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- The products mentioned here are examples, not endorsements. Similar products are available from multiple brands and vendors.
- Most items mentioned are used by many beekeepers; only a few are custom-made for increased accessibility
- Hive carrier. For two people
- Hive lifter
- Homemade hive lifters:
- http://warre.biobees.com/lift.htm
- Keep in mind that honey supers, once lifted, must be set aside to inspect the brood box, and that full hives are generally lifted and moved.
- Crane for lifting hives to truck bed; manual or electric
- Gripeeze gloves
- Weight lifter hooks
- Wedge: holds boxes open once they have been separated with hive tool. Video uses a small stick.
- Low table: Work your hive boxes on a low table, or an adjustable table with a foot pedal pump to raise/lower them.
- You can also set the box you are inspecting on an empty hive body.
- Stool: Sit in a stool while inspecting hives
- You can also sit on an empty hive body on its side.
- Frame Grips: make it easier to grab frames, and some lock onto the frame
- Could also use vise grips – ones with jaws for sheet metal.
- Frame perch: clips to the side of a hive body.
- Mask with P100 filter to cut smoke and pollen inhalation
- Apparatus that goes around one’s neck to blow fresh air into one’s face
- Mentioned but not displayed or described in the video.
- Motorized extractor
- There are many motorized extractors on the market. Many beekeeping associations offer motorized extractors for their members to rent or borrow.
