tee or similar between treatments. It is best to locate the hole as high as possible at the side of the front plate so the vapour is directed alongside the outer frame. This method is the least desirable of the 5 options.
Important nozzle spacing note
There should be 80mm to 100mm of free air space in front of the nozzle during discharge. Otherwise, 10%–20% of the oxalic acid will solidify on a surface that is right in front and too close.
Included with each Turbo
1 × InstantVap Turbo Vaporizer, choose your battery socket
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
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.
Raise strong, high-quality queens with confidence using our durable Cloake Board. This time-tested system creates optimal conditions for cell building by simulating queenless and queenright hive states — a must-have for serious queen rearers.
Featuring a slide-out galvanised steel tray, this board allows precise control of hive dynamics, while front and rear entrances can be easily opened or closed for effective bee management.
Built from heavy-duty polypropylene and corrosion-resistant galvanised steel, it’s designed to withstand years of use without rotting, warping, or rusting.
Key Features:
Creates ideal conditions for queen cell development
Slide-out galv tray for easy manipulation
Front and rear entrances for flexible access
Made from durable polypropylene and galvanised steel
Weatherproof, rot-proof, and corrosion-resistant
Perfect for hobbyists or commercial queen breeders looking to improve success rates with minimal hive disruption.
Queen Excluder Cage for 3 frames. Stainless steel.
760-1030
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$52.00
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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:
Queen Breeding: Perfect for queen breeders to ensure optimal larvae age for grafting, facilitating superior queen production.
Varroa Control in Warmer Climates: Ideal for limiting brood production during winter months, effectively reducing varroa mite reproduction.
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.
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!
Nuc Entry Guards (pair)
950-0002.2
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$6.00
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These entry guards have the special internal groove to locate Technosetbee vertical divider boards or vertical 3 frame excluders. They are designed to suit the Technoset floors and are supplied in two different colours so that a mated queen will go back to the correct entry. They have integral doors that can be simply clicked shut when shifting the hive.
Torch Straps - Pair
745-0306
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$3.00
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Bungees made to secure the torch to our latest veils on our suits.
Sold per pair.
Russian Pine Jumbo Box with Waxed Frames
801-1011
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$116.00
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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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LBT 3/4 Depth with Suit & Gloves
952-1233
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Regular price
$350.00
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$295.00
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Congratulations on enrolling in the Land Based Training Apiculture course!
As you will be aware some equipment is provided in the course but not all of the essentials. We have made it easy for you and setup these special packages to provide you with the rest of the essential equipment you will need. The items included are based on feedback from Tutors and what we see best for you.
This package is for people running 3/4 Depth hives and includes a Suit and Gloves
Included in the package:
Assembled 3/4 Depth Box These are extra supers for your hive. The frames below will go in these and they will need to go on the hive as it grows. They are untreated and will need painting like the box in your course.
8 x Wooden frames with Medium Brood Wax Fitted These are for the first wooden box above - they are for the second brood nest. You will build the first brood box in your course. We have done wood and wax as this is the most natural and best for the brood nest. There is only 8 as we are allowing for a frame feeder mentioned below
1 x 3/4 Frame Feeder This is an essential part of a hive as in winter the hive can use up all its stores and need to be fed Sugar Syrup to stay alive. As mentioned above, we have only done 8 frames for the second brood box so you can fit this in. It may need to be put in your first brood box if your hive is only 1 story high.
1 x SS Queen excluder with wooden rim When your hive is ready to produce honey you will need to put on the honey super mentioned above. This excluder will go between the brood boxes and the hive to stop the queen going into the honey and laying eggs. you only want honey bees in there!
1 x Emlock Strapper Keep this around your hive at all times when you are not going through it. it will keep everything secure and tidy.
1 x Pack of 4 Apivar Strips this is a varroa treatment for your bees. It is normal that within the first 6 months of having your bees, you will need to treat them for varroa. these strips will treat both brood boxes.
1 x Standard Bee Suit - Size required. See size chart here. Our standard suits will keep you protected from sting's allowing you to work with the bees in confidence.
1 x Pair of Gloves. Long Ventilated - Size required. See size chart here. Our ventilated gloves give optimal protection while having good dexterity when beekeeping.
1 x Smoker 25cm Smokers are an essential tool of the Beekeepers. The Smoke will calm the bees when going through them, allowing you to relax and enjoy the experience.
1 x Hive tool - Kelly or Maxant style will be provided depending on your tutors preference. When going through your hive, the hive tool will make it easy to crack the supers and remove frames for inspection.
If there's something in the package that you already have, get in touch via the form below and we can work out a custom package.
Filters for Respiratory Mask
751-0230
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$45.00
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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
Apisolis Non-Toxic Smoker
750-0341
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$470.00
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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:-
30 x 1.6 nails for kitset frames - 100 pieces (50 grm)
Thin Super Comb Honey Foundation 132x89 (Large Rectangle Container)
900-0126
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$0.38
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Thin Super Foundation for Large Comb Honey Container - 132mm x 89mm
Small Rectangle Comb Honey Full Depth Frame - Fits 12 boxes
870-0140
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$8.80
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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.
Hivemaster 80 Drip Tray - Single Super Stack
850-0064
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$114.00
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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
Extra Long Hive Tool
750-0216
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$15.00
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Stainless hive tool 388mm long.
Ribbed down the centre for extra strength.
Great for that extra leverage
Large Quad Roofs - To cover 4 Hives
792-0090
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$62.00
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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.
