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Equipment and Clothing

Hives in Snow
Do my beehives need added insulation?

There are some scenarios where wooden beehive bodies simply can’t offer enough heat retention.

Beekeeping Protective Clothing Overview

With smoker, hive tool, and other tools in hand, we approach our beehive excitedly, eager…

Tools for Beekeepers to Consider

IntroductionWe have looked at the choice of beehives – the Langstroth, the Warre, the Top…

Beekeeping With a Smoker

IntroductionThe stereotypical beekeeper has a Langstroth hive, and is kitted out with the proverbial bee…

Beekeeping
Beekeeping equipment

Beekeeping requires research, patience, and proper equipment. Key protective gear includes bee suits, gloves, veils,…

Hive Tools
What’s in Your Toolkit

Even for a brief inspection, being prepared pays offBeekeeping is a specialized hobby and, as…

Bees on frames
Why to Store Frames

Freezing honey frames is a useful option for the beekeeperAfter the beekeeper extracted honey from…

Beekeeping and Technology

IntroductionTradition and beekeeping go hand-in-hand. For a hobby with such a long history, this is…

Homemade bee feeder
Using Feeders with Your beehive

IntroductionOne of the most enjoyable aspects of beekeeping is that our bees are so incredibly…

Homemade bee feeder
Perspective on feeding bees

Many aspects of beekeeping have the potential to be controversial and feeding honeybees is certainly…

Beekeeper using smoker
Equipment Choices For Beginner Beekeepers

Are you new to the beekeeping scene?PerfectBee was formed specifically to help potential new beekeepers…