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There are a few pieces of equipment that are essential for any aspiring beekeeper. It\u2019s not much, but investing in these items will help make your beekeeping adventure much more successful.<\/p>\n
Face Protection<\/span><\/p>\n You have many options in this category, but depending on your comfort level a full bee suit or jacket is the best place to start. As you gain experience, you may find a simple hat or veil to be all you need.<\/span><\/p>\n MANN LAKE Professional Beekeeper Suit with Self Supporting Veil, Large<\/a><\/p>\n MANN LAKE Professional Beekeeper Jacket with Self Supporting Veil, Large<\/a><\/p>\n Gloves<\/span><\/p>\n There are many options on the market, but goatskin gloves will provide the best mix of comfort and protection. Many times you can work a hive without gloves but in this case it\u2019s better to have and not need, than to need and not have.<\/span><\/p>\n Humble Bee 110-L Goat Leather Beekeeping Gloves (Large)<\/a><\/p>\n Hive Tool<\/span><\/p>\n My favorite is miniature pry bar. Hive tools are inexpensive but easy to lose. It\u2019s nice to have more than one.<\/span><\/p>\n Mann Lake HD584 Steel Standard Hive Tool, 9-Inch<\/a><\/p>\n Smoker<\/span><\/p>\n My preference is a smoker with a guard. The guard is a metal mesh that protects you from burns, and lowers the likelihood of you starting a fire. (Side note: Having your smoker lit and working before opening the is very helpful.)<\/span><\/p>\n Mann Lake HD555 Stainless Steel Smoker with Guard, 4 by 7-Inch<\/a><\/p>\n Bucket<\/span><\/p>\n Having a bucket is more useful than you might expect. You can use it to store the lit smoker, tools, and equipment. I use a metal trash can but any bucket will do.<\/span><\/p>\n Nuc box<\/span><\/p>\n I firmly believe that every beekeeper should have some sort of external swarm control. It helps your apiary grow, and prevents problems like angry neighbors with a tree full of bees. Ideally it\u2019s in the same style, so if you have a top bar hive, top bar Nuc. \u00a0In a pinch a cardboard box and some lemongrass will do.<\/span><\/p>\nBehrens 6106 6-Gallon Locking Lid Can<\/span><\/a><\/h6>\n