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Where a weak hive going into the honey season will typically bring you no honey to harvest, this setup changes all that!

Unlock the Potential of Smaller Colonies:
Beequip 2-in-1 Beehives are meticulously crafted to help beekeepers like you achieve maximum production from smaller colonies. By housing two smaller colonies side by side, you create a dynamic synergy that multiplies their efficiency.

Community Supers for Abundant Honey:
Our innovative design includes community supers, a shared space where your bees collaborate to store honey. This cooperative environment ensures that they harvest more honey than they would individually. 

Simplified Hive Management:
We understand that successful beekeeping requires ease and convenience. With Beequip 2-in-1 Beehives, you can effortlessly check the outer brood box, making colony inspections a breeze. You can also feed and treat for varroa mites.

Package includes:
2 x 2in1 Galv Lids
2 x 2in1 Hive Mats
2 x 2in1 Queen Excluders
1 x 2in1 Slotted 3/4 Super

Hive mat specially made to suit the 2in1 Hive setup.

Designed to fit perfectly under the 2in1 Lid.

Find out more about the 2in1 Hive here.

21mm Rim and Oil Tempered hardboard.
507 x 202 x 21mm

For those that like 3/4 depth brood boxes or that would like to give them a go, this one is for you. The perfect 1 story 3/4d Technoset hive with everything you need.

Consists of:-

Technosetbee Anti-Varroa Vented Floor

Technosetbee Reversible Entry Guards

7 litre Top Feeder with "No drown" design.

Technosetbee Roof

1 x 3/4 depth Technosetbee Brood Box

10 x 3/4 depth WSP Russian Pine Frames with Medium Brood Wax Foundation fitted.

2 x Latch Kits

(No bees)

Please specify preferred box colours when ordering. (white, blue, green, yellow or purple)

PETTIS TEST KITS: Find out what miticides are not working for varroa mite control and stop wasting money on ineffective treatments!

Use data, not guesswork.

The Pettis Test Kit is a practical and cost-effective solution for beekeepers to detect varroa mite resistance to synthetic miticide strips before it is too late and there are extensive hive losses.

Designed to provide reliable results, the Pettis Test Kit will identify what percentage of varroa mites do not die from the synthetic miticide that is being tested and are potentially resistant to it.

Save a lot of money by only investing in mite control treatments that are still effective.

Key Features:

• Robust and long lasting. The mesh cap is made from stainless steel to ensure a very long life.

• Effective design: The jar & mesh design eliminates any ledges that could hold falling mites and give a false reading.
  

• Reusable Design: Durable and easy to clean, ensuring repeated use season after season.

• What's included:
  3 x Pettis Test Jars and Lids
  1 x Bee Scoop
  1 x Wash Jar
  100ml of Mite Wash Detergent
  Record sheets
• Number stickers to label jars and caps.
• Instruction sheet.

Order extra Pettis Test Jars here

View or Download our Pettis test kits instructions here

How to use it:

6 Frame Nucleus Beehive with latches but no feeder.

Top feeder can be purchased here

Includes:

- Lid

- Latches

- Super

- Vented base

Frames are not included - it fits standard full depth frames

This can also be purchased as a 4 way mating nuc setup

These feeders are 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 1.1 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.

Similar to the other nozzle we sell yet in metal! This will last!

These nozzles cope with the high workload of beekeeping work and will stand up to the pressure.

Has a hand-grip click lock system and a 25 mm swivel connector fitted. (With female thread)

Wash daily with warm water to maximize life.

Buy  delivery hose  to suit.

Hivemaster Drip Tray Pallet - Made in NZ
With base vents / plugs to enable rapid and even heating and better dehumidification.
3 pallets fit perfectly across a 2.5m wide truck deck.
Double rib corners give exceptional Strength.
Angle Steel Brackets can be added for additional load capacity.
Honey Super locator lugs.
The lugs lock pallets together when stacked out of season.
Made from tough food-grade Polyethylene.
Load rating: 1000kg+

Rubber Feet available here

Two Options Available:

With Gap in Pallet
This has a center space for a piece of timber to put in. This allows you to stack the boxes up tight against the timber yet still have a space in between the stacks to get your hands in OR a cradle from the likes of a EZI-Loader
Dimensions: 1063mm x 820mm x 200mm

Without Gap in Pallet
Boxes all stack tightly on a the pallet without any gaps.
Dimensions: 1010mm x 820mm x 200mm

Heavy Duty Electric Drill Press Beehive Brander

As you may or may not know, MPI have release a Notice to do with Exporting Honey that contains following:
""Beekeepers must permanently mark all honey boxes presented for extraction with the beekeepers allocated identification code under the AFBPMP or a different code which achieves equivalent or better identification""
This rule came into effect on the 11th of December 2018.

Get your Hives compliant using our Branders Now!

- 240v 400w Element

- Doesn't cool down quickly when in use

- Fit to a Drill Press or to a Beequip Brander Press

- Very efficient way of branding frames and boxes

Our branders have FULL Certification to NZ and AUS Electrical Safety Standards

CHARACTERS ARE NOT INCLUDED - 20mm Brass Characters recommended (extra)

Check out the following:

- Video 1

- Video 2

- Standard Press

- Offset Press

Attach the Beequip Drill Press Brander and make branding boxes and frames effortless!

Offset Model Can brand the centre of frame top bars while in a box.

Adjustable height to 310mm or 520mm

Bench - 800mm x 400mm

Technosetbee full depth brood box extension kit. 72mm high.

Converts a full depth brood box to take Jumbo size frames.

Frames and FD box not included

3/4 Depth super specially made to suit the 2in1 Hive setup.

NZ Pine assembled untreated. Slots for the 2in1 roof.

Find out more about the 2in1 Hive here.

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 (OA) 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.

NEW LED display & counters
This includes live temperature and battery voltage, total cycles, cycles per battery, plus smart status light codes noted below: -
Slow blink = warming up, Solid = ready, Fast blink = vaporizing, Double blink + pause = low battery.

The Turbo combines strength and practicality — stainless-steel, acid-resistant frame, replaceable 6mm brass nozzle, double-wall furnace for cold/windy weather, and built-in over-discharge battery protection.

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.

Check out our InstantVap Operational Guide for more info.

The Vaporizer bowl temperature is very important to maximize 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.

1. 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.

2. For vented bases, use a vent blocker sheet, then follow the same process.

3. For hives with difficult-to-seal vented bases, apply 3g from the top via hive mat notch or excluder door/notch. See our stainless steel excluders with entry.

4. 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.

5. 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 most desirable of the 5 options.

NB. 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.

6 Amp/hr 18V Makita LXT Batteries also available here

Respirators must be worn when vaporizing — Check out our range here

Eye Protection must be worn.

Cleaning of these devices is important — Watch our Cleaning Video.

Included with each Turbo:
1 × InstantVap Turbo Vaporizer (choose your battery socket)
1 × Oxalic Acid Dispenser
1 × Cleaning Cap
2 × Spare O-Rings
Batteries not included

The finer details:

• Dynamic adjustable temperature: 230–260 °C (optimum 260 °C)
• Power: 18–20V; 400W; 22A
• Approx. 1Ah required for heating; each additional 1Ah = ~7 × 2g treatments
• ~13s per 2g dose at optimum temp
• Stainless-steel, acid-resistant frame & dispenser
• Roll-on dosing dispenser, 1–4g scale, one-press release (extras available here)
• 6mm brass outlet pipe, easy to clean, designed to resist clogging
• Stable in hive hole, supports its own weight
• 100mm free space in front of nozzle recommended
• Double-wall furnace for stable performance in cold, windy weather
• Built-in over-discharge battery protection (~15.2V)
• Weight: approx. 1.6kg
• Warranty: 1 year

The InstantVap Turbo is powered by common power tool batteries (choose one system at time of purchase):

• Makita LXT 18V
• Milwaukee M18
• Bosch ProCore 18V (Black & Red)
• Dewalt XR/FlexVolt 18–20V
• Metabo 18V
• AEG 18V 
• Ozito 18V

• Hikoki/Hitachi 18V

The device is compatible with only one type of battery. Please select carefully. Price does not include any batteries.

Essentials Starter Kit for Queen Rearing

A compact, cost-effective kit with the key tools and components you need to get started in queen rearing.

Kit includes:

• 1 × Hambly Queen Dial
• 5 × Grafting Tool with Larvae Release
• 50 × Buzzco Lugged Queen Cell Cups
• 1 × Wooden Queen Cell Frame — full depth, slotted
• 2 × Aluminium Cell Bar Holder
• 10 × Technoset Queen Cages
• 1 × Queen Catcher
• 1 × One-handed Queen Marking Tool
• 1 × Queen Pipette
• 1 × White Queen Marking Pen

Perfect for:

• Beekeepers starting queen rearing for the first time
• Hobbyists or sideliners wanting a smaller-scale setup
• Supplementing existing queen-rearing equipment

TECHNOSET Top Feeder. With huge 14 litre capacity.

With central chimney cap feeding cover, as well as feeding chambers at each end of feeder. This allows the bees to drain the feeder no matter what angle the hive is on.

Also acts as a HIVE MAT.

This huge feeder is designed to suit Technoset boxes but is also available as a package for conventional timber beehives. Click here to view.

Purchase this and we will prepare 1 of your Q8 queen mating nucleus beehives to suit a community super being placed under it.

This involves:

- Fitting an extra Q8 entrance.

- Locate and secure the center partition.

20mm Latch Extensions to use with our latch kits.

Sold per pair.

Heavy Duty Handheld Beehive Brander powered by LPG gas.

As you may or may not know, MPI have release a Notice to do with Exporting Honey with the following:
""Beekeepers permanently mark all honey boxes presented for extraction with the beekeepers allocated identification code under the AFBPMP or a different code which achieves equivalent or better identification""
This rule came into effect on the 11th of December 2018.

Get your Hives compliant with Our Branders Now!

This brander is used largely for branding beehives.
Being power by gas it is very portable and great for branding in the field.
Has two handles for ease of use.

The yellow handled one in the pictures is an older model but still very similar.

CHARACTERS ARE NOT INCLUDED - 27mm Bronze Characters recommended (extra)

Check out the video HERE

Mānuka – Book

An in-depth book exploring the story of the mānuka plant and the world-renowned honey it produces. Covering its history, science, and unique properties, this book is a must-read for beekeepers, honey enthusiasts, and anyone interested in New Zealand’s most famous honey.

Key Features:

• Explores the history and cultural significance of mānuka

• Detailed look at the science behind mānuka honey’s unique properties

• Insights into production, sustainability, and global reputation

• Essential reading for beekeepers and honey lovers alike

This is the perfect little torch to accompany the SpyHive™ and get some extra light where it is needed.

It has a zoomable lens to intensify the light on a specific area.

Runs on AA batteries (included).

Our first Radial extractor makes the job easier and less tiring.

Radial extractors make it easier to extract frames as they extract both sides of the frame at once. It does, however, take longer to do so, compared to all our other extractors (tangential)

A simple speed controller gives you accurate control on the extraction and keeps it consistent.

The machine is made from 304 grade stainless steel and has clear lids.

Approx dim when assembled: 700Wx700Lx1200H

The distance from honey gate to floor when the legs are fitted is 320mm.

240v Motor with NZ Plug. 35kg inc Packaging

1. View video here. 
2. Ensure honey in the frames is warm enough. Straight off the hive is usually okay if the weather is not too cold and the bees have been brushed or blown off the frames. Otherwise, leave in a small warm room at around 28 degrees C for 48 hours.
3. Clean equipment before use.
4. Uncap frames as shown in video.
5. Use frames of similar weight on opposite sides to reduce vibrations.
6. Run extractor at about half speed to get half the honey out of the first side. If the frames have wax foundation and you go too fast, the weight of the honey on opposite side will damage the comb.
7. Turn frames around and spin honey from other side. Depending on honey type and temperature, one pass may be enough on second side or it may need to be done with 2 passes. 2nd pass can be faster than the first.
8. Shift frames back to first side and extract remaining honey with a slightly faster speed.
9. Let the honey flow out of the extractor through a stainless steel double strainer and into food grade honey pails with honey gates at the bottom.
10. Leave the honey pail in warm place for 2 days to allow any wax residues and air bubbles to go to the top.
11. Then you can decant beautiful pure honey out of the honey gate at the bottom into polyjars, or similar.
12. The wax cappings can be left to drain over a grid like a stainless steel queen excluder. (Leave in a warm place to allow maximum honey to drain from the wax.)
13. The drained honey can be poured through a honey strainer. (Repeat steps 9 – 11.)

Premium 3/4 Depth Wooden Package with Plastic frames.

Choose between many options on how you want your package.

All the packages come with:

1 x Technoset Vented Base with Standard Entry Guards.

1 x Heavy Duty Emlock

Treatment:

Undipped - This means your high quality Russian Pine boxes are assembled with stainless screws but is in its natural state and will need some kind of protection from the weather.

Dipped - The box has been assembled with 20 stainless steel screws then dipped in hot Microcrystalline for 9 to 10 minutes to preserve the timber for a long life outside. Microcrystalline is similar to Paraffin Wax but is a higher quality and has a melting point of 80 degrees. Paraffin Wax has been commonly used for beehive boxes but it will melt at 60 degrees and can leach out of the timber boxes on a hot summer day. This will leave them susceptible to rotting! 

Storeys:

1 Box High - This means your package will include one 3/4 depth assembled russian pine super. The super will contain 10 x 3/4d 33mm plastic frames with a 33g coating of beeswax.

2 Boxes High - This means your package will include two 3/4 depth assembled russian pine supers. The supers will contain 20 x 3/4d 33mm plastic frames with a 33g coating of beeswax.

3 Boxes High - This means your package will include three 3/4 depth assembled russian pine supers. The supers will contain 30 x 3/4d 33mm plastic frames with a 33g coating of beeswax. Also included, is a Plastic queen excluder with top entry,  to go between the 2nd and 3rd box.

Roof:

Technoset Roof with Top Feeder - This means your package will include a Technoset Insulated and Vented roof with a 7 Litre feeder. The features a drown design with safe bee drink areas. The feeder fits neatly inside the Technoset roof and takes no extra space. It doubles up as a hive mat and can be left on the beehive all year round. the vents allows damp air to exit up through the feeder vents and out the roof vents.

Galvanized Roof with Hive mat - With this option your package will include a Standard Galvanised roof with sprung ends and a thickness of 0.55mm. A hive mat is also included. The hive mat rim is made from russian pine timber, treated in micro-crystalline wax to make it last. The hardboard is also oil tempered both sides to make it last.

Queen Excluder specially made to suit the 2in1 Hive setup.

Stainless Steel Excluder Grid

Find out more about the 2in1 Hive here.

21mm Rim. 507 x 202 x 21mm

Galvanised lid specially made to suit the 2in1 Hive setup.

Designed to be weather tight and fit perfectly over half of the hive.

Find out more about the 2in1 Hive here.

Made from 0.75mm sheet

For those that like 3/4 depth brood boxes or that would like to give them a go, this one is for you. The perfect 1 story 3/4 Technoset hive with everything you need.

Technoset Package #135 consists of:

1x Vented Floor with pair reversible entries,

1x 3/4 Depth Technoset Box,

10x 3/4 Depth Plastic Frames with wax coating,

1x 7L Feeder & Roof,

2x Latches.

Please specify preferred box colours when ordering. (white, blue, green, yellow or purple)

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:

Note: Cloth not included with the container.