{"title":"Prepare for next season","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"59\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"59\"\u003eGet Ready for Next Beekeeping Season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"253\"\u003eDon’t forget to stock up on the essentials before the busy season begins. From hive setup to honey flow prep, make sure your apiary is ready with the gear every beekeeper needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"350\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hsk1a1\" data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"300\"\u003eHive Boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"to2l90\" data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"316\"\u003eHive Frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qi1enl\" data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"330\"\u003eHive Mats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yy1fgl\" data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"350\"\u003eQueen Excluders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1yy1fgl\" data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"350\"\u003eHive bases...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"new-beequip-4-way-nuc","title":"New Beequip 4-Way Nuc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the Beequip 4-Way Nuc – 4 hives in one box, perfect for queen rearing, overwintering, and colony expansion. Includes feeders, divider boards, insulated mats, and mouse-proof entrances. Fits standard hive dimensions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- 4 hives each with five 3\/4 depth frames \u0026amp; wax coated plastic foundation.\u003cbr\u003e- 4 Tank Feeders (one litre each)  with ladders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e2 removable divider boards. Can run the hive over winter with 2 colonies only.\u003cbr\u003e- 4 separate Hive Mats with high insulation properties.\u003cbr\u003e- 4 closeable \u0026amp; mouse proof entries with landing board. Range of colour options.\u003cbr\u003e- Space for pollen supplements and has 4 floor vents.\u003cbr\u003e- Box can be fitted to a standard hive to draw out the frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView VIDEO \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/AtrB89LRO0E\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to start of the 4 Way Nuc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outside dimensions of the box are standard so you can put the whole box on top of a standard beehive to draw out the frames.\u003cbr\u003eIf the divider slides and the feeders are removed, you can fit \u003cstrong\u003e13 frames each side\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cbr\u003eIf you put that on a busy hive and add a top feeder full of syrup, you will get the frames drawn \u003cstrong\u003ein a very short time\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you let the queen lay in the frames, then you soon have a great box of bees with brood and stores that is easy to shift  back to its standard base etc.\u003cbr\u003eAdd dividers and feeders, add 4 queen cells and weather permitting, \u003cstrong\u003eyou will have 4 great laying queens within 3 to 4 weeks. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the frames are already drawn, you can start the colony by adding a litre of bees to each of the 4 sections. \u003cbr\u003eIf the bees are from several hives, spray them gently with vanilla essence, diluted with water. 1 part essence to 2 parts water.\u003cbr\u003eThat masks any scent and stops fighting.\u003cbr\u003eFill the feeders with syrup. Is good to add some pollen supplement as well.\u003cbr\u003eLocate the hives in new positions with the entries closed.\u003cbr\u003eAdd a queen cell to each section that is ready to hatch within 24 hours.\u003cbr\u003eAfter 48 hours, open entrances and let the bees take their bearings on the new location.\u003cbr\u003eRefill feeders with syrup.\u003cbr\u003eMonitor regularly that they have enough feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf the frames are not drawn, the above procedure could be adopted if it was during a reasonable honey flow and the weather allows the bees to get out and collect their food requirements.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beequip NZ","offers":[{"title":"Undipped Box","offer_id":32906458988605,"sku":"805-0083","price":230.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dipped Box","offer_id":32906459021373,"sku":"805-0084","price":235.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/4696\/products\/805-0083.png?v=1602193641"},{"product_id":"wooden-frame-wired-and-assembled","title":"Wooden Frame - Wired and Assembled","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Frames are the common standard NZ sizing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembled and wired and ready for you to add the wax foundation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade from High Density Russian Pine, they are very strong and will last for many years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe top bar is secured with four 32mm staples at the top and a 20mm staple on each end. The bottom bars have a machined groove to locate the foundation and are secured with 32mm staples.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA registration number can be hot branded onto the top bar with 20mm lettering on indent orders in pallet quantities. 640 frames on a pallet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee below for details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/2 Depth \u003c\/strong\u003e- Your Russian Pine frame will be\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e125mm high, assembled and wired with brass eyelets on the end bars. 1\/2 depth is often used as a honey super for comb honey or just because it's the lightest size when filled with honey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\/4 Depth \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Your Russian Pine frame will be 176mm high, assembled and wired with brass eyelets on the end bars. 3\/4 depth is the most common size for honey supers as it is still a relatively manageable weight but allows for a good harvest per box. Some beekeepers find two 3\/4 boxes a good size for a brood chamber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWSP Depth \u003c\/strong\u003e- Your Russian Pine frame will be 183mm high, assembled and wired with brass eyelets on the end bars. WSP depth is used like the 3\/4 size frame but in our Technoset 3\/4 boxes, as they are slightly higher than the standard 3\/4 box and fit these frames. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Depth \u003c\/strong\u003e- Your Russian Pine frame will be 231mm high, assembled and wired with brass eyelets on the end bars. Full Depth is the most common size in beekeeping with it being used for brood chambers and honey supers. Beekeepers often will use two of these for the brood chamber.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJumbo Depth \u003c\/strong\u003e- Your Russian Pine frame will be 286mm high, assembled and wired with brass eyelets on the end bars. Jumbo depth is usually used as an option of having just one brood super. This size is the closest arrangement you can have to the bees natural hive size in the wild.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame Endbar Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e33mm \u003c\/strong\u003e- Your Russian Pine frames will be assembled and have an endbar size of 33mm. 33mm Gives you plenty of space in the brood box with 10 frames giving you more flexibility on how you place your frames and also allowing for the wax and propolis build up on the frames. \u003cspan\u003eThis is often used in brood chambers as they get clogged up the most.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35mm \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eour Russian Pine frames will be assembled and have an endbar size of 35mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 35mm means that 10 frames will fit in a standard super with a near perfect fit. This will give thicker built out frames and also consistent spacing between the frames. This is often used in honey supers to get the thicker frames and more yield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e43mm \u003c\/strong\u003e- Your Russian Pine frames will be assembled and have an endbar size of 43mm. 43mm means that 8 frames will fit in a standard super. This will give thick built out frames and is often used in honey supers to get the thicker frames and more yield. Only available on 3\/4 \u0026amp; WSP frames.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"1","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 Depth \/ 35mm","offer_id":39322215710781,"sku":"801-4120","price":3.1,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4 Depth \/ 33mm","offer_id":39322215743549,"sku":"801-2110","price":3.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4 Depth \/ 35mm","offer_id":39322215776317,"sku":"801-2120","price":3.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4 Depth \/ 43mm","offer_id":39322215809085,"sku":"801-3130","price":3.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"WSP Depth \/ 33mm","offer_id":39322215841853,"sku":"801-1110","price":3.2,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"WSP Depth \/ 35mm","offer_id":39322215874621,"sku":"801-1120","price":3.2,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"WSP Depth \/ 43mm","offer_id":39322215907389,"sku":"801-1130","price":3.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full Depth \/ 33mm","offer_id":39322215940157,"sku":"801-0110","price":3.2,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Full Depth \/ 35mm","offer_id":39322215972925,"sku":"801-0120","price":3.2,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Jumbo Depth \/ 33mm","offer_id":39322216005693,"sku":"801-5110","price":4.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Jumbo Depth \/ 35mm","offer_id":39322216038461,"sku":"801-5120","price":4.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/4696\/products\/FD33mm_6e854478-b1c5-4003-acbe-66f5bfdacc06.png?v=1621899131"},{"product_id":"2in1-hive-hive-mat","title":"2in1 Hive - Hive Mat","description":"\u003cp\u003eHive mat specially made to suit the 2in1 Hive setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to fit perfectly under the 2in1 Lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out more about the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/beequip.nz\/products\/2in1-hive-package\"\u003e2in1 Hive here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e21mm Rim and Oil Tempered hardboard.\u003cbr\u003e507 x 202 x 21mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beequip NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40794274234429,"sku":"792-1058","price":12.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0892\/4696\/files\/792-1058.png?v=1744234132"},{"product_id":"1-frame-stainless-isolation-cage","title":"Queen Excluder Cage for 1 frame. Stainless steel.","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrafted from premium 304 grade stainless steel, our queen isolation cage sets the new standard for durability and corrosion resistance in beekeeping equipment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFits one full depth frame with either 33mm or 35mm end bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQueen Breeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for queen breeders to ensure optimal larvae age for grafting, facilitating superior queen production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinter use in warmer climates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for limiting brood production during winter months, effectively reducing varroa mite \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ereproduction\u003c\/span\u003e. Reduces the colonies food requirements due to less brood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwarm control in Spring:\u003c\/strong\u003e The speed of colony growth can be controlled with the use of the cage at specific times to enable the colony to reach peak hive numbers at the start of the honey flow without swarming first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarroa Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e See the procedure below:-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA. Introduce a clean empty brood frame to the cage.\u003cbr\u003eB. Find the queen and enclose in the cage.\u003cbr\u003eC. Position the cage into the middle of the brood nest.\u003cbr\u003eD. A good queen will lay in virtually every cell within 2 days.\u003cbr\u003eE. After 26-28 days, there will be virtually no capped brood and all mites will be exposed to treatment. Can be 23 – 25 days if there is no drone brood.\u003cbr\u003eF. Vaporize with Oxalic Acid for virtually complete mite elimination.\u003cbr\u003eG. Whenever desired, the frame of brood with queen can be removed from cage and added back to brood nest.\u003cbr\u003eH. The cage can be removed from the hive or left at the side of the brood box with a food frame enclosed until needed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40mm inside width, 48mm outside width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e459mm long x 242mm high.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe top cap is 484mm long.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe air gap in the mesh is 4.3mm. Bees can take pollen through successfully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHas a clip-on cap which is held firmly down when the next box or hive mat is added above it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternal hive dimensions must be the Langstroth standard to ensure the cage fits properly and there are no gaps for the queen to escape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany beekeepers ensure their queens are marked so they are easy to find for caging when required. The labour cost for this procedure is negligible when compared to the cost of resurrecting colonies killed by varroa mites!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree-frame cage\u003c\/strong\u003e available \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/beequip.nz\/products\/3-frame-stainless-isolation-cage\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/beequip.nz\/products\/3-frame-stainless-isolation-cage\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs 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. 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