

Jero Hive Tool - Kelly Type
750-0207
Price excludes GST
One of the Best Quality Hive tools available.
Made in Europe from Tempered High Carbon steel.
This means that under very high load it will simply flex not bend or snap like the common hive tool.
Kelly Type - 250mm High
Jero Hive Tool - Maxant Type
750-0204
Price excludes GST
One of the Best Quality Hive tools available.
Made in Europe from Tempered High Carbon steel.
This means that under very high load it will simply flex not bend or snap like the common hive tool.
Maxant or J-Tool Type - 270mm High
Jumbo Technoset Brood Box
951-0056
Price excludes GST
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.
Kids Trousers
700-12W-S
Price excludes GST
Children Bee Trousers
Come in Small, Medium and large.
Large Quad Roofs - To cover 4 Hives
792-0090
Price excludes GST
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
Large Transport Tank 1000L & 1500L
920-0400
Price excludes GST
Large transport tank for holding sugar syrup on trucks.
Options:
1000 litre tank with one outlet. Natural colour
1500L x 950W x 1060mm high. No baffles.
1500 litre tank with one outlet. Natural colour
1950L x 1100W x 1200mm high. No baffles.
Galvanized steel skid for forklift and security is available - please inquire direct.
1 - 2 week lead time
Latch Extensions
950-0012.2
Price excludes GST
20mm Latch Extensions to use with our latch kits.
Sold per pair.
LBT 3/4 Depth - equipment only
952-1234
Price excludes GST
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:
2 x Assembled 3/4 Depth Boxes
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
10 x Plastic Frames with Beeswax Coating
These frames are for the second box mentioned above. These are for honey collection super and will go above the queen excluder when your hive is ready to collect honey. We have done plastic frames as these are the strongest and cope with rigorous honey extraction. More honey supers maybe required as your hive continues to pull in honey.
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 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 Kelly Hive tool - 24cm
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.
LBT 3/4 Depth with Suit & Gloves
952-1233
Price excludes GST
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:
2 x Assembled 3/4 Depth Boxes
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
10 x Plastic Frames with Beeswax Coating
These frames are for the second box mentioned above. These are for honey collection super and will go above the queen excluder when your hive is ready to collect honey. We have done plastic frames as these are the strongest and cope with rigorous honey extraction. More honey supers maybe required as your hive continues to pull in honey.
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 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 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 Kelly Hive tool - 24cm
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.
LBT Full Depth - equipment only
952-1232
Price excludes GST
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:
2 x Assembled Full Depth Boxes
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
10 x Plastic Frames with Beeswax Coating
These frames are for the second box mentioned above. These are for honey collection super and will go above the queen excluder when your hive is ready to collect honey. We have done plastic frames as these are the strongest and cope with rigorous honey extraction. More honey supers maybe required as your hive continues to pull in honey.
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 Kelly Hive tool - 24cm
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.
LBT Full Depth with Suit & Gloves
952-1231
Price excludes GST
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:
2 x Assembled Full Depth Boxes
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
10 x Full Depth Plastic Frames with Beeswax Coating
These frames are for the second box mentioned above. These are for honey collection super and will go above the queen excluder when your hive is ready to collect honey. We have done plastic frames as these are the strongest and cope with rigorous honey extraction. More honey supers maybe required as your hive continues to pull in honey.
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 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 Kelly Hive tool - 24cm
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 Gate and Valve
870-0306
Price excludes GST
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.
LPG Brander
740-0300
Price excludes GST
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
Manual Uncapping Knife
750-0611
Price excludes GST
285mm Serrated Blade - Stainless
Plastic handle
MAXI PORTABLE - 116 or 232 Cell Incubator
840-0062
Price excludes GST
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.
MAXI PRO - 192 cell incubator
840-0065
Price excludes GST
This is a 192 Cell incubator with professional and precise control. Perfect for holding queen cells and or virgins, you can fully control the exact desired temperature and humidity on an electronic display.
A fan forces the hot air around making it efficient and even heating.
A small pipe dropped into a container of water will use or empty water to control the humidity.
Made from top quality components - Heaters and electronic controllers made in England.
The Maxi Pro is made to be stationery and plugs into a 230 volt wall plug.
Fit 192 cells or 187 round cages for virgins
Dimensions: 550 x 420 x 230mm high.
Please note: Lead time can be up to 1 - 2 weeks. If you have any queries regarding this, give us a call.
Mega Oxalic Acid & Glycerine REFILL Package
751-0015
Price excludes GST
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
750-0553
Price excludes GST
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
Metal Dispenser nozzle
920-0914
Price excludes GST
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.
Metal Grafting Tool
750-0401
Price excludes GST
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
Microcrystalline Wax - 50kg
901-2080
Price excludes GST
Microcrystalline Wax has been used for many years in NZ by a small number of commercial beekeepers to preserve their Brood Boxes. It is a highly refined wax with a melting point between 78 and 80 degrees Celsius. Paraffin Wax has a melting point between 58 and 60 degrees and is commonly used by hundreds of Beekeepers now in NZ. On a hot summers day, the surface temperature on a brood box can reach 60 degrees and allow the paraffin to leach out of the timber and leave it unprotected. Microcrystalline wax will not do that and there are reports of boxes lasting up to 30 years with Microcrystalline wax being the only treatment used.
Some Beekeepers mix Microcrystalline Wax with Paraffin Wax to increase its melting point and quality.
Price is for a 50kg carton. 20 cartons per pallet.
Mineral Oil
751-0010
Price excludes GST
Food grade Mineral Oil for the mini fogger
Available in 1, 4 or 20L lots
MINI PORTABLE - 28 Cell Incubator
840-0060
Price excludes GST
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.
Nassenheider Bottle - 250ml
760-0105
Price excludes GST
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.
A simple, cost-effective upgrade for serious beekeepers using the Nassenheider Evaporator.
Order now to streamline your varroa treatments.
Nassenheider Evaporator
760-0100
Price excludes GST
Please order in multiples of 2 units. That is is how they are packaged at the factory, with 46 evaporators packed per carton. Please note: the evaporator is sold without 65% Formic Acid. Click here for Formic Acid.
Take control of varroa mites effortlessly with the Nassenheider Professional Evaporator. This long-term evaporation system is designed for safe and effective varroa treatment in beehives. Perfect for autumn (and Spring) varroa control, it utilizes a 65% formic acid (FA) solution for consistent evaporation over a 20 day period when using the No.2 wick. Beehives with high infestations can be brought under control in a relatively short space of time. In areas with high re-infestation issues, it is recommended to do 2 treatments. For treatments in summer or during a honey flow, we recommend using Oxalic Acid Extended-release (OAE) strips.
Need a rim? Click Here.
Want mesh on the bottom of the rim? Shop Here
Evaporation rates:
With 65% Formic Acid, it is recommended to evaporate between 9 and 22 mill per day per full depth brood box. 22 mill per day in one brood box is at a level where it is thought to disrupt the mites under the cell cap. But that high level of exposure is not necessary for good mite control. 14 mill per day will kill virtually all the phoretic mites. (Mites on bees) Drone cells are capped for 14 days so as long as there is an application killing virtually all phoretic mites for a continuous 15 day period then good varroa control can be accomplished.
Safety.
Formic Acid liquid, and the gas from the liquid, can damage skin and eye tissue. It is very important that suitable protective clothing is worn. It is especially important when filling bottles from the bulk supply containers. A respirator mask with face protection, nitrile gloves, PVC apron and overalls should all be worn. Replacing empty bottles with full bottles in the field requires nitrile gloves as a minimum. Stand upwind when doing this procedure.
In a Featherston field trial, where autumn varroa control was historically challenging, the Nassenheider Evaporator delivered outstanding results, significantly reducing mite levels and improving colony health. Read the full blog HERE.
For more info and FAQ: Click here.
Engineered for performance and safety, the Nassenheider Professional Evaporator is trusted by beekeepers to protect their hives effectively. With 46 units per carton, stock up for your apiary or share with fellow beekeepers. Order in multiples of 46 for the best value!
Use with 65% Formic Acid: Available here.
New Beequip 4-Way Nuc
805-0083
Price excludes GST
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.
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.
NEW Heated Tank - Water Jacket
750-0655
Price excludes GST
This large 304 grade stainless steel heated tank makes it nice and easy to liquify crystallized honey, or wax or anything that requires gentle heat!
The tank has an outer jacket which is filled with water or oil. The electric element heats the liquid in the outer jacket directly to provide a very safe and even heat to the contents inside the tank.
There are two size options to choose from:
- 80 Litre
- 100 Litre
The tank can be heated close to 90 degrees. The tank has an outlet at the bottom. A ball valve comes as standard. You can also fit a honey gate, sold separately here.
The unit has an accurate and easy-to-use thermostatic controller. Adjustable from 30°C to 90°C where you set upper and lower limits. Simply set your upper and lower limit and the element will maintain the temperature between that setting. Once the jacket has heated to the desired temperature, the thermostat only supplies power to the heating element as it is needed to maintain the correct temperature.
Dimensions:- Both tanks are 510mm diameter plus any of the fittings on the side. Height to the top of the tank:
80 Litre - 630mm.
100 Litre - 700mm
230 volt, 2000 watt.
NoPests Wasp Lure
761-0101
Price excludes GST
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 high summer months to control active wasp populations and also in winter months to control queen wasps, preventing population growth.
Directions for Use with the Wasp Dome Trap - purchase that here.
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.