How Do You Gear Up For Beekeeping?
Your new hobby will require an initial investment for beekeeping equipment. But if you’re going to be selling honey, you’ll earn back your money in no time. Purchase one standard 10-frame hive with bottom board and telescoping cover. Purchase a hive stand with the hive body, or make a stand with cement blocks. Purchase or make an entrance block to reduce the size of the hive entrance, hold in heat, and prevent small animals from moving into the hive. Purchase an inner cover for the hive to keep the bees from propolizing (see glossary) the telescoping cover to the frames. Purchase 10 frames to hold the foundation for bees to start building comb. Purchase at least 20 pieces of foundation. Store extra foundation in a cool area away from mice. Purchase a bee veil to protect your face and gloves to protect your hands. Buy a hive tool to pry the telescoping cover and inner cover from the hive. Buy a bee brush – a soft brush used to remove bees gently from comb without killing them. Buy a bee
