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Top Quality Hive Mat assembled in NZ.

Assembled with 40mm thick wooden frame and 4.5mm smooth oil tempered hardboard. 507mm x 407mm. 15 per carton.

• The rim is made from Russian Pine. Very strong and durable.
• The rim has radiused outer edges. Nice to handle.
• Each corner has four 38mm long galvanised staples. Very secure.
• The hardboard is oil tempered and smooth both sides. Durable and doesn’t get chewed by the bees.

The space under the hardboard on the shallow side is 8mm.

The air space on the deep side is 27.5mm.

Options:

Rim

Treated - This is where the wooden rim has been dipped in hot micro-crystalline wax prior to assembly. This makes it far more durable and longer lasting.

Untreated - The Russian Pine treat is left in its natural state untreated. 

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A great book on everything you need to know about Varroa. 

Will help you to manage the control of the varroa mite in your beehives!

Made to fit Lugged Buzzco Cell Cups

Slots perfectly into our Wooden cell bar frame.

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!

3/4 depth Technoset Box with 10 Waxed Russian Pine Frames, (33mm end bars) and Medium Brood foundation fitted.

Find out more on the 3/4d Technoset Brood boxes here.

Box height 193mm. Frame end bar height 183mm.

Box colour options:- Blue, green, yellow, purple and white.

Please specify your preferred choice.

ENSURE YOU SELECT THE CORRECT BATTERY TYPE BEFORE ADDING TO CART.

The InstantVap LITE 18V is a revolutionary, lightweight, and compact cordless oxalic acid vaporizer, perfect for small-scale beekeepers looking to simplify Varroa mite treatments. Designed with efficiency, durability, and practicality in mind, the InstantVap LITE offers all the performance you need for up to 20 colonies. It is full commercial quality like the Compact model but has an economy heating system to conserve battery power and hence the reason for slightly longer cycle times.

or click here to watch the Short Video.

Key Features

Battery Compatibility

The vaporizer is dispatched with a battery connector plate to suit one type of battery only. Choose from a range of popular battery options below:-

• Makita LXT 18V
• Milwaukee M18
• Bosch ProCore 18V
• Bosch Power4All 18V
• Dewalt XR 18/20V FlexVolt 20/60V or 18/54V (Note: Power Stack batteries are incompatible)
• AEG 18V 
• Hikoki / Hitachi 18V
• Black+Decker 18V
• Ozito 18V
• Metabo 18V

Note: Batteries are not included.

Smart LED Feedback

Stay in control with a simple, intelligent LED system:

• Slow blink: Warm-up
• Steady-on: Ready for dosing
• Fast blink: Vaporizing in progress
• Double blink & pause: Battery discharged

Innovative Design

• Acid-Resistant Materials: Built with stainless steel, aluminium and brass for durability and easy maintenance.
• Dynamic Temperature Control: Prevents overheating and eliminates waiting for cooldowns.
• Adjustable Dispenser: A tool-free, roll-on design with a 1-4 gram scale for precise dosing.
• Optimized Brass Spout: A straight, 6mm diameter design ensures no pipe bends, reducing clogs. Easy to clean and replace.
• Stable Operation: Fits snugly into a 6.5mm hive hole, supporting its weight without tilting.

Durable, Safe, and Reliable

Designed for cold, windy conditions, the InstantVap LITE features a double-wall furnace for consistent performance. Its deep discharge protection shuts the device down at 15.4V to prevent battery damage.

With CE certification and a robust build of acid-resistant stainless steel and brass, the InstantVap LITE ensures user safety and long-lasting reliability. The compact, lightweight design makes it ideal for hobbyists or small-scale beekeeping operations, offering unmatched convenience and practicality for Varroa treatments.

NB. Minimum of 100mm of free air space is recommended in front of the outlet nozzle to prevent the oxalic acid from solidifying on surfaces.

Why Choose InstantVap LITE?

• Lightweight and portable for easy field use.
• Low cost per treatment—just cents per hive!
• Compatible with most popular power tool batteries.
• Engineered to last, with minimal maintenance required.

Treat your colonies easily and efficiently – get your InstantVap LITE today! 

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

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

We highly recommend giving our Blog article a read - Field Trial with InstantVap

Technical Specifications

• Power: 18V-20V; 145W; 8A
• Battery Requirements: 0.5Ah for heating, 1.5Ah for 10 treatments
• Treatment Time: 50-60 seconds per 2-gram dose
• Operating Temp: 230°C.
• Materials: Stainless steel frame, brass spout
• Weight: Lightweight and portable. 700g excluding battery.
• Spout Diameter: 6mm, requires a 6.5mm hive hole
• Operating Temperature Control: Pre-set, dynamic regulation
• Package Includes:
  • InstantVap LITE with selected battery socket
  • 1 Oxalic Acid Dispenser
  • 1 Cleaning Cap
  • 1 Spare O-ring
  • 2 Silicone Sleeves
• Warranty: 1 year with post-warranty repair available
• Certifications: CE certified
• Country of Manufacture: Designed and made in Hungary

Common style manual tool for grafting in queen rearing.

Has a hook designed so as to not damage larvae when grafting.

Made from Stainless Steel

4.5mm thick smooth oil tempered hardboard only for Hive Mat.

477mm x 375mm

Swedish Cloth is used extensively by beekeepers in USA to keep their beehives healthy.

It is an excellent matrix for absorbing Oxalic Acid / Glycerine solution.

The Beequip Swedish Cloth is a high-quality product made in Germany, consisting of 70% cellulose, 30% cotton, and is 100% biodegradable.

Click Here to see our Biodegradable Report.

Click Here to see our Material Test Report.

The BQ Swedish Cloth does not contain colouring additives or flame retardant chemicals found in other products.

BioGro has approved it for Organic Beekeepers.

The cloth is pre-cut into strips suitable for beehives. Each dry cloth strip measures 195mm x 43mm x 2mm and weighs approximately 2.4 grams.

A dry strip will soak up 25 grams of OA / Glycerine solution, swelling to approximately 195mm x 47mm x 4mm.

Click here to purchase a full setup kit for hobbyists.

Hobbyist Refill and Standard Refill kits are available.

Important: Research from clients in the USA states that four strips are more effective than using a single pad with the same surface area. Having 260% more edge line significantly improves efficacy.

Packed 4000 per carton, 80,000 per pallet.

Directions:

Prepare a solution comprising 50% Oxalic Acid Dihydrate and 50% food-grade glycerine by weight. See detailed instructions and videos in the mixing guide. Beequip Cardboard strips are soaked in a solution of 40% Oxalic Acid, whereas Swedish Cloth strips use a 50% solution. Note that a 50% OA/Glycerine solution takes slightly longer to dissolve and mix properly.

While the solution is around 54–58°C, soak each strip with approximately 25 grams of solution. Place the strips on their edges in a flat-bottomed soak bin, ideally in a warm place (20–30°C). Strips absorb the solution fully within 60 minutes. Allow the bin to stay in a warm place for 24 hours to equalise the solution distribution. When cooled to room temperature, the solution will solidify within each strip.

The strips can then be used immediately or packed into airtight ziplock bags for long-term storage.

A typical strong colony with two brood boxes should have four strips placed horizontally between the brood boxes, leaving spaces between the strips.

Scrape off burr comb first.

The four strips work more effectively than using a single larger pad.

Click here to view our full instruction guide.

Caution:

Reports from the USA indicate that this system is extremely effective when placed horizontally between the brood boxes in double brood box hives. However, it is less successful over single brood box colonies.

Randy Oliver (scientificbeekeeping.com) agrees with this observation, advising that OAE strips be fitted vertically over the frames when used in single brood box colonies, similar to our cardboard strips. See Beequip Cardboard Strips for reference.

Fun fact: Bees maintain an environment in the brood nest that is ideal for the cloth’s effectiveness, maintaining a temperature near 34°C and humidity between 58%–70%. This controlled environment is absent above a single brood box colony.

Strip Life: The lifespan of strips depends on bee activity such as propolis coating and chewing. Replace strips every 8–12 weeks, or every 10 weeks in cases of significant mite re-invasion, particularly during Autumn.

A comprehensive book on everything you need to know about AFB.

Wooden Section Package 28

This package consists of:-

1 x Half depth super, assembled. Not treated.

7 x 4-section frames, assembled with plywood separators attached.

28 x wooden sections, flat packed.

28 x thin super wax sheets to suit the sections.

Eco Friendly packaging to suit the wooden sections can be purchased here.

Checkout the full instruction guide here

Stainless steel queen excluder for Technoset beehives.

Has a top entry giving the bees the option of a quicker entry and exit.

285mm Serrated Blade - Stainless

Plastic handle

These gloves are perfect for using in your beehive while treating with acid materials.

They are made with a nylon lining and have are fully coated for maximum protection from the acid

Available in Sizes S - 2XL 

Larger orders may incur slight delays.

Smoker Bellows. Synthetic Leather. Fits most commonly used Smokers.

This Bee Escape board is an excellent way to clear out the honey super before the harvest. Place the board between the brood chamber and honey super. Allow up to 24 hours for bees to vacate and then remove.

Ensure the worker bees have some empty space to move into.

This escape board is designed for Technoset Supers but can be used on standard wooden supers if 2 plastic lugs are removed on the top surface, on one side. (An angle grinder will skim them off in a few seconds) See the photo with dimensions on it.

Features:

- Two valves with 4 outlets in each for increased performance and safety.

- Very unlikely to block.

- Very sturdy long-life construction.

- Weight:1.39 Kg

-Manufactured from high quality food grade polypropylene.

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

Pre-cut plastic foundation to suit eight trifold frames from the Q8 Queen Mating Nuc.

For maximum strength and longevity.

These are sold as a set of 24 panels and are cut to suit the individual frame shapes. Eight of the panels have one corner cut off and are for the middle section of the frames. Stainless steel screws will come with the Q8 to attach the plastic foundation to the frames.

Fitting Instructions

To attach the plastic foundation to the frames, it is recommended to have a battery drill with torque settings, a No.1 square driver bit and a wood packer block that is approx. 190mm x 90mm x 20mm thick. Fit one panel at a time. Place the foundation panel against the frame face that doesn't have the 2 protrusions at the top. Then turn upside down and place over top of the wooden packer block and fit 4 screws through the 4 exposed screw holes in the frame. Use the battery drill to turn the self-tapping screw fast enough to cut a thread into the plastic foundation panel. Set the drill to the lowest torque setting and ensure the 4 screws are not overtightened. If they are overtightened they can distort the plastic foundation so it doesn't sit flat or it can strip the thread. The same procedure can be accomplished with a hand screwdriver if a battery drill is not available. See photo showing a frame with 3 panels of plastic foundation fitted correctly. The bees will soon cover the sharp screws with wax and fill in any small gap on the sides of the plastic foundation panels.

It is highly recommended to apply a thin layer of molten beeswax to the plastic foundation to encourage the bees to draw it out quicker. A slow cooker (as shown in the photo) is ideal to heat the wax safely to 80 degrees Celsius. Use two 75mm paint brushes with unpainted wooden handles to apply the wax. Use one brush till wax is used up or too cool then swap over to use the other brush so there is no down-time. The wax only needs to coat the tops of the plastic cells. It doesn't have to cover the bottoms of the cells. It is a good idea to be generous with the wax and coat the edge of the plastic frame as well.

Keen to set yourself up with everything to make oxalic acid and glycerine strips?
Our basic package include all the tools and ingredients to make it work.

These packages are set up to suit with the applicator being the Beequip strip. You can learn more about these strips here.

Check out our Refill Pack for this package

This package includes the following: -
1280 x Beequip strips
25kg x Glycerine
25kg x Oxalic acid
1 x Soak tub
1 x 27 litre Bare tub
1 x Mixing guide

Bags to store soaked strips are available here.

Find out more about Oxalic Acid on our Blog here.

Just scoop the bees from the tree and pull the cord to close the top!

Simple and safe!

Included:

Swarm Catcher with 4.4m aluminium telescopic pole & pull cord to close swarm catcher bag.

 2kg max load if extended fully and is held horizontal.

Our own design - requested by many beekeepers!

Protect your hands while caring for your bees with our Short Gauntlet Bee Gloves. 

Made from durable cow hide with a reinforced wrist design, these gloves offer maximum protection with minimal wear and tear.

The thick elastic band keeps the bees out, and they are available in sizes XS to 3XL.

You can find the size chart here.

Made in Pakistan

Metal Corner Bee Escapes ready to fit to your hive mat.

Recommended hole size to drill when fitting these to your hive mats is 40mm

This Package is specially suited to top up your supplies when getting low after using our Basic Setup Kit.

Effective Cost per strip is 30 cents +GST total.

This package includes the following: -
1280 x Beequip strips
25kg x Glycerine
25kg x Oxalic acid

Bags to store soaked strips are available here.

Anti-wasp plate for Technoset floors.

This black plastic sheet slots perfectly on to a Technoset floor. It reduces the entrance to a small square hole right close to the cluster during winter. This stops wasps as they don't like the dark tunnel from the front entrance to the inside entrance. It also makes it easier for the bees to defend themselves.