Beekeeping Equipment 2018
We source our wood-ware (supers, frames, lids, bottoms) from a family business in Kingaroy. All wood used is Hoop pine, sourced from plantations near Yarraman. All wood-ware is A grade timber.
The smoker we sell is made in Australia from heavy gauge stainless steel. Tools and other equipment we mostly import from the USA. Sadly, few tools (if any) are still made in Australia. The lemongrass oil we sell we buy from a Non-government Organisation in Cambodia. The equipment we sell is the equipment we use.
Please note that prices quoted are for pick-up from our Bee House.
Assembled Bee Gear for Sale:
For our assembled bee gear, we use A grade hoop pine supers, galvanised nails, Titebond III glue, Resene professional paint, stainless steel wire, brass eyelets, and thick foundation.
Supers: (full size) painted, glued, assembled $ 65.00
Frames: (full size) assembled, wired, with foundation $ 8.50
Lids: painted and assembled $ 64.00
Bottom boards: painted and assembled $ 47.00
Nuc’s: assembled and painted (Box, Lid, Bottom) $110.00 (old style)
assembled (unpainted) $ 85.00 (new style)
flat pack (unpainted) $ 60.00 (new style)
Beekeeping Components:
Please note that models may change.
Supers:
10 Frame, full depth A grade $32.00
Nucleus (5 Frame, complete, A grade) unassembled Hoop Pine: $60.00
(includes super, lid and botttom)
Bottom Board
(Weathertex, Cypress Pine Cleats, Hoop Pine Risers) $20.00
10 Frame Lids
(Rims, 6 mm Weathertex, Metal Cover, Metal 4 Vents) $30.00
Frames, Full Depth, Hoop pine: each $ 1.60
Thick Foundation, full Depth each $2.70
13 sheets per kg
Diatomaceous Earth for SHB traps-Small bag $ 2.00
Beetle Blaster Traps (for SHB) single $ 3.00
Hive Tools
American Style $ 8.00
Australian style $ 17.00
Bee Brush $ 10.00
Frame Grip $ 15.00
Emlock Hive fasteners $ 12.00 ( includes metal strap)
Still the best way to strap a hive together ready for shifting. Works best with Migratory lids.
Frame Perch $ 15.00
Excellent when you are doing inspections or splits. The Frame Perch fits perfectly over the hive body and hold up to 4 frames securely. Minimises the likely hood of squashing bees and gives you plenty of room in the hive to manipulate the frames. Made from Stainless Steel.
Bee Suits:
Vented Bee Jacket with veil $ 110.00
The best way to stay cool while working with the bees. Rubberized netting between woven netting alowes excellent ventilation even on the hottest days yet will keep you sting free. Generous cut to allow lose fit. With self-supporting , collapsible veil. Quality zips. And elastic at the wrist and waist.
Sizes: Please note: Sizes marked ** IN STOCK. Others available as back orders.
Size Waist Size: Chest round: Sleeve:
XS 25 inches 51.5 inches 23.5 inches
S 25.5 inches 53 inches 24.5 inches
**M 27 inches 56 inches 24.5 inches
**L 28 inches 58 inches 27.0 inches
XL 29 inches 61 inches 28.5 inches
**2XL 30 inches 63 inches 30.0 inches
3XL 31.5 inches 65 inches 31.5 inches
Vented Bee Suit $ 140.00
As above but full suit. Perfect for the serious bee keeper. Please note items marked ** IN STOCK. Others available as back order.
Sizes: Length from shoulder to feet:
XS 66 inches
S 67.50 inches
**M 69 inches
**L 70 inches
**XL 71 inches
**2XL 73 inches
**3XL 76 inches
Accessories:
Queen Excluders, moulded plastic 10 Frame $ 10.00
Queen Excluders, 8 Frame $10.00
Metal Queen Excluder: $20.00
Propolis Trap: $15.00
Eyelets (3 mm) Approx 250 $5.00
Approx 1000 $ 18.00
Eyelet Punch $ 8.00
Stainless Steel Wire 250gm: $10.00
Frame cleaner $ 10.00
Capping Scratcher $10.00
Smoker (made in Australia) $ 80.00
Smoker (made in China) $40.00
Gloves: $20.00
Soft leather with ventilated gauntlet. Gives good protection from stings while not interfering with finger movement unduly Nominate Small, Medium or large
Lemon Grass Oil large $ 10.00
Nutrition Labels, sheet of 48 $3.00
Electric Uncapping Knife (made in the USA)
$220.00
Frame Wire Crimper $16.00
Small Embedder $ 5.00
Medium Embedder: $15.00
Electric Embedder: $25.00
Jakel Tool (German) Introductory Price $40.00 SPECIAL!
Refractometer: Aluminium construction: $60.00
Honey Filter, stainless steel,
two basket type: $45.00
Hive Entrance Closures: $5.00 large
Entrance Closure: $10.00
For 10 frame hives. To easily close the entrance to the hive when you have to move it.
Honey Bucket: 20Litre, food grade $12.00
Porter gates: Australian made $27.50
Bottled Honey: 1 kg jar: $12.00
500g jar: $ 7.00
We sell our honey from our Beehouse at 59/65 Kilcoy Lane Conondale and at the Witta and Crystal Waters markets.
We also sell bulk honey – $ 9.00 per kg (min orders apply).
Our honey is also available at Maleny IGA.
The following establishment serves food made with our honey.
www.mantlegroup.com
Bees available spring & early summer from our own splits and queens.
Nuc’s 5 frames please inquire
Workshops: $100.00 (please inquire for dates)
* Prices subject to change without notice*