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Frame grip. Zinc plated. Suits wood and plastic frames.

The pivot point is very close to the jaws which ensures a very good tight grip of the frame.

Excellent when working with the Technosetbee trifold frames in the Q8 Queen Mating Nucs.

High Quality Fully Assembled Russian Pine Super Packages – With Plastic Frames

These ready-to-go super packages are built to last, using dense, slow-grown Russian Pine and durable plastic Manley frames coated with premium beeswax to encourage fast comb building. Designed for both brood chambers and honey supers, these packages offer customisable options to suit your hive setup.

Treatment Options:

• Undipped – Assembled with stainless steel screws and left untreated. Boxes are in their natural state and will require protective treatment before outdoor use.

• Dipped – Assembled with stainless steel screws and dipped in hot Microcrystalline wax (80°C melt point) for 9–10 minutes. This premium wax provides long-lasting weather protection and superior performance compared to traditional paraffin (60°C melt point), which can leach out in heat, compromising the wood.

Plastic Frame Options:

All plastic frames come pre-assembled and coated with 38g of high-quality beeswax for optimal bee acceptance.

• 33mm End Bars – Ideal for brood chambers. Fits 10 frames per box, giving extra room for wax and propolis build-up, and allowing more flexibility with frame placement.

• 42mm End Bars – Perfect for honey supers. Fits 8 frames per box, creating thick, fully built-out combs for excellent honey yields and easy uncapping.

Practical Beekeeping in New Zealand – Book

Written by experienced New Zealand beekeepers, this comprehensive guide covers all the essential aspects of hive management in local conditions. With a seasonal management plan tailored to NZ’s climate, it provides month-by-month guidance to help beekeepers succeed. Featuring 285 pages of practical advice and detailed photographs, this book is an invaluable resource for both beginners and experienced apiarists.

Key Features:

• Written specifically for New Zealand beekeepers

• Seasonal management plan for NZ conditions

• 285 pages of practical advice and photos

• Covers all key aspects of hive management

• Essential reference for hobbyist and commercial beekeepers

Top quality 304 grade stainless steel.

They have a No.2 square drive head and are the ideal size for timber beehive boxes. 38mm long.

Priced as per packet of 500 screws.

Smaller packets of 125 available. Click on the pack size tab.

One of the safest and quickest ways of melting down your Beeswax!

This pot is dual skinned allowing you to fill the bottom layer with water and heat wax in the main pot. This method keeps the melting temperature at a near controlled 100 degrees once boiling and quickly melts the wax with out risk of the wax getting to flash point. 

Simply add 300ml (1.5L) or 500ml(2.5L) of water through the steam spout (remove the cap) and start heating it on a stove top. Add your wax and watch it melt. The cap over the steam spout will start to whistle once its boiling. Leave it simmering to melt the remainder of the wax.

1kg of wax only took us 15-20mins to melt in the 2.5L pot!

 Available in 1.5L & 2.5L size pots

2 Frame Manual Honey Extractor – Food Grade Plastic Drum

Extract your own honey with ease using this affordable and reliable 2 Frame Manual Honey Extractor. Designed for hobbyist and small-scale beekeepers, this extractor is the perfect entry-level tool for harvesting honey from your own hives.

Features:

• Fits Full Depth and ¾ Depth Frames
  Compatible with the most commonly used frame sizes in New Zealand beekeeping.

• Food Grade Plastic Drum
  Lightweight, durable, and easy to clean. Made from hygienic food-safe materials for safe honey handling.

• Manual Operation
  No electricity needed. Simple hand-crank design gives you full control over extraction speed and direction.

• Compact Design
  Ideal for home use, easy to move and store. Perfect for seasonal honey extraction without taking up too much space.

Specifications:

• Height: 65cm

• Diameter: 40cm

• Additional handle clearance: approx. 15cm

• Assembled footprint: 520mm (W) x 420mm (L) x 680mm (H)

Why Choose This Extractor?

This honey extractor offers excellent value for money and is a great option for new beekeepers or those with a few hives. It’s easy to assemble, operate, and clean – helping you enjoy the rewards of beekeeping with minimal hassle.

Ready to harvest your own honey?
Order now and get started with this efficient, cost-effective extractor.

General guide to honey extraction.

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. 2^nd 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.)

Check out the introductory VIDEO HERE

For live bee demo video CLICK HERE

This has four great features:

1. Capture: The perfect clamp (like tongs with soft rounded edges) to safely scoop up a good number of attendant bees directly from the frame.
2. Transport: Spacious and well ventilated, the cages can be latched together to form blocks for mailing.
3. Introduce: Thin enough to slide between the frames. Equipped with two chambers. One for candy and one for a water sponge. There are also two break-out bars.
4. Slide lock: Locks the cage shut and covers the opening to insert the queen. The opening can also be used to remove unwanted attendent bees before placing the cage into a bee hive.

Manufactured from high quality food grade polypropylene. Weight: 20 grams.

Sealed Battery - Either 7Ah or 18Ah Available

Not for Commercial Vaporizing - Commercial Vaporizer available here

The 7ah Will do approximately 10 vapour sessions successfully (2min each) before it should be recharged. The 18ah will do 20-30 2min sessions before needing a recharge.

Click Here to buy the Vaporizer

Click Here to buy a Battery Charger for these batteries.

Roller queen cage with one open end.

Can be used to protect and hold queens in the hive when they hatch.

Fit nicely on our wooden cell bar frames over top of the Buzzco cups

The cap has little cavities to place supplement to feed the queens if necessary. 

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.

Video here of original InstantVap model showing application procedures. (Applies to all InstantVap models).

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 Blue ProCore 18V
• Bosch Green 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

Got a problem with ants in your Beehive?

Ants love honey and some ants are omnivorous so eat the brood as well! A beehive is a perfect food warehouse for them. Ants don't sleep and can forage 24/7 if the temperature is over 10 degrees celsius. Bees have very little defence against Ants and they can cause far more damage than beekeepers realise.

These stainless steel feet are designed to create a barrier against ants entering your hive. Simply attach them to your beehive base/floor, fill the tray with vegetable oil and the ants are stopped immediately!

The feet feature a rain cover for the tray to stop water getting in. This is important because otherwise water will sink to bottom of tray and the oil spills out the top. Then on a hot day the water evaporates and disappears.

The feet come in sets of 4.

Threaded stud mount
This type is designed to be fitted by drilling four 10mm diameter holes of equal depth in your base (40mm) and then inserting the stud. With this method they can be easily added or removed. Drill 9.5mm diameter holes if you want the studs to be a firm fit. Tap the studs into the holes gently with a block of wood, before the tray is fitted. Technoset bases: - Remove the plastic feet from the base and there is a hole already in the base to suit the stud. Add some thin wall tube to the stud if a tight fit is required.

Tip. Ants will walk up grass or weeds to access a beehive. Keep all weeds or grass clear of the hive. Second hand carpet is usually available free in most places and is great weed matting. Mounting the base on a pallet is also very helpful.

The latest 2nd Gen Version of the all popular InstantVap has arrived: Meet the InstantVap COMPACT!

Similar to the previous generation, this makes vaporizing oxalic acid (OA) in beehives an absolute breeze, however it is better in many ways!

NEW Design:
With a radical overhaul this unit is a lot smaller, lighter and stronger than the previous unit. Focusing on the essentials, this unit is more practical in the field. The unit sits a lot better with most standard batteries. With only one switch, the unit is simply controlled by an LED light.

Video here of original InstantVap model showing application procedures. (Applies to all InstantVap models).

NEW LED light
This unit is preset to all the right parameters and all you need to do is watch the flashing LED. The light is easy to see even on sunny days. Engraved on the unit is the following guide so you know what your InstantVap is doing:

By simplifying and making all these changes this new generation is available at a more affordable price! 

It is very cheap per application! The Oxalic Acid only costs 1.5 cents per beehive for a 3 gram dose (based on buying a 25kg bag for $120.00 +GST in Feb 2023). Treat 1000 beehives for only $15.00 +GST for materials.

Check out our InstantVap Operational Guide for more info.

Applications & suggested dose rates. (Also view the video. See the link below.)

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 to trap all the vapour in the beehive while treating other beehives. 

2. For beehives with vented bases, use a vent blocker sheet and carry out the same process as stated above. The vent blockers can be removed after 5 - 7 minutes.

3. For beehives with vented bases that are very difficult to block, we recommend that you do a 3 gram dose from the top of the hive. A small notch cut from the rim of the hive mat is excellent for winter ventilation and a great spot to apply the vapour. If the beehive has lots of honey supers, a notch cut from the rim of the queen excluder can give good access for the vaporizer. we sell stainless steel excluders with an entry door which is ideal. See the examples on the video.

4. Alternatively, the vapour can be applied through a hole in the front plate of the brood box for the fastest application. Drill a hole as high as possible in the top brood box but close to the side so the vapour penetrates the hive between the outer wall and outer frame. Drill  a 6.5mm hole if using the brass nozzle bare. Drill a 9.5mm hole if using the silicon sleeve on the nozzle. After application, the hole can be blocked up with a golf tee.

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

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

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

For a quick overview on how the device functions, watch our video.

Included with each Vaporizer:
1 x Vaporizer
1 x Plunger
1 x 500g of OA
2 x Silicone Caps
2 x Silicone Sleeves
2 x Spare O-Rings
2 x Cleaning Caps

The finer details:

• The device has built-in battery protection electronics.
• Power: 18V-20V; 250W; 14A
• Approx. 1Ah is required for heating up, then 1Ah provides enough power for 9 to 10 two gram doses of oxalic acid treatment. Each 2 gram dose takes approx. 18 seconds to vaporize.
• Stainless, acid-resistant steel frame and dispenser
• Pre-set operating temperature: 230℃ / 445F (not adjustable)
• Fast, tool-free, roll-on adjustment of the oxalic acid dispenser, with 1-4 gram scale, dispensing oxalic acid with one push. Replacements or extras are available here They fit perfectly in the handle as well as in the dispenser chamber.
  
• 6mm diameter strong brass outlet pipe, not prone to clogging due to the excellent design. Easy to access and clean in case of a blockage, the entire length of the tube is accessible. Some beekeepers drill a 7mm hole in the hive box and insert the nozzle into the hole.
• Stable in the hive hole, does not fall out or tilt sideways, can support its own weight (But do not lean on it!)
• There should be a minimum of 100mm free space in front of the nozzle otherwise some of the Oxalic Acid will crystalize on the surface and be wasted.
• Double-wall furnace, works well in cold, windy weather

The InstantVap is powered by common power tool batteries including:

• Makita LXT 18V
• Milwaukee M18
• Bosch Blue / ProCore 18V
• Dewalt XR18/20V & FelxVolt Batteries (Note: Power Stack batteries are incompatible)
• Metabo 18V
• Ozito PXC 18V
• AEG Pro 18V 
• HiKOKI / Hitachi 18V
  

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

• All zipped veils have two zipper heads with handles for easy gripping with gloves.
• Veils can be easily unzipped and removed. The Jacket can then be machine washed.
• All zips are heavy duty and long life.
• No collar to tickle your cheeks and make you hotter and uncomfortable.
• The folding veils have sun protector strip above forehead.
• Easy to partly unzip the folding veil and flip it on to your back while not required or when driving.
• Comes with the folding veil as standard. Alternatively, the round hat type veil can be fitted for a small fee at the time of purchase if desired.
• Has 4 pockets with Velcro openings or flaps.
• The top left pocket has a pen holder channel.
• The elastic waist band fits snugly. It should be tucked into trousers for maximum protection.
• Large range of sizes available. XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL, 7XL.

Technosetbee Full Depth #2 Frame for Comb Honey Production:

This new revolutionary frame is designed for comb honey production. The beekeeper simply cuts a sheet of wax foundation into two pieces as shown in the photos and inserts each piece through an opening in the top of the frame. (One small offcut is not required.) The two squares are 203mm x 195mm each. A plastic capping locks it into place.

The Thin Super wax foundation can be purchased already cut to the correct size here.

When honey is capped, simply slice with an electric knife or a hot knife into the desired sizes. 

Each of the 4 rectangles (or windows) in the frame are 184mm high. The 2 outer rectangles are 88mm wide. the 2 inner rectangles are 97mm wide. If the comb is cut to 105mm long to suit the larger square containers, the comb honey will weigh between 300g and 340g, depending on thickness. 

Cut-comb honey containers are available here. Cut the honey comb up to suit the container sizes.

Manufactured from high quality food grade polypropylene.  End bars are 36mm wide. 10 frames will fit snugly per box. Alternatively you could fit 9 frames per box and space them evenly to produce thicker slabs of comb honey.

Comb Honey is very much sought after and sells for very high prices. These frames make the job so much easier and more efficient.

Frame net weight: 0.35 Kg

Caution! Do not use these frames in areas where the bees could collect poisonous Tutin. 

In NZ tutin zones, any honey harvested after 31st Dec must be tutin tested. When the honey is cut from the frames, the honey dribbles from every cut must be collected, blended and a sample sent to an authorised laboratory for tutin testing before the honey is sold or given away.

Tutin can potentially be collected anywhere by the bees above the latitude line of 42 degrees south in NZ. (Where the Passion Vine Hoppers live)

Catch and mark your queens only using one hand!

Simply get the queen in the cavity, slide the shutter over it, then gently slide the foam platform up to the shutter so you can mark her.

Top Quality
Original Design - Made in South Korea 

Clear food grade Polyjar that holds 500g of honey

Comes with a black lid that has a tamper seal

175 per carton. 400ml capacity

1KG size also available here

This is the basic package that gives you the essentials you need to get started with Beekeeping!

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

9 Frame Spacer Tool

Checkout the video below on how to use it:

BULK SYRUP AVAILABLE HERE

Bees get hungry during winter and Spring
Our sugar syrup is the perfect option to give them that much need boost.

Invert sugar syrup is often considered better for feeding bees compared to regular sugar syrup due to its composition and digestibility. Here are a few reasons why invert sugar syrup is preferred:

Easier digestion: Invert sugar syrup is a mixture of glucose and fructose, which are monosaccharides that bees can readily absorb and utilize for energy. In contrast, regular sugar syrup is primarily composed of sucrose, a disaccharide that bees need to break down into glucose and fructose before they can digest it. Invert sugar syrup eliminates this extra step, making it easier for the bees to digest and use the energy immediately.

Nutritional benefits: In addition to glucose and fructose, invert sugar syrup contains trace amounts of other nutrients and minerals that are beneficial for the bees' health. These additional components can provide some nutritional support, especially during periods when natural nectar sources are limited.

Reduced crystallization: Invert sugar syrup has a higher ratio of fructose to glucose compared to regular sugar syrup, which helps prevent crystallization. Crystallization can occur when bees store the sugar syrup in their hive and the water content evaporates, leaving behind crystallized sugar. Invert sugar syrup's lower tendency to crystallize makes it more convenient for the bees to store and consume over time.

Enhanced stimulation: Bees are naturally attracted to the taste of nectar, which contains a mixture of glucose and fructose. Invert sugar syrup closely mimics the composition of nectar, making it more appealing to the bees and stimulating their foraging behavior. This can be particularly useful in situations where beekeepers need to encourage hive activity or provide supplementary food sources.

Invert Sugar Syrup, 67 Brix, 2:1 Heavy Mix 

Available in 4 & 20 Litre options

Stainless steel Frame Wire. 0.55mm diameter. 1kg Roll

A great quality suit with all the features a Beekeeper could wish for, but at an affordable price.

Made from Ripstop material - comfy lightweight anti-rip material.

Designed by a beekeeper at Beequip NZ and incorporates a huge list of features and benefits.

Heavy duty fine visor mesh. Excellent visibility.
Coat hook loop at back of veil.
Knee Pads
Folding visors have full sun protection at top.
No collar and open neck design to keep cool.
Top quality brass YKK zips.
Folding veil sits firm on suit and doesn't blow around in the wind.
Folding veil allows easy head movement and gives good clearance to nose!
Veil can be easily unzipped & flipped over head when driving.
30cm zip at base of legs to allow easy removal over boots.
Extra layer over knee.
Hoops on the veil to fit our Multifunction Headtorch

Designed by beekeepers in NZ. Made in Pakistan under license.

Everything you need to make one full depth box of rectangle shape comb honey. There is only 7 frames for a full depth package as we recommend putting a frame of honey on the outsides of the 7 frames to draw the bees up into the frames and make them start drawing it out. 

This Package Includes:
7 x Frames to hold the containers
84 x Containers and lids
90 x Pieces of wax cut to suit

See video HERE on how to fit the wax to the containers

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.

Allow 41mm width per frame.

BEE ESCAPE BOARD. With 8-way Bee Escape Disc fitted.

This has two options:

Treated: The sturdy Russian Pine wooden rim has been wax dipped in hot Microcrystalline wax. This will preserve the timber increasing its longevity. 

Untreated: The wooden rim is in its natural state and untreated.

15 per carton.

Sheet Size: 203 x 195mm

This is for one sheet only. Two sheets required per Technoset comb honey frame.

Please contact us for carton prices.

Approximately 765 Sheets fit in a carton.

The Technoset No.2 Comb Honey Frames can be viewed here.

All of the beeswax used for this comb foundation is first heated to approximately 110 degrees Celsius before being micro filtered to remove all dross and moisture. This ensures that when you buy our comb foundation, you are only paying for pure beeswax.

The filtered liquid beeswax then passes to the Weed Process sheeting machine.  This converts the beeswax from a liquid state into a continuous flat sheet and is one of the secrets of making high quality comb foundation.  During this process, the beeswax gains greatly in elasticity and strength to the point where a piece of cold comb foundation can be scrunched up and then flattened out again without breaking.

The rolls of sheet then pass to the automatic milling machine. The pure beeswax sheet passes between two precision engraved rollers which imprint the pattern onto the beeswax. The continuous sheet is then cut to size. 

Throughout the process, stringent quality control checks are continuously carried out. The life of our Comb Foundation is indefinite if stored in proper packaging and in dry conditions. Because of its purity, it is not attacked by wax moths.