Beekeeper's equipment and apiary devices: an overview, a list of necessary

The care of the apiary is an interesting work, which requires special equipment. Beginning beekeeper will need a basic set of equipment. In the course of the work, it becomes clear what tools are more convenient, what you need to buy additionally. What is needed to begin with? A few devices let's consider in more detail.

List of necessary inventory for a beekeeper

In beekeeping, you need the following tools:

• beekeeping mask;
• gloves;
• beekeeping chisel;
• bee smoker for handling the bees when inspecting the hive;
• frames for making honeycombs;
• frames for transporting frames out of the hive;
• a grip for the beehive frames so they can be lifted easily;
• a scraper and brush to clean the hive;
• bee drinkers and feeders;
• devices for catching the queen bee and insulators;
• pollen collectors for collecting pollen;
• scales that are designed for 200 kg or more.

Beehive frames and ramkonos, wire for beehive frames and chisel for beekeeping are three devices, the quality and design of which most affects the comfort of work. Let's take a brief look at their features.

Beehive Frames and Ramkonos

Beehive frames come in wood and plastic. Wooden products are a classic. The material is natural, it is pleasant to work with. However, it is not possible to completely clean and disinfect a wooden beehive frame. Such products have a rather heavy weight. Their service life is limited to 2-3 years.

Plastic frames for the beehive are made of food-grade polypropylene. They are easier to use than wooden frames. They do not need to be waxed with special paper, remove and stretch the wire. The plastic cell base is coated with wax, and the frames are ready to use. Products made of plastic weigh a little, they are easy to completely clean and disinfect.

To carry frames with pumped honey, use a ramekonos on a strap. It is a box made of plywood, the elements of which are smoothly polished. The design of ramkonos varies. It can be a box in which to put six frames and covered with a lid. There are two-tiered framekonosy. The upper slat rises and inside can be installed vertically one frame to another. Then the slat is lowered and it can install other frames. The top of the box is closed with a lid. If he has this design, it is possible to collect a lot of frames with honey at one time and transport them.

Wire for hive frames

Wire is stretched over the frames to maintain the shape of the honeycomb. It comes in several varieties:

• metal galvanized stainless steel wire;
• stainless steel wire
• Fechral wire made from an alloy of metals;
• Nichrome wire is expensive and rarely available.

It is important that the wire does not oxidize and does not react chemically with the honey. It must be strong enough to withstand the weight of the honeycomb filled with honey.

Beekeeper's chisel

The beekeeper's chisel is the beekeeper's main working tool. The contact element is made of metal, the handle is made of wood and plastic. With the stapes the beekeeper performs the following actions:

• opens the lid of the frame-keeper;
• separates and turns the frames;
• scrapes propolis and wax from the frames, the frame.

Metal chisel is stainless and durable. The handle is handy, it is better that it be a bright color. Then it is easy to find among the tools or if it falls into the grass.

Beekeeping tools should be safe for the health of bees and comfortable to use by the beekeeper. Choose products from reliable manufacturers.