Veils

Jumbo Technoset Brood Box

315mm High

Jumbo hives are a fantastic option for those looking at a single box for the brood nest.

1 jumbo box brood nest is the closest size to a hive in the wild and perform very efficiently.

Compatible with both wooden and technoset bases, lids and supers.

All Frames are the common standard NZ sizing 

Assembled and wired.

Buy the bare frame ready for foundation OR 
Select Heavy Brood Foundation fitted option 

Made from NZ Pine.

The 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.

Jumbo Depth - Your NZ 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.

Frame Endbar Size:

33mm - Your NZ 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. This is often used in brood chambers as they get clogged up the most.

Children Bee Trousers

Come in Small, Medium and large.

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.

Made from .75mm thick galvanised steel.

Made in NZ - Limited Stock Available 

Each lid includes Poly Liners for 4 hives

20mm Latch Extensions to use with our latch kits.

Sold per pair.

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 does not include Suit and Gloves. This is for students that have these already or would like to purchase a different style of suit and gloves. 

Included in the package:

1 x 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 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.

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.

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 Full Depth hives and does not include Suit and Gloves. This is for students that have these already or would like to purchase a different style of suit and gloves. 

Included in the package:

1 x Assembled Full 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.

9 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 9 as we are allowing for a frame feeder mentioned below

1 x Full Depth 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 9 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 stock 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 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.

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 Full Depth hives and includes a Suit and Gloves

Included in the package:

1 x Assembled Full 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.

9 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 9 as we are allowing for a frame feeder mentioned below

1 x Full Depth 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 9 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.

Lid with honey gate and vent valve to suit our 30kg pails

Instead of having to put a gate on all the buckets just switch the lid.

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

285mm Serrated Blade - Stainless

Plastic handle

This is a 116 Cell incubator fitted securely to an aluminium case with room to add another layer of cells taking it up to a 232 cell incubator! - Extra layer of foam required. Click Here to buy

A fan forces the hot air around making it efficient and even heating. 

Made from top quality components - Heaters and electronic controllers made in England.

The Maxi Portable comes with a 12v lighter lead and also a 230v transformer lead

You can also upgrade to the Maxi Plus, which comes fitted with a 12v battery to make it truly portable.

Its dimensions are 430mm x 260mm x 290mm high.

Please note: Lead time can be up to 1 - 2 weeks. If you have any queries regarding this, give us a call.

This package has been specially set up for beekeepers who have bought the Plus package in the past or who wish to save money and buy bulk.

This package includes the following: -

80000 x Beequip strips
1250kg x Glycerine
850kg x Oxalic acid

Effective Cost per strip is 19 cents +GST total.

Bags to store soaked strips are available here.

Unfortunately this package may exceed the website shipping capacity - in this case simply request a quote from the cart page after adding it to your cart.

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

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.

Microcrystalline Wax – 50kg Carton

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.

Food-Grade Mineral Oil for Beekeeping

High-Quality Mineral Oil – Perfect for use with your Mini Fogger in beekeeping applications. Our food-grade mineral oil is safe, reliable, and effective for hive treatments.

Available Sizes

• 1L – Handy size for hobbyist or small-scale use

• 4L – Great value for regular beekeepers

• 20L – Bulk supply for commercial or large-scale operations

Why Choose Our Mineral Oil?

• Food-Grade Quality – Safe for use in hives, can also be used for making items such as wooden chopping boards

• Consistent Performance – Designed to work seamlessly with mini foggers

• Flexible Options – Choose the size that suits your beekeeping needs

This is a 28 Cell incubator fitted snugly into a poly pail to make it one of the most portable options available.

A fan forces the hot air around making it efficient and even heating. 

Made from top quality components - Heaters and electronic controllers made in England.

The Mini Portable comes with a 12v lighter lead and also a 230v transformer lead

You can also upgrade to the Mini Plus, which comes fitted with a 12v battery to make it truly portable.

Its dimensions are 320mm diameter by 325mm high.

Please note: Lead time can be up to 1 - 2 weeks. If you have any queries regarding this, give us a call.

Mite Wash Detergent – Fast & Effective Mite Control

Looking for the easiest and most effective way to get accurate mite counts in your hives? Our Mite Wash Detergent is based on the same formula as the detergent that is  recommended by Randy Oliver of ScientificBeekeeping.com  It has to be a "high sud" formula. Low sud detergents do not work effectively. Randy prefers the high sud detergent to alcohol. It kills the bees & mites quickly and humanely, and dislodge mites fast so you get a reliable reading with minimal fuss. It also stays clear for a longer period of time so that you can re-use the solution many times.

We've tested numerous options over the years, and nothing compares to the performance of this product. It’s fast-acting, inexpensive, and hassle-free.

How to Use:
The detergent is high concentration and should be diluted 1:100 with water.

Mix 10ml of detergent per litre of water for optimal results. The 100ml bottle has a flip cap for precise easy use.

The economical 1 Litre bottle option can be used for refilling the 100ml bottles or making up a bulk batch of wash solution.

Key Features:

• Extremely low cost per wash. Approx. 2 cents per wash if the same solution is used 8 times.

• Quickly & humanely kills bees for accurate mite washing.

• Dislodges mites fast for precise counts.

• Easy to use and cost-effective.

• The most reliable option we've tested.
• Available in 100ml and 1 litre bottle options. Click on the tab above.
• Dilute 1:100 with water when making up the mite wash solution.

If you are serious about effective Varroa Mite monitoring, this is the wash detergent that you must have in your toolkit.

Caution! Never shake a mite wash jar. Accurate results are only achieved if the wash jar is swirled to send the mites to outside of the jar and to drop through the bottom holes.

Tip: This product is fantastic for bubble blowing competitions!

Mount block for Roller queen cage.

Holds the roller cage firmly.

Can be glued or secured to a flat surface.

Nassenheider Replacement Wick & Cloth Set

Keep your Nassenheider Evaporator performing at its best.

Over time, the wick and blue cloth in your Nassenheider evaporator wear down, leading to inconsistent evaporation and reduced treatment effectiveness. This genuine replacement set ensures your evaporator continues to deliver reliable formic acid application for effective Varroa mite control.

Features:

• Genuine Nassenheider replacement parts

• Includes wick and blue cloth

• Easy to install

• Ensures consistent evaporation and optimal mite treatment

• Compatible with Nassenheider Professional Evaporator

Replace worn components regularly to maintain the efficiency and safety of your Varroa treatments.

Add to your next order and keep your gear in top condition.

Find the Nassenheider Evaporator here.

Make your varroa treatments more efficient with this spare 250ml bottle, designed to use with the Nassenheider Professional Evaporator. This is ideal for beekeepers who want to perform a second treatment without needing to refill the original bottle or those who prefer to pre-fill multiple bottles before heading to the apiary.

Key Benefits:

• Convenience: Pre-fill bottles in bulk for quicker and safer hive visits – simply swap them over when needed.
• Efficiency: Saves time by eliminating the need to refill in the field.
• Reduced Exposure: Minimizes handling of formic acid at the hive site, reducing beekeeper exposure.
• Ideal for Second Treatments: Perfect for areas with high varroa reinfestation where two treatments are recommended.

How It Works:

1. Pre-Fill Safely – Fill multiple bottles with 250ml of 65% Formic Acid in a safe environment.
2. Transport Securely – The sealed lid prevents spills during transport.
3. Quick Swap – At the hive, simply remove the used bottle and attach the pre-filled spare.
4. Resume Treatment – Ensures a smooth continuation of varroa control without downtime.

A simple, cost-effective upgrade for serious beekeepers using the Nassenheider Evaporator.

To order Nassenheider Evaporator: click here.

Order now to streamline your varroa treatments.

Discover 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.

Features:

- 4 hives each with five 3/4 depth frames & wax coated plastic foundation.
- 4 Tank Feeders (one litre each)  with ladders.
- 2 removable divider boards. Can run the hive over winter with 2 colonies only.
- 4 separate Hive Mats with high insulation properties.
- 4 closeable & mouse proof entries with landing board. Range of colour options.
- Space for pollen supplements and has 4 floor vents.
- Box can be fitted to a standard hive to draw out the frames.

View VIDEO here.

How to start of the 4 Way Nuc

The 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.
If the divider slides and the feeders are removed, you can fit 13 frames each side.
If you put that on a busy hive and add a top feeder full of syrup, you will get the frames drawn in a very short time.

If 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.
Add dividers and feeders, add 4 queen cells and weather permitting, you will have 4 great laying queens within 3 to 4 weeks. 

If the frames are already drawn, you can start the colony by adding a litre of bees to each of the 4 sections.
If the bees are from several hives, spray them gently with vanilla essence, diluted with water. 1 part essence to 2 parts water.
That masks any scent and stops fighting.
Fill the feeders with syrup. Is good to add some pollen supplement as well.
Locate the hives in new positions with the entries closed.
Add a queen cell to each section that is ready to hatch within 24 hours.
After 48 hours, open entrances and let the bees take their bearings on the new location.
Refill feeders with syrup.
Monitor regularly that they have enough feed.

If 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.

Scientifically formulated and non-toxic. Attractive to wasps, not bees.

A specially formulated, non-toxic liquid lure which is attractive to Common and German wasps, but NOT to bees or Paper wasps. For use in the refillable NoPests® Wasp Dome Traps. Available in 1L & 5L packs.

Tip: Use in summer & Autumn to control active wasp populations and also in Spring to control queen wasps as they come out of hibernation, preventing population growth.

Directions for Use with the Wasp Dome Trap - purchase that here.

1. Unlock the Wasp Dome Trap, pour in 250ml of NoPests® Wasp Lure.
2. Lock Wasp Dome Trap lid to closed position.
3. Locate trap in direct sunlight in areas where wasps frequent, using hanging cord provided.
4. Inspect the dome trap regularly and remove dead insects.
5. Replace lure monthly, or when levels drop due to evaporation.
6. If the dome trap is full and there is no free liquid, remove contents and rinse with clean water before refilling with NoPests® Wasp Lure.

Note:

Avoid spiling the lure or leaving shallow puddles of it anywhere as this can end up crystallizing and losing the efficacy of the bee deterrent.

If using this with the Technoset wasp trap – put the lure in a small container rather than the tray provided so it doesn’t crystallize.

Easy set and refillable. Attractive to wasps, not bees.

A reusable wasp trapping system for use with NoPests® Wasp Lure (sold separately). Highly effective with the capacity to capture hundreds of wasps. When full, empty contents in trash and refill again with NoPests® Wasp Lure. Contains 1 Wasp Dome Trap (yellow base with clear lid) and 1 suspension string.

1. Unlock the Wasp Dome Trap, pour in 250ml of NoPests® Wasp Lure.
2. Lock Wasp Dome Trap lid to the closed position.
3. Locate trap in direct sunlight in areas where wasps frequent, using hanging cord provided.
4. Inspect the dome trap regularly and remove dead insects.
5. Replace lure monthly, or when levels drop due to evaporation.
6. If the dome trap is full and there is no free liquid, remove contents and rinse with clean water before refilling with NoPests® Wasp Lure. Ensure no Lure is spilt on the outside of the dome trap.