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    Equipment | Protective Gear

    4 Best Alternatives To Beekeeping Suits

    May 1, 2023February 17, 2024

    This article contains affiliate links, and we may receive a commission for purchases. Please read our affiliate disclosure page to find out more. Beekeeping is a rewarding hobby, but there’s…

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    Equipment | Protective Gear

    26 Practical Tips For Using A Beekeeping Suit

    April 29, 2023February 17, 2024

    Stings are a painful part of beekeeping, so protecting yourself when working with bees makes sense. A beekeeping suit is an essential piece of equipment for beekeepers. While you won’t…

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  • A woman wearing a beekeeping suit looking at a frame
    Equipment | Protective Gear

    What Is A Beekeeping Suit? The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide

    April 29, 2023February 17, 2024

    Beekeeping suits protect beekeepers from aggressive bees and keep them cool on hot days. Combined with a smoker and experience, the risk of getting stung is much less. If you’re…

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  • A beekeeper wearing a bee suit next to some hives
    Equipment | Protective Gear

    How To Wash A Beekeeping Suit

    April 27, 2023February 17, 2024

    Over time, beekeeping suits accumulate pollen, propolis, wax, dirt, and other substances. Regular cleaning will keep your protective clothing looking new. It also removes bee stings and pheromones which may…

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  • Tips for using a honey refractometer
    Equipment | Tools

    18 Tips For Using A Honey Refractometer

    April 24, 2023February 17, 2024

    Honey refractometers are a helpful tool for measuring the moisture content in honey. While they’re a simple tool, it’s easy to get an incorrect reading if you’re unfamiliar with the…

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  • A dirty bee smoker ready to be cleaned and a butane torch
    Equipment | How To | Tools

    How To Clean A Bee Smoker [4 Best Ways]

    April 20, 2023February 17, 2024

    This article contains an affiliate link, and we may receive a commission for purchases. Please read our affiliate disclosure page to find out more. Hive smokers should serve for many…

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  • A retro image of an old bee smoker as part of an old advertisment
    Tools | Equipment

    Who Invented The Hive Smoker?

    April 19, 2023February 17, 2024

    The beehive smoker is an indispensable piece of equipment for many beekeepers. It helps to calm honey bees during honey collection and inspections. Keep reading to discover the history of…

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  • Beekeeping smoker on a table with a beekeeping suit in the background
    Equipment | Tools

    What Is A Bee Smoker? Beginner’s Guide

    April 16, 2023February 17, 2024

    If you’ve ever seen beekeepers at work, you may have observed them smoking the hive. This step is often essential for calming the bees. Anyone getting started in beekeeping should…

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  • A beekeeper looking into a honey refractometer with beehives and meadows in the background
    Equipment | Tools

    Best Honey Refractometers For Beekeepers In 2024

    April 14, 2023February 17, 2024

    All products were chosen independently by our editorial team. This review contains affiliate links, and we may receive a commission for purchases. Please read our affiliate disclosure page to find…

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  • A beekeeper using a honey refractometer with honeycomb in the background
    Equipment | Tools

    How to Use a Honey Refractometer [6 Steps]

    March 19, 2023February 17, 2024

    A Honey Refractometer helps beekeepers decide when honey is ready for extraction or jarring. But the best equipment in the world won’t improve your operation if it gets misused. This…

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