betterbee 2013

"A New Beeginning"

Northeast Center for Beekeeping, LLCBetterbee

2013

2013 Annual Catalog Betterbee BEEKEEPERS SERVING BEEKEEPERS

Meet the new owners on Page 3

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In September of 2012 Margaret Stevens sold Betterbee to Chris Cripps, Jack Rath and Joe Cali. They are thankful to Margaret and the entire Stevens family for the trust she has placed in them to lead the business from here. Bob and Margaret set a clear vision of being our “Partners in Better Beekeeping®”. The new owners intend to continue this vision by emphasizing education and support. They have designed this catalog to help educate you as you decide what supplies to buy. On July 13, 2013 Betterbee will hold Betterbee’s Field Day with world class speakers and hands-on demonstrations. The Betterbee 2013 calendar is filled with classes for beginners as well as advanced beekeepers, candlemakers and soapmakers. This summer, they will have many “open hive” days to show you what is going on in the beeyard and to help develop your hive manipulation skills.

The new owners at Betterbee have much in common. They have lived in the local area, have kept bees for many years, and are large animal veterinarians who worked on dairy farms. While the transition from dairy cattle to bees might seem extreme, there are many parallels between proper care of dairy cattle and successful management of honeybee colonies. Both endeavors focus on animal health and preventive medicine. The new owners’ backgrounds in medicine and science make them highly qualified to help beekeepers manage colonies efficiently at a time when bees face many new challenges. One of their goals is to help beekeepers sort through the large amount of information available so they can 9choose beekeeping products and methods that are well-proven and scientifically based. As the new owners did with dairy producers, they will emphasize to beekeepers that diagnosis and prevention are important, and random or blind treatments should be avoided.

Chris started keeping bees when earning his Beekeeping Merit Badge on the way to becoming an Eagle Scout. His mentor, Wilkins Gilbert, became sick shortly after he started, so Chris took over the care of Wilkins’ hives which were scattered throughout central New Hampshire. While at Cornell University earning his Bachelor of Science, he took several beekeeping classes. After Cornell, Chris went to The Ohio State University for veterinary school and worked for Franklin and Delaware Counties in Ohio as a bee inspector. After graduation, he moved to Greenwich, NY to work for Joe Cali in his veterinary practice. He kept bees on the side, moved bees for pollination, removed bees from houses, and sold honey in local farm stores. Chris lives in Greenwich with his wife Sarah and daughter Amelia.

Joe started keeping honey bees while he was in college. After graduating with his veterinary degree from Cornell, he moved to the Greenwich area with his wife Pamela and has been coming to Betterbee for as long as it has been in business. Having sampled the sweetness and frustrations of beekeeping over the years, he is excited to be immersed in the industry. It is his hope to use his experiences with beekeeping, veterinary medicine

and business management to help advance Betterbee’s mission of being "your partners in better beekeeping".

Jack, after graduating from Cornell, practiced veterinary medicine, working with cattle and horses in Granville, NY for over 30 years. He started with bees in the late sixties, purchasing his first package from the Montgomery Ward catalog. He is interested in the breeding of honey bee queens and has been producing local queens and nucleus colonies for the past few years. He also has been trained in instrumental insemi-nation of queens and has begun producing limited numbers of these queens. He is a member of the Vermont queen breeders group and has taught beekeeeping classes for several years. Jack is excited to continue teaching beekeeping classes for all levels of experience as part of the Betterbee team. He lives with his wife Sarah in West Pawlet, Vermont.

Classes on beekeeping topics as well as candlemaking and soapmaking will be held throughout the year. Beginner’s beekeeping classes will be held on Saturdays in January and February. Classes on spring manage-ment, preparation of overwintered nucs, disease management, fall prepa-rations and other topics will be held later in the year. Where possible, hands on beeyard time will be included with classes. Monitoring and management of varroa mites, the most severe challenge facing honeybees will be emphasized. A queen rearing class, including both classroom and practical sessions will be held in June. There will also be open apiary sessions on Saturdays to provide hands on experience for beekeepers of all experience levels. Check the class schedule at www.betterbee.com or call us for details on class dates and times.

This is an exciting time for beekeepers and the industry. Bees face unprecedented challenges including new diseases, pesticide threats and loss of floral sources. These challenges are more than offset by the tremendous growth of interest in bees and beekeeping. The Betterbee owners and staff stand ready to help beekeepers keep the excitement they feel when they first open a hive and look into the world of the honeybee. Chris, Joe and Jack want you to know “Our goal is to provide quality products, excellent service and learning opportunities to bee enthusiasts young and old. We pledge to be your Partners in Better Beekeeping.”

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Index to Products{A}

Almond carrier oil . . . . . 97Apiguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Apistan strips . . . . . . . . . . 85

{B}Baling twine . . . . . . . . . . . 53Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Base Oils for soaps/creams . . . . . . . 97Bayberry Wax . . . . . . . . . 90Bear Collars . . . . . . . . . . . 78Bee Brush . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Bee, Packaged and Nucs 36Bee Pollen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Bee Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Bee-Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62Beemax Components . . . . . . 32-35 Feeders . . . . . . .31, 35, 61 Hives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Nuc Box . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Bee Pollen Labels . . . . . . 63Beesuits . . . . . . . . . . . . 57-60Beeswax Bulk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Candle Sheets . . . . . . . 92 Lip Balm . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Polish/Preserver . . . . 109 Skin Cream . . . . . . . . . 99 Votives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Beetle Traps . . . . . . . . . . . 86Beginner’sBeekeeping Kits .17, 26, 32Books Beekeeping . . . . . . . 41-43 Beeswax . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Candle Making . . . . . 88 Children’s . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Honey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Observation Hives . . . 43 Pollen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Queen Rearing . . . 38, 39 Skin Care . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Soap Making . . . . . . . . 95Boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Boot Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Bottling Tanks . . . . . . 71-73Bottom Boards . . 22, 29, 35Brood Chambers 20, 28, 34Buckets/Tanks

for Honey . . . . . . . . . . 71-73

{C}Candle Base Formers . . . . . . . . 91 Dipping Equipment . . 92 Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Molds . . . . . . . . .91,92,94 Packaging . . . . . . . . .93,94 Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Tapers . . . . . . . . . . . .92,94 Thermometer . . . . . . . 90 Tin Containers . . . . . . 89 Votives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Wax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Wicking . . . . . . . . . . . . 89Candy/Straws 108,116-117Cappings Spinner . . . . . . 75Caps Dripless Lids . . . . . . . . 81 Flip Top Lids . . . . . . . . 81 Hi-Flo Spouts . . . . . . . 81 Plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Citric Acid . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Classes . . . . . . . . . . . 104,107 Clothing, Protective Boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Gloves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Helmets . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Jackets . . . . . . . . . . . .57,59 Suits . . . . . . . . . . . . .58,60 Veils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . 55-60Cocoa Butter . . . . . . . . . . 97Coconut Oil . . . . . . . . . . 97Comb honey Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Containers Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . 82-83 Plastic . . . . . . . . . . . 76-81 Skin Care . . . . . . . . . . . 98Copper Hive Top . . . . . . 19Coveralls . . . . . . . . . . . 58, 60Creamed Honey.............117 Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Crimper, Wire . . . . . . . . . 48Critter Gitter and Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . 53Cut Comb Containers . . . . . . . . . . 50 Foundation . . . . . . . . . 50

Knife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

{D}Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115Double Screen . . . . . . . . . 22Double Sieves . . . . . . . . . 71Dripless Lids . . . . . . . . . . 81Drone Frame/ Foundation . . . . . . . . . 46, 47DVD/Books . . . . 39, 41-43

{E}Entrance Closures . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Reducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Escape board, Triangular . . . . . . . . . . 29, 62Essential/ Fragrance Oils . . . . . . . . . 90Essentials Kits . . .18, 27, 33Excluder, Queen . . . . 24, 31Extractor Lubricant . . . . 68Extractors . . . . . . . . . . 66-70Eyelets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Eyelet punch . . . . . . . . . . 48

{F}Feeder Division Board . . . . . . 61 Entrance . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Pail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Hivetop . . . . . . .31, 35, 61 Screen Plug . . . . . . . . . 61Filters/Sieves . . . . . . . .71,75Flip Top Lids . . . . . . . . . . 81Foundation . . . . . . 46-48, 50Fragrance/ Essential Oils . . . . . . . . . . 90Frame Fixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Rests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Spacing Tool . . . . . . . . 51 Drone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Pierco . . . . . . . .44, 46, 47 Wooden . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Fume board . . . . . . . . . . . 62Fumagilin-B . . . . . . . . . . . 87Furniture polish . . . . . . 109

{G}Galvanized Pans for outer cover . . . . . . . . . 21Giftbaskets . . . . . . . . . . . 110Glass containers . . . . 82-83Global Patty . . . . . . . . . . . 63Gloves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Grafters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

{H}Hardware Cloth . . . . . . . 53Heatgun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Heat Shrink Sleeves . . . . 80Helmets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Hi-Flo Spouts . . . . . . . . . 81Hive Beginners Kit .17, 26, 32 Beemax . . . . . . . . . 32-35 Bodies . . . . . . . .20, 28, 34 Covers . . . . 19, 21, 29, 35 Divider . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Feeders . . . . . . .31, 35, 61 Increase Kits . .19, 27, 33 Mentoring Kit .18, 27, 33 Miniature . . . . . . . . . 110 Portals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Stands .22, 29, 31, 34, 35 Supers . . . . . . . .20, 28, 34 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Top Feeders . . .31, 35, 61 Wooden . . . . . . . . . 17-31 Wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Honey Bee-Healthy . . . . . . . . . 63 Booklets . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Bottling Tanks. . . . 71-73 Bulk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Candy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Containers . . . . . . . 76-83 Creamed . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Dippers . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Pail Heater . . . . . . . . . 73 Pots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Stirrers . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Straws . . . . . . . . . 116-117

{IJK}Increase Kits . . . . .19, 27, 33Inner Covers . . . .21, 29, 35Jackets/Pullovers . . . . 57, 59Kits Beginner’s . . . . .17, 26, 32 Candlemaking . . . . . . 88 Creamed Honey . . . . . 74

Essentials . . . . .18, 27, 33 Hive Increase . .19, 27, 33 Hive Mentoring 18, 27, 33 Soapmaking . . . . . . . . . 95 Supering . . . . . .18, 27, 33 Weight-lite . . . .18, 27, 33

{L}Labels Candle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Comb Honey . . . . . 49, 50 Creamed Honey . 111, 120 Granulation/ Botulism Warning . . 111 Hanging Tag . . . . . . . 110 Honey, Custom Printed . 120-123 Honey Soap . . . . . . . . 101 Jar Top . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Lip Balm/ Skin Creame . . . . . . . . 99 Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . 111 Pollen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Tamper Proof . . . . . . 111Lip Balm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99Lip Balm Containers . . . 98Lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

{MNO}Medications . . . . . . . . 84-87MegaBee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Mini- Hive . . . . . . . . . . . 110Mite-Away Quick Strips 85Mouse Guard . . . . . . . . . . 35Nails . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 29, 45Notecards . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Nuc Box/Accessories . . . 52Outer cover Beemax . . . . . . . . . . 21, 35 Wooden/ Galvanized . . . . . . 21, 29

Oxytetracycline . . . . . . . . 87

{P}Pail Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Pail Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Pail opener . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Palm Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Pest Management/ Treatments Beetles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Foulbrood . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Nosema . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Small animal . . . . . . . 53 Varroa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Pierco Foundation . . . . . 46Pierco Frames . . . . . . . . . 44Plastic Containers . . 76-81Pollen Patty . . . . . . . . . . . 63Pollen Substitute . . . . . . . 63Pollen Traps . . . . . . . . . . . 25Pollen, Bee . . . . . . . . . . . . 63Posters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109Processing Tank . . . . . . . 75Protective Clothing . 55-60Pullovers . . . . . . . . . . . 57, 59

{Q}Queen Cage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Catcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Excluder . . . . . . . . . 24, 31 Grafters . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Hatching Cages. . . . . . 38 Introduction Cage . . . 40 Marking Combo . . . . . 39 Marking Pen . . . . . . . . 39 Marking Tube . . . . . . . 39 Muff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Rearing Books . . . . 38, 39 Rearing Kits . . . . . . . . 38 Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

{R}Refractometers . . . . . . . . 74Releaseagen Spray . . . . . . 90Reversible Bottom Board . . . . . . 22, 29Ross Round Comb Honey Kits/Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

{S}Salve Tins . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Scale, Digital . . . . . . . . . . 96Shea Butter . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Shim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Sieves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114,115Skin Care Supplies . 98-101Skin Cream . . . . . . . . . . . 99Skin Cream Jars, Empty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Slatted Racks . . . . . . . 23, 30Smoker Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . 53Smokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Soap Base, Glycerin . . . . . . . 96 Beginner’s Kits . . . . . . 95 Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Country Honey . . . . . 101 Ingredients . . . . . . . 96-97 Lye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Molds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Stamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Swiss Honey . . . . . . . . 101Spur embedder . . . . . . . . 48Sticky Board . . . . . . . . 22, 30Supering Kits . . . .18, 27, 33Supers . . . . . . . . . .20, 28, 34Support Pins . . . . . . . . . . 48Swarm Catch . . . . . . . . . . 36

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T-Shirts . . . . . . . . . . 112-113Tote, Market . . . . . . . . . 110Triangular Escape Boards . . . . . . 29, 62Tylan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Uncapping Forks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Knives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Plane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . .64,65Varroa Debris Tray . . . . . . .23,30 Economy Tray . . . . .23,30 Screen . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 30 Screen and Tray Combo .23, 30Veils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

{W}Walnut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100Wax Bayberry . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Beeswax . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Melter, Solar . . . . . . . . 75 Pouring Pot . . . . . . . . . 90 Processing Tank . . . . . 75 Remover . . . . . . . . . . . . 90Weight-lite Kits . .18, 27, 33Wire, Bee . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Wire Crimper . . . . . . . . . 48Wood Preserver . . . . . . . 109

PriCes imporTanT: because of varying market conditions, the prices in our catalog/website/phone and mail orders are subject to change. betterbee reserves the right to invoice all orders on the basis of prices which are in effect at the time of shipment. we will try to contact you if there is any substantial change in the prices of any items you have ordered. please feel free to confirm prices at any time by calling toll-free 1-800-632-3379.

Payment we accept masterCard, visa, and discover for cards that have billing addresses in the u.s. out of coun-try customers can pay with paypal by contacting the office. money orders and direct wire transfers are also accepted. Checks are accepted with a driver’s license number, phone number and address on the check. new customers paying for orders with checks may see a delay in order processing while the check clears. returned check fees of $45 will be added to

any check payments returned for insufficient funds.

any overdue credit amounts are subject to a 1.5% monthly charge. if not paid after the first state-ment cycle, a $10 per month billing charge will be assessed in addition to the 1.5% monthly charge. payment for merchandise is invoiced in united states dollars.

we reserve the right to pass non-payment claims to third party collection agencies and legal means for remittance. purchases are subject to the laws of new york state and the united states of america and its subsequent international treaties with other countries and organizations.

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we are closed on all major holidays listed below. internet orders will be processed on the first day

we are open after all holidays. (may 27, July 4, september 2, november 28, december 24,25, and december 31 to January 1).

DireCtions we are located in greenwich, ny., a lovely, 3-1/2 hour drive from montreal, nyC, and boston.

from the south and west: Take ny state Thruway to exit 24/albany. Take the adirondack northway/interstate 87 to saratoga springs at exit 14. follow route 29e 14 miles to greenwich. after the advanced auto parts store, take the first left onto meader road and then the first driveway on the right.

from the mass pike: Take exit b3 (the first exit after paying toll at end of pike). follow route 22n to Cambridge. Take a left at the light onto route 372w. go 9 miles to greenwich. go through stoplight on route 29w. we are 1 mile ahead, just past mcdonald’s. Take right onto meader road and then

the first driveway on the right.

CataLog requests Catalogs are sent bulk rate free of charge (us only) and take 2-4 weeks to arrive. indicate if you would prefer the catalog sent first class for a nominal charge of $1.50.


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Varroa ScreenAvailable in either 8 or 10 Frame. An ideal component in the hive for monitoring mite fall, increasing ventila-tion and removing debris from the hive. Can be used with or without a solid bot-tom board. Not needed in Beemax hive, using Beemax bottom boardDimensions: 22” x 16-1/4” x 1-1/2”

ship Weight: 4 lbs.

VsC8 Varroa screen (8 frame) . . . . . . . . $14.25 VsC2 Varroa screen (10 frame) . . . . . . . $14.25

Global PattyThese Patties are made with 15% real bee pollen. Patties with pollen are much more readily accepted by bees.ship Weight: 10 lbs.

GP10 Global Patty 10 patties . . . . . . . . . $24.95

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Pierco® FramesThese frames need no assembly; they’re ready to put right in your hive. Available in either black or white..ship Weight: Deep 10/9 lbs., Box/42 lbs., medium: 10/8 lbs., Box/45 lbs. (shipped in own oversized box.)

PierCOD1 Pierco® Deep frames 1-51 frames . . . . . . . .$2.25/frame

PierCOD52 Box of 52 Deep frames 1-3 boxes . . . . . . . . $108.95/box 4+ boxes . . . . . . . . $103.05/box

PierCOM1 Pierco® Medium frames 1-71 frames . . . . . . . .$2.00/frame

PierCOM72 Box of 72 Medium frames 1-3 boxes . . . . . . . . $124.95/box 4+ boxes . . . . . . . . $113.55/box

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Your Partners in Better Beekeeping! For over 34 years, Betterbee® has been proud to be your partner in better beekeeping. To help you get started, we’ve designed an 8-page introductory format with a seasonal checklist which focuses on a beekeeper’s needs throughout the calendar year, based upon what we’ve found to work in our apiaries each season. Complete descriptions, hints and pricing of products may be found on the pages referenced by each item.



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Hive Increase KitsThe fastest, easiest and most cost-effi-cient way to expand the number of colo-nies in your beeyard. Available in Wood or BeeMax™ Polystyrene. ship Weight: 70 lbs.

WiKa Wooden assembled Hive increase Kit w/pierco® waxed frames . . . . . . . . $180.90

WiKU Wooden Unassembled Hive increase Kit w/wooden frames and Crimp-wired foundation . . . . . . . . $162.90

BiK BeeMax™ assembled Hive increase Kit w/pierco® frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.95

Complete Wooden Beginner’s KitAvailable in either 8 or 10 Frame. Everything you need (in a single kit) for your first year of better beekeeping, except the bees. ship Weight: ships in 2 boxes, totaling 70 lbs.

BK8a Complete Wooden Beginner’s Kit 8 frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$314.95 BK10a Complete Wooden Beginner’s Kit 10 frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $314.95

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march - Feed and monitor Continue monitoring for hives that are out of honey. Do not feed sugar syrup until it is warm enough for bees to fly regularly , (Daytime tem-peratures greater than 50 degrees) if weather is still too cold, feed winter patties or fondant. Pollen patties are used to stimulate buildup of hives in anticipation of the spring flow. Don’t feed pollen too early because pollen supple-ments will cause rapid expansion. you don’t want a large cluster of bees consuming large amounts of stores if april is wet or snowy and honey flows are late. start a diary and keep track of when you first see pollen coming in and when different plants start to blossom. see page 84 for an overview of medications and treatments. there is much more informa-tion on our website, or call us if you have ques-tions about medications. Be sure electric fence is working properly if you are in bear territory. Bears are also waking up this time of year.

april – the Critical timeexamine each hive, preferably on a day when the temperature is at least 60 degrees to avoid chilling brood. remove mouse guards, clean bottom boards. if the bottom brood chamber is completely empty, reverse the boxes plac-ing the empty box on top. if there is brood in both boxes do not reverse the boxes. Check for brood in each hive and consider combining any hives that are queenless. Keep a record of very strong hives so that they get supers on-time. monitor mite levels to determine whether treatments are necessary.

may - the Honeyflow Beginsit is now warm enough that you can do a thorough inspection of each hive. Check each for the presence of a vigorous queen with a good brood pattern. Check carefully for brood diseases and mite levels. add supers to strong colonies. Keep ahead of the bees. add subsequent supers when the first one is half full. reverse boxes on hives not previously reversed. now is the time to try something new. you might want to try producing comb honey (page 49-50) or try raising your own queens. Keep grass trimmed around hives. if using drone comb for mite control be sure to remove them and freeze overnight every 21

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Packages consist of 3 pounds of bees in a screened cage along with a laying queen in a separate cage. There is also a can of sugar syrup to provide food for the bees during transport. Package bees are an economical and effective means of starting a beehive. Tentative Bee dates are late April and early May. BeeDaY live Bees 1-4 packages .......................................$90.00 5-24 boxes ..........................................$85.00 25+ packages .....................................please call

5 Frame Overwintered Nucleus Colony with Carniolan QueenOverwintered nucs differ from spring nucs in that they were prepared the previous summer. They are produced from locally acclimated bees with locally produced northern queens. The overwintered nucs that we are selling are produced by Michael Palmer of St Albans, VT and Jack Rath of West Pawlet, VT. Mike has been a strong advocate of and very successful producer of northern queens and over-wintered nucs. He has spoken widely about the advantages of locally produced queens and overwin-tered nucs. Mike’s enthusiasm for this pro-cess led to the beginning of the Vermont queen breeders group. Jack learned the technique from Mike and has produced smaller numbers of queens and over-win-tered nucs for the last few years.

Like the spring nucs, overwintered nucs have five frames generally consisting of a frame of honey, 3 frames of brood in all stages of development with some honey and pollen, and one frame of foundation being drawn out as an area for the colony to expand into. Because there is brood hatching and young bees being born, nucs build up more quickly than packages and need to be transferred to full size colonies immediately. They will usually be ready for a second brood box within a few weeks of installation. Nucs should be fed sugar syrup until all frames in the first brood chamber are drawn out. NUC1 5 frame Overwintered Nuc ....... $205.00


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June - the Honeyflowadd supers to colonies as need-ed. During the main honey-flow err on the side of too many supers rather than too few. Continue to monitor mite levels and queen performance. this is the time to try making up one or more nucs for overwintering.

July - early harvestBy harvesting honey early you have the chance to produce a wider variety of honey. early honey is often lighter in color and mild in flavor and allows you to sell a wider variety of products. Consider showing your honey and wax at the fair or the eas honey show.

august - Preparation for Fallnow is the time to check care-fully for elevated mite levels. if the mite levels are high the hive needs to be treated. there are now products which allow you to treat for mites without removing the honey crop. Consider attending the eas (eastern apicultural society) meeting, held this year in West Chester, Pennsylvania. you will meet enthusiastic beekeepers from across the country in a friendly learning environment.

Eastern Pine Wooden Supers Available in either 8 or 10 Frame. Top quality 7/8 inch thick Supers in either 8 or 10 frame versions. Our Supers are constructed from thicker Eastern Pine. They fit tighter, are less brittle and are easier to nail. 15% more wood makes a difference. All inside dimensions are standard Langstroth. Available in two grades: Select and Commercial. note: Frames not included. see pages 44

ship Weight: medium/6 lbs., shallow/5 lbs.

assembled supers

Msa10 10 frame Medium Commercial . . . $15.20 ssa10 10 frame shallow Commercial . . . . $15.20

Msa8 8 frame Medium Commercial . . . . $15.20 ssa8 8 frame shallow Commercial . . . . $15.20

Unassembled supers

MsU10 10 frame Medium Commercial . . . $11.95 ssU10 10 frame shallow Commercial . . . . $11.95

MsU8 8 frame Medium Commercial . . . . $11.95 ssU8 8 frame shallow Commercial . . . . $11.95

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Sticky BoardThe easy way to assess the mite situation in your hives. Use with a Varroa Screen (see pages 23 & 30) as an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) technique.Dimensions: 17” x 12”

ship Weight: 1 lb.

sB1 sticky Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.95

Global Hive SmokerFeatures a combustion chamber and removable aerator.Dimensions: 4” x 7”

ship Weight: 4 lbs.

sMOKeGLOBe1 Global Hive smoker . . . . $36 .95

Triangle Escape BoardAvailable in either 8 or 10 Frame. The stress-free way to remove bees from a super. Comes fully assembled. Dimensions: 20” x 16-1/4” x 1-1/2”

ship Weight: 5 lbs.

eB1 10 frame triangle escape Board $11.50eB8 8 frame triangle escape Board $11.50

Plastic Queen ExcluderAvailable in either 8 or 10 Frame. Keeps the queen in the brood chamber. Exceptionally strong and long-lasting. Fits both wooden and BeeMax™ hives.Dimensions: 19-7/8” x 16-3/8” x 1/8”

ship Weight: 2 lbs.

QeP8 Plastic Queen excluder 8 frame . . . . . $3.35 QeP10 Plastic Queen excluder 10 frame . . . . $3.35

Baling TwineWe recommend (and use ourselves) this untreated sisal Baling Twine as a fuel for a cool, long-lasting smoke. 10 lb. roll.ship Weight: 12 lbs.

Bt1 Baling twine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.95

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Sundance Pollen TrapThe industry standard. Pollen trap comes fully assembled and allows col-lection of fresh clean pollen for making pollen patties or for sale. Available in top and bottom mount versions. Pollen is clean and can be harvested without opening the hive.

Complete instructions included..ship Weight: 10 lbs.

PtraPB Bottom-Mounted Pollen trap . . . . . $61.95


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Hive Maintenance Jacket (English Style)This functional, zippered jacket is remark-ably comfortable as well as durable and provides superior sting protection. Features an English style hood. Velcro pockets keep things put.ship Weight: 4 lbs.

sizes: small, medium, Large, XLarge, XXLarge

eZJ1 english style Hive Maintenance Jacket . . . . . . . . . . . . . $54.95

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Betterbee® Fiber FuelPlugs and small fluffed pieces of long-burning fibers that fit easily into any of our smokers. Sold by the pound. ship Weight: 1 lb.

note: We break up this fiber fuel before putting it in our smoker — makes it easier to light and burn.

sf1 Betterbee® fiber fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.95

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Mite-Away Quick StripsThe first mite treatment which can be used during the honeyflow. Place two pads on top of brood frames when temperatures are between 50 and 92. Treatment period is 7 days. Pads need not be removed at end of treatment period. Entrances should not be restricted during treatment. Use chemical resistant gloves and read and follow all label directions when using Miteaway Quick Strips.ship Weight: 10 lbs./maqs1, 27 lbs./masq2

MaQs1 Mite-away Quick strips(10 treatments) . . $47.00 MaQs2 Mite-away Quick strips(36 treatments) . $144.50


Betterbee® Professional Honey Jar LabelsWe pioneered full-color labels over 22 years ago and continue to develop new labels to meet the beekeepers’ needs.

Let us print them for you (use order form found on page 106). We’ll print up to 4 lines of text (23 characters per line) on any of our stock labels. Just peel, stick and sell. ship Weight: 1 lb./roll

OsL1 Bee skep Label (a) OBL1 Pure american Label (b) ODL1 Daisy & skep Label (c) OJL1 Honey Jar Label (d) OGL1 skep & Pines Label (e) OCL1 red Clover Label (f) OLf1 Lavender fields Label (g) small oval 1-3/4” x 3” (fits 1/2, 1 and 2 lb. jars) .......... $9.95/250

MsL1 Modern sunflower Label (g) rounded rectangle 2-1/8” x 3-1/2” (fits 1 and 2 lb. jars) ................ $9.95/250

AutumnCheCklisT

september - Harvesting. treatmenttake supers off and extract the crop. Be sure to leave plenty of honey for the winter. apply mite treatments now if you have not already treated the hives. the goal is to reduce mite levels so that the “winter bees,” the bees produced from the last few rounds of brood, are not injured by mites and are healthy enough to survive until spring.

october - Winter preparations beginif colonies are light, feeding should be completed by mid-october. Feeding needs to be completed while bees still have time to ripen the syrup. Feed heavy syrup made with 2 parts sugar to 1 part water (10 pounds sugar in 2 1/2 quarts hot water). if adding fumagillin be sure to add it after syrup is cool. Fumagillin is inactivated by tem-peratures greater than 82º.

november - Finish winter prepa-rationinstall mouse guards and provide upper entrances for ventilation and exit during deep snow conditions. We also recommend insulation between the inner and outer cover to reduce condensation and mois-ture in the hive. if you wrap hives this should also be done now.

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Tank & Filter ComboBottle up to 72 lbs. of your honey at home. Pour extracted honey through the double seive into the honey tank. Let it settle in the tank overnight before bot-tling.ship Weight: 5 lbs.

Psst1 sieve & tank Combo . . . . . . . $64.95

Betterbee® Uncapping TankPerfect for the small scale beekeeper. Place a frame over the wooden cross-bar and uncap into the tank. Separates the honey from the cappings. Includes 1-1/4” Honey Gate.Dimensions: 17” x 20” x 13”

ship Weight: 30 lbs., ships in its own box.

UCt1 Betterbee® Uncapping tank . . . . $56.95

Electric Uncapping PlaneThe easiest and fastest way to uncap by hand. Heavy-duty, solid construction.ship Weight: 4 lbs.

UP1 electric Plane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129.95

Betterbee® Deluxe Stainless Steel Uncapping ToolFeatures built-in scraper. The handle is solid, washable rubber molded onto the steel that is all one piece with the body of the fork. Built to last. ship Weight: 1 lb.

Cas3 Deluxe Uncapping tool . . . . . $35.95

Premium Quality Plastic Honey BottlesThese honey bottles are clear plastic and look just like glass. All take the same 38mm lids, so you have your choice of flip-top lids, hi-flo spouts, plain white caps, or dripless lids.note: Labels not included on containers. see pgs. 118-123

ship Weight: 1/2 lb. case/1 lb., 1 lb. case/2 lbs., 2 lb. case/2 lbs.

PHB1/2W 1/2 lb. Bottles Case of 12 . . . . . . $6.15 PHB1W 1 lb. Bottles Case of 12 . . . . . . . . $6.85 PHB2W 2 lb. Bottles Case of 12 . . . . . . . . $9.35

Classic Glass JarsWe carry a wide variety of the finest glass containers. Here is a small sample. Caps – see page 78. note: Labels not included on containers. see pgs. 118-123

ship Weight: 1/2 lb. case/9 lbs., 1 lb. case/10 lbs., 2 lb. case/9 lbs.

CB1/2C 1/2 lb. Classic Glass Jar Case of 24 . . .$13.50 CB1C 1 lb. Classic Glass Jar Case of 24 . . . .$13.75 CB2C 2 lb. Classic Glass Jar Case of 12 . . . .$10.80

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Maxant 3100-2: Perfect for the hobbyist who wants a “lifetime” piece of extracting equipment.Just what you need as a beginning beekeeper when you are ready to extract your honey crop. This two-frame radial extractor is stur-dy enough to last a lifetime, set up to get the job done easily, priced right for the job it does and then when you need more capacity and speed, serves as a base unit that is upgradable without having to buy a whole new extractor. If your intention is to stay in beekeeping, in our opinion, this is the extractor to start with.

This extractor is made with 20 gauge stain-less steel (the smaller the gauge the thicker the metal) with extra stiffening support at the top and bottom. The legs are secured to the support ring on the bottom so there is no stress on the tank walls. The tig welded conical bottom helps to efficiently drain the honey from the extractor. We are not aware of another entry level extractor that offers radial extraction and the ability to be upgrad-ed as your needs change.ship Weight: 48 lbs.

M3100-2 Maxant 3100-2 without legs . . . . $295.00 MaXLeGKit Leg Kit for Maxant extractors . . . $39.00

MaXMOtOr1 Motor upgrade kit . . . . . . . . . . $349.00 MaXBasKet1 Basket upgrade kit . . . . . . . . $199.00

Betterbee open mon, Tue, Thu, fri 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. order Toll-free: 800-632-3379 | order by fax: 518-691-9226 | on the web: www.betterbee.com

easy to upgrade• Change 2 frame basket for

6/9 frame basket• add a motor• add a leg kit


WinterCheCklisT

December - gifting with Honey review your hive records for the year and try to figure out what you did wrong and what you did right. Leave a case of two pound jars (p. 82) as “yard rent” wherever you keep your bees. make creamed honey (p. 74) - winter is a good time to do it when you have a cool basement. make some candles (p. 88-94) and soap (p. 95) for gifts from your beeswax. Put them in a basket with some of your honey and give it to someone who is not expecting a gift from you.

January - reading and Planning read articles in the bee magazines that you didn’t get to read during the year. subscribe to the Bee-L mailing list at [email protected]. sign up for the monthly newsletter from malcolm sanford at [email protected]. Help in a beginner’s class run by your local bee club. order packaged bees for increase. add a beekeeping book to your collec-tion (p. 41-43).

February - get ready for spring assemble new equipment. Paint hives using dark colors in the north and light colors for the south. you can often buy returned cans of paint at local hardware stores at deep discounts. Check hives and identify those critically low on stores. you can take off the outer cover and deter-mine if the bees are tight to the inner cover. if bees are all the way to the top they may starve before spring. Consider feeding winter bee patties or fondant as emergency feed. use a shim and place patties directly on frames. even on cold days the bees will not be harmed if you quickly remove the inner cover, add emergency feed and then close the hive.

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Hive Wrap InsulationProtect your hives from harsh winter winds with this thick hive wrap insula-tion.ship Weight: 3 lb.

HW1 Hive Wrap insulation . . . . . . . . . $17.95

Honey-B-HealthyA feeding stimulant with essential oils to build up nucs, weak colonies and hived swarms. Follow all label instructions.ship Weight: 16 oz./3 lbs., 1 gal./15 lbs.

HBH3 Honey-B-Healthy 16 fluid oz. . . . . $24.95 HBH4 Honey-B-Healthy 1 gallon . . . . . . $135.95

Betterbee® Sweet™ Honey CandyThis all natural honey candy has a taste that everyone loves because it actually tastes like honey. Made with pure honey in 4 varieties: Honey, Honey-Lemon, Honey-Pomegranate, and Honey-Green Apple. There are approx. 115 pieces per pound.ship Weight: 1 lb. candy/2 lbs.

CaNDY1 Betterbee® sweet Honey Candy . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.95/lb.

The Beekeeper’s Handbook: 4th EditionDr. Diana Sammataro & Dr. Alphonse Avitabile The best of the beekeeping books for beginning and advanced beekeepers on the how-tos of beekeeping. 2 lbs.

B101 the Beekeeper’s Handbook . . . $26.95

Beekeeping Books:winter is the perfect time to catch up on some essential bee reading while your bees are busy in the hive.



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save when you buy this kit. Everything you need to make 20+ bars of your own all-natural soap. This is the most complete and easiest to use kit on the market.ship Weight: 14 lbs.

BKs1 soap Making Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . $99.95

Betterbee® Natural Beeswax Moisturizing Skin Creame™

Developed from a centuries-old recipe designed to soothe and heal skin affected by those cold, dry Northern winters. The 8 oz. comes with a floral design wrap around label; the 2 oz. has a hex design label (top of cover). Both labels list ingre-dients.ship Weight: Jar/1 lb.

BHC2 skin Creame 2 oz. Jar . . . . . . . . .$3.95 each BHC1 skin Creame 8 oz. Jar . . . . . . . . .$8.95 each

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The Betterbee® Beginner’s Candle Making Kit™save when you buy this kit. The most complete and easiest to use kit for those new to candle making. Everything you need to make 30 tealight candles and 12 votive candles. Includes all you need to get started fast.ship Weight: 9 lbs.

BKC1 Candle Making Kit. . . . . . .$105.95


Know exactly what’s going into the products you use and sell by making them yourself.

Surprise friends and family on special occasions with your own homemade gifts.

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Country Honey SoapSell this all natural soap to compliment your honey. Made in small batches in wooden molds and cured for more than one month. Labels available (p. 101)ship Weight: 1 lb. each

sOaPN1 Country Honey soap 1-9 bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.35 10-35 bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.25 36-119 bars . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.10

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All Natural Swiss Honey SoapThis pure and natural soap typifies the true goodness of honey. Each bar con-tains pure Alpine Honey.

Available in 5 distinctive varieties: Honey: A luxurious moisturizing soap for all skin types.Royal Jelly: For dry skinPropolis: A deep-cleaning soap, for problem skin.Alpine Milk: Made with milk, ideal for daily use.Gardener’s: Gently soothes rough, chapped hands.ship Weight: Bar/1 lb.

sOaPB1 swiss Honey soap 1 bar . . . . . . . . . $4.95 (please specify honey, royal Jelly, propolis, alpine milk or gardeners when ordering)


The Monk and The Honeybee DVDThis video tells the fascinat-ing story of Brother Adam, the Benedictine Monk at Buckfast Abbey in Devon England.ship Weight: 1 lb.

DVDMONK-1 the Monk and the Honeybee DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28.00


Pair of Beeswax Taper CandlesThese tanper candles are available in colonial, standard, and hex styles in a variety of lengths - 8", 10" and 12". ship Weight: 0.35 lb.

BWXP8 8 inch taper standard . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . $6.00 standard-white . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.00BWXP10 10 inch taper hex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00 Colonial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.00 standard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00 standard-white . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00BWXP12 12 inch taper standard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00 standard-white. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00


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vegetable and fruit growers are experiencing a shortage of honey bees because of mites and the aging of the bee-keeper population. Consequently, the beekeeper’s efforts are increasingly important to the maintenance of a fruitful environment. whether you begin beekeeping for the honey, the pollination, the exercise or your concern for the natural world, your harvest will be abundant and lifelong.

GettiNG starteD: To ensure your beekeep-ing success, we suggest you find a beekeeping mentor (an established beekeeper) who is willing to share how he or she manages his or her own bees. Join a club. The interactions with beekeepers and experienced from your local area are invaluable. attend a class and read some of the fine beekeeping books.Classes are held at locations throughout the country, and at our learning center in green-wich, ny (see pages 104 & 107).

tOOLs Of tHe traDe: before you can get started, there are some basic tools and equip-ment you will need. 1. protective clothing (page 55-60) to help protect you from stings while working your hives. 2. a hive or hives, depending on your aspirations. many people recommend starting with multiple hives to allow comparisons and to increase your chances that some make it over the winter. 3. beekeeping tools (you will find everything you

need in this catalog). 4. and, of course, bees! (page 36)

NeW Vs. UseD eQUiPMeNt: it is advisable that a new beekeeper should only buy used equipment with the guidance of a trusted and experienced beekeeper. There are some problems that will not be obvious to a new beekeeper that may contribute to failure. you can order bees in any area of the country, but place your order early as bees are generally in short supply and often sell out before spring, please see page 36-37 for a description of the difference between packages and nucleus colonies. We can sell you packaged bees and nuc hives at our location in New York, or you can acquire your own bees by hiving a swarm or by buying established hives or nucs from another beekeeper.

The Betterbee® Complete Wooden Beginner’s Kit 10 Frame VersionThis professional grade kit, made from long-lasting 7/8” Eastern Pine, includes everything you need to start your first year of beekeeping (except for the bees), including a Varroa Screen for IPM (Integrated Pest Management) & a 3 gallon hive top feeder. It comes either fully assembled (all the hive bodies, frames and supers are already assembled and ready to use) with Pierco® Frames or unassembled with wooden frames and crimp-wired foundation.ship Weight: ships in 4 boxes, totaling 70 lbs.

Note: No substitutions for the items in this kit.

BK10a assembled 10 frame Complete Wooden Beginner's Kit w/pierco® waxed frames . . . . . . . . . . . . $314.95

BK10U Unassembled 10 frame Complete Wooden Beginner's Kit w/wooden frames and Crimp-wired foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . $293.95

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You’ll need gloves! This kit includes leather gloves. please indicate your glove size at the time of ordering. use these codes: (xs) for xsmall, (s) for small, (m) for medium, (l) for large, (xl) for xlarge, and (xxl) for xxlarge. please call before you place your order if you have questions.

Contains everything you need (except the bees) for your first season of beekeeping.1. beemax™ Telescoping outer Cover2. wooden inner Cover3. beemax™ hivetop feeder w/ drown guard4. 2 med. supers w/20 frames5. 2 hive bodies w/20 frames6. reversible bottom board7. 10” hive Tool8. stainless steel smoker w/ heat shield9. beginning beekeeping book10. leather gloves - specify size11. hard plastic helmet12. round Tie-down veil13. queen excluder14. varroa screen13. varroa monitor & debris Tray

betterbee offers the easiest ways to start out right in beekeeping. our kits take the guesswork out of choosing the right products. here are a few suggestions for buying the right kits:

i am a new beekeeper. a complete beginner’s kit (pp 17, 26 & 32) and a mentoring kit (p 18, 27, 33) for your spouse or beekeeping buddy.

i live in a harsh climate. any of our beemax™ kits (pp 32 & 33)

i don't want to lift a lot of weight. a weight-lite kit (pp 18, 27 & 33) a 8-frame kit (pp 26 & 27)

i want to add to an existing apiary. a betterbee increase kit (pp 19, 27 & 33)

i want to catch a swarm. a betterbee essentials kit (pp 18, 27 & 33)

i need to make a split. a betterbee essentials kit (pp 18, 27 & 33)

i want a “showcase hive” in my garden. upgrade to an american Copper Top (p 19)

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The American Copper Hive TopThe use of copper was an integral part of the late 19th century American Crafts Movement. Our beautifully designed copper hive top reflects, as did our ancestors efforts of old, the beekeeper’s pride in functionality and craftsmanship.

Two screened ventilation holes at either end and one in the integrated wooden inner cover, finely hand-sanded wooden corners, rosehead copper nails and pure copper undivided sheeting (not the rolled, thinner version available in many of the garden hive top covers found on the market) are only some of the fea-tures of this copper hive top which are emblematic of the beekeeper’s attention to detail.

You choose how your Betterbee American Copper Hive Top will find its best use: functional in your apiary or purely aesthetic and decorative in your garden. Either use will reflect the pride you take in the craft you practice. Protect your investment: We recommend a yearly very light sanding of the copper with scotch Brite and an application of Butcher’s Wax to retard the natural oxidation process.

note: We cannot accept returns due to spots, imperfec-tions, or scratches on the copper.

aCHt1 the Betterbee american Copper Hive top ............................$72.95

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Betterbee® Essentials Kit 10 frame versionComplete with the essentials you need, except the bees, to get started right away. If you are catching swarms or making splits, this is a perfect way to start them off. Later, you can either combine colonies or top with additional stories. Comes with all the components needed to start a colony. The assembled version features Pierco waxed frames. The unassembled version features wooden frames and crimp-wired foundation.Includes all this: •BeeMax™ telescoping Cover for Wood •InnerCover •2DeepHiveBodies(7/8”EasternPine) •WoodenReversibleBottomBoardw/EntranceReducer •20Frames

ship Weight: 42 lbs. (must be shipped in its own box.)


WeKa10 assembled Betterbee® essentials Kit w/pierco® waxed frames . . . . . . . . . . . . $111.95

WeKU10 Unassembled Betterbee® essentials Kit w/wooden frames and Crimp-wired foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . $103.95

Betterbee® Increase Kit 10 frame versionThe fastest, easiest, and most cost-effective way to expand the number of colonies in your beeyard. Comes complete with everything you need (in one package) to get going right away. You’ll save over the price of buying the pieces separately. The assembled version features Pierco waxed frames. The unassembled version features wooden frames and crimp-wired foundation.Includes all this: •BeeMax™ telescoping Cover for Wood •InnerCover •2HiveBodies(7/8”EasternPine) •2MediumSupers(7/8”EasternPine) •WoodenReversibleBottomBoard,w/EntranceReducer •40Frames •QueenExcluder



WiKa10 assembled Betterbee® increase Kit w/pierco® waxed frames . . . . . . . . . . . . $180.90

WiKU10 Unassembled Betterbee® increase Kit w/wooden frames and Crimp-wired foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . $162.90

Betterbee® Supering Kit 10 frame versionA quick and easy way to get ready for a honey flow. Features two medium supers, frames, and a queen excluder to keep your honey free from brood. The assembled version features Pierco waxed frames. The unassembled version features wooden frames and crimp-wired foundation. Includes all this: •PlasticQueenExcluder •2Mediums(7/8”EasternPine) •20Frames



sKa10 assembled Betterbee supering Kit w/pierco® waxed frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . $68.95

sKU10 Unassembled Betterbee® supering Kit w/wooden frames and Crimp-wired foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58.95

Betterbee® Weight-Lite Kit 10 frame versionThis kit is perfect for those who want to get started quickly, but wish to be kinder to their backs. Smaller brood chambers can mean more manageable colonies. The assembled version features Pierco waxed frames. The unassembled version features wooden frames and crimp-wired foundation.Includes all this: •BeeMax™ telescoping Cover for Wood •InnerCover •2Mediums(7/8”EasternPine) •WoodenReversibleBottomBoardw/EntranceReducer •20Frames



WLKa10 assembled Betterbee® Weight Lite Kit w/pierco® waxed frames . . . . . . . . . . . . $101.95

WLKU10 Unassembled Betterbee® Weight Lite Kit w/wooden frames and Crimp-wired foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . . $91.95

Betterbee® Hive Mentoring KitEverything you need, except for a suit. Get a friend or family member involved in beekeeping by getting them the protection they need to join you out in your beeyard.Includes all this: •PlasticHelmet

•Tie-DownVeil •LeatherGloves(XSthruXXL)-specifysize •StandardHiveTool •7inchSmoker •BeginningBeekeepingBook



HMK1 Betterbee® Hive Mentoring Kit . . . . . . . . . . $92.95

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Complete Ventilation one hole at each end for adequate ventilation.

Heirloom Craftmanship featuring rosehead Copper nails.

integrated inner Cover our competitors liked this feature so much, they copied it.

Meticulous Details exquisitely hand-sanded and finished.


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Eastern Pine Supers 10 frame versionWhere your bees put the honey you’ll har-

vest. Our Supers are construct-ed from 7/8” thick Eastern Pine. They fit tighter, are less

brittle and are easier to nail. Available in two grades: Select (virtually all clear Eastern Pine,

with only the occasional small knot) and Commercial (which

may have a greater number of knots, but all are sound tight).

Dimensions: medium super 20” long x 16-1/4” wide x 6-5/8” high, shallow super 20” long x 16-1/4” wide x 5-11/16” high.


note: Frames not included. see pages 44-45.

How strong are you? When filled with honey, our medium supers weigh 55 lbs. and our shallow supers weigh 40 lbs. use the one that you can safely lift.

Hint: nails are not included with our unassembled supers. many beekeepers use nail or staple guns for assembly. see pages 20 & 45 for nails.

10 frame Medium supers

Mssa10 select assembled . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.00 5+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.50 25+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.75 MssU10 select unassembled. . . . . . . . . . . $13.75 5-24 supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.25 25+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.50

Msa10 Commercial assembled . . . . . . . . $15.20 5+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.75 25+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.20 MsU10 Commercial unassembled . . . . . . . $11.95 5-24 supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.50 25+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.95

10 frame shallow supers

ssa10 Commercial assembled . . . . . . . . $15.20 5+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.75 25+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.20 ssU10 Commercial unassembled . . . . . . . $11.95 5+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.50 25+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.95

Eastern Pine Hive Bodies 10 frame versionThe year-round home for your bees. Here in the North country, a sturdy, good quality Hive Body is essential. Our Hive Bodies are constructed from 7/8” thick Eastern Pine (1/8” thicker than other companies) to ensure a safe, secure home for your bees. Available in two grades: Select (virtually all clear Eastern Pine, possessing only the occasional small knot) and Commercial (which may possess a greater number of knots, but all are sound tight).Dimensions: 20” long x 16-1/4” wide x 9-5/8” high.

ship Weight: 9 lbs.

note 1: Frames not included. see pages 44-45.

note 2: nails are not included with our unassembled boxes. many beekeepers use nail or staple guns for assembly. see the left column of this page for nails.

Hint 1: our Hive Bodies are interchangeable with all other american standard equipment, even though our Hive Bodies have thicker, stronger walls than what our com-petition offers.

Hint 2: the thicker wood also makes possible a deeper, easier to grip handhold. that means fewer accidents in the field when you’re wearing gloves.

10 frame assembled Hive Bodies

DHBsa10 Deep select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.20 5+ hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.20 25+ hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.50 DHBa10 Deep Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00 5+ hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.75 25+ hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.50 PaiNt white paint on deep -add per unit . . . . . . .$6.00 white paint on medium - add per unit . . . . .$5.50 white paint on shallow - add per unit . . . . .$5.25

10 frame Unassembled Hive Bodies

DHBsU10 Deep select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.95 5-24 hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 25+ hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.25 DHBU10 Deep Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.75 5-24 hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.50 25+ hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.25

Betterbee® 7/8” Woodenware is thicker. all our woodenware measures 7/8 inches thick. That’s a full 1/8 inch thicker than the competition’s.

BeeMax™ Telescoping Cover for 10 Frame Wooden HivesA cost effective way to increase your wintering efficiency, giving you an R value of over 6.5. When used with an inner cover, moisture from the heat of the winter cluster will penetrate through the hole in the inner cover rather than fall back on the bees. Keep a stone or brick on top to keep the cover from blowing off in a storm.Dimensions: 18-3/4” x 22-3/8”

shipping Weight: 4 lbs.

tOCB BeeMax™ telescoping Outer Cover 1-4 Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.25 5+ Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.25

Telescoping Outer Cover 10 frame versionHeavy-duty weather protection for your bees. Telescoping outer covers (combined with a proper Inner Cover) are essential to beekeeping in the North. It functions like the eaves of a house, pro-tecting the hive bodies from both rain and wind. Our Outer Cover features the deep-est rim available in the industry, PLUS a heavy duty 26 gauge, galvanized top. Serious protection for your bees. Keep a stone or brick on top to keep the cover from blowing off in a storm. Dimensions: 21-3/4” x 18-1/4” x 2-1/2”

ship Weight: Complete Cover 8 lbs.

Hint: our telescoping outer Covers are constructed with a 26 gauge galvanized metal. others will try to sell you 30 gauge which we find tears very easily and does not last.

tOC10 Wood/Galvanized telescoping Outer Cover 10 frame 1-4 Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95 5+ Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.00

Galvanized Pan Covers 10 frame versionHeavy duty 26 gauge, galvanized tops mean serious protection for your bees. Make your own with our Galvanized Pan Covers. Sold in boxes of 10.Dimensions: 21-3/4” x 18-1/4”

ship Weight: 20 lbs..


tOCP10 Galvanized Cover Pan 10 frame box of 10 Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69.95

Wooden Inner Cover w/Ventilation Notch 10 frame versionAn upper entrance is essential for winter-ing in the North. In winter turn notch side down to provide an upper entrance as well as good ventilation. In summer turn notch side up. Made of luan plywood with a pine rim. Fully assembled.Dimensions: 20” x 16-1/4” x 3/4”

ship Weight: 4 lbs.

iC10 Wooden inner Cover 10 frame 1-4 Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.95 5+ Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.50

Ultimate Hive Cover 10 frame versionThis rugged all plastic hive cover is one piece, pre assembled, insulated, self-ventilated and never needs painting. The design provides a drip edge which directs water away from the hive.Dimensions: 20” x 16-1/4” x 3/4”

ship Weight: 4 lbs.

tOC-10-ULt Ultimate Hive Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.50

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NailsUse the 7d Nails for Hive Bodies and Supers. Packed in 1 lb. box. See page 45 for frame nails.ship Weight: 1 lb.

note: Do not nail the rabbet on your hive bodies and supers with a 7d nail. We recommend first gluing the rabbet, then using a 1 1/4” nail.

Hint: 1lb. of 7d nails will assemble 5 hive bodies.

Na14 1 1/4” Nails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.20 Na7d1 7d Nails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.75

screwed, not nailed. we assemble our inner and outer Covers with screws for a better fit and a longer life. we prefer this to the use of nails. This equipment is subject to a lot of twisting stresses when being pried up after the bees have propolized it down.

Universal Entrance ReducerFits all 8 or 10 frame hives with 3/4” entrances. This metal reducer slides open a full 4” to make it easy to remove piled up dead bees in the spring. Mouse proof.ship Weight: 1 lb.

Uer1 Universal entrance reducer . . . . . . . . .$2.00

Universal Entrance ClosureFits all 8 and 10 frame hives. Great for moving hives — a single tack holds it in place. For longer moves and more security, use two tacks. One size fits all. Made of rust-free aluminum.ship Weight: 1 lb.

UeC1 Universal entrance Closure . . . . . . . . . . $2.00

Betterbee® 7/8” Woodenware is Longer Lasting. beware of rabett-jointed hives. They do not last, even if glued.

Betterbee® 7/8” Woodenware is stronger. all box jointed construction.

our supers and hive bodies are available assembled (shown above) or unassembled (shown here)

a full line of 7/8 inch woodenware - is thicker, stronger and longer lasting.

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Reversible Bottom Board 10 frame versionThe foundation and entrance to the hive. Our two-sided, Reversible Bottom Board has a 3/8” entrance on one side and a 3/4” entrance on the other. Made with rab-beted crosspieces to help keep out mois-ture. Available in longer lasting Eastern White Cedar or top-quality Eastern Pine. Comes fully assembled – screwed, not nailed. Includes FREE Wooden Entrance Reducer for winter use.Dimensions: 22” x 16-1/4” x 1-7/8”

ship Weight: 5 lbs.

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rBBC1 reversible Bottom Board 10 frame . . . . $14.95 5+ bottom boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.50

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rBB1 reversible Bottom Board 10 frame . . . . $13.95 5-24 bottom boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.50 25+ bottom boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.00

Double Screen 10 frame versionAlso called the “Snellgrove Board”. Using a Double Screen allows you to effectively run a 2-queen (or even a 3-queen) hive. The double screen in the middle keeps the bees that are above from directly commu-nicating with the bees that are below the screen, while still allowing heat to circulate in the hive. By manipulating the three different double entrances, one can add or subtract bees from the top or bottom, or run two splits on top of one parent colony. Can also be used to increase hive populations and foster swarm control. Comes fully assembled – screwed, not nailed.Dimensions: 20” x 16-1/4” x 1-1/4”

ship Weight: 5 lbs.

note: We only recommend the use of a Double screen to the experienced beekeeper who has both the time and inclination to manipulate a hive for maximum population and production.

DsC1 Double screen 1-4 screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 5+ screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.50

Cedar Hive Stands 10 frame versionProvides a wider porch for entering bees. Constructed from Eastern White Cedar which is slow to decay when in contact with the ground. Should last a lifetime. Shipped unassembled with pre-drilled holes and screws for easy assembly.ship Weight: 5 lbs.

staND1 stand for 10 frame Wooden Hives . . . $13.95

Ultimate Hive Stands 10 frame versionThe only hive stand you will ever need. Hive is elevated 12 inches above the ground, a perfect working height. Included frame holders provide a safe and convenient place to hold frames during hive inspections. Plastic construction never needs painting and will not rot.Specify 10 frame, 8 frame or beemax hive.ship Weight: 5 lbs.

staND-10-ULt Ultimate Hive standHives................$74.50

built-in double screen

Three easy-to-use entrances

made with plywood, not masonite

Slatted Rack 10 frame versionUse for better wintering and swarm control. A Slatted Rack is installed, as pictured, between the bottom board and the bottom brood chamber. In the winter, it keeps the brood chamber warmer so the queen can lay right to the bottom of the frame. In the spring and summer, when hive populations are at their largest, it pro-vides a cluster space in the hive which can reduce swarming. Available for either 9 (for those who run 9 frames in a 10 frame hive) or 10 Frame Hives. Slats run perpen-dicular to the entrance. Fully assembled.Dimensions: 20” x 16-1/4” x 2-1/4”

ship Weight: 5 lbs.

note 1: our slatted rack can be used in combination with our Varroa screens. the slats run from back to front so that they are directly under the hive body frames. that way when the Varroa mites fall naturally off the bees, they fall through the slats and through the Varroa screen.

note 2: install slatted rack with the bars directly against the hive body and the open space above the bottom board.

Bee History: slatted racks were first developed in 1900 by C.C. miller, author of the classic, “Fifty years among the Bees.” they were refined in 1950 by Carl Killion, who wrote the bible on raising comb honey, “Honey in the Comb.” We learned about them from John Brant, one of the few successful commercial beekeepers in n.y.’s cold adirondack mountain region. John swears they are abso-lutely essential to good wintering and swarm control in the north.

sr10 slatted rack 10 frame hive sr9 slatted rack 9 frame hive 1-4 slatted racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.50 5+ slatted racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.00

Sticky Board Place this on your debris tray or slip it in under the Varroa Screen. Leave for 3 days and then remove and count the mites. Divide the total number of mites by 3 to get the mite drop per day. In the spring if you find more than 5, or in the fall if you find more than 10 — treat.Dimension: 17” x 12”

ship Weight: 1 lb.

Hint: Knowing the varroa mite levels in your hive is the single most important piece of disease information you can have about your hive. use this information to imple-ment and monitor your control program.

sB1 sticky Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.95 5-24 boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.85 25+ boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.50

Varroa Screen 10 frame versionOur Varroa Screen is placed on a regular bottom board. The front entrance of the bottom board is closed off, forcing the bees to enter above the screen. A certain percentage of Varroa Mites will fall off the bees accidentally or when transferring from bee to bee. With the Varroa Screen on the hive, the mites will fall through the screen onto the bottom board. With the screen in place, they cannot hitch a ride back into the hive and, consequently, they just die in place on the bottom board. Mite fall may be as high as 30%.

Features:

1. Has extra wide 4-3/4” entrance board

2. Can be used without a solid bottom board - debris will fall on the ground.

3. Ideal for IPM treatment of Varroa – use our trays to monitor the mite fall.

Dimensions: 22” x 16-1/4” x 1-1/2”

ship Weight: 4 lbs.

Hint: if you reverse the bottom board and have the old entrance facing out the back, you can do your monitoring from the back of the hive.

VsC2 Varroa screen 10 frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.25

Varroa Screen and Tray CombinationPurchase this combo and save additional 5%. Dimensions: 22” x 16-1/4” x 1-1/2”

ship Weight: 7 lbs.

VarrOaCOMBO1 10 frame varroa screen and Tray Combination . . . . . . $19.20

VarrOaCOMBO1- eCONOMY 10 frame

varroa screen and economy Tray Combination $17.30

Varroa Monitor & Debris Tray 10 frame versionFits under our Varroa Screen. Use it to remove the debris that builds up on the bottom board. If your ultimate goal is effi-ciency, choose this one.Dimension: 13-3/4 x 17-3/4

ship Weight: 3 lbs.

note: shown with Bottom Board and Varroa screen for illustration purposes only. each sold separately.

Hint: When using a Varroa screen, the mites will just sit on the tray and die. they are programmed to wait for a ride on an incoming bee.

traY1 Monitor/Debris tray 10 frame . . . . . . . . $5.95

monitor and debris Tray (slides in at back of hive)

varroa screen

bottom board

Economy Varroa Monitor & Debris Tray 10 frame versionFits under our Varroa Screen, an alterna-tive for the cost-conscious beekeeper. We recommend smearing the tray with petroleum jelly to capture the falling debris. If your ultimate goal is economy, while maintaining functionality, choose this one.Dimension: 13-3/4 x 17-3/4

ship Weight: 3 lbs.

note: shown with Bottom Board and Varroa screen for illustration purposes only. each sold separately.

etraY1 economy Monitor/ Debris tray 10 frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.95

noTe: all components sold separately

One Piece Hive Wrap InsulationProtect your hives from harsh winter winds with our new and improved hive wrap insulation. This extra thick wrap will cover a colony with two hive bodies, sliding right over the colony. Designed perfectly for 10 frame equipment, but can be used for 8 frame hives as well.ship Weight: 1 Piece/3 lbs.

HW1 Hive Wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.95

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Plastic Queen Excluder 10 frame versionThe enhanced design of our excluder allows bees to pass through more readily. Frequent cross-bracings make for excep-tional strength and long life. It’s easy to clean wax from these plastic excluders. Put them in the freezer overnight. Then, simply bend them and the wax will pop off.Dimensions: 19-7/8” x 16-3/8” x 1/8”

ship Weight: 2 lbs.

QeP10 Plastic Queen excluder 10 frame 1-24 excluders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.35 25+ excluders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.00

Metal Queen Excluder 10 frame versionThis all metal excluder is placed above the brood chamber to keep the queen from entering the honey supers. It’s wide enough to let the workers through, but too narrow for the queen. Features stain-less steel screen and galvanized binding.Dimensions: 19-3/4” x 16-1/8” x 3/8”.

ship Weight: 3 lbs.

QeM1 Metal Queen excluder 1-4 excluders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.15 5-24 excluders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.80 25+ excluders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.50

proper placement on a wooden hive body. proper placement on a beemax™ hive body.

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tUrN it siDeWaYs if you are concerned that your excluder will slow your bees down when storing nectar in the supers, just turn it sideways. The bees can go around the edges, but the queen usually stays in the middle of the hive and is “excluded”. once you are confident your supers are drawing enough workers, you can turn the excluder to its tradi-tional placement, but remember to check for your queen up in the supers.

HOLD ONtO tHat sWarM brian daigle, an experienced upstate ny beekeeper, gave us this great idea: after a swarm is caught, insert a queen excluder between the bottom board and hive body for a few days to keep your swarm from leaving.

Plastic Hive DividerA handy device for the serious beekeeper. This adjustable, plastic divider with two built-in Queen Excluders enables you to raise two nucs efficiently in a single hive. It hangs from the rabbet in your hive body and has two built-in sliding doors which can be kept open or closed. Behind the windows are the built-in Queen Excluders. With the windows adjusted, you can run a 2-queen colony in your hive body.Dimensions: this Hive Divider is adjustable vertically: 9-3/4” – 10-1/2”, and horizontally: 17-3/4” – 18-3/4” to accommodate variations in Langstroth hive bodies and different bottom boards.

ship Weight: 1 lb.

Hint: this Hive Divider can be placed in the middle of the hive body to raise two 5-frame nucs or placed to one side to raise a 3-frame nuc and a 7-frame nuc. this divider is easily removed if you wish to recombine the 2 nucs or harvest one of the queens for use in another hive.

HDiV1 Plastic Hive Divider 1-4 dividers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95 5+ dividers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.25

The industry standard. Pollen trap comes fully assembled and allows collection of fresh clean pollen for making pollen patties or for sale. Available in top and bot-tom mount versions. Pollen is clean and can be harvested without opening the hive.

Complete instructions included.ship Weight: 9 lbs.

Keep it fresh: a collection drawer that is easy to access and manage means you can collect more often. Frequent harvesting ensures freshness.

Keep it clean: the integrated Luan cover protects the pollen from debris that falls within the hive..

PtraPB10 Bottom-Mounted Pollen trap 10 frame version. . . . . . . .$61.95PtraPB8 Bottom-Mounted Pollen trap 8 frame version. . . . . . . . $61.95PtraPt10 top-Mounted Pollen trap 10 frame version. . . . . . . . . . .$54.50PtraPt8 top-Mounted Pollen trap 8 frame version. . . . . . . . . . . . $54.50

Betterbee® Anatomic Pollen TrapThis all plastic, front-mounted pollen trap is ideal for someone who wants to occa-sionally collect small amounts of pollen. Mounts on front of standard 10 frame wooden hives. It will not fit on Beemax or 8 frame equipment. If you plan to col-lect large amounts of pollen you will want to consider the Sundance pollen trap.Dimensions: 14-7/8” x 5-1/2” x 3-1/2”

ship Weight: 2 lbs.

note: this trap Cannot be used with our Beemax™ Hives because of a different size entrance.

Hint 1: What we like most about this trap is its ventilated collection drawer, which we believe results in less mold in the pollen during humid springs.

Hint 2: use this trap if you are using a Varroa screen (see page 23) for mite reduction.

PtraP1 Pollen trap front-mounted 1-4 Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95 5-24 Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.50 25+ Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.00

ventilatedCollectiondrawer

anatomicentrancescreen

drone entrance

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Contains everything you need (except the bees) for your first complete season of beekeeping.1. wood/galvanized Telescoping outer Cover 2. wooden inner Cover 3. beemax™ hivetop feeder w/ drown guard 4. 2 medium supers w/16 frames 5. 2 hive bodies w/16 frames 6. reversible bottom board 7. 10” hive Tool 8. stainless steel smoker w/ heat shield 9. beginning beekeeping book 10. leather gloves - specify size 11. hard plastic helmet 12. round Tie-down veil 13. queen excluder 14. varroa screen 15. varroa monitor & debris Tray

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Betterbee® Increase Kit 8 frame versionThe fastest, easiest, and most cost-effective way to expand the number of colonies in your beeyard. Comes com-plete with everything you need (in one package) to get going right away. You’ll save over the price of buying the pieces separately. The assembled version features Pierco waxed frames. The unassembled version features wooden frames and crimp-wired foundation.Includes all this: •Wood/GalvanizedTelescopingCover •InnerCover •2DeepHiveBodies(7/8"EasternPine) •PlasticQueenExcluder •2Mediums(7/8”EasternPine) •32Frames •WoodenReversibleBottomBoard •EntranceReducer

ship Weight: ships in 2 boxes totalling 65 lbs. (must be shipped in its own box.)


WiKa8 assembled Betterbee® increase Kit w/pierco® waxed frames $180.95

WiKU8 Unassembled Betterbee® increase Kit w/wooden frames and Crimp-wired foundations $162.90

The Betterbee® Complete Wooden Beginner’s Kit 8 frame versionThis professional grade kit, made from long-lasting Eastern Pine, includes everything you need to start your first season of beekeeping (except for the bees). It comes either fully assembled (all the hive bodies, frames and supers are already assembled and ready to use) with Pierco® Frames or unassembled with wooden frames and crimp-wired foundation.ship Weight: ships in 4 boxes; totaling 70 lbs.


BK8a assembled 8 frame Complete Wooden Beginner's Kit w/pierco® waxed frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $314.95

BK8U Unassembled 8 frame Complete Wooden Beginner's Kit w/wooden frames and Crimp-wired foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $293.95

Betterbee® Weight-Lite Kit 8 frame versionThis kit is perfect for those who want to get started quickly, but wish to be kinder to their backs. Smaller brood chambers can mean more manageable colonies. The assembled version features Pierco waxed frames. The unassembled version features wooden frames and crimp-wired foundation.Includes all this: •Wood/GalvanizedTelescopingCover •InnerCover •2Mediums(7/8”EasternPine) •16Frames •WoodenReversibleBottomBoard •EntranceReducer


Note: No substitutions for this kit.

WLKa8 assembled Betterbee® Weight Lite Kit w/pierco® waxed frames . . $101.55

WLKU8 Unassembled Betterbee® Weight Lite Kit w/wooden frames and Crimp-wired foundations . . . $91.95


•Tie-DownVeil •LeatherGloves(XSthruXXL)-specifysize •StandardHiveTool •7inchSmoker •BeginningBeekeepingBook




Betterbee® Essentials Kit 8 frame versionComplete with the essentials you need, except the bees, to get started right away. If you are catching swarms or making splits, this is a perfect way to start them off. Later, you can either reunite colonies or top with our supering kit. Comes with all the components needed to start a colony. The assembled version features Pierco waxed frames. The unassembled version features wooden frames and crimp-wired foundation.Includes all this: •Wood/GalvanizedTelescopingCover •InnerCover •2DeepHiveBodies(7/8"EasternPine) •16Frames •WoodenReversibleBottomBoard •EntranceReducer



WeKa8 assembled Betterbee® essentials Kit w/pierco® waxed frames . . $111.95

WeKU8 Unassembled Betterbee® essentials Kit w/wooden frames and Crimp-wired foundations . . $103.25

Betterbee® Supering Kit 8 frame versionA quick and easy way to get ready for a honey flow. Features two medium supers, frames and a queen excluder to keep your honey free from brood. The assembled version features Pierco waxed frames. The unassembled version features wooden frames and crimp wired foundation.Includes all this: •PlasticQueenExcluder •2Mediums(7/8”EasternPine) •16Frames



sKa8 assembled Betterbee® supering Kit w/pierco® waxed frames . . . $68.95

sKU8 Unassembled Betterbee® supering Kit w/wooden frames and Crimp-wired foundations . . $58.95

Betterbee

8 frame Kitsa lighter weight alternative to the traditional 10 frame hive.

You’ll need gloves! This kit includes leather gloves. please indicate your glove size at the time of ordering. use these codes: (xs) for xsmall, (s) for small, (m) for medium, (l) for large, (xl) for xlarge, and (xxl) for xxlarge. please call before you place your order if you have questions.

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Eastern Pine Supers 8 frame versionWhere your bees put the honey you’ll har-

vest. Our Supers are constructed from 7/8” thick Eastern Pine. They fit tighter, are less brittle and are easier to nail. Available in two grades: Select (virtually all clear Eastern Pine,

with only the occasional small knot) and Commercial (which

may have a greater number of knots, but all are sound tight).

Dimensions: medium super 20” long x 14” wide x 6-5/8” high, shallow super 20” long x 14” wide x 5-11/16” high.


note: Frames not included. see pages 44-45.

8 frame equipment is lighter than 10 frame!

Hint: nails are not included with our unassembled supers. many beekeepers use nail or staple guns for assembly. see pages 20, 45 for nails.

8 frame Medium supers

Mssa8 select assembled . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.00 5+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.50 25+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.75 MssU8 select unassembled. . . . . . . . . . . $13.75 5-24 supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.25 25+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.50

Msa8 Commercial assembled . . . . . . . . $15.20 5+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.75 25+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.20 MsU8 Commercial unassembled . . . . . . . $11.95 5-24 supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.50 25+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.95

8 frame shallow supers

ssa8 Commercial assembled . . . . . . . . $15.20 5+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.75 25+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.20 ssU8 Commercial unassembled . . . . . . . $11.95 5-24 supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.50 25+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.95

Eastern Pine Hive Bodies 8 frame versionThe year-round home for your bees. Here in the North country, a sturdy, good quality Hive Body is essential. Our Hive bodies are constructed from 7/8” thick Eastern Pine (1/8” thicker than other companies) to ensure a safe, secure home for your bees. Available in two grades: Select (virtually all clear Eastern Pine, pos-sessing only the occasional small knot and Commercial (which may possess a greater number of knots, but all are sound tight).Dimensions: 20” long x 14” wide x 9-5/8” high.

ship Weight: 9 lbs.

note 1: Frames not included. see pages 44-45.

note 2: nails are not included with our unassembled supers. many beekeepers use nail or staple guns for assembly. see pages 20. 45 for nails.

Hint: the thicker wood also makes possible a deeper, easier to grip handhold. that means fewer accidents in the field when you’re wearing gloves.

8 frame assembled Hive Bodies

DHBsa8 Deep select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.20 5+ hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.20 25+ hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.50 DHBa8 Deep Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.00 5+ hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.75 25+ hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.50 PaiNt white paint on deep -add per unit . . . . . . .$6.00 white paint on medium - add per unit . . . . .$5.50 white paint on shallow - add per unit . . . . .$5.25

8 frame Unassembled Hive Bodies

DHBsU8 Deep select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.95 5-24 hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 25+ hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.25 DHBU8 Deep Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.75 5-24 hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.50 25+ hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.25

Telescoping Outer Cover 8 frame versionHeavy-duty weather protection for your bees. This type of Outer Cover (combined with a proper Inner Cover) is advantageous in any region. It func-tions like the eaves of a house, protecting the hive bodies from both rain and wind. Our Outer Cover features the deepest rim available in the industry, PLUS a heavy duty 26 gauge, galvanized top. Serious protection for your bees.Dimensions: 22-1/4” x 15-3/4” x 2-1/2”

ship Weight: 8 lbs.


tOC8 Wood/Galvanized telescoping Outer Cover 8 frame 1-4 Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.50 5+ Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.50

Wooden Inner Cover w/Ventilation Notch 8 frame versionAn upper entrance is essential for winter-ing in the North. In winter turn notch side down to provide an upper entrance as well as good ventilation. In summer turn notch side up. Made of luan plywood with a pine rim. Fully assembled.Dimensions: 20” x 14” x 3/4”

ship Weight: 4 lbs.

iC8 Wooden inner Cover 8 frame 1-4 Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.95 5+ Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.50

NailsDifferent nail sizes for different fastening needs. Use the 7d Nails for Hive Bodies and Supers. Packed in 1 lb. bags. See page 45 for frame nails.ship Weight: 1 lb.

note: Do not nail the rabbet on your hive bodies and supers with a 7d nail. We recommend first gluing the rab-bet, then using a 1 1/4” nail.

Hint: 1lb. of 7d nails will assemble 5 hive bodies.

Na14 1 1/4” Nails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.20 Na7d1 7d Nails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.75

It’s Not thE kNot. the knots are not a concern to the bees. a sound or tight knot is actually a stronger piece of wood (the closer the rings are together, the stronger the wood). Bees will adapt to the environment provided by propolizing the interior space.

thE 7/8 INch dIffErENcE. Betterbee only sells woodenware that is 7/8 inch thick — that’s 14% thicker than the industry standard. Does thickness matter? We think so, because it gives you more: insulation, Durability, Bang for your Buck and secure Handholds.

Reversible Bottom Board 8 frame versionThe foundation and entrance to the hive. Our two-sided, Reversible Bottom Board has a 3/8” entrance on one side and a 3/4” entrance on the other. Made with rab-beted crosspieces to help keep out mois-ture. Available in longer lasting Eastern White Cedar or top-quality Eastern Pine. Comes fully assembled – screwed, not nailed. Includes FREE Wooden Entrance Reducer for winter use.Dimensions: 22” x 14” x 1-7/8”

ship Weight: 5 lbs.

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rBBC8 reversible Bottom Board 8 frame . . . . . $14.75 5+ bottom boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.25

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rBB8 reversible Bottom Board 8 frame . . . . . $12.75 5+ bottom boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.50


staND8 stand for 8 frame Wooden Hives . . . . $13.25

Triangle Escape BoardThe most stress-free way (for you and the bees) to remove bees from a super. This board is placed between the supers and the brood chamber, triangle side down. The bees can easily leave the supers but cannot find their way back in. Comes fully assembled. Bees will not leave supers that have brood.Dimensions: 20” x 14” x 1-1/2”

ship Weight: 5 lbs.

How it works: Bees navigate according to a very strict set of rules. When a bee reaches an obstruction (such as a wall), it will always travel to the right and follow that obstruction until it can go no further. it will never go left. in the case of the triangle escape Board, it is easy for the bees to leave – there are three convenient exits. However, they are unable to get back in, so your super will soon be empty of bees.

Hint: Holes above an escape are an invitation to robbers. Bees are also very reluctant to leave brood. an escape board will not work well if there is brood in the super to be removed. .

eB8 triangle escape Board 8 frame 1-4 escape boards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.50 5+ escape boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.25

Betterbee® 7/8” Woodenware is thicker. our woodenware measures 7/8 inches thick. That’s a full 1/8 inch thicker than the competition’s.

Betterbee® 7/8” Woodenware is Longer Lasting. beware of rabett-jointed hives. They do not last, even if glued.

Betterbee® 7/8” Woodenware is stronger. all box jointed construction.

doN’t forgEt thE fraMEs. our Hive Bodies and supers Do not include Frames — they must be purchased separately. see page 41-42 for our full selection of frames.

a PErfEct fIt: our Hive Bodies and supers are interchangeable with all other american standard equipment, even though our Hive Bodies have thicker, stronger walls that fit perfectly with all standard Langstroth. the thicker wood also makes possible a deeper, easier to grip handhold. that means fewer accidents in the field when you’re wearing gloves.

our 7/8 inch woodenware is thicker, stronger and longer lasting.

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our supers and hive bodies are available assembled (shown above) or unassembled (shown here)

our supers and hive bodies are available assembled or unassembled

screwed, not nailed. we assemble our inner and outer Covers with screws for a better fit and a longer life. we prefer this to the use of nails. This equipment is subject to a lot of twisting stresses when being pried up after the bees have propolized it down.

Please call for bulk ordering pricing



Slatted Rack 8 frame versonBetter wintering and swarm control. A Slatted Rack is installed, as pictured, between the bottom board and the bot-tom brood chamber. In the winter, it keeps the brood chamber warmer so the queen can lay right to the bottom of the frame. In the spring and summer, when hive populations are at their largest, it pro-vides a cluster space in the hive which can reduce swarming. Slats run perpendicular to the entrance. Fully assembled.Dimensions: 20” x 14” x 2-1/4”

ship Weight: 5 lbs.

note 1: our slatted rack can be used in combination with our Varroa screens. the slats run from back to front so that they are directly under the hive body frames. that way when the Varroa mites fall naturally off the bees, they fall through the slats and through the Varroa screen.

note 2: install slatted rack with the bars directly against the hive body and the open space above the bottom board.

sr8 slatted rack 8 frame hive 1-4 slatted racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.50 5+ slatted racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.00

Sticky BoardPlace this on your debris tray or slip it in under the Varroa Screen. Leave for 3 days and then remove and count the mites. Divide the total number of mites by 3 to get the mite drop per day. If you find more than 5 in the spring or 10 in the fall, treat.Dimension: 17” x 12”

ship Weight: 1 lb.

Hint: if you have the opportunity to treat, do so. your honeybees will thank you.

sB1 sticky Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.95 5-24 boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.85 25+ boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.50

Varroa Screen 8 frame versionOur Varroa Screen is placed on a regular bottom board. The front entrance of the bottom board is closed off, forcing the bees to enter above the screen. A certain percentage of Varroa Mites will fall off the bees accidentally or when transferring from bee to bee. With the Varroa Screen on the hive, the mites will fall through the screen onto the bottom board. With the screen in place, they cannot hitch a ride back into the hive and, consequently, they just die in place on the bottom board. Mite fall may be as high as 30%.

Features:

1. Extra wide 4-3/4” entrance board

2. Can be used without a solid bottom board - debris will fall on the ground.

3. Is ideal for IPM treatment of Varroa – by using either of our trays you can closely monitor the mite fall.

Dimensions: 22” x 14” x 1-1/2”

ship Weight: 4 lbs.

Hint: if you reverse the bottom board and have the old entrance facing out the back, you can do your monitoring from the back of the hive.

VsC8 Varroa screen 8 frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.25

Varroa Screen and Tray CombinationPurchase this combo and save additional 5%. Dimensions: 22” x 16-1/4” x 1-1/2”

ship Weight: 7 lbs.

VarrOaCOMBO1 10 frame varroa screen and Tray Combination . . . . . . $19.20

VarrOaCOMBO1- eCONOMY 10 frame

varroa screen and economy Tray Combination $17.30

Varroa Monitor & Debris Tray 8 frame versionFits under our Varroa Screen. Use it to remove the debris that builds up on the bottom board. If your ultimate goal is durability, choose this one.Dimension:11-3/4x16-1/4x3/4"

ship Weight: 3 lbs.

note: shown with Varroa screen & Bottom Board for illus-tration purposes only. each sold separately.

Hint: When using a Varroa screen, the mites will just sit on the tray and die. they are programmed to wait for a ride on an incoming bee.

traY8 Monitor/Debris tray 8 frame . . . . . . . . . .$5.95

monitor and debris Tray (slides in at back of hive)

varroa screen

bottom board

Economy Varroa Monitor & Debris Tray 8 frame versionFits under our Varroa Screen, an alterna-tive for the cost-conscious beekeeper. We recommend smearing the tray with petro-leum jelly to capture the falling debris. Dimension:11-3/4x16-3/4x1/4"

ship Weight: 3 lbs.

note: shown with Varroa screen & Bottom Board for illus-tration purposes only. each sold separately.

etraY8 economy Monitor/Debris tray 8 frame . .$3.95

noTe: all components sold separately.Plastic Queen Excluder 8 frame versionThe enhanced design of our excluder allows bees to pass through more readily. Frequent cross-bracings make for excep-tional strength and long life. It’s easy to clean wax from these plastic excluders. Put them in the freezer overnight. Then, simply bend them and the wax will pop off.Dimensions: 19-7/8” x 13-3/8”

ship Weight: 2 lbs.

QeP8 Plastic Queen excluder 8 frame 1-24 excluders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.35 25+ excluders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.00

Metal Queen Excluder 8 frame versionThis metal excluder is placed above the brood chamber to keep the queen from entering the honey supers. It’s wide enough to let the workers through, but too narrow for the queen. Fully assem-bled.Dimensions: 19-3/4” x 14” x 3/8”.

ship Weight: 3 lbs.

QeM8 8 frame Metal Queen excluder 1-4 excluders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.15 5-24 excluders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.75 25+ excluders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.50

BeeMax™ Hive Top Feeder for Wooden Hives 8 frame versionThis innovative, leak-proof Hive Top Feeder is so much better than the old wooden style. Constructed of a seamless, one-piece polystyrene unit, it NEVER needs sealing or resealing. Bees enter at the front and are kept from the bulk of the syrup by a Plexiglas panel. ship Weight: 8 lbs.

Hint 1: Paint the outside of this feeder with a good exte-rior latex paint.

Hint 2: a good beekeeper in troy, ny recommends using 80 grit sand paper to score the Plexiglas panel on the inside to add some traction for little bee feet.

making sugar syrup: For fall feeding use 2:1 syrup. this is 2 pounds sugar per pound of water (1 pint ) example : use 10 pounds of sugar in 2-1/2 quarts water. Water must be very hot to dissolve sugar. For spring feeding use 1:1 syrup. this is 1 pound water per pound sugar. example : use 10 pounds of sugar in 5 quarts water.

BHtf8 BeeMax™ Hive top feeder 8 frame 1-4 feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.95 5-24 feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.50 25+ feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.00

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Ultimate Hive Stand 8 frame versionThe only hive stand you will ever need. Hive is elevated 12 inches above the ground, a perfect working height. Included frame holders provide a safe and convenient place to hold frames during hive inspections. Plastic construction never needs painting and will not rot.

Specify 10 frame, 8 frame or beemax hive.ship Weight: 5 lbs.

staND-8-ULt Ultimate Hive standHives . . . . . . . . $74.50

"A pint's a pound, the world around..."

This may not always be true, but it helps with mixing sugar syrup.

Syrup is often talked about as 1:1 or 2:1. This is the amount of sugar to

water based on weight. A 2:1 syrup is made by mixing 10 pounds of sugar with 5 pints (or 2.5 quarts) of water. To make the sugar dissolve in this

mixture, you need to lightly heat the mixture.

This saying does not work for honey! Honey jars in this catalog are sold

by honey weight not liquid volume. An 8 ounce honey jar will not hold 8 fluid ounces of water. Honey is

heavier than water.


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BeeMax™ Essentials KitAvailable in 10 Frame only. Complete with everything you need, except the bees, to get started right away. If you are catching swarms or making splits, this is a perfect way to start them off. Later, you can either reunite colonies or top with additional supers. Comes with all the components needed to start a colony.Includes all this: •BeeMax™ telescoping Cover •InnerCover •2BeeMax™ Hive Bodies •BeeMax™ Bottom Board

w/ Varroa screen•20Pierco® Frames



BeK1 BeeMax™ essentials Kit w/pierco® frames . . . . .$110.95

BeeMax™ Increase KitAvailable in 10 Frame only. The fastest, easiest, and most cost-effective way to expand the number of colonies in your beeyard. Comes com-plete with everything you need (in one package) to get going right away. You’ll save over the price of buying the pieces separately.Includes all this: •BeeMax™ telescoping Cover •InnerCover •2BeeMax™ Hive Bodies •2BeeMax™ mediums •BeeMax™ Bottom Board

w/ Varroa screen•40Pierco® Frames•QueenExcluder

ship Weight: ships in 2 boxes, totalling 44 lbs. (must be shipped in their own boxes.)


BiK1 BeeMax™ increase Kit w/pierco® frames . . . . .$175.90

BeeMax™ Supering KitAvailable in 10 Frame only. A quick and easy way to get ready for a honey flow. Features two medium supers, frames and a queen excluder to keep your honey free from brood. Includes all this: •2BeeMax™ supers •20Pierco® Frames•QueenExcluder

ship Weight:17 lbs. (must be shipped in its own box.)


BsK1 BeeMax™ supering Kit w/pierco® frames . . . . . . . $64.95

BeeMax™ Weight-Lite KitAvailable in 10 Frame only. This kit is perfect for those who want to get started quickly, but wish to be kinder to their backs. Smaller brood chambers can mean more manageable colonies.Includes all this: •BeeMax™ telescoping Cover •InnerCover •2BeeMax™ mediums •BeeMax™ Bottom Board

w/ Varroa screen•20Pierco® Frames



BLK1 BeeMax™ Weight Lite Kit w/ pierco® frames . . . . .$98.95

The Complete BeeMax™ Beginner’s KitThe quote (above right) from a long time manufacturer of wooden beehives reveals how important and revolutionary the BeeMax™ Polystyrene hive bodies are. Start off your new hobby or update your old one with the best and most up-to-date equipment. Your bees will get off to a fast-er start in these hives, make more surplus honey for you and your family and survive the winter better than in a wooden hive.ship Weight: ships in 4 boxes; 50 lbs.

note: the Complete Beemax™ Beginner’s Kit is sold unas-sembled. However, the beauty of our Beemax™ products is just how easy they are to put together. you’ll be up and running in less than 1/2 hour.


BK3Pf Complete BeeMax™ Beginner’s Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $292.95

please indicate your glove size at the time of ordering. use these codes: (xs) for xsmall, (s)

for small, (m) for medium, (l) for large, (xl) for xlarge, and (xxl) for xxlarge. please call before

you place your order if you have questions.


tHe LOWest PriCes ON BeeMaXiN tHe iNDUstrY


•Tie-DownVeil •LeatherGloves(XSthruXXL) •StandardHiveTool •7inchSmoker •BeginningBeekeepingBook




Contains everything you need (except the bees) for your first season of beekeeping.1. beemax™ Telescoping outer Cover 2. wooden inner Cover 3. beemax™ hivetop feeder 4. 2 beemax™ med. supers w/20 med. pierco® frames 5. 2 beemax™ hive bodies w/20 deep pierco® frames 6. beemax™ bottom board w/ built-in varroa screen 7. 10” hive Tool 8. stainless steel smoker w/ heat shield 9. beginning beekeeping book 10. leather gloves - specify size 11. hard plastic helmet 12. round Tie-down veil 13. queen excluder

“Offers a better hive for wintering bees. This, and more mite resistant bees, may be the salvation of American beekeeping.”

Betterbee

complete beemax™

Kitsin 2000, betterbee introduced the beemax™ line of polystyrene beekeeping products as a “better” way to raise your bees.


BeeMax™ Telescoping CoverThe BeeMax cover is sized to fit the larger dimensions of the BeeMax hives. We recommend using this with the ventilated wooden inner cover for BeeMax hives at bottom right on this page. This cover provides excellent insulation, and with an upper entrance, will reduce condensation during the winter months.ship Weight: 4 lbs.

Hint 1: as with any cover, you should always place a stone on top of the cover to keep it from blowing off.

Hint 2: Lighter and easier to remove than a galvanized top. simply place your palm in the center, apply pressure, and gently pull up at each of the corners.

BtOC1 BeeMax™ telescoping Cover 1-4 Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13.95 5-24 Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13.45 25+ Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.95

BeeMax™ Medium SuperDesigned to fit on top of the BeeMax™ Hive Body. It is 2/3rds the depth and will hold over 50 lbs. of honey. Accepts stan-dard medium wooden or plastic frames. Includes Plastic Frame Rests.ship Weight: 3 lbs.

BMs1 BeeMax™ Medium super 1-9 supers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.95 10-49 supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11.95 50+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10.95

Pfr1 extra Plastic frame rests . . . . . . . . . . .50¢

BeeMax™ Hive BodyRounded corners and a special finish make these hive bodies the finest in the world. Accepts standard, deep wooden and plastic frames. Shipped unassembled, but easily assembled by hand without any tools. Includes Plastic Frame Rests.ship Weight: 4 lbs.

Hint: make sure the special frame rests are put in the slots correctly (like an “L” with the frame resting on top of the “L”) so that your bee space is correct.

BHB1 BeeMax™ Hive Body 1-9 hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 10-49 hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.95 50+ hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95

Pfr1 extra Plastic frame rests . . . . . . . . . 50¢

Beemax™ Faqs:Can i use my wooden honey supers on top of a beemax™ hive for honey production? yes, wooden supers fit nicely on a beemax™ hive, but the walls are thicker, so a portion of the top of the beemax™ hive wall will be exposed. paint this area when you paint your hives if you use wooden supers.

will my beemax™ hive withstand the same kind of beekeeper abuse that wooden hives can? no, their longevity will be based on the extra care you give them. don’t throw them around or drop them. if reasonable care is taken, they should last as long as a wooden hive.

will field mice be able to chew through the entrance of a beemax™? possibly, especially in areas where mice are looking for a warm place to spend the win-ter. we use a mouse guard. See page 35.

will bees propolize these hives as much as wooden hives? no. The bees don’t seem to propolize beemax™ hives as much. because of the design of the frame rests, you will find it much easier to remove frames for inspection with a beemax™ hive. plus, it’s easy to separate the supers with hive tools.

are ants, mice and wax moths a problem with these hives? pests are no more of a problem in beemax™ hives than in wooden hives. if the hives are strong, your bees will keep these pests out themselves.

1. lay one of the sides (a), with 2 prongs on each end, down on a flat surface. gently push an end piece (b) into the side piece.

assembly is a “snap”!

3. gently line up the second side piece and push into the two end pieces.

2. repeat this process with the second end piece.

4. insert the two plastic frame rests into the slot on each of the end pieces.

integrated Varroa screen and Bot-tom Board with a 3/8” entrance.

easy assembly. Hive Bodies and supers literally snap together. never nail another hive.

extra thick walls which make for a hive that is warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.

long-lasting Plastic frame rests provided with every Hive Body and super. uses standard

langstroth interior dimensions – accepts standard plastic and wooden frames.

BeeMax™ Screened Bottom BoardFeatures a 3/8” entrance across the front – no entrance reducer is needed. The bot-tom edges are scalloped to allow cross ven-tilation and eliminate moisture. Features a secure built-in mesh screen.ship Weight: 3 lbs.

Hint 1: tacked on the sugar above the bee entrance.

Hint 2: We recommend placing the Beemax™ Bottom Board on a Cedar Hive stand (see page 34) or a wooden pallet. it should never be placed on cement blocks unless all four sides are supported.

Hint 3: We leave this Beemax™ Bottom Board open all winter long.

BBB1 BeeMax™ Bottom Board w/Varroa and Ventilation screen 1-4 boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.25 5-24 boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.25 25+ boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.00

Ventilated Wooden Inner Cover for BeeMax™ HivesThis inner cover is sized to fit BeeMax hives. Ventilation slot allows it to be used as an upper winter entrance and ventilation source. Deep rim on one side allows room for feeding pollen patties or fondant. ship Weight: 4 lbs.

BiC Wooden inner Cover for BeeMax™ Hives 1-4 Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.75 5-24 Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.25 25+ Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.75

Entrance FeederDesigned for our BeeMax™ hives. Not suitable for wooden hivesship Weight: 2 lbs.

efB1 entrance feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.25

BeeMax™ Hivetop FeederThe success of our BeeMax™ feeder is well supported by years of use by numerous beekeepers, including use in our own api-aries. The feeder has a handhold for easy lifting and is partitioned so it can be used to feed two 5-frame nucs (see page 49) in one hive body. Holds 3 gallons of syrup.ship Weight: 9 lbs.

Hint: Leave on all winter to increase top insulation.

BHtf3 BeeMax™ Hive top feeder for BeeMax™ Hives 1-4 feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.95 5-24 feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.50 25+ feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.00

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staND1B stand for 10 frame BeeMax™ Hives . . . . $15.95

doN’t forgEt thE fraMEs. our Hive Bodies and supers Do not include Frames — they must be purchased separately. see pages 44-45 for our full selection of frames.


BaMouse GuardOf the thousands of BeeMax hives we sold last year, including the hundred or so we used ourselves, we have had only one complaint of mouse damage to the front of one hive. If you live where mice are a problem and want to protect your hives - this is the solution.note: This is not an entrance reducer/closure. The mouse guard is inserted to cover the bottom of the hive body edge, not to cover the entrance.

MG1 Mouse Guard for BeeMax™ . . . . . . . . . .$1.95

Ultimate Hive Stands Beemax frame versionThe only hive stand you will ever need. Hive is elevated 12 inches above the ground, a perfect working height.

ship Weight: 5 lbs.

staND-BeeMax-ULt Ultimate Hive standHives $74.50

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5 Frame Overwintered Nucleus Colony with Carniolan QueenOverwintered nucs differ from spring nucs in that they were prepared the previous sum-mer. They are produced from locally accli-mated bees with locally produced northern queens. We like to say that overwintered nucs are “tested.” By this we mean that the queen has taken her colony through a winter and survived. We feel this selection process produces bees well acclimated for our local climate. The overwintered nucs that we are selling are produced by Michael Palmer of St Albans, VT and Jack Rath of West Pawlet, VT. Mike has been a strong advocate of and very successful producer of northern queens and over-wintered nucs. He has spoken widely about the advantages of locally pro-duced queens and overwintered nucs. Mike’s enthusiasm for this process led to the begin-ning of the Vermont queen breeders group. Jack learned the technique from Mike and has produced smaller numbers of queens and over-wintered nucs for the last few years.

Like the spring nucs, overwintered nucs have five frames generally consist of a frame of honey, 3 frames of brood with some honey and pollen, and one frame of foundation being drawn out as an area for the colony to expand into . There is honey, pollen and brood in all stages. Because there is brood hatching and young bees being born, nucs build up more quickly than packages and need to be transferred to full size colonies immediately.They will usually be ready for a second brood box within a few weeks of installation. Nucs should be fed sugar syrup until all frames in the first brood chamber are drawn out. Please note that if drawn frames are used instead of foundation they will be filled very quickly. The colony will need a super sooner if drawn comb is used.NUC1 5 frame Overwintered Nuc . . . . . . . . $205.00

Nucleus colonies and American FoulbroodThe risk of foulbrood disease is slightly higher with nucs than with package bees. Because package bees come without any brood or comb, there is virtually zero risk of foulbrood . Nucs, because they are colonies with frames of brood and honey, can be infected with these brood diseases. Every effort is made to assure that your colony is free from disease. The combs are inspected as the nucs are prepared. They will be inspected again by us at Betterbee before pickup to double check that there is no indication of problems. When we started keeping bees 40 years ago, most bee books recom-mended not purchasing existing hives of bees or nucs because of concerns about bringing disease into the api-ary. With the Varroa mite problems of today the use of nucs has become more common. We are fortunate to be able to source our nucs from people that we have known and done business with for years. We have every confidence that they are doing everything pos-sible to provide a quality disease free product. These apiaries are inspected by the state bee inspection service for the presence of foulbrood. The use of antibiotics to prevent foulbrood will prevent colonies from exhibiting symp-toms of foulbrood but will not elimi-nate the disease in colonies already infected. For that reason it is almost impossible for anyone using antibiotics to say that they do not have colonies with foulbrood. Where antibiotics are not used one can say, with much greater confidence, that there is no foulbrood in the apiary. Our overwin-tered nucs come from producers who do not and have not used antibiotics. The risk of brood disease is extremely low. If you are extremely concerned about American Foulbrood then you may want to consider packages of bees instead of nucleus colonies.

our honeybees and queens are produced by reputable, well-respected breederstHe 8 rULes tO sUCCessfUL OrDeriNG Of Bees aND QUeeNs:

1. Order early: we usually sell out of both nucs and packages.

2. full Payment is due when your order is placed. all bee and nuc orders are invoiced separately. no exceptions.

3. Cancelled Orders: bees - $10 fee per paCkage until 30 days before scheduled pick-up date. less than 30 days to pickup - no refunds unless package can be resold. in the case that we can resell the package only the $10 cancellation will be charged and the balance will be refunded. nuCs - $20 cancellation fee per nuc

4. supply Orders: for the sake of efficiency on packaged bee days, please place accompanying supply orders in advance of bee pick up.

5. No returns: There are no returns or refunds once the customer accepts the bee package, queen and/or nuc at our warehouse in new york.

6. We do not mail packages: our experience with mailing packages through the us postal service has led us to the belief that picking up packages at a central location ensures a greater survival rate amongst the honeybees in packages.

7. Please plan ahead: beekeeping is a form of agriculture and is subject to the whims of mother nature. betterbee will do its best to deliver the bees on time; however, unfavorable weather may prevent us from doing so. should there be a change in delivery dates, we will contact you. please plan accordingly.

8. Build & paint: build and paint your hives ahead of getting your bees. you will be too busy once you get the bees to build equipment.

Queens & nucsbees

Betterbee

5 Frame Spring Nucleus colonies with Carniolan QueensNucleus hives or nucs are small 5 frame colonies made up by dividing exist-ing colonies in the early spring. Each nuc is given a Carniolan queen and the colonies are allowed to establish them-selves. When you receive your nuc it will generally consist of a frame of honey, 3 frames of brood with some honey and pollen, and one frame of foundation being drawn out as an area for the colony to expand into. Because there is brood hatching and young bees being born, nucs build up more quickly than packag-es and need to be transferred to full size colonies immediately. They will usually be ready for a second brood box within a few weeks of installation. Nucs should be fed until all frames in the first brood chamber are drawn out. Please note that if drawn frames are used instead of foun-dation they will be filled very quickly. The colony will need a super sooner if drawn comb is used. NUC2 5 frame spring Nuc . . . . . . . . $165.50

Live Bees 3 lb. Italian package of bees with an Italian Queen

Packages consist of 3 pounds of bees in a screened cage along with a laying queen in a separate cage. There is also a can of sugar syrup to provide food for the bees during transport. The packages come from Wilbanks Apiaries in Claxton, Georgia. They are transported directly by truck, arriving at Betterbee less than 24 hours after packaging. Package bees are an economical and effective means of starting a beehive. Tentative Bee dates are late April and early May. Please make sure contact information is correct so we can call you with Bee Day dates. BeeDaY live Bees 1-4 packages .......................................$90.00 each 5-24 boxes ..........................................$85.00 each 25+ packages .....................................please call

Carniolan QueensThe Carniolan honey bee, Apis mellifera carnica, is one of the two subspecies of the Western honeybee commonly used in American beekeeping. The other sub-species is the Italian bee. Carniolan bees originated in Carniola (which is now part of Slovenia) and surrounding regions. They are known for their gentle disposi-tion, resistance to mite infection and their ability to rapidly control hive populations in response to nectar flows. Brood pro-duction increases rapidly in the spring in response to nectar flow. Brood production also decreases rapidly at the end of the honeyflow. These bees typically are very frugal with winter stores, successfully over wintering with lower honey consumption than Italian bees.note 1: the queens shown above are marked only for illustrative purposes. if you want to mark your own queens, buy our queen marking Kit (qmC) on page 39.

note 2: there are different options available for shipping queens. the best choice for you depends on time of year, distance traveled and number of queens to be shipped. if you would like queens shipped you can either call to place the order or place your order on line and then call to arrange shipping choice. our sales representatives can help you determine the best shipping choice for your situation.

QUeeN13 Carniolan Queen . . . . . . . . . . . $25.95

Northern QueensWe will be offering locally raised northern Carniolan queens starting in June. These northern queens should be acclimated for our northern climates. Perfect for requeen-ing or preparing nucs to be overwintered. QUeeNNOrtHerN13 Northern Queen . . . . . . $29.95

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Swarm Bait with NasonovA great aid in catching swarms, Nasonov pheromone is released by the worker bee. It is an orientation pheromone, sometimes called the “come hither” pheromone. Synthetically produced, Nasonov will attract swarms to unoccupied hive equip-ment or a swarm-catching box. Use to capture swarms from your hives or other hives in the area. Sold in packages of 2.ship Weight: 2 Pack/1 lb.

CatCH1 swarm Bait 1–4 (2 packs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 5.95 each 5+ (2 packs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 5.25 each


Safety Queen CatcherLets you pick the queen off the frame with no injury to her. Works fast and eas-ily.ship Weight: 1 lb.

QCt1 safety Queen Catcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.95 5+ Catchers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.70

Queen Marking Tube (a)Holds the queen in place while you mark her with a marking pen (sold below). Place the queen in the tube and gently push her against the plastic screen with the sponge plunger. A safe, efficient mark-ing method.ship Weight: 1 lb.

QMt1 Queen Marking tube 1-4 Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.95 5+ Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.75

Queen Marking Pen (b)Colorfast ink pen for indicating the year a queen is introduced into a hive by marking the back of the queen.ship Weight: 1 lb.

Queen color codes: years ending with #1 or #6 (White), ending with #2 or #7 (yellow), ending with #3 or #8 (red), ending with #4 or 9 (green), ending with #5 or #0 (Blue). Please specify color when ordering.

QMP1 Queen Marking Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.40

a

b

Queen Marking ComboA complete solution for marking queens. You get your choice of Marking Pen color along with one Marking Tube. See color choices above.ship Weight: 1 lb.

QMC1 Queen Marking Combo . . . . . . . . . $11.50

Successful Queen RearingDr. Marla Spivak & Gary Reuter offer a comprehensive and practical approach to queen rearing. (2 lbs.)B113 successful Queen rearing . . . . . . . . . . $23.95

Successful Queen Rearing DVDThe video complements the material in the book Successful Queen Rearing. All steps of the Doolittle method of queen rearing are well explained and demon-strated.

ship Weight. 1 lb.

DVDQUeeN-1 successful Queen rearing DVD

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.00

Successful Queen Rearing DVD & Book If you're interested in strengthening hon-eybee gene and production stock, these are the materials for you. Dr. Spivak's advice remains timeless and functional. The push for a model honey bee certi-fication plan, in coordination with the USDA and others, continues despite numerous obstacles. Includes over 25 diagrams and figures for an added visual learning component.

The book provides comprehensive how-to information on the biology of queens and drones, stock selection and mainte-nance, Doolittle method, mating yards, making queens, timing of rearing queens, and recordkeeping.

The video complements the material in the book Successful Queen Rearing. All steps of the Doolittle method of queen rearing are well explained and demon-strated.

*Items also sold separately but you save by buying the book and DVD together

ship Weight. 3 lb.

QUeeNCOMBO-1 successful Queen rearing DVD & Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $57.95

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Contemporary Queen RearingHarry H. Laidlaw A queen rearing classic. Essential reading. (1 lb.)B114 Contemporary Queen rearing . . . . . . $14.95

hatching Cagebrown Cell Cup

110 Comb box with integrated queen excluder

Cell bar Cap

Cell bar Cup holder

frame

Candy Holding Cups for Hatching Cages For beekeepers who are strapped for time. Feeds the emerging queen until you are ready to use or sell her. ship Weight. 1 lb.

Qr7 Candy Holding Cups box of 10 . . . . . . . . $4.95

“Cupularve” No Graft Premium Queen Rearing KitNow you can raise as many queens as you want – all with no grafting. Plus, you are always sure of the age of the eggs that you want the bees to make into queens. Our Queen Rearing Kit comes with a Comb Box, 110 Cell Cups, 2 Bars with 20 Cell Bar Fixtures, 20 Cup Holders, and 20 Hatching Cages. Includes complete instructions. Some assembly required.ship Weight: 2 lbs.

Hint 1: if you are incapable of performing a graft, you will find this item a real godsend. the beekeeper who only occasionally grafts is much better off with this system.

Hint 2: a glue gun works very well for Cup Holder installation.

Qr1 Complete Queen rearing Kit . . . . . . . . . $79.95

Qr2 Comb Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53.95

Qr3 Cell Cups box of 110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.95 Qr4 Cell Bar Cap box of 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.75

Qr5 Cell Cup Holder box of 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.95

Qr6 Hatching Cage box of 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.95 Qr6C Hatching Cage box of 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.95

Qr8 frame Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95 – 20 fixtures and 20 holders (not installed)

hatching Cage

Candy holding Cup

There is a great deal of inter-est in queen rearing among beekeepers. The possibility of selecting and breeding queens that are resistant to varroa mites, foulbrood and chalkbrood is very exciting. queen rear-ing is not difficult but requires attention to detail and a number of steps that must be done on a specific schedule. There are many different methods avail-able. Chose a method and give it a try. Contemporary queen rearing by harry laidlaw gives detailed descriptions of the many techniques used to raise queens. betterbee will be offer-ing a class on queen rearing in June. several methods will be described and demonstrated.

rearingQueen

BetterHONeYBee DeVeLOPMeNt tiMe (in days): egg larve pupa ToTalqueen 3 5-1/2 7-1/2 16worker 3 6 12 21drone 3 6-1/2 14-1/2 24

JZ-BZ Queen cupJZ-BZ queen cups are the industry stan-dard cup for grafting larvae during queen rearing. Tab on bottom pushes into groove on cell bar. 100 cups per package.ship Weight: 1 lb.

Qr9 100 Queen Cups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.95

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order Toll-free: 800-632-3379 | order by fax: 518-691-9226 | on the web: www.betterbee.comBetterbee open mon, Tue, Thu, fri 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.


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The ABC & XYZ of Bee CultureAmos Ives Root, edit-ed by Dr. Shiminuki (USDA Bee Lab Research Leader) The 41st Edition of an encyclopedia pertaining to the sci-entific and practical culture of honeybees. The answer to every bee question is prob-ably in here. 911 pages and over 1,000 pictures.ship Weight: 4 lbs.

B107 the aBC & XYZ of Bee Culture . . . . . . . . .$54.95

The Beekeeper’s Handbook: 4th EditionDr. Diana Sammataro & Dr. Alphonse Avitabile For two decades this book has guided thousands of beginning & advanced beekeepers in the how-tos of beekeeping. Simply put, this is the best of the beekeep-ing books both for beginners and experi-enced beekeepers.ship Weight: 2 lbs.

B101 the Beekeeper’s Handbook $26.95

The Hive and the Honey BeeJoe M. Graham The 25th edition of the “bible” of practical beekeep-ing. This hardcover, 1,324 page refer-ence work covers every aspect of bees and beekeeping through 27 comprehensive chapters (each by a different expert). A must-have. ship Weight: 4 lbs.

B106 the Hive and the Honey Bee . . . . . . . . . $36.95

The Backyard BeekeeperKim Flottum Shows beginners all the wonders of beekeeping. Covers the fundamentals, plus hive products, candle making, soap making and cooking with honey.ship Weight: 2 lbs.

B109 Backyard Beekeeper . . . . $22.95

Natural BeekeepingRoss Conrad Brings together organic and natural approaches to keeping honeybees healthy and productive.ship Weight: 2 lbs.

B112 Natural Beekeeping . . $35.00

The Honey HandbookKim Flottum The sequel to the popular Backyard Beekeeper. The honey handbook covers everything from floral sources to harvesting mechanics and a large number of great recipes using honey.

ship Weight: 1 lb.

B111 the Honey Handbook . . . $24.95

Beekeeping for DummiesHowland Blackiston Excellent diagrams and pictures in this book for beginners — although the title is an oxymoron, since you can’t be a bee-keeper and a dummy.

ship Weight: 2 lbs.

B103 Beekeeping for Dummies. . . . . . . . . .$19.95

The Bee ManLaurie Krebs The Beeman – her husband Bill – inspired Laurie Krebs to pen this simple rhyming narrative as an introduction for the young to the world of beekeeping. Excellent illustrations by Valeria Cis make the book visually fascinating and a “must read” for grandparents to share with their grandchildren. Hardcover. B402 the Bee Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.99

Queen MuffThe Betterbee queen muff works well for removing attendants from cages before introduction. It is also useful for marking queens and putting them into push-in cages. Plenty of room for a deep comb. Opens easily with large velcro sealed panel. ship Weight: 2 lb.

QM1 Queen Muff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.75

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Honeybee DemocracyThomas D. Seeley This NY Times bestseller by Thomas Seeley, professor at Cornell University describes how honey bees make decisions by concensus, making collec-tive decisions critical for the colony's survival.

ship Weight: 2 lbs.

B140 Honeybee Democracy . . . $29.95

Push In Queen Introduction CageSuccessful queen introduction is difficult. Push in cages allow the new queen to start laying before she is released. The queen is confined on an area of comb with nectar and emerging brood by push-ing the cage into the comb. The queen is released 4 days later by removing the cage. Our Betterbee queen muff works well to install the queen onto a brood comb with-out the fear of losing her.ship Weight: 1 lb.

iQC1 Push in QQueen introduction cage . . . . . .$3.99

California Mini queen cagesThese cages are produced by one of the largest queen breeders in California. They come with corks to seal the open end. Candy tubes are also available that allow these to be used as queen introduc-tion cages.ship Weight: 1 lb.

CQC1 California Mini queen cages

10 Cages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.90 100 Cages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00 CPLUG1 Candy plugs

10 Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.50 100 Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.00

GraftersDeluxe Grafter (a) is the finest, best-balanced grafting tool on the market.

Double-Ended Grafter (b) does every-thing the Deluxe Grafter does, just not as well and will not last as long.

Bamboo Grafter (c) scoops royal jelly along with the larva. This low priced tool is probably the easiest to learn to graft with and is our recommendation for someone starting with queen rearing. ship Weight: 1 lb.

Gt3 (a) Deluxe right-Handed Grafter . . . . . . $34.95 Gt1 (b) Double-ended Grafter . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.25 Gt5 (c) Chinese Bamboo Grafter . . . . . . . . . . .$4.50

books

Cell Bar FramesCell bar frames hold 3 bars of queen cell cups for finishing in the cell builder colo-ny. Each cell bar holds up to 16 cell cups. ship Weight: 2 lb.

Qr11 Cell Bar frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99

2013

2013

Queen Cage This plastic Queen Cage suspends easily between frames. Features a hook on top, sliding cover and extra large opening on end.ship Weight. 1 lb.

QPC1 Plastic Queen Cage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50¢ 25-99 queen Cages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45¢ 100+ queen Cages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41¢

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Miller Queen Cage This cage was developed by CC Miller, renowned comb honey producer. Used for temporarily confining the queen when rearranging colonies or setting up for queen rearing.ship Weight. 1 lb.

Qr10 Miller Queen Cage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.99



42 books and reference

Welcome to Our Honey FarmThis 34-page coloring book will help get younger chil-dren interested in your hobby as it educates them on one of the true marvels of nature.

ship Weight: 1 lb.

B401 Welcome to Our Honey farm Coloring Book $1.95

Beekeeping: A Practical GuideRichard E. Bonney One of the best books for the beginning beekeeper in the Northern U.S.. Communicates clearly and concisely about the complexi-ties of beekeeping as a hobby.

ship Weight: 2 lb.

B115 Beekeeping . . . . . . . . . . $18.95

Hive ManagementRichard E. Bonney Lays out an integrated year-round hive management program for maximum production.ship Weight: 1 lb.

B105 Hive Management . . . . . $16.95

Storey’s Guide to Keeping Honey Bees: Honey Production, Pollination, Bee HealthMalcolm Sanford & Richard Bonney This comprehensive reference will serve both experienced beekeepers with specific problems and beginners who are just getting started.B134 storey's Guide . . . . . . . . . $19.95

The Honey Bee SeriesCelia F. Davis From the editor of BeeCraft, a two volume collection. Inside & Out covers honey bee anatomy and physiology. Out & About covers bee origins, subspecies and the relationship between bees and flowers.

ship Weight: 4 lb.

B132 inside & Out . . . . . . . . . . $43.95 B133 Out & about . . . . . . . . . . $43.95

The Monk and The Honeybee DVDThis video tells the fascinating story of Brother Adam, the Benedictine Monk at Buckfast Abbey in Devon England. He took over the monastery's apiary at the time that Acarine disease wiped out most of the native black bees in England. This is the story of his life’s work, the devel-opment of the Buckfast bee. His work spanned seven decades and took him all over the world in search of bees and genet-ic material to breed his superbee. This is a remarkable story with elements of science, history and the single-minded focus of a remarkable individual. Suitable for all ages and all levels of beekeeping experience.ship Weight: 1 lb.

DVDMONK-1 the Monk and the Honeybee DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28.00

Honey, The Gourmet MedicineJoe Traynor - The perfect companion to sell with your honey to educate your customers on the benefits of honey and other products from the hive. Display this book on every honey sales table. Deals with all the scientific and anecdotal evi-dence that is out there that shows honey’s medicinal value. 106 pages.ship Weight: 1 lb.

B603 Honey, the Gourmet Medicine . . . . . . .$9.95

Cooking with Honey Joanne Barrett This inexpensive cookbook should be on every honey sales table. 32 pages. Paperback.

ship Weight: 1 lb.

B602 Cooking with Honey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.95

Observation HivesThomas Webster and Dewey Caron explain how to set up, maintain and use an observation hive in nearly any loca-tion. In-depth explanation of how to use an observation hive as a teaching tool in nature centers, school rooms, museums and other educational sites. (2 lbs.)B116 Observation Hives Book . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95

2013

Old Favorite Honey RecipesThis book features over 250 recipes gath-ered over the years by American honey producers, beekeepers and cooks, and updated for the modern kitchen. This great addition to any honey connoisseur's bookshelf is comprised of thirteen catego-ries- Beverages, Breads, Cakes, Candies, Cookies, Confitures, Desserts, Icings, Meats, Salads, Sandwiches, Vegetables and Dressings, as well as an informative section of honey facts and hints. 138 Pgs.ship Weight: 1 lb.

B604 Old favorite Honey recipes . . . . . . . . . $10.00

Attracting Native PollinatorsEric Mader, Matthew Shepherd, Mace Vaughan, and Scott Black with contributions from Gretchen LeBuhn Attracting Native Pollinators is a compre-hensive guidebook for gardeners, small farmers, orchardists, beekeepers, natural-ists, environmentalists, and public land managers on how to protect and encour-age the activity of the native pollinators of North America..ship Weight: 1 lb.

B138 attracting Native Pollinators . . . . . . . $24.95

Keeping Bees in Towns and CitiesEverything you need to know to start bee-keeping in an urban environment. This book covers the basics of beekeep-ing including hive selection, obtaining bees, colony care, harvesting honey and winter preparation. It also deals with the specific needs and concerns of the urban beekeeper and illustrates methods that allow you to be both a good beekeeper and neighbor.ship Weight: 1 lb.

B139 Keeping Bees in towns and Cities . . . . $19.95

Bee Sex EssentialsLarry Connor Reviews the latest essential knowledge of drone and queen production, mating and genetics. Outlines a sample breeding program for beekeepers with less than 100 colonies.ship Weight: 1 lb.

B108 Bee sex . . . . . . . . $19.95

A Colour Guide to Pollen Loads of the Honey Bee William Kirk This small 54 page, beautifully illustrated glossy book (text in English, French, and German) is an exceptionally practical aid to pollen identification. While in bright indirect sunlight, match pollen to the color swatches in the book. Helpful to beekeepers seeking apiary sites and in managing bees for pollination and research.ship Weight: 1 lbs.

B131 a Colour Guide to Pollen Loads ....$34.95

A Short History of the Honey BeeE. Readicker-Henderson Combining gor-geous photography and engaging text, this book follows the journey from flower to hive to honey throughout his-tory. ship Weight: 1 lb.

B136 a short History of the Honey Bee $19.95

Beekeeping at Buckfast Abbey

This book describes the life work of Brother Adam, beekeeper, queen breeder and developer of the Buckfast bee. Brother Adam’s techniques of queen rear-ing and keeping newly mated queens in small colonies are the basis of the highly successful queen rearing and overwintered nuc programs established by Kirk Webster and Michael Palmer. A must have for your beekeeping library.

ship Weight: 1 lb.

B141 Beekeeping at Buckfast abbey . . . . . . . . . $24.95

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Books are great gifts!

Betterbee Original Wooden FramesOur frames are precision cut of quality pine. The fit of the parts is excellent. Our topbars are offered in grooved and wedged styles. Bottom bars are grooved. If using wax foundation we suggest wedged topbars. If using Pierco plastic foundation or Duragilt foundation grooved topbars work well. ship Weight: 10 Frames/4 lbs., 100 Frames/43 lbs., shipped in its own oversized box.

Hint: We prefer the Wedged-top Bar style for ease of cleaning when replacing the comb. Just remove the wedge, insert the foundation (found on pages 43-44), then staple or nail the wedge back on.

note: nails to assemble frames are shown at right.

IMPORTANT: Frames are sold in units of 10, 50 and 100 ONLY. If you order 120 Frames, we will charge you at the 100 price for a unit of 100 Frames and at the 10 price for 2 units of 10 Frames.

Nails not included. You must purchase separately.

BestQUaLitY siNCe

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DWf Deep Wooden frame 19” (17-13/16”) x 1-7/16” (1-1/16”) x 9-3/16” 10 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.60 50 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48.95 100 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85.95

Please specify Wedged/grooved, or grooved/grooved when ordering.

MWf Medium Wooden frame 19” (17-13/16”) x 1-7/16” (1-1/16”) x 6-3/8” 10 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.60 50 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48.95 100 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85.95


sWf shallow Wooden frame 19” (17-13/16”) x 1-7/16” (1-1/16”) x 5-7/16” 10 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.60 50 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48.95 100 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85.95


NailsWe offer different nail sizes for differ-ent fastening needs. Use the 5/8” Nails for Top-Bar Wedges and the 1 1/4” Nails for top bars and bottom bars. Packed in 1 lb. box.ship Weight: 1 lb.

Hint: 1lb. of 1 1/4” nails assembles approximately one box of 100 frames, 1lb. of 5/8” or 3/4” nails assembles approxi-mately 400 top-bar wedges.

Na5/81 5/8” Nails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.50 Na14 1 1/4” Nails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.20

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Yes, they’re wide enough: The grooves in our grooved Top frames are wide enough to accomodate all plastic foundations on the market.

1. using two nails, attach the top bar to each end bar.

How to assemble a Betterbee® Original Wooden frame:

2. nail through the end bar into the top bar to fasten the top bar in place.

3. nail both sides of the bottom bar to the end bar.

4. insert the foun-dation. if using hooked, crimp-wired foundation, put hooks against the top bar as shown.

5. nail the wedge in place, pinching the foundation against the top bar.

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Pierco® 1-Piece Waxed Plastic Frame and FoundationA great labor saving device. We switched to these in our own outfit in the 1990’s and still remain impressed. Why spend your time assembling frames when you could be working your bees and selling honey? Fully assembled and ready to put in the hive.

Seven Reasons To Buy Pierco® Frames:1. Requires no assembly – ready to use 2. Prevents breakage with reinforced frame ears 3. Has beeswax coating for better acceptance by bees 4. Allows 15% more brood area/honey production 5. Is impervious to wax moths and rodents 6. Is ideal for automatic or hand uncappers 7. Offers uniform cell depth – less drone comb

ship Weight: Deep Frames: 10/9 lbs., box/42 lbs., shipped in its own oversized box; medium Frames: 10/8 lbs., 45 lbs./box, shipped in its own oversized box.

Hint 1: to improve acceptance, we dip Pierco® frames in sugar syrup before introducing them to the hive.

Hint 2: efficient wax building is a genetic trait; some hives are better at it than others. if you have a hive that draws Pierco® Foundation well and another that builds Brace Comb well, switch the supers to improve the acceptance of wax frames.

Deep frames: 9-1/8 inch

PierCOD1 Pierco® Deep frames 1-51 frames . . . . . . . $2.25each

PierCOD52 Pierco® Deep frames box of 52 1-3 boxes . . . . . . . $108.95($2.09/ea.) 4+ boxes . . . . . . . .$103.05($1.98/ea.)

Medium frames: 6-1/4 inch

PierCOM1 Pierco® Medium frames 1-71 frames . . . . . . . $2.00 each

PierCOM72 Pierco® Medium frames box of 72 1-3 boxes . . . . . . . $124.95($1.74/ea.) 4+ boxes . . . . . . . .$113.55 ($1.58/ea.)

what honey bees use as a nursery, pantry, kitchen, dump and resting place.

Does Pierco make the best plastic foundations? Here's what one professional beekeeper said:

“We have tried a few thousand sheets each of Permadent, Duracomb, Plasticell and Ritecell, but our testing always came up Pierco®. Quicker ac-ceptance, quality, ease to work with, etc. The differences were subtle, but in our minds enough to avoid the others if we could. The competitions may have changed their molds in the last couple of years, but Pierco® (inserts & one piece) did have more cells per side than anyone else. Everyone else was making a bigger cell pattern, for bigger bees, more open surface area, what have you. I think the molds are also cheaper and easier to produce with those larger cells. Pierco® stuck to the more traditional measurements, maybe that is why we see some of the things we like about their product.”

— Dave Tharle, Ardmore, Alabama

frames & foundationsBetterbee

One piece frames provide easy maintenance and stand up to vigorous use.

Please call for bulk ordering pricing


Pierco® Waxed Plastic FoundationPierco® introduced this plastic Foundation especially for wooden frames – equal in quality to their high-quality one piece frames. Ideal for installing in old wooden frames, requiring less work than a crimp-wired style and less cleaning. Comes coated with beeswax. Please specify Black or White when ordering.ship Weight: (Deep) 10 sheets/5 lbs., 50 sheets/20 lbs., 100 sheets/40 lbs.; (medium) 10 sheets/4 lbs., 50 sheets/16 lbs., 100 sheets/32 lbs., (shallow) 10 sheets/4 lbs., 50 sheets/15 lbs., 100 sheets/30 lbs.

note: shallow foundation is not made by Pierco. We cut it for you, so the labor adds to the price. Consider buying the mediums and cutting it yourself to save money or use medium frames.

PDf Deep Pierco® foundation 10 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.95 ($1.20 ea) 50 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $54.95 ($1.10 ea.) 100 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99.50($1.00 ea.)

PMf Medium Pierco® foundation 10 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.95($1.10 ea) 50 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49.95 ($1.00 ea.) 100 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $94.95 (95c ea.)

Psf shallow Pierco® foundation 10 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.95 ($1.20 ea) 50 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $54.95 ($1.10 ea.) 100 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $104.95 ($1.05 ea.)

Crimp-Wired FoundationWe stock Crimp-Wired Foundation with hooks for placing under the wedge on a Wedge Top Bar Frame for extracted honey. When used for extracting, deep foundation must be anchored with either support pins or wire (see page 48). Anchors are not necessary for foundation used for brood comb.Dimensions: available in Deep (8-1/2” x 16-3/4”), medium (5-5/8” x 16-3/4”) or shallow (4-3/4” x 16-3/4”).

ship Weight: Listed below with each product.

note: in all foundation sold by the pound, sheet counts are approximate because of variations in manufacturing.

Deep Crimp-Wired foundation 8-1/2” x 16-3/4” (approx. sheets/ship wt.)

DCW 10 sheets/2 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 10.95 50 sheets/9 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 49.95 12.5 lbs. (85 sheets*)/15 lbs. . . . . . . . . . $84.95

Medium Crimp-Wired foundation 5-5/8” x 16-3/4” (approx. sheets/ship wt.)

MCW 10 sheets/2 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.25 50 sheets/7 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32.95 12.5 lbs. (130 sheets*)/15 lbs. . . . . . . . . . $85.50

shallow Crimp-Wired foundation 4-3/4” x 16-3/4” (approx. sheets/ship wt.)

sCW 10 sheets/2 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.25 50 sheets/6 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 33.95 12.5 lbs. (150 sheets*)/15 lbs. . . . . . . . . . $89.20

* approximate sheet count

Duragilt FoundationConsists of a thin, plastic inner core coat-ed on both sides with beeswax. Its metal edges mean NO wiring or support pins.Dimensions: available in Deep (8-1/2” x 16-7/8”), medium (5-5/8” x 16-7/8”) or shallow (4-3/4” x 16-7/8”).


note: in all foundation sold by the pound, sheet counts are approximate because of variations in manufacturing.

Hint: the wax may eventually peel off the plastic base on a Duragilt Foundation. We suggest recoating it with some liquid beeswax to encourage your bees to draw on it.

Deep Duragilt foundation 8-1/2” x 16-7/8” (sheets/ship wt.)

DGD 10 sheets/2 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.25 50 sheets/7 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62.75 12.5 lbs. (75 sheets*)/15 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . $91.95

Medium Duragilt foundation 5-5/8” x 16-3/4” (sheets/ship wt.)

DGM 10 sheets/2 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.25 50 sheets/6 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $44.00 12.5 lbs (112 sheets*)/15 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . $93.75

shallow Duragilt foundation 4-3/4” x 16-3/4” (sheets/ship wt.)

DGs 10 sheets/2 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.95 50 sheets/6 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $42.50 12.5 lbs. (165 sheets*)/15 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . $131.95

* approximate sheet count

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beeswax

plastic sheet

beeswax

The steel hook that’s embedded in the crimp-wired foundation fits behind the wedge in the top bar

5.4 mm Cell

works best with: grooved/grooved or wedged/grooved frames

works best with: grooved/grooved, or wedged/grooved frames

works best with: wedged/grooved frames

Unwired Brood FoundationThis foundation must be cross-wired by hand with 4 wires to give it rigidity.Dimensions: available in Deep onLy (8-1/2” x 16-3/4”)


UBf1 Deep 10 sheets/2 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.95

Cut Comb FoundationTop-quality foundation for producing Comb Honey. Dimensions: available in medium (5-5/8” x 16-1/2”) or shallow (4-3/4” x 16-1/2”)


MCC Medium 16 sheets/2 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.75 80 sheets/6 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . $36.95

sCC shallow 20 sheets/2 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.95 100 sheets/6 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . $39.95

Unwired Drone FoundationThis foundation is designed to be used as part of an Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM) for combatting Varroa Mites. Unwired Drone Foundation has a larger hexagon imprinted in the sheet on which the bees will build only drone comb. Varroa Mites prefer drone brood over worker brood. By “seeding” one’s hive body with a drone comb frame, one can physically remove a great many mites. Dimensions: available in Deep onLy (8-1/2” x 16-3/4”). Cut it for use in medium frames.


DC10 Deep Unwired Drone foundation 10 sheets/2 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.25

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works best with: wedged/grooved frames works best with: wedged/grooved frames

works best with: wedged/grooved frames

Pierco® 1-Piece Frame with Drone FoundationThis hard plastic, beeswax-coated frame is for use as an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) technique for combatting Varroa mites. The frame is colored green so you will be able to see which frame it is in the hive. You can quickly remove it for freez-ing for 24-48 hours and then reinstall. You should have two for each hive so you can rotate. Bees draw beautiful drone cell foundation with it. It is so much easier to use than the straight unwired drone foundation. For drone comb removal to be effective in reducing Varroa populations it must be removed from the hive every 3 weeks. If not removed each brood cycle, drone combs become Varroa factories and will result in increasing mite populations in the hive. ship Weight: 1 Frame/1 lb., 1 Box/42 lbs.

Hint : if you don’t have the freezer space, blast the frame at a slight angle with a garden hose. the water will shear the caps off leaving the cells intact and the drone pupae and mites will be flushed out. Just shake the excess water off and reinsert the frame into the hive.

DrONe1 Pierco® One-Piece frame with Drone foundation 1-51 frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.55

DrONe52 Box of 52 frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$127.95

Roundcomb Thin FoundationTop quality foundation for producing Ross Rounds.Dimensions: (3-7/8” x 16-1/2”)


rCf1 8 sheets/2 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.49


Consider gift Certificate for your beekeeping friends and family!

Zinc Metal EyeletsThese small, metal fittings are placed in the holes of the end bars to prevent the wire from cutting into the end bars.ship Weight: .5 oz/1 lb., 3 oz./1 lb., 15 oz/2 lbs.

eY1.5 Zinc eyelets 1/2 oz. (approx. 165) . . . . . . . $1.75 eY3 Zinc eyelets 3 oz. (approx. 850) . . . . . . . . $5.75 eY15 Zinc eyelets 15 oz. (approx. 4,900) . . . . . . $24.95

“No Wire” Zinc Support PinsSupport your crimp-wired foundations without wire. Insert these split rivets into the eyelet holes on the endbars of your wooden frames. The wax slides right through the split into the rivet. They make crosswiring unnecessary. Use 4 pins for medium or shallow frames and 8 pins for the deep frames you'll be extracting.ship Weight: 100/1 lb., 500/3 lbs., 1,000/5 lbs.

sP1 support Pins 4 oz. (approx. 100) . . . . . . . . $5.95 sP2 support Pins 20 oz. (approx. 500) . . . . . . . $25.95 sP3 support Pins 40 oz. (approx. 1, 050) . . . . . $45.95

Spur EmbedderThis tool is used to embed crosswires into the foundation. It features two separate offset wheels which hug the wire as it is pushed into the wax. The result is a better embedded wire and stronger foundation.ship Weight: 1 lb.

Hint: this tool can be used when cold, but we have found that it is far more effective when heated.

se1 spur embedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.95

Wire CrimperUse this handy wire crimper to crimp and tighten your bee wire before embedding it into the wax. This will ensure your foun-dation is well supported.ship Weight: 1 lb.

CriMPer1 Wire Crimper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.25

Bee WireThis 28-gauge wire is strong and sturdy enough for all your framing needs. The 700 ft. roll will wire 100 frames.ship Weight: 700 ft./2 lbs., 7,000 ft./7 lbs.

BW1 Bee Wire 700 ft. roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.50 BW5 Bee Wire 7,000 ft. roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28.95

Plastic Frame RestsThe same frame rests used on our BeeMax™ hives. (Work on wooden hives, too.) Sturdier and easier to nail than metal rests. Nailed from the side — nothing to catch your hive tool on when scraping propolis and wax off the frame rests.ship Weight: 1 lb.

Pfr1 Plastic frame rests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50¢

Metal Eyelet PunchSimply punch for easy insertion of eyelets.ship Weight: 1 lb.

eP1 Metal eyelet Punch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.25

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This is the plastic frame rest

we have the perfect tool for every job in the beeyard.

Better

foundation HardwareBetter

comb Honey The only true "raw” honey.

Ross Round Complete Comb Super KitEverything you need to get started raising Comb Honey. Features special 4-1/2” boxes to minimize burr comb. Fully assembled (includes labels, 64 rings, 64 covers and eight pieces of thin surplus foundation. ) (Note: We package the foundation separately to minimize breakage). Uses 3-7/8” Thin Foundation – each Super takes 8 sheets.ship Weight: 15 lbs. (17 lbs. with Foundation), 10 springs/1 lb., 64 rings/2 lbs, 32 covers/2 lbs.

note: Producing quality comb honey requires preparation and very strong colonies. the kit contains a booklet by richard taylor with comb honey guidelines..

rrK1 Complete ross round super Kit with foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $107.85

rrr2 ross rings box of 400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $76.85

rrO2 Opaque Covers 400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $169.95 rrC2 Clear Covers 400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $169.95

Ross Round LabelsThese highest quality labels have been favorites with customers since we first started offering them. 100 labels/roll.ship Weight. 1 lb.

Note: these labels cannot be custom imprinted.

rrL1 ross round Label . . . . . . . . . . . $11.95 specify modern (a) or Traditional (b)

b

a

you will need 8 rings per frame. place foundation between two frames and clasp frames together.

a special 4-1/2 inch super is required for the ross round system

each frame (with 8 rings) holds 4 comb sectionsRoss Round Refill Kit

This provides the rings, covers, and foundation necessary to make a super of comb honey. If you have a Ross round super and Ross round frames, this is all you need to produce beautiful comb honey. Kit contains 64 rings, 64 covers and eight pieces of thin surplus foundation. Available with 2 clear covers per section or 1 clear and one opaque cover per sectionship Weight: 15 lbs. (17 lbs. with Foundation), 10 springs/1 lb., 64 rings/2 lbs, 32 covers/2 lbs.

rrrefiLL-CLear refill kit with clear/clear covers, rings, and foundation

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48.95rrrefiLL-OPaQUe refill kit with clear/opaque covers, rings, and foundation

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48.95

The kit includes a manufacturer coupon good for $8. Just fill it

out and send to manufacturer for your refund

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Plastic Frame FixersThese durable, plastic brackets attach to the broken ends of the top bar on your damaged frames. We think it makes more sense to use these than to throw away an otherwise useful frame.ship Weight: 10 Fixers/1 lb.

Pff1 Plastic frame fixers 10 pack . . . . . . . . .$4.00

Cutcomb Honey Container Top LabelsA brilliant 4 color comb honey label that really sells your comb honey as the health food that it is. Has a blank space to print or stamp your address and weight.ship Weight: roll/1 lb.

sCtL1 Cutcomb top Label square . . . . . . $8.95/250

Webb Cut Comb KnifeThis knife will slice through the toughest combs to give you a nice clean edge for all you cut comb afficianados. A hardened steel tool crafted by true artisans. Features a serrated side and a flat side.ship Weight. 1 lb.

Note:4"doublesidedblade(withguard)

CCK4 Webb Cut Comb Knife . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95

Square Styrene Cutcomb ContainerClear, plastic, square cutcomb box – holds 16 oz. of comb honey cut from a medium frame. Clear on all sides – so the comb MUST be drained before inserting.Dimensions: 1-1/8” x 4-1/8” x 4-1/8”

ship Weight: Case of 100/21 lbs.

ssHt1 16 oz. square styrene Container . . . . . $1.45 ssHt1C Case of 100 Containers . . . . . . . . . . . $108.95

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CUstOM PriNtiNG: Customize these labels for just $7.50/roll –

see page 119 for details.

Cut Comb FoundationTop-quality foundation for producing Comb Honey. Dimensions: available in medium (5-5/8” x 16-1/2”) or shallow (4-3/4” x 16-1/2”)


MCC Medium 16 sheets/2 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.75 80 sheets/6 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . $36.95

sCC shallow 20 sheets/2 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.95 100 sheets/6 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . $39.95

works best with: wedged/split frames

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ssHt1 fOr iN-stOre PiCKUP ONLY!Betterbee® Hive ToolsWe offer 4 models for prying open a stubborn hive or scraping away some propolis:

(a) The Giant: Features a double hooked end to break frames free and lift them out of the hive. At 14" long it gives you a lot of leverage.

(b) The Standard: This 10" tool has a scraper on one end and a nail puller on the other.

(c) The Hook-End: Has a hook for lift-ing frames out of the supers and a scraper on the other end for cleaning.

(d) The Ultimate: This Hive Tool may be yellow, but it's not afraid of anything (pictured below).ship Weight: 1 lb.

Ht4 14” Giant Hive tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.95 Ht1 10” standard Hive tool . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.95 Ht3 10” Hook-end Hive tool . . . . . . . . . . . $11.95 Ht5 10" Ultimate Hive tool . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.95 Premium Frame Grip

The wide handles make it easy to loosen and grab a frame from your brood chamber or honey super. No easier way to remove frames from your hives – unless you get someone else to do it for you.ship Weight: 2 lbs.

fG1 Premium frame Grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.25

Stainless Steel Frame HoldersPlace on the hive as you inspect it. Take out the first frame and rest it on the hold-ers in order to manipulate the others. ship Weight: 2 lbs.

fH frame Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.95

Frame Spacing ToolA real time-saver. Developed to help accu-rately space out frames in honey supers. Available in 9 frame or 8 frame models for 10 frame hives.ship Weight: 2 lbs.

note: Fewer frames make for thicker combs, which are easier to uncap.

fst1 frame spacing tool 9 frame . . . . . . . . $18.50 fst2 frame spacing tool 8 frame . . . . . . . . $18.50

Bee BrushA soft, bristled brush that’s useful to brush the bees off the frame when harvesting or inspecting your hive.ship Weight: 1 lb.

BrUsH1 Bee Brush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.25

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Frame Holder for BeeMax™ HivesPlace on the hive as you inspect it. Hang a frame or two on the holder during inspec-tion to make more space in the hive. ship Weight: 4 lbs.

fH1 frame Holder for BeeMax™ Hives . . . . . $18.95

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Betterbee® 5 Frame Wooden Nuc BoxesIf you have a hive with 3 or 4 frames with capped or started queen cells, you potentially have 3 or 4 nucs with very little effort. Save time and money by trans-ferring these frames into this nuc box. Includes a Betterbee® Hive Portal.Dimensions: 21-1/2” x 9-1/4” x 11-1/2”

ship Weight:12 lbs.

note 1: Fully assembled — eXCePt for the Disk entrance.

note 2: Does not include frames – you will need to order 5 deep frames. see pages 44 & 45.

NB4 Wooden Nuc Box 5 frame . . . . . . . . . $30.95

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BeeMax™ 5 Frame Nuc BoxThese rugged, easy-to-handle polystyrene Nuc Boxes are perfect for making early or late splits, transferring colonies or increas-ing your apiary’s size easily. Feed directly into the box.Dimensions: 21-3/4” x 10-3/4” x 12-1/4”.

ship Weight: 5 lbs.

note 2: Does not include frames – you will need to order 5 deep frames. see pages 44 & 45.

NB1 BeeMax™ reinforced Nuc Box . . . . . . . . $34.95 NBPO Nuc Box

without disk, holes drilled or shim . . . . . . . . $25.95

sHiM2 shim for beemax™ nuc box . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.50

Betterbee® Hive PortalAnother great innovation exclusively from Betterbee®. Our Hive Portals are the next generation of hive entrances far superior to any other disk entrance on the market. Made of high strength but flexible ABS plastic, this disk entrance holds up to the rigors of beekeeping as no other can. The recessed center hold accommodates a countersunk bolt to properly secure the Portal to your nuc box and prevents shifting of the washer. This Hive Portal features improved functional-ity with each quadrant clearly labeled for ease of use and identification, so you can quickly “dial” the entrance to your needed management tool.ship Weight: 1 lb.

about our colors: this Hive Portal is uniquely colored to maximize your honeybee's ability to locate its unique home. Based on the principles laid out by the late Dr. Karl Von Frisch’s pioneering work in honeybee vision, this Hive Portal is offered in Violet, Blue, orange and yellow. these colors are the most recognizable to honeybees, helping them to locate their hive. Frisch’s work was instrumental in establishing both that honeybees can see not only spe-cific colors but also that their behavior can be modified. each color for the Hive Portal was selected and tested to help the bees narrow in on their nuc or hive.

BHP1 Betterbee® Hive Portal (available in orange, violet, blue, yellow) 1-9 entrances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.75 10+ entrances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.55

honeybees entering the free section of the betterbeeTm hive portal

Queen excluder section: to prevent your queens from entering or leaving.

the Ventilation-sHB section: specifically sized to allow sufficient air flow in through the entrance with the added bonus of helping prevent adult small hive beetles from invading your hive.

Drone section: to keep your drones in or others out.

free section: to allow uninhibited flight access in and out.

This chart contrasts human eye’s response to color in relation to bee’s response to color.

Baling TwineNothing beats baling twine in your smoker for a cool and long lasting smoke. Our rolls of untreated twine are light brown. and approx. 1,400 feet long. Just unravel and cut off enough to stuff your smoker full. ship Weight: 12 lbs.

DiD you KnoW: one used to be able to get an unlimited amount of untreated baling twine for free from farm-ers. unfortunately, many of the farmers use a sisal twine treated with a rodenticide to discourage mice from chew-ing on it or they use a polypropylene twine. you can tell treated twine because it is colored, green or orange. even though the dairy farmer would love to give it to you, it’s probably not the best idea to smoke your bees with it.

Bt1 Untreated Baling twine 10 lb. roll . . . . . . . $21.95

Premium Galvanized #8 Mesh Hardware ClothMake your own moving screens, pollen traps or varroa screens. Use anywhere you don’t want the bees to go. ship Weight: 10 ft. roll/6 lbs., 100 ft. roll/44 lbs.

important: sold in units of 10 feet or 100 feet.

Dimensions: 36” wide

What does the number mean? The Mesh Number refers to the approximate number of squares per inch. Industry standards state the #8 has approximately 8 squares per inch.

GHC10 Galvanized Hardware Cloth (10 foot roll) . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95 ($1.99/ft.)

GHC100 Galvanized Hardware Cloth (100 foot roll) . . . . . . . . . $159.95 ($1.59/ft.)

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smokes for 80-90 visits to the beeyard.

Betterbee® Fiber FuelPlugs and small fluffed pieces of long-burning fibers that fit easily into any of our smokers. Sold by the pound. ship Weight: 1 lb.

note: We break up this fiber fuel before putting it in our smoker — makes it easier to light and burn.

sf1 Betterbee® fiber fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.95

Critter Gitter Beeyard ProtectorWhether your yards are being tampered with by bears, raccoons, snowmobilers or teenagers – this 3” x 5” battery-operated device can help. Detects both body heat and motion over a 90 degree area for up to 40 ft. with an ear-piercing siren and flash-ing lights. Automatically resets itself (with a different siren and light pattern) for the next intrusion. Need an even stronger deterrent? The Enhancer adds more light and more sound – to further discourage unwelcome visitors. Plugs directly into the back of your Critter Gitter. This is not a substitute for a good bear fence!ship Weight: 5 lbs.

CG1 Critter Gitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $57.95 CGe1 Critter Gitter enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 44.95

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smokes for 1-2 visits to the beeyard.

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smokers & fuel3 types of smokers and 2 types of fuel for all types of beekeepers! Beekeepers are as var-ied in their needs and tastes as the general population is. one will be just right for you!


Economy Hive SmokerOur Best-Selling Smoker. Perfect for the small scale beekeeper. Stainless steel construction with built-in, full body heat shield. All the great features of the high end models at a great price. We recommend this model at all the beginner’s classes we teach.Dimensions: 4” wide x 7” wide

materials: stainless steel body, leather & wood bellows

ship: 4 lbs.

sMOKeeCON1 economy. . . . . . . $29.95

Global Hive SmokerTop-quality construction with an easy to fill, removable chamber. Ventilated holes in this interior chamber increase air flow, helping to keep your smoker lit longer.Dimensions: 4” wide x 7” wide

materials: stainless steel body, leather and wood bellows

sMOKeGLOBe1 Global . . . . . . . . .$36.95

Old Pro Hive SmokerTop-quality, heavy gauge, stainless steel construction makes this hive smoker a real winner. Features a 3/4 body heat shield (to keep you cool) and a built-in hanging hook.Dimensions: 4” wide x 10” wide

Materials: stainless steel body, leather & wood bellows

Shipping: 4 lbs.

sMOKePrO1 Old Pro . . . . . . . . $36.95

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HOW tO CHOOse tHe Best sMOKer:The burn time of a smoker is directly correlated to the size of a smoker and fuel being used.

if you have more than 10 hives, we recommend a 4” X 10” smoker; otherwise, you will spend more time refueling your smoker than working bees, but it is heavier and bulkier for small hands.

a 4” X 7” smoker easily holds enough fuel to work up to 10 hives without having to refill it; it is lighter and easier to handle.

hint: an easy way to light your smoker is to place crumpled newspaper in the bottom of the smoker, light it, and then place your fuel over the top of it and repeatedly compress the smoker bellows.

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Alexander VeilRequires no helmet and makes an ideal extra veil for visitors or for stuffing behind the seat of the pickup for emergencies.ship Weight: 1 lb.

aV1 alexander Veil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.95

Premium Tie-Down VeilOur most popular veil. Has long cords which go under your arms and across your chest – bringing the veil down tightly over your chest and providing excellent protec-tion. Available in Round or Square styles.ship Weight: 1 lb.

note: Does not include helmet. sold on page 60.

rV1 tie-Down Veil round . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.95 sV1 tie-Down Veil square . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95 sV2 tie-Down Veil square Child’s (above) . . . . . $19.95

Pull Down VeilThe same as the Shoulder Veil with an added feature: the top of the veil pulls down, making it easy to grab a drink of water out in the field.ship Weight: 2 lbs.

sizes: one size fits most (ranges m-XL)

PDV1 Pull Down Veil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26.95

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protective clothingstingless Bees? Be wary of any product claiming to be “sting proof” or “stingless”; no such product really exists. our protective clothing, along with some simple management techniques (like working your hives from the back) will go a long way in preventing beekeeping’s more eye-awakening aspects. a good antihistamine will help, too.

Shoulder VeilCovers the upper back and chest area. Ties around in the front at waist height to facilitate quick removal. Built-in, adjust-able hat and lots of ventilation. ship Weight: 2 lbs.

sizes: one size fits most (ranges m-XL)

sHV1 shoulder Hat/ Veil Combo . . . . . . . . . . $26.95


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PVC GlovesCoated in tough PVC from the fingers to the wrist. Ideal for working around the honey house or out harvesting. Just right for processing because the honey washes right off. Elbow length gauntlet with elas-ticized cuff. Not ventilated.ship Weight: 1 lb.

Hint: not recommended for working bees because they are not ventilated and your hands will get too hot.

PCGL1 PVC Gloves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.25

Nitrile Gloves Our reusable, industrial-grade, non-slip nitrile gloves are puncture, cut, and abra-sion resistant. USDA accepted.

Our disposable gloves offer the same protection as our Reusable version, but are made for a single use.ship Weight: 1 lb.

sizes: reusable (small, medium, Large and XLarge), Disposable (Large and XLarge)

note: nitrile gloves are the onLy gloves you should use when using pesticides like apistan.

rNG1 Nitrile Gloves (reusable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.95 DNG1 Nitrile Gloves (disposable) . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.50

Goatskin Gloves These gloves fit a little tighter than cow skin gloves so you get a better“feel”. They have the same reinforced thumbs as our cowskin gloves. Not ventilated. ship Weight: 1 lb.

sizes: Xsmall, small, medium, and Large

Gs1 Goatskin Gloves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95

Deluxe Leather GlovesThe two areas where beekeeping gloves wear out are the web between your thumb and forefinger and around the ventilation panel. For extra protection, we’ve put an extra panel in the web and added a stiffer ventilation panel. Available with and with-out ventilation - you choose.ship Weight: 1 lb.

sizes: Xsmall, small, medium, Large, XLarge, and XXLarge

note 1: Write or call for quantity discounts.

VLG1 Deluxe Ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95 LG1 Deluxe Non-Ventilated . . . . . . . $19.95 VGC1 Deluxe Ventilated Child . . . . . . . $19.95

available with or without this ventilation panel

extra reinforcement panel

stiffer ventilation panel

Not all gloves are created equally. Our Gloves offer:

DexterityGripProtection

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Hive Maintenance Jacket (English Style) Functional, comfortable, and durableThis extremely functional, zippered jacket is remarkably comfortable as well as durable. Easy to use and clean. Provides superior sting pro-tection, plus ample storage. Features an English style hood.ship Weight: 4 lbs.


eZJ1 english style Hive Maintenance Jacket . . . $54.95

NOTE: This jacket fits both men and women.

The English Style Hive Maintenance

Jacket

Two pockets with velcro closures

rigid crown keeps veil off your face

strong, long- lasting netting

protective velcro closure

adjustable waistband

Cinch straps on cuffs and waist band

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NOTE: This suit fits both men and women.

Hive Maintenance Jacket (w/ Round Veil) Perfect for spring and summer hive maintenance trips to the yard.This extremely functional, zippered jacket is remarkably comfortable as well as durable. Easy to use and clean. Provides superior sun and sting pro-tection, plus ample storage. ship Weight: 4 lbs.

sizes: XXsmall, Xsmall, small, medium, Large, XLarge, XXLarge

HMJ1 Hive Maintenance Jacket . . $49.95



English Style Beesuit A full suit featuring a flip-up and free standing hoodThese popular English style beesuits feature a flip-up, free standing hood, elasticized wrists, ankles and thumb-hold. They are made of a 65-35% polyester blend material. Sunscreen should be used with these suits as your face is exposed to the sun. Available in 5 sizes.ship Weight: 4 lbs.


eBs1 english style Beesuit . . . . $86.95

elasticized wrists keep bees from getting under your skin

Thumbholds keep sleeves from riding up

elasticized ankles keep bees from making an unwelcome visit


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Honey House Apron This unique apron is perfect for harvesting your honey or for use at a Farmer's Market to advertise your love of beekeeping and local honey. Features 3 pockets to store your harvesting tools. Inspired by our popular Bee Decals and T-Shirts. ship Weight: 1 lbs.

HHaJ1 Honey House apron . . . . . . $14.95


The Honey House Pro-Apron


The Hobbyist Pullover

Hobbyist Pullover Ideal for quick trips out to the bee yard – lightweight while still offering great protectionIdeal for those quick trips out to the beeyard or if you’re only working on a few hives. Features a built-in, broad-brimmed hat to protect your face from the sun and a detachable veil like our commercial pullover. The screen extends all the way around providing for more air ven-tilation. Sewn-in thumb tab keeps the sleeves from riding up. Cut very full (easy to “pull over” your work-clothes) from a lightweight 50/50 cotton/poly blend. Fully elasticized wrist and waist for both safety and comfort. ship Weight: 4 lbs.


HPO1 Hobbyist Pullover . . . . . . . . $47.95

The Premium Beesuit

The Premium Beesuit The best protection out in the yardThis remarkable cotton-polyester fabric wicks away moisture and helps keep you cool. Can withstand years of heavy use. Features attached zip-per veil (either Round or Square). ship Weight: 5 lbs.

sizes: Xsmall, small, medium, Large, XLarge, XXLarge

note 1: Does not include helmet or gloves.

PBss Premium Beesuit w/ square veil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 72.95

PBsr Premium Beesuit w/ round veil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $72.95

ZV1 replacement Zippered Veil (please specify round or square) . . . $14.50




Sun HelmetThis ventilated sun helmet features adjustable sizing bands for a proper fit. Hard, molded plastic will NOT lose its shape in the rain or sun.ship Weight: 2 lbs.

HeL1 Plastic sun Helmet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95

Ventilated HelmetLighter and more ventilated than the Sun Helmet. Adjustable, with built-in sweatband. Water repellent, for extra durability.ship Weight: 2 lbs.

HeL2 Ventilated Helmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.95

Beekeeper BootsThese waterproof, 16 inch, white PVC boots provide easy gripping in all condi-tions. Odor resistant and easy to clean. Harder for the bees to see, making it practically impossible for the bees to sting you. Easy to slip off and leave outside. ship Weight: 8 lbs.

BOOts8 Beekeeper Boots size 8 . . . . . . . . . . $24.95 BOOts10 Beekeeper Boots size 10 . . . . . . . . . . $24.95 BOOts12 Beekeeper Boots size 12 . . . . . . . . . . $24.95

Boot BandsStrap these Velcro fasteners around the ankles of your beesuit or coveralls and stop your bees from crawling up your leg. A small price to pay for peace of mind.ship Weight: 1 lb.

BOOtB1 Boot Bands 1 pair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.50

Division Board FeederHolds up to 96 oz of sugar syrup and fits into any standard deep hive body. Textured inner walls as well as ladders help provide traction for bees to climb out of the feeder. Made of black polypropylene.ship Weight: 2 lbs.

Df2 Division Board feeder deep . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.50 10+ feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.95

2 Gallon Feeder PailHolds 18 lbs. of sugar syrup. The feeder screen is mounted on a plastic plug for easy removal, cleaning and replacement. Additional screen plugs are available (below) for those who wish to construct their own feeder pail.ship Weight: 2 lbs.

How they work: Place the pail upside down on the inner Cover with screen Plug over the inner cover hole. the bees stick their tongues through the feeding screen and suck down the syrup.

making sugar syrup: For fall feeding use 2:1 syrup. this is 2 pounds sugar per pound of water (1 pint ) example : use 10 pounds of sugar in 2-1/2 quarts water. Water must be very hot to dissolve sugar. For spring feeding use 1:1 syrup. this is 1 pound water per pound sugar. example : use 10 pounds of sugar in 5 quarts water. .

fP1 2 Gallon feeder Pail w/ lid and screen plug 1-9 pails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.50 10+ pails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.25

HP4 2 Gallon Pail w/ lid (no screen plug) . . . . .$4.75

Feeder Screen PlugsFor those who wish to construct their own feeder pails or need to replace the feeder screen on a pail they already have.Diameter: 2 inches.

ship Weight: 1 lb.

fsP1 feeder screen Plugs 1-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.95 25-99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.80 100+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.75

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BeeMax™ Hive Top Feeder for Wooden Hives 10 frame versionThis innovative, leak-proof Hive Top Feeder is so much better than the old wooden style. Constructed of a seamless, one-piece polystyrene unit, it NEVER needs sealing or resealing. Bees enter at the front and are kept from the bulk of the syrup by a Plexiglas panel. ship Weight: 8 lbs.

Hint 1: Paint the outside of this feeder with a good exte-rior latex paint.

Hint 2: a good beekeeper in troy, ny recommends scor-ing the Plexiglas panel on the inside to add some traction for little bee feet.

making sugar syrup: For fall feeding use 2:1 syrup. this is 2 pounds sugar per pound of water (1 pint ) example : use 10 pounds of sugar in 2-1/2 quarts water. Water must be very hot to dissolve sugar. For spring feeding use 1:1 syrup. this is 1 pound water per pound sugar. example : use 10 pounds of sugar in 5 quarts water.

BHtf1 BeeMax™ Hive top feeder 10 frame 1-4 feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.95 5-24 feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.50 25+ feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.00

The plexiglas panel helps keep your bees from drowning. plus, it’s removable for easy cleaning.

10 frame Hive top feeder holds 3 gallons of syrup

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The Lucky 7 Coverall Offers both ample protection and storage – perfect for harvesting

These Coveralls feature an amaz-ing 7 pockets – enough to carry everything you might need out to the beeyard. Even has a spe-

cial Hive Tool Pocket.ship Weight: 4 lbs.

sizes: 34 thru 60 (even sizes only)

note 1: these Coveralls Do not feature an attached veil. see veils on page 55.

note 2: this suit has standard open cuffs. if you feel more comfortable with a tight fit around your ankles, see our Boot Bands to the left.

Hint: We recommend ordering 2 sizes larger than your sport jacket size or measuring around your chest (under your arms) and adding 4 inches.

sizing: the Lucky 7” is available in even sizes only from men’s size 34 – 60. Please indicate the size you need when ordering. long suits are available in sizes 40-56. order a loNg suit if you are 6’ or taller by putting an “l” after the item code.

COV the Lucky 7 Premium Coverall . . . . . . . .$ 56.95

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Fischer’s Bee-QuickDeveloped by scientist, James Fischer, this natural product for an efficient and stress-free way to remove the bees from the honey supers will make your wife, husband, or S.O. happy. You won’t come home smelling like an alcoholic baboon. Unlike other bee removers, Bee-Quick has a sweet smell. Put it on your fume boards and you just may get chased into the house rather than out of the house.ship Weight: 7 oz./1 lb., gallon/15 lbs.

note: We’ve used this product in our own beeyards and found it to be just as effective as Bee go. the only differ-ence is we are allowed in the house at night.

BQ2 fischer’s Bee Quick 7 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95

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Fume BoardIf you have several hives, a fume board is the easiest way to drive the bees from your honey supers. Apply Bee Go to the felt on the underside of the board and then place it on the top of your honey supers. After about 10-15 minutes, you can remove your emptied super. This works best on warm sunny days.ship Weight: 4 lbs.

fB8 fume Board 8 frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.50 fB1 fume Board 10 frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.75

Bee GoApproved chemical that quickly chases bees from honey supers on hot or cold days — early morning to late evening. Use with a fume board. Ground shipping only, cannot ship by air.BeeG1 Bee Go 1 pint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.50

Global Patty (w/15% Pollen)These Patties are made with 15% real bee pollen. Patties with pollen are much more readily accepted by bees. Feed these patties in early spring about 6 weeks prior to the major honeyflow. This allows the colonies to be at maximum strength for the honeyflow. Feed 1 or 2 patties on top of the brood chamber. For maximum utilization patties need to be close to the bees. A Betterbee shim (page 86) is help-ful in providing space for patties.ship Weight: 12 lbs.

note: For years we’ve worked with patties with 4% pollen that worked well, but we were pleasantly surprised how well these with 15% pollen took in our own hives.

Hint: unused patties store well in the freezer.

GP10 Global Patty box of 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.95 4+ boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.95

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Bulk Honeybee PollenCleaned and dried bee pollen can be used as an additive for those who make their own pollen patties.ship Weight: 10 lb. Bag/11 lbs, 20 lb. Bag/23 lbs., 40 lb. Bag/43 lbs.

BP10 Pollen 10 lb. bag . . . . . . . . .$85.00 ($8.50/lb.)BP20 Pollen 20 lb. bag . . . . . . . . $150.00 ($7.50/lb.) BP40 Pollen 40 lb. bag . . . . . . . . $250.00 ($6.25/lb.)

MegaBee Pollen SubstituteNatural high protein pollen substitute, containing minerals, lipids, vitamins and carbohydrates to boost brood production and promote colony health.ship Weight: 5 lb. bag/6 lbs.

note: Can be fed dry (unmixed) in a cardboard box on a warm spring day when the bees are able to fly.

note 2: We recommend mixing megaBee with a sugar syrup to the consistency of a wet and sticky ball of dough. Place on waxed paper and then on the top of frames of a brood chamber.

POLs5 MegaBee 5 lb. bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.95

Honey-B-HealthyHoney-B-Healthy is an essential oil prepa-ration that is used in many different ways. Mixed with sugar syrup, it helps prevent mold and fungus in the feeders. When sprayed on the bees, it calms them and masks queen pheromones to facilitate queen introduction. When added to sugar syrup, it produces rapid build-up and boosts the bee's immune system.ship Weight: 16 oz./3 lbs., 1 gal./15 lbs.

Hint: We recommend a mixture of 1 teaspoon of Honey-B-Healthy per quart of sugar syrup solution.

HBH3 Honey-B-Healthy 16 fluid oz. . . . . . . . . . $24.95 HBH4 Honey-B-Healthy 1 gallon . . . . . . . . . . $135.95

Honeybee PollenCleaned and dried bee pollen sells for a “fortune” in health food stores. We sell our bulk Bee Pollen in plastic jars that hold 1 lb. and 5 lbs. of Bee Pollen. Food items are not returnable.ship Weight: 1 lb. Jar/2 lbs., 5 lb. Jar/6 lbs.

note: the consumption of pollen should be done only under the direction of your physician.

Hint: Keep in the freezer to preserve freshness.

BPJ1 Pollen 1 lb. Jar . . . . . . . . . . .$12.95 BPJ5 Pollen 5 lb. Jar . . . . . . . . . . .$44.95

Honeybee Pollen LabelOur handsome 3-1/2” x 2-1/2” Bee Pollen Label has a place for you to stamp your name and address – or let us custom imprint it for you: see page 119 for details.ship Weight: 1 lb.

PL1 Bee Pollen Label roll of 100 . . . . . . . . . $6.95

Triangle Escape BoardThe most stress-free way (for you and the bees) to remove bees from a super. This board is placed between the supers and the brood chamber, triangle side down. The bees can easily leave the supers but cannot find their way back in. Comes fully assembled. Bees will not leave supers that have brood.Dimensions: 20” x 14” x 1-1/2”

ship Weight: 5 lbs.

How it works: Bees navigate according to a very strict set of rules. When a bee reaches an obstruction (such as a wall), it will always travel to the right and follow that obstruction till it can go no further. it will never go left. in the case of the triangle escape Board, it is easy for the bees to leave – there are three convenient exits. However, they are unable to get back in, so your super will soon be empty of bees.

Hint: Holes above an escape are an invitation to robbers. Bees are also very reluctant to leave brood. an escape board will not work well if there is brood in the super to be removed. .

eB1 triangle escape Board 10 frame

eB8 triangle escape Board 8 frame 1-4 escape boards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.50 5+ escape boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.25


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Uncapping ForksUncapping forks are designed to scratch or lift off the wax on the corners of a capped frame that your plane or knife cannot reach. Additionally, we have found another valuable use for uncapping forks — checking drone brood for varroa mites. Simply move the fork parallel to the comb and you can easily lift out the white drone larvae and see the mites.

from small scale to large scale operations, we carry the products that will make your extract-ing: 1. easY 2. fast 3. PrOfessiONaL

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Professional Mobile Uncapping Tank A great solution for uncapping a lot of frames at one time. Uncap your frames into the removable cappings basket, then hang frames in the tank. Cover the whole tank with the accompanying lid to allow the cappings and frames to drip dry in the sloped drain tray. Holds 22 frames with the basket in place, or 33 frames without the basket. All stainless steel construction. On wheels, to easily move out of the way when not in use. Ships only via truck.ship Weight: 125 lbs.

MUt22-33 Mobile Uncapping tank . . . . . . . . . . $849.00

SureGrip™ Uncapping ForkThis version is adequate for occasional use, but will not hold up well to repeated use. Ideal for first time beekeepers. Also available in color blueship Weight: 1 lb.

Cas1 sureGrip Uncapping fork . . . . . . . . . . $6.50

Deluxe Uncapping ForkTines are cut from a solid piece of stainless steel so there is nothing to break off. The solid, soft, washable rubber handle is molded all in one piece with the body of the fork. Built-in scraper on the side of the fork. ship Weight: 1 lb.

Cas3 Deluxe Uncapping fork . . . . . . . . . . $35.95

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Electric Uncapping PlaneThis heavy-duty, ergonomically designed electric plane makes fast work of uncapping. Elements seldom burn out (but are replaceable, just in case). We’ve used this plane on 400+ hives – with great results. 110vship Weight: 4 lbs.

UP1 electric Uncapping Plane . .$129.95 UPB1 replacement Blade (Call) UPe1 replacement Heating element (Call)

Electric Uncapping Knife An ideal knife for the beekeeper with up to 20 hives. Features built-in thermostat. 110vship Weight: 4 lbs.

Hint: make sure to clean thoroughly after each use.

UK2 electric Uncapping Knife. . . . . . . . . . . $96.95

Cold Uncapping KnifeA very sharp knife with offset handle and a center ridge, designed specifically for cutting the wax cappings from a frame of honey. Great for just a few hives.ship Weight: 2 lbs.

note 1: Dipping the blade into a pan of hot water between cuts makes the uncapping easy.

note 2: For even easier uncapping, buy 2 Cold uncapping knives - uncap with one and leave the other in a pan of hot water. When the first knife cools, just switch knives. makes the job fly by!

CUK2 Cold Uncapping Knife 1-4 knives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.95 5+ knives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.95Betterbee®

Uncapping TankThe perfect uncapping solution for the small scale beekeeper. Designed to hold the uncapped frames while you continue to work; it can hold 15 gallons of cap-pings. Includes a 1-1/4” Honey Gate with a pre-drilled hole in the tank.Dimensions: 17” x 20” x 13”

ship Weight: 30 lbs., ships in its own box.

How to use: simply place a frame over the wooden crossbar and uncap (try one of our hand uncappers – to the right) into the tank. the honey separates from the cappings through the grate located in the bottom of the tank. it really is just that easy.

UCt1 Uncapping tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56.95

Maxant 1700 Chain-Drive Uncapping MachineIf you need to uncap a lot of frames, this is the rig to get the job done. Powerful enough to uncap over 120 frames an hour – so rugged that you’ll need to take a rest before it does. Cappings are flicked off the combs by revolving chains – very safe to operate. We use one because it works. Shown above with Maxant Uncapping Tank – sold separately. Dimensions: uncapping machine (18” between front feet, 24” between side feet), uncapping tank (24” wide, 15” deep, 9” high)

ship Weight: machine/truck shipment, tank/30 lbs.

note: all stainless steel uncapping tank. Does not hold frames.

MCt1 Chain Uncapper . . . . .$2,375.00 UCt2 Uncapping tank . . . . . . $369.00

Professional HeatgunThis tool has so many uses - we use it in & around the honey house, the packag-ing room and many other places. You can even use it to uncap difficult combs of honey. It has a digitally adjustable temperature gauge with settings between 60 - 650C at 10 C increments; and boy can it pump out hot air with its various air flow settings. Comes with multiple nozzle attachments for numerous applications. If you want a tool that can do more than just heat seal your jar sleeves (p. 80), this is it. Voltage 110; 1500W.ship Weight: 10 lbs.

HG1 Heat Gun . . . . . . . . . . . $49.95

shown with optional uncapping Tank


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now - an extractor that you can upgrade as you expand your hobby! buy a core system at an attractive price and then upgrade the extrac-tor as your hobby grows. These extractors are built to last - all ameri-can made. we worked with Teddy and Jake at maxant industries to come up with an extractor that could be made for the needs of a beginning beekeeper and then upgraded as the beekeeper expanded their apiary. This is a rugged lifetime unit. if you outgrow it, you will

be able to confidently sell it to a new beekeeper or give it to a grandchild to start them on their way!when choosing an extractor, ask yourself: how many hives do you have, and perhaps the more important question, are you going to increase your numbers?if you have one or two hives and do not expect to expand beyond that then it is hard to beat the he 2200 plastic extractor at it’s low price. it is affordable and functional.if you plan on growing or even think your hobby may grow beyond two hives then consider the maxant system. based on the popular maxant 3100 workhorse the 3100-2 gives you the ability to extract 2 medium or shallow frames radially. radial extraction is much more convenient than tangential as you do not need to stop and flip the frames and there is less chance of damaging those newly drawn frames of honey comb. The basket of the 3100-2 will not accept deep frames but with most cur-rent techniques of hive management these frames contain the honey we are leaving for the bees so we do not consider this to be a disadvantage. as you get more hives and more frames to extract just buy the 9 frame basket and you will be extracting 3 to 4 times faster! The 9 frame basket is designed to hold 6 medium or shallow frames radially and if you want you can put in 3 more to extract tangentially. The 3 frames can be deeps if need be as the basket is large enough to accommodate them. when you add more hives and a manual system gets to be too much exercise just add a motor kit. now you are good until you decide to go big as a sideliner. Then pick the size extractor you will need and sell your 3100 extractor, or keep it to use for demonstra-tions at schools or fairs or classes for new beekeepers.

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note the upgraded basket. the frame holder is lasercut

stainless plate instead of welded wire.

feature Hobbyist 2200 Maxant 3100-2 Maxant 3100 -6 Maxant 3100-6M Maxant 1400

# Of HiVes 1+ 1+ 5+ 5+ 10+

CaPaCitY 2 deep 3 deep 3 deep 10 deep 2 medium/shallow 2 medium/shallow 6 medium/shallow 6 medium/shallow 20 medium/shallow

taNK plastic 20 gauge stainless 20 gauge stainless 20 gauge stainless 20 gauge stainless

POWer side hand-crank Top hand-crank Top hand-crank direct motor belt motor

sPeeD variable variable variable variable variable

tYPe Tangential radial radial radial radial Tangential Tangential

GeariNG plastic pulley pulley pulley metal

sHiP Wt. 21 lbs. 48 lbs. 48 lbs. 65 lbs. 150 lbs..

PriCe $120.00 $39.00 /leg kit $39.00 /leg kit $39.00 /leg kit $1,495.00 w/legs $295.00 w/o legs $499.00 w/o legs $745.00 w/o legs $1,395.00 w/o legs

We offer the right machine for every stage of your extracting needs!

Maxant 3100-2: Perfect for the hobbyist who wants a“lifetime” piece of extracting equipment.Just what you need as a beginning beekeeper when you are ready to extract your honey crop. This two-frame radial extractor is sturdy enough to last a lifetime, set up to get the job done easily, priced right for the job it does and then when you need more capacity and speed, serves as a base unit that is upgradable without having to buy a whole new extractor. If your intention is to stay in beekeeping, in our opinion, this is the extractor to start with.

This extractor is made with 20 gauge stainless steel (the smaller the gauge the thicker the metal) with extra stiffening support at the top and bottom. The legs are secured to the support ring on the bottom so there is no stress on the tank walls. The tig welded conical bottom helps to efficiently drain the honey from the extractor. We are not aware of another entry level extractor that offers radial extraction and the ability to be upgraded so easily as your needs change.ship Weight: 48 lbs.

M3100-2 Maxant 3100-2 without legs . . . . $295.00 MaXLeGKit Leg Kit for Maxant extractors . . . $39.00

MaXMOtOr1 Motor upgrade kit . . . . . . . . . . $349.00 MaXBasKet1 Basket upgrade kit . . . . . . . . $199.00


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Maxant 3100-6: Perfect for the hobbyist who wants a“lifetime” piece of extracting equipment.The Maxant hand-powered machine is built to last a lifetime. Constructed from 20 gauge #4 polished stainless steel, with a conical bottom. TIG welded for maximum draining. You will be amazed at the remarkable engineering of the inner basket. Can hold six medium frames in a radial configuration (like the spokes on a wheel) or three deep frames in a tangential configuration. The inner basket is 100% stainless steel, TIG welded and tested on balancing machines. Stiffening rings are located at the top and bottom. The 4 to 1 belt driven ratio is perfect for ease of use. These machines can be converted to power.ship Weight: 50 lbs./60 lbs.

M3100-6 Maxant 3100-6 without legs . . . . $499.00MaXLeGKit Leg Kit for Maxant extractors . . . $39.00

MaXMOtOr1 Motor upgrade kit . . . . . . . . . . $349.00

motor kit for m3100-6

easY sPiNNiNG: oversized handle spins frames with ease.easY CONVersiON: Tired of spinning? Convert this extractor to motorized with ease.easY BOttLiNG: redesigned legs allow ample space for a 5 gallon bottling tank (see page 71) under the gate.

easily converts to motorized version.

stainless steel cover

oversized handle for easy spinning

1-1/2" gate for easy bottling

easily attaches to legs

The Hobbyist 2200 Extractor: Perfect for the economy conscious new beekeeper.A great initial investment for new beekeepers. This hand-cranked model is made of all plastic, except for a steel center shaft. Includes a plastic tank cover and honey gate. Holds two frames of any size.ship Weight: 21 lbs.

Dimensions: 16” x 16” x 26”

note: Leave gate open a slight crack when extracting to prevent honey froth (air bub-bles).

He2200 Hobbyist 2200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120.00

Food Approved LubricantsIt’s vital to use these for lubricating surfaces which will come in contact with your honey as well as honey valves and other moving parts in your honey house. Increases the longevity and performance of your equipment.ship Weight: 1 lb.

eL1 Lubri-film Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.50 eL2 Lubri-film spray Can . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.75 eG1 Lubri-film Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.95

Epoxy PaintIdeal for sealing galvanized extracting equipment. Specially formulated as a clear, food approved epoxy — trust no other!ship Weight: 5 lbs.

eP2 epoxy Paint 1 quart . . . . . . .$14.95


Maxant 3100-6M: Perfect for the advanced small scale beekeeper.For advanced small scale beekeepers – a money maker. Time is money and this machine is fast. Same as the Maxant 3100-6M except with Parvalux Gear Motor and Speed Control. Extremely well-engineered. ship Weight: 50 lbs./60 lbs.

M3100-6M Maxant 3100-6M without legs . . . . . . .$745.00MaXLeGKit Leg Kit for Maxant extractors . . . $39.00

Maxant 1400: Perfect for the serious sideliner.10/20 Frame Motorized Radial Extractor. We recommend this as the next step up for the serious sideliner. Will extract 10 deep frames or 20 shallow/medium frames.ship Weight: truck shipment.

M1400L Maxant 1400 with legs . . . . . . . $1,495.00 M1400 Maxant 1400 without legs . . . . $1,395.00

This extractor will extract deep frames tangentially (frames must be manually flipped to take honey from both sides) and medium/shallow frames radially (taking the honey from both sides of the frame at once). both deeps and medium frames can be extracted at the same time.

This extractor will extract all frames radially (taking the honey from both sides of the frame at once) - so extraction takes half the time.

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Plastic Double SieveThis is the ideal double filter for the hob-byist. Can be used with a 5 gal. pail or on our 6 gal. honey tank (see page 72). Now you can filter directly from your extractor.ship Weight: 3 lbs.

note: Fits 60 lb. and 72 lb. tanks onLy

sie1 Plastic Double sieve 1-5 sieves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.95 6+ sieves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.95

Filter ConeA fast, easy and economical way to filter your honey. Fits both a 5 or 6 gallon (60 or 72 lb.) tank. Filtering is much faster in this conical shaped design. Metal rim helps hold filter bag in place. ship Weight: 2 lb.

fC1 filter Cone 1-5 Cone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 6+ Cone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.50

Stainless Double SieveMade of solid stainless steel so rusting out should not be a problem. Filters at the same density as our Plastic Double Sieve. Adjusts to fit any of our honey tanks.ship Weight: 4 lbs.

sie2 stainless steel sieve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $41.95

Stainless Double Sieve & Hobbyist Tank ComboThis 6 gallon pail holds up to 72 lbs. of honey. You can extract honey into anoth-er bucket and then pour it through the double sieve into the 72 lb. tank to let it settle overnight. Then, lift the 72 lb. tank up onto a table or work bench and bottle your honey.ship Weight: 5 lbs.

Psst1 stainless sieve & tank Combo . . . . . . . $64.95

Filter Cone & Hobbyist Tank ComboThis 6 gallon pail holds up to 72 lbs. of honey. You can extract honey into another bucket and then pour it through the filter cone into the 72 lb. tank to let it settle overnight. Then, lift the 72 lb. tank up onto a table or work bench and bottle your honey.ship Weight: 5 lbs.

fCtC1 filter Cone & tank Combo . . . . . . . . . . $33.95

Plastic Double Sieve & Hobbyist Tank ComboThis 6 gallon pail holds up to 72 lbs. of honey. You can extract honey into anoth-er bucket and then pour it through the double sieve into the 72 lb. tank to let it settle overnight. Then, lift the 72 lb. tank up onto a table or work bench and bottle your honey.ship Weight: 5 lbs.

PstC1 Plastic sieve & tank Combo . . . . . . . . . $47.95

products to take you one step closer to the finished product.

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Betterbee® Pail Holder for five gallon pailWe developed this handy device to hold a 5 gallon pail of honey while it slowly emp-ties over a honey tank. We know you’ll appreciate being able to do other things while the honey takes its time. Fits all plas-tic tanks and single wall bottling tanks. ship Weight: 3 lbs.

PH2 Betterbee® Pail Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.95Five Gallon Pail OpenerThe easy way to open 5 or 6 gallon plastic pails. Constructed of heavy-duty, long-lasting industrial grade plastic.ship Weight: 1 lb.

PaiL1 5 Gallon Plastic Pail Opener 1-4 pail openers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.95 5+ pail openers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.50

Plastic Honey TanksLet your extracted honey settle for a day or two (in these sturdy, white plastic, food-approved tanks) before bottling. Lids are included. Available with or with-out honey gates.Dimensions: 60 lb. tank (15” x 11”), 72 lb. tank (17” x 11”)

ship Weight: 60 lb. tank/5 lbs., 72 lb. tank/6 lbs.

Hint: if you plan to sell your honey either raw or unheat-ed, these tanks are all you will need for bottling.

Pt1-1/4 60 lb. w/1¹⁄4” gate . . . . . $23.95 Pt2-1/4 72 lb. w/1¹⁄4” gate . . . . . $25.95 HP5 60 lb. (no gate) . . . . . . . . $8.50 HP6 72 lb. (no gate) . . . . . . . $13.95

Plastic Honey GatesNow you can make your own honey tanks with these high quality, all plastic honey gates. Available in 3 popular sizes.ship Weight: 1 lb.

imPortant: you must use onLy food-approved, white plastic tanks when making your own honey tank. Putting honey in a regular plastic or metal garbage can (that may have been treated with dangerous chemicals) is a sure recipe for disaster.

PG1 Plastic Honey Gate 1-1/4 inch 1-9 gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.95 10+ gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.95

PG2 Plastic Honey Gate 1-1/2 inch 1-9 gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.50 10+ gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.50

PG3 Plastic Honey Gate 2 inch (for cold or creamed honey) 1-9 gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95 10+ gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.25

Betterbee Honey ScaleElectronic color graders can cost hundreds of dollars. This scale is simple to use at just a frac-tion of the cost. Fill one of the supplied containers with honey and move it along the scale until you match the color of the honey with the color on the scale. We test-ed our eye against our electronic machine and we were within 3 grades every time. ship Weight: 1 lb.

sCaLe1 Honey Color scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.95

Flexible Electric Honey LiquefierOur liquefier features a newly redesigned flexible shaft for more even heat distribu-tion. The efficient way to liquefy 55 gal-lon drums of honey. This liquefier causes far less damage to the honey than a tradi-tional wrap-around barrel heater. Because it heats from the inside-out, rather than from the outside-in, this unit uses far less electricity. Thermostat control 30-80° C, 110 volt.ship Weight: 12 lbs.

How to use: set the liquefier on top of the granulated honey (of course, it only works with open top barrels). the liquefier will gradually melt the honey to the bottom of the barrel.

WarNINg: like all electric appliances, do Not leave your liquefier unattended. the liquification process must be monitored to avoid overheating. BetterbeetM is not responsible for overheating due to misuse.

LiQ3 Honey Liquefier . . . . . . . . . . . . .please call

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BeeHandy Honey Pail Heater™

Uniquely designed to heat the contents inside poly (plastic) pails and is integrated with an adjustable thermostat control. More surface area for better heating. The heater can be simply wrapped around the lower third of a pail, the springs adjusted to latch to the spring loop, ensuring that air gaps between the heater and pail are minimized and temperature adjusted. Made with a space age polymer to maxi-mize conductivity. Temperatures can be adjusted from 50º to 160º F (10º to 71º C). 110V. ship Weight: 5 lbs.

note: Do not use the metal tab as a handhold when extending the spring. the heater must make continuous contact with the pail. Do not overlap the pail heater onto itself or another heater.

WarNINg: the liquification process must be moni-tored to avoid overheating. BetterbeetM is not respon-sible for overheating due to misuse.

Hint: We recommend stirring the honey frequently while heating to quicken the liquefying process.

BHPH05 Betterbee Handy Pail Heater . . . . . . $139.95

Maxant 600 “4-in-1” Bottling TankIdeal for Bottling, Heating, Filtering Honey and Processing Wax. This is the top of the line when it comes to bottling tanks. Stainless steel construction, electri-cally welded, water-jacketing on bottom and sides. Each tank comes with a stain-less steel bottling valve, water sight-glass, and thermometer.ship Weight: 16 gal tank/40 lbs., 25 gal. tank/50 lbs., 42 gal. tank/truck ship

note: When used as a wax heating tank, order with the 1” Ball Valve in place of the no-Drip Honey Valve. Please call for pricing.

MaX6002 16 gal. 200 lbs. . . . . .$1,049.00 M6003 25 gal. 300 lbs. . . . . .$1,299.00 M6005 42 gal. 500 lbs. . . . . .$1,624.00

Caution: when heating honey, we recommend that you stay

close by and pay attention to prevent burning or boiling

damage to honey.


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Deluxe RefractometerA very handy, stainless device for measur-ing the moisture content of your honey. This is an accurate instrument that will provide years of use. Calibration fluid and directions are included.ship Weight: 2 lbs.

Hint1: to prevent fermentation, honey must have a water content of less than 17.1% (safe regardless of yeast count).

Hint2: Don't spend lots at other supply companies for calibration fluid. We provide callibration direc-tions using supplies available at your local pharmacy. Honey refractometers do not callibrate with water!

reft2 Deluxe refractometer ..................$72.95

Digital RefractometerNot all refractometers are created equally. When precision is key, this digital refrac-tometer can’t be beat. With only a drop of honey, this instrument determines the water content, regardless of temperature. ship Weight: 2 lbs.

Hint: to prevent fermentation, honey must have a water content of less than 17.1% (safe regardless of yeast count).

reft3 Digital refractometer honey . . . . . . $330.00

Creamed Honey MixerThe ideal tool for mixing up a batch or two of creamed honey – do it right in a plastic tank or 5 gallon pail. Just hook it up to your electric handheld drill, and off you go. Made of high quality stainless steel. The 21” model fits a 3/8” drill, the 40” model fits a 1/2” drill.ship Weight: 21” model/5 lbs.

40” model/6 lbs., ships in its own box.

note 1: the unique design of this mixer actually folds the honey into itself, breaking up the crystals into a smooth cream.

CHM1 Creamed Honey Mixer 21 inch . . . . . . . . $59.95 CHM2 Creamed Honey Mixer 40 inch . . . . . . . . $71.95

Creamed Honey Drill AttachmentThis is what they use in Europe where creamed honey is more popular than liquid honey. This creamed honey drill mixes surprisingly well and without mix-ing air into your creamed honey – ideal for use with an automatic packer. ship Weight: 4 lbs.

CHD1 Creamed Honey Drill . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33.95

HOW tO MaKe CreaMeD HONeY: patented by elton J. dyce in 1935, raw honey is first pasteurized to kill any yeasts that may be present in the honey. a seed batch of previously creamed honey is added to the pasteurized honey to produce a mixture of 10% creamed honey and 90% pasteurized honey. The mixture is allowed to rest at a controlled temperature of 57°f (14°C). This method will produce a batch of creamed honey in about one week.

we recommend wide mouth glasses jars for creamed honey. see

page 82 and 83.

Betterbee® Gourmet Creamed Honey KitA great way to begin making your own creamed honey: includes a creamed honey drill, a honey pail with a 2 inch gate, 1 lb. of seed and instructions.Did you know? Creamed honey is made by encouraging crystallization in a controlled environment. Creamed honey can also be called whipped honey, spun honey, and candied honey. there is nothing added to plain creamed honey. it is just honey. you can add other fla-vors like cinnamon!

ship Weight: ships in 2 boxes, 2 lb. and 4 lbs.

CHK1 Creamed Honey Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62.00

Maxant 1200 Junior Cappings SpinnerSeparate your honey and wax cappings with ease. The result is more honey to sell. Cappings are ready for melting into bricks. The 20 gauge stainless steel tank is 20” in diameter and 32” high. The bot-tom is die-formed, and conical for ease of side draining. The removable cappings basket is constructed from 18 gauge per-forated stainless steel and laser cut to per-fection. Complete with legs, this machine ships at a weight of 150# in a heavy duty carton.ship Weight: truck shipment.

M1200Jr Maxant 1200 . . . . $1,495.00

Maxant 3900 Wax Processing TankThis tank has so many uses. You can use this tank as an Uncapping Tank, a Wax Cleaning & Filtering Tank or a Honey Heating Tank (will accommodate sub-mersing up to a 60 lb. pail). This wax processing tank is a single wall stainless-vessel with an exposed heating element in the bottom that needs to be immersed in water. There is a stainless guard above the element.ship Weight: 70 lbs.

Hint 1: you can liquefy a 60 lb. pail of granulated honey in it by surrounding the pail in a water bath.

Hint 2: Clean and filter wax from cappings or old comb by mixing them with water and bringing to a boil. the water and dirt fall to the bottom leaving the cleaned, liquid wax which can then be strained. Cleans about 100 lbs. in one batch in about 6 hours.

M3900 Wax Processing tank . . . . . . . . . . . . $595.00

Filter ConeIdeal for filtering your melted wax. When the filtering process is complete, place the cone in the freezer for a few hours, remove and simply break the leftover wax off the cone. ship Weight: 3 lbs.

note: For safety, use protective eyewear when breaking frozen wax off the filter cone.

fC1 filter Cone 1-5 Cones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 6+ Cones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.50

essentials to help you produce wax that offers the color and clarity your customers seek.

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the Wax Processing tank is a single wall stainless vessel with an exposed heating element in the bottom. there is a stainless guard above the heating element to protect it. The"4in1"BottlingTankonpage73is a double wall stainless vessel. Water goes between the stainless walls. the heating element is in that section and not exposed to the honey or wax in the Bottling tank.

Solar Wax MelterMelt burr comb and other small bits of wax with the sun. Requires a single pane of glass or plastic (not includ-ed). Constructed of Eastern Pine. Unassembled and unfinished.ship Weight: 25 lbs. ships in its own box.

sWM1 solar Wax Melter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79.95

2 lb. premium plastic honey bottle w/red flip-top lid 1 lb. premium plastic

honey bottle w/white Cap

1/2 lb. premium plastic honey bottle w/yellow hi-flo spout

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Premium Quality 8 oz. , 16 oz. and 32 oz. Plastic Honey BottlesThese honey bottles are clear plastic and look just like glass. Grocery stores often mandate this type of jar to minimize breakage. These jars all take the same 38mm lids, so you have your choice of Hi-Flo Spouts (black, yellow or red), Fliptop Lids (red, yellow, gold, black, white) and Dripless Lids (red, black, or yellow). Please specify color when order-ing. Also available with plain white caps. note 1: Cap colors cannot be mixed within cases. note 2: Cases of 12 do not include boxes.

all containers labeled BuLK include Free shipping.

ship Weight: Full Cases: 8 oz. case/70 lbs., 16 oz. case/70 lbs., 32 oz. case/70 lbs.; Cardboard Cases: 1/1 lb.; Case Pack: case of 12/2 lbs.

1/2 LB. PLastiC HONeY BOttLes (holds 8 oz. of honey)

PHB1/2W Case of 12 w/white Cap . . . . $6.00 (50¢ ea)PHB1/2f Case of 12 w/fliptop lid . . . . $6.36 (53¢ ea)PHB1/2s Case of 12 w/hi-flo spout . . . $6.96 (58¢ ea)

PHB1/2WB Bulk of 200 w/white Cap . . $103.00 (52¢ ea)PHB1/2fB Bulk of 200 w/fliptop lid . $109.00 (55¢ ea)PHB1/2sB Bulk of 200 w/hi-flo spout $119.00 (60¢ ea)

PHB1/2 Case of 600 no cap . . . . . . $252.00 (42¢/ea)we offer 4 choices for topping your containers: flip-Top lid, hi-flo spout, dripless lid and white Cap. They all fit our plastic bears (flat and round belly) and premium quality plastic honey bottles.

1 LB. PLastiC HONeY BOttLes (holds 16 oz. of honey)

PHB1W Case of 12 w/white Cap . . . . $6.85(57¢ ea)PHB1f Case of 12 w/fliptop lid . . . . $7.08 (59¢ ea)PHB1s Case of 12 w/hi-flo spout . . . $7.68 (64¢ ea)PHB1D Case of 12 w/dripless . . . . . . $8.52 (71¢ ea)

PHB1WB Bulk of 100 w/white Cap . . . $58.00 (58¢ ea)PHB1fB Bulk of 100 w/fliptop lid . . $61.50 (62¢ ea)PHB1sB Bulk of 100 w/hi-flo spout . $67.00 (67¢ ea)PHB1DB Bulk of 100 w/dripless . . . . $74.00 (74¢ ea)

PHB1 Case of 321 no cap . . . . . . $159.95 (50¢/ea)

2 LB. PLastiC HONeY BOttLes (holds 32 oz. of honey)

PHB2W Case of 12 w/white Cap . . . . $9.35 (77¢ ea)PHB2f Case of 12 w/fliptop lid . . . . $9.60 (80¢ ea)PHB2s Case of 12 w/hi-flo spout . . $10.20 (85¢ ea)PHB2D Case of 12 w/dripless . . . . . $11.04 (92¢ ea)

PHB2WB Bulk of 50 w/white Cap . . . . $47.50 (95¢ ea)PHB2fB Bulk of 50 w/fliptop lid . . . $48.00 (96¢ ea)PHB2sB Bulk of 50 w/hi-flo spout . . $51.00 (1.02¢ ea)PHB2DB Bulk of 50 w/dripless . . . . . $54.00 (1.08¢ ea)

PHB2 Case of 168 no cap . . . . . . $117.60 (70¢ ea)

CarDBOarD Cases fOr PreMiUM BOttLes (HOLDs 12)

BOX8oz Case for 8 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . 70¢ each BOX16oz Case for 16 oz. . . . . . . . . . . 75¢ each BOX32oz Case for 32 oz. . . . . . . . . . . $1.00 each

we offer the widest variety of containers in the industry.CaP COLOrs: please specify cap color when ordering. Flip-top Lids are available in red, yellow, gold, black or white. Hi-Flo spouts are available in black, yellow or red. Dripless Lids are available in black, yellow or red.

HeaVY HONeY: honey weighs more than water for the same volume because it is more dense. all of our containers on this page are listed by honey weight, not water weight.

NO DisHWasHer: please do not wash plastic bears (or any plastic containers) in the dish-washer. however, it is always a good idea to wash them in warm soapy water before filling with honey.

Honey bottles & containers

Better

free sHiPPiNG: all containers labeled bulk are shipped free in the contiguous usa. however, there is a $1.50 handling charge.

Top Choices�

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Flat Panel Bears The All-Clear Honey Bear. Flat panels on both front and back. Stick a honey label on the front and a nutritional label on the back and you’re set to go. Comes in 3 sizes: 8 oz., 12 oz., and 24 oz.. Available with your choice of Hi-Flo Spouts (black, yellow or red), Fliptop Lids (red, yellow, gold, black, white), or white caps. Please specify color, when ordering.Ship Weight: 30 lbs./case

Note: Labels are not included in bear pricing. see page 120 for “skep” Pure Honey Labels

8 OZ. fLat PaNeL Bears

fPB8W individual Bear w/white Cap . . . . . . . .50¢ ea fPB8f individual Bear w/fliptop lid . . . . . . .58¢ ea fPB8s individual Bear w/hi-flo spout . . . . . .62¢ ea

fPB8C Case of 525 no cap . . . . . . . . $215.25(41¢ ea) fPB8WC Case of 525 w/white Cap . . . .$236.25 (45¢ ea) fPB8fC Case of 525 w/fliptop lid . . . .$241.50 (46¢ ea) fPB8sC Case of 525 w/hi-flo spout . .$294.00 (56¢ ea)

fPB8WB Bulk of 170 w/white Cap . . . . .$88.40 (52¢ ea) fPB8fB Bulk of 170 w/fliptop lid. . . . .$98.60 (58¢ ea) fPB8sB Bulk of 170 w/hi-flo spout . .$105.40 (62¢ ea)



fPB12C Case of 285 no cap . . . . . . . . .$99.75 (35¢ ea) fPB12WC Case of 285 w/white Cap . . . $122.55 (43¢ ea) fPB12fC Case of 285 w/fliptop lid . . . .$125.40 (44¢ ea) fPB12sC Case of 285 w/hi-flo spout . . $142.50(50¢ ea)

fPB12WB Bulk of 120 w/white Cap . . . . .$69.40 (58¢ ea) fPB12fB Bulk of 120 w/fliptop lid. . . . .$70.60 (59¢ ea) fPB12sB Bulk of 120 w/hi-flo spout . . .$77.80 (65¢ ea)



fPB24C Case of 195 no cap . . . . . . . . .$92.00 (47¢ ea) fPB24WC Case of 195 w/white Cap . . . . $93.60 (48¢ ea) fPB24fC Case of 195 w/fliptop lid . . . . $103.35(53¢ ea) fPB24sC Case of 195 w/hi-flo spout . .$111.15 (57¢ ea)

fPB24WB Bulk of 50 w/white Cap . . . . . .$30.50 (61¢ ea) fPB24fB Bulk of 50 w/fliptop lid . . . . .$32.90 (66¢ ea) fPB24sB Bulk of 50 w/hi-flo spout . . . .$34.60 (69¢ ea)

Betterbee 1 lb. Upside-Down Honey BottleNow you can bottle your honey in an “upside-down” container that has become so popular in the grocery stores. No more waiting for the honey to drain down into the spout or scooping for the last drop. The large lid provides a stable surface on which the bottle rests. The rubber diaphragm makes for a leak free cap and instantly seals after the squeeze. No more waiting, just squeeze and go. Includes red, black or yellow caps. Please specify color when ordering.ship Weight: Case of 12 Bottles/ 3 lbs., Case of 364 Bottles/ 70 lbs.

note: this bottle is only available with the dripless lid.

UDHB1f individual Bottle w/Cap . . . . 70¢ ea UDHBf Case of 12 w/Cap . . . . . . . . . . $7.95 (66¢/ea) UDHBCf Case of 364 w/Cap . . . . . . . $219.95 (57¢/ea) UDHBDB Bulk of 100 w/Cap . . . . . . . . $70.00 (70¢/ea)

WeiGHts: weights listed are for honey and noT for fluid ounces.CaP COLOrs: please specify cap color when ordering. Flip-top Lids are available in red, yellow, gold, black or white. Hi-Flo spouts are available in black, yellow or red. Dripless Lids are available in black, yellow or red.

free sHiPPiNG. all containers labeled bulk are shipped free in the contiguous usa. however, there is a $1.50 handling charge.

CaUtiON: please do not wash plastic bears (or any plastic containers) in the dishwasher. however, it is always a good idea to wash them in warm soapy water before filling with honey.

8 oz. flat panel bear



increase your honey sales as you introduce your customers to the betterbee® bear family.



Betterbee® “Ship Free” Plastic Container Variety Bulk PackProvide your customers a variety of options in honey packaging. So easy because we’ve already done all the pick-ing for you. You get one box filled with a selection of 9 different containers.

Includes all this:•5lb.HoneyJugs(6) •12oz.FlatPanelHoneyBears(16) •12oz.RoundBellyHoneyBears(16) •16oz.SkepBottles(6) •24oz.SkepBottles(6) •8oz.HoneyJars(12) •1lb.HoneyJars(12) •2lb.HoneyJars(6) •UpsideDownHoneyBottle(3) •FliptopLids(74) •53mmCaps(6) •DriplessLids(3)

Why are we doing this? in an effort to help our custom-ers minimize their shipping costs and keep better track of their container costs, Betterbee® has devised a method of packing bulk honey containers. We have packed an assortment of our most popular plastic containers in a bulk case pack. We will ship each box freight free any-where in the lower 48 states of the usa.

Free LaBeLs: includes Free skep labels for all containers. a great way of trying a new style or offering your custom-ers more variety.

note: there is a $1.50 handling charge for these items.

BaL1 “ship free” Variety Bulk Pack . . . . . . . . $81.95

Round Belly Bear CollarsThe best way to label our Classic Round Belly Bears. Yellow, heavy-weight paper.ship Weight: 100/2 lbs.

BC12 12 oz. Bear Collar 1-249 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5¢ each 250-2499 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4¢ each 2500+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3¢ each

BC32 32 oz. Bear Collar 1-249 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5¢ each 250-2499 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4¢ each 2500+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3¢ each

24 oz. Plastic Squeeze BottlesOur translucent (not clear) Squeeze Bottles are perhaps the most economical containers for your honey that you can buy. They will accept our standard jar label, so there is no need for col-lars. Available with your choice of Hi-Flo Spouts (black, yellow or red) or Fliptop Lids (red, yellow, gold, black, white). Please specify color when ordering. ship Weight: Case of 312/70 lbs.

sQ1 24 oz. squeeze Bottle (no cap) . . . 33¢ each sQ1f squeeze Bottle w/fliptop Lid . . 40¢ each sQ1s squeeze Bottle w/Hi-flo spout . . 45¢ each

sQ1fB Bulk of 60 w/fliptop lid . . . . . . . $33.95 (57¢/ea) sQ1sB Bulk of 60 w/hi-flo spout . . . . . $36.95 (62¢/ea)

Classic Round Belly BearsThe honey bear you remember as a child. Available with your choice of Hi-Flo Spouts (black, yellow or red) or Fliptop Lids (red, yel-low, gold, black, white). Please specify color when ordering. ship Weight: 30 lbs./case

12 oz. round Belly Bears (Clear Pet Plastic)

rBB12 individual bear no cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45¢ rBB12f individual bear w/fliptop lid . . . . . . . . . . 58¢ rBB12s individual bear w/hi-flo spout . . . . . . . . 65¢

rBB12C Case of 285 no cap . . . . . . . . $107.95 (38¢/ea) rBB12fC Case of 285 w/fliptop lid . . . . .$132.95(47¢/ea) rBB12sC Case of 285 w/hi-flo spout . . $149.95 (53¢/ea)

32 oz. round Belly Bears (Opaque LDPe plastic)

rBB32 individual bear no cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92¢ rBB32f individual bear w/fliptop lid . . . . . . . . . $1.02 rBB32s individual bear w/hi-flo spout . . . . . . . $1.08

rBB32C Case of 100 no cap . . . . . . . . . $90.00 (90¢/ea) rBB32fC Case of 100 w/fliptop lid . . . . . $99.00 (99¢/ea) rBB32sC Case of 100 w/hi-flo spout . $105.00 ($1.05/ea)

The “Mini” Flat Panel Bear Betterbee is proud to introduce the newest member of the honey bear family. Our 2 oz “mini” bear is the perfect favor for weddings and showers, makes great samples to give away, and is ideal for“impulse buys” at the farm stand. No one can resist these cute little bears. Comes in cases of 50. Yellow caps are included. No other colors available. Ship Weight: 3 lbs./case

Note: Labels are not included in bear pricing. see below or page 120 for “skep” Pure Honey Labels

Note: these bears hold about 2.25 ounces of honey.

fPB3C 2 oz. bear Case of 50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.95

“Mini” Flat Panel Bear LabelsThese lables are perfectly sized to fit the new“mini” bears — and just as cute! Labels can be purchased separately (see page 120 for more details). Custom print-ing is available for labels, up to 3 lines of text, 16 characters per line, plus net weight. Ship Weight: 3 lbs./case

Note: Labels are not included in bear pricing. see page 120 for “skep” Pure Honey Labels

fPBL3 2 oz Labels roll of 100 labels . . . . . . . . $9.95

Custom Printing: We'll custom print any of these labels for just $8.50/roll. Call

1-800-632-3379 for details.

78 plastic honey Containers

EZ Grip Honey CubeThis little gem can hold 3 lbs. of honey in an incredibly easy to handle gripper jar. Also ideal for displaying pollen or what-ever other product you have. Wide mouth allows for easy pour and fill. Made of crys-tal clear PET plastic. ship Weight: 4 lbs.

eZG8 3 lb. eZ Grip Honey Cube (with Cap) Cases of 8 Cubes . . . . . . . . . . . $11.95 ($1.49 ea)

5 lb. Plastic Honey PailColorful, plastic honey pail with imprint-ed lids, sturdy, easy-carry handles and snap-tight lids.ship Weight: 50/15 lbs.

imprint on Pail: Big Five Pound Bucket of Pure american Honey. Produced By:

aHP5 5 lb. Plastic Honey Pail 1-49 pails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.25 each 50+ pails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.15 each

1 Gallon Plastic Honey JugTry these out at the farm stands. Features an “easy carry/easy pour” handle. Easy to carry and easy for the customer to pour.ship Weight: 1 lb.

HJUG1 1 Gallon Jug 63 mm caps 1-24 Jugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.99 each 25+ Jugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.90 each

1 Gallon Plastic Honey JarHolds 12 lbs. of honey or sugar syrup. Translucent (not clear). Includes a 89 mm. cap.ship Weight: 3 lbs.

GJ1 1 Gallon Plastic Honey Jar 1-9 Cases of 4 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.30 10+ Cases of 4 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.00


Clear Skep BottlesThese clear PET bottles are available in 1 lb. and 1-1/2 lb. sizes; they make an impressive container and use our small rectangular skep labels. Available with your choice of Hi-Flo Spouts (black, yel-low or red), Fliptop Lids (red, yellow, gold, black, white) or Dripless Lids (red, yellow, black). Please specify color when ordering. * Free sHiPPing: Bulks of 100 (16 oz.) are shipped Free

in the contiguous us. there’s a $1.50 handling charge for these items.

16 OZ. CLear sKeP BOttLes

CsB16f Case of 12 w/fliptop lid . . . . . $6.24 (52¢) CsB16s Case of 12 w/hi-flo spout . . . . $7.44 (62¢) CsB16D Case of 12 w/dripless lid . . . . $8.16 (68¢)

CsB16fB Bulk of 100 w/ fliptop lid . . .$54.90 (55¢) CsB16sB Bulk of 100 w/hi-flo spout . . .$60.30 (60¢) CsB16DB Bulk of 100 w/dripless lid . . .$65.70 (66¢)

CsB16C Case of 175 w/no cap . . . . . .$69.95 (40¢)

24 OZ. CLear sKeP BOttLes

CsB24f Case of 12 w/fliptop lid . . . . . $6.72 (56¢) CsB24s Case of 12 w/hi-flo spout . . . . $6.96 (58¢) CsB24D Case of 12 w/dripless lid . . . . $8.16 (68¢)

CsB24C Case of 130 w/no cap . . . . . .$58.50 (45¢)



5 Gallon Plastic Honey PailSell your honey in bulk in these food grade plastic, standard honey containers.ship Weight: 4 lbs.

note: Label not included. see page 121.

HP5 5 Gallon Plastic Honey Pail 1-9 pails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.50 10-107 pails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.25 108+ pails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call

PVC Heat Shrink Jar SleeveProfessionalize your honey packing with the same PVC sleeves that the big packers use. Slide these seals over your honey jars and shrink them with our heat gun (see page 65). Totally clear, tamper-proof and leak proof. 200 sleeves per package.ship Weight: Carton of 200/1 lb.

PVC38 PVC sleeves 38 mm honey bears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95/200

PVC48 PVC sleeves 48 mm 1/2 and 1 lb. Classic and 48 mm jars . . $7.95/200

PVC53 PVC sleeves 53 mm 5 lb. Jug and 53 mm jars . . . . . . . . . . $7.95/200

PVC63 PVC sleeves 63 mm 2 lb. Classic Jars and 63 mm jars . . . . . . $7.95/200

PVC70 PVC sleeves 70 mm 5 lb. round Jars and 70 mm jars . . . . . . $7.95/200

5 lb. Clear Plastic JugFills easily, pours well, and shows off your honey in a functional container. We believe it will challenge the 5 lb. glass container at farm stands and stores every-where.

The Advantages:1. Unbreakable – safer than glass.

2. Easy to Use – The smaller 53 mm. cap controls the flow much better than the 100 mm. cap on the other 5 lb. jar.

3. Lighter appearance - Because of the narrow neck, more light passes through honey, making honey look as luminous as the day you harvested it.

4. Less expensive than glass.ship Weight: Case of 4/2 lbs., case of 18/5 lbs.

rPBJ2 5 lb. Clear Plastic Jug w/53mm Caps 1-49 Cases of 4 Jugs . . . . . . . . . $9.00 ($2.25 ea) 50+ Cases of 4 Jugs . . . . . . . . . $8.25 ($2.06 ea)

rPBJ2C 5 lb. Clear Plastic Jug w/53mm Caps Case of 18 Jugs . . . . . . . . . . . $38.75 ($2.15 ea)

5 lb. Round Plastic BottleThese bottles are made from crystal clear PET plastic. Holds 5 lbs. of honey. Cap: 100mm. Case: 6 bottles.ship Weight: 4 lbs.

rPB5C 5 lb. round Plastic Bottle with Caps 1-49 Cases of 6 bottles . . . . . . . $14.25 ($2.38ea) 50+ Cases of 6 bottles . . . . . . . $13.75 ($2.29ea)

rPB5 5 lb. round Plastic Bottle without Caps 1-49 Cases of 6 bottles . . . . . . . $12.55 ($2.09 ea) 50+ Cases of 6 bottles . . . . . . . $11.75 ($1.96 ea)

aLMOst iNVisiBLe: as you can “see”, our heat shrink sleeves practi-cally disappear after they are sealed with our heat gun (pg. 65)

BefOre after


Hi-Flo Spouts1. They have a larger opening

for easier pouring.

2. They feature a built-in Tamper Evident Safety Inner Seal.

3. They cost less.

These spouts fit our Plasic Honey Bottles, Squeeze Bottle, Round Belly Bears and Flat Panel Bears. Colors: black, yellow, red. Size: 38mm. Case: 1000 caps. Please specify color when ordering.ship Weight: Case/15 lbs.

Hfs1 Hi-flo spout 1 – 999 spouts . . . . . . . . . 16¢ /each

Hfs1C Case of 1,000 . . . . . . . .$123.30 /case (12¢/ea)

Plastic Caps for Honey JarsThese bright, white caps keep your honey jars looking great.ship Weight: Case/24 lbs.

Hint: save money by ordering your jars without caps, then order these caps by the case load.

C38 38 mm. White Cap . . . . . . . . . 10¢ C38C 38 mm. White Cap . . . . . . . $168.50 /2,900



C63 63 mm. White Cap . . . . . . . . . 11¢ C63C 63 mm. White Cap . . . . . . . . $82.60 /900

C70 70 mm. White Cap . . . . . . . . . 15¢ C70C 70 mm. White Cap . . . . . . . . $83.25 /760

C70G 70 g. White Cap. . . . . . . . . . . . 18¢ C70GC 70 g. White Cap. . . . . . . . . . . $78.95/560

C83 83 mm. White Cap . . . . . . . . . 19¢ C83C 83 mm. White Cap . . . . . . . . $78.95/500

C89 89 mm. White Cap . . . . . . . . . 25¢ C89C 89 mm. White Cap . . . . . . . . $90.50/456

Flip-Top LidsFeatures Tamper-Evident, Safety Inner Seal – assures your customers that your honey is safe and pure. These caps fit our Plastic Honey Bottles, Squeeze Bottle, Round and Flat Panel Bears. Colors: red, yellow, gold, white, black. Size: 38mm. Case: 1,700 caps. Please specify color when ordering.ship Weight: Case/24 lbs.

ft1 flip-top Lid 1 – 1,699 lids . . . . . . . . . . . . .10¢ each

ft1C Case of 1,700 . . . . . . . . . . $152.95(9¢/ea)

safetY first: all our flip-Top lids, dripless lids, and hi-flow spouts feature a built-in Tamper evident safety inner seal. it assures your customers that your honey is safe and pure.

Dripless LidsThe large lid provides a stable surface on which the bottle rests. The rubber diaphragm makes for a leak free cap and instantly seals after the squeeze. No more waiting, just squeeze and go. Available in red, black or yellow. Can be used upside down or right side up — your choice. Case: 800ship Weight: Case/23 lbs.

DL1 Dripless Lid 1 – 799 lids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22¢ each

DL1C Case of 800 . . . . . . . . . . . . $159.95(20¢/ea)

3 lb. Embossed JarEmbossed hex design enhances these eye-catching 3 lb. PET jars. Features double indented handles for ease of pouring. Sold in cases of 6, which use hi-flo spouts, flip-tops, or dripless lids (shown).ship Weight: Case/3 lbs.

eJ1s 3 lb. embossed Jar (w/hi-flo spout) . . . . . . . . . . $6.90 eJ1f 3 lb. embossed Jar (w/fliptop lid) . . . . . . . . . . . $6.54 eJ1D 3 lb. embossed Jar (w/dripless lid) . . . . . . . . . . . $7.25

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glass honey Containers 83

Classic Glass JarsThese jars are always popular and show-case the color and clarity of your honey.ship Weight: 1/2 lb. case/10 lbs., 1 lb. case/15 lbs., 2 lb. case/12 lbs.

Classic Glass Jars with Caps:CB1/2C 1/2 lb. Classic Glass Jar 48 mm. Cap

1-49 Cases of 24 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . $13.50/case 50+ Cases of 24 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . $13.00/case

CB1C 1 lb. Classic Glass Jar 48 mm. Cap 1-49 Cases of 24 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . $13.75/case 50+ Cases of 24 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . $13.50/case

CB2C 2 lb. Classic Glass Jar 63 mm. Cap 1-49 Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . $10.80/case 50+ Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . $10.55/case

Classic Glass Jars without Caps: CB1/2 1/2 lb. Classic Glass Jar w/o Caps

1-49 Cases of 24 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . $11.50/case 50+ Cases of 24 Jars . . . . . . . . . . $11.00/case

CB1 1 lb. Classic Glass Jar w/o Caps 1-49 Cases of 24 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.80/case 50+ Cases of 24 Jars . . . . . . . . . . $11.50/case

CB2 2 lb. Classic Glass Jar w/o Caps 1-49 Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.55/case 50+ Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . $9.30/case

5 lb. Round Glass JarThe “standard” honey jar for bulk sales. Cap: 70g. Case: 6 jars.ship Weight: 11 lbs.

rB5C 5 lb. round Glass Jar 70 g. Cap 1-49 Cases of 6 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.25/case 50+ Cases of 6 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.75/case

rB5 5 lb. round Glass Jar without Cap 1-49 Cases of 6 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.50/case 50+ Cases of 6 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.00/case

2-1/2 lb. Square Glass JarA fancy, wide-mouth jar for extracted, chunk or creamed honey. Cap: 89mm. Case: 12 jars.ship Weight: 12 lbs.

sB2-1/2C 2-1/2 lb. square Glass Jar 89mm. Cap 1-49 Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . .$16.10/case 50+ Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . .$15.65/case

sB2-1/2 2-1/2 lb. square Glass Jar without Cap 1-49 Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . .$13.10/case 50+ Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . .$12.65/case

1 lb. Tall Round Glass JarsMany honey producers use this jar for both extracted and creamed honey. We think the wide mouth design also makes it great for chunk honey. Cap: 63 mm. Case: 12 jars.ship Weight: 8 lbs.

trB1C 1 lb. tall round Glass Jar 63 mm. Cap 1-49 Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.55/case 50+ Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.35/case

trB1 1 lb. tall round Glass Jar without Cap 1-49 Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.55/case 50+ Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.30/case

QUaNtitY DisCOUNts: in order to receive quantity discounts on glass containers, you must buy a minimum of 50 Cases aT one Time. you can mix sizes and/or types of glass to make your minimums. we offer this quantity pricing on containers with or without caps.

trUCK sHiPPiNG: Truck shipment is the preferred method for glass containers because they can be insured. even though we make every effort to pack glass for safe shipment, ups and the usps cannot guarantee against breakage. Damaged items WiLL NOt be replaced.

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3-1/2 oz. Novelty Glass JarThe perfect sampler jar. Equally good for selling jelly and honey assortments. ship Weight: Case/6 lbs.

suggestion: With an “i Love Honey” label (p. 111) on the cap, a return address label on the side, these can sell for a premium price per pound. also great for skin creams and salves.

NJ1C 3-1/2 oz. Novelty Glass Jar 53 mm. Cap 1-49 Cases of 24 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11.95/case 50+ Cases of 24 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11.65/case

NJ1 3-1/2 oz. Novelty Glass Jar w/o Cap 1-49 Cases of 24 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95/case 50+ Cases of 6 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.70/case

Hex Glass JarsThese jars are very popular for gifts and gourmet products. They come packed in cases for easy marketing. Feature Gold Top caps. 2.25 oz. (43 mm.). 5.5 oz. (48 mm.), 8 oz. (58 mm.), 12 oz. (63 mm.) Additional caps may be purchased sepa-rately - call for details. ship Weight: Case of 24 2.25 oz./5 lbs., Case of 12 5.5 oz./5 lbs., Case of 12 8 oz./7 lbs., Case of 12 12 oz./9 lbs.

HX2C 2.25 oz. Hex Glass Honey Jar 45 ml. 1-49 Cases of 24 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.25/case 50+ Cases of 24 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.75/case

HX5C 5.5 oz. Hex Glass Honey Jar 110 ml. 1-49 Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.75/case 50+ Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.50/case

HX8C 8 oz. Hex Glass Honey Jar 190 ml. 1-49 Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.25/case 50+ Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00/case

HX12C 12 oz. Hex Glass Honey Jar 270 ml. 1-49 Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.50/case 50+ Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.25/case

Small Round Glass JarsVery popular for the gift market. Great for extracted and creamed honey. Also, good for jams and jellies. Case: 12 jars. Available in 3 sizes – 8 oz. (63 mm. cap), 12 oz. (70 mm. cap), 16 oz. (83 mm. cap)ship Weight: 5 lbs.

rB8C 8 oz. sm. round Glass Jar w/Cap 1-49 Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.25/case 50+ Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.75/case

rB8 8 oz. sm. round Glass Jar w/o Cap 1-49 Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95/case 50+ Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.50/case

rB12C 12 oz. sm. round Glass Jar w/Cap 1-49 Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.35/case 50+ Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.10/case


rB16C 16 oz. sm. round Glass Jar w/Cap 1-49 Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . $10.25/case 50+ Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00/case


12 oz. Jar

16 oz. Jar

8 oz. Jar

2.25 oz. Jar

5.5 oz. Jar

8 oz. Jar

12 oz. Jar

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Muth JarsThis is a reproduction of the Muth jar developed by Charles Muth of Cincinnati, Ohio in the 19th century, It was the first jar produced specifically for honey. Embossed design and cork closure makes this jar special. Available in 8 oz and 1 lb sizes in cases of 12.ship Weight: 1 lb. case/10 lbs., 8 oz. case/5 lbs.

Muth Jars with Corks:MUtH8C 8 oz.. Muth Jar with Corks

1-49 Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . $11.95/case 50+ Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . $11.60/case

MUtH1C 1 lb. Muth Jar with Corks 1-49 Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . $13.55/case 50+ Cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . $13.15/caseCOrK1 1 lb. Muth Jar Cork . . . . . . . . . . . 30¢ each COrK8 8 oz. Muth Jar Cork . . . . . . . . . . . 20¢ each

Queenline JarsBack by popular demand. The 4 pound queenline(70G cap) is a beautiful large bottle which shows off the color and clar-ity of your honey. Available in cases of 6ship Weight: 12 lb. case

Queenline Jars with Caps:QL4C 4 lbs. Queenline Jar with 70g Caps

1-49 Cases of 6 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . $10.25/case 50+ Cases of 6 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95/case

Queenline Jars with Caps:QL4 4 lbs. Queenline Jar without Cap

1-49 Cases of 6 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.50/case 50+ Cases of 6 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.22/case

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medications & treatmentsPRODUCT Application Duration Notes

Mite Treatments

American Foulbrood Preventatives

Fumagilin-B Fall: 190 mg fed in syrupSpring: 95 mg in syrup

Reduces effect of Nosema disease.

Nosema DiseasePRODUCT Application Duration Notes

OxytetracyclineActive ingredient:OxytetracyclineAlso labeled for European Foulbrood

200 mg oxytetracycline in 1 oz powdered sugar sprinkled on top edges of frames in the brood chamber. Avoid dust-ing combs with open brood as brood will be killed.

3 applications at 4 to 5 day intervals. Treatment must stop 4 weeks prior to honeyflow

Preventative only. Will not eliminate AFB because of the persistence of spores. Some strains of AFB are resistant to oxytetracycline

TylanActive ingredient:Tylosin

200 mg Tylan in 1 oz pow-dered sugar dusted on top edges of frames in the brood chamber. Avoid dusting combs with open brood as brood will be killed.

3 applications at 7 day intervals. Treatment must be stopped 4 weeks prior to honeyflow

Labeled exclusively for use on strains of AFB resistant toTerramycin. Preventative only. Will not eliminate AFB because of the persistence of spores.

Miteaway Quick Strips (MAQS)Active ingredient:Formic Acid

Pads applied on top of brood chamber. Can be applied spring, fall or during honey-flow

7 day treatment period. Removal of pads is optional

Daytime temperatures should be between 50o and 92o. Entrances should be fully openThe only product approved for use without removing honey supers

ApiguardActive ingredient:Thymol

Applied on top of brood frames . Spring or fall, not for use when honey supers are on the hive

Two treatments. Apply second treatment two weeks after first treatment and leave in place 2 to 4 weeks more.

Temperatures above 60 degrees needed for best effectiveness. Use a shim or empty super because bees need to access the gel. Some brood mortality. Best used when brood re

ApistanActive ingredient:Tau-fluvalinate

Early spring or after removal of honey supers. Strips applied between frames of broodnest Not for use when honey supers are on the hive

Treatment period is 42 to 56 days. Remove strips once treatment period is over.

Mites are resistant to Apistan in many areas.Concern about contamination of comb. Temperatures should be above 50 °F.

Hopguard(Extract from hops)

Strips placed between frames in brood chamber

Not for use when honey supers are on the hive

Approval is pending for New York. Betterbee will carry product when approved

Apivar(Amitraz)

Strips placed between frames in brood chamber

Not for use when honey supers are on the hive

Approval is pending for New York. Betterbee will carry product when approved

PRODUCT Application Duration Notes

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Apistan StripsFor treating Varroa Mites. These strips contain tau-fluvalinate, an insecticide which has been used against Varroa mites for about 20 years. In many areas mites are resistant to Apistan. These are plastic strips impregnated with the active ingredient. Two strips are placed in the brood cham-ber and left in place for 6 to 8 weeks. It is a good idea to have a varroa screen and sticky board in place and monitor mite drop before and after application to determine effec-tiveness. If mite drop does not increase dramatically the mites are resistant to Apistan. Use gloves and read and follow all label directions when using Apistan..ship Weight: Box of 10/2 lbs., Box of 100/4 lbs.

How to use: suspend 2 strips per hive between the frames in the brood chamber. to achieve maximum effectiveness in the north, we suggest placing apistan strips in the hive immediately after the september honey harvest and leaving them there for 45 days.

aP1 apistan strips box of 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.95 aP2 apistan strips box of 100 . . . . . . . . . . . $199.95

Mite-Away Quick StripsThe first mite treatment which can be used during the honeyflow. Place two pads on top of brood frames when temperatures are between 50 and 92 °F. Treatment period is 7 days. Pads need not be removed at end of treatment period. Entrances should not be restricted during treatment. Use chemical resistant gloves and read and follow all label directions when using Miteaway Quick Strips.ship Weight: 10 lbs./maqs1, 27 lbs./masq2

MaQs1 Mite-away Quick strips(10 treatments) . . $47.00 MaQs2 Mite-away Quick strips(36 treatments) . $144.50

ApiguardAnother safe, easy to use alternative to the “Hard Chemicals”. Apiguard is a thymol based miticide which is suitable for natu-ral use. It is as easy as removing the foil lid and placing the container on the top bars of your hive. After two weeks, remove the first container and apply a second dose for another two weeks. Apiguard should be used between 60˚F -100˚F, and the warm-er it is, the better it will work. Available in packs of 10 (treats 5 hives) or a bulk pail of 6.6 pounds (which will treat 30 hives – dispensing tools included). Follow all label instructions.ship Weight: 10 pack/2 lbs., 6.6 lb. pail/8 lbs.

note 1: the bees must be able to access the gel. use either a Betterbee shim (page 86) or an empty super to elevate the hive cover to provide the necessary space.

note 2: thymol vapors are heavier than air so it is impor-tant to seal off your varroa screens.

note 3: not approved for use during a honey flow.

aG1 apiguard 10 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35.95 aG2 apiguard 6.6 lb. pail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $95.95

Varroa Mites Varroa mites are the most serious threat facing honeybees today. Mites not only kill bees and weaken colonies but are responsible for the spread of and increased prevelence of viruses in colo-nies. The result of this combination of mites and virus infection is called para-sitic mite syndrome (PMS). To suc-cessfully keep bees today you need to monitor the levels of mites in the hive and keep the levels low. In general if mite levels get above 3 to 4 percent as measured with a sugar shake or ether roll, the colony needs to be treated.

Methods for monitoring mite levels• Varroa screen and sticky boards (pages 23 and 30)• Ether roll or sugar shake • Using an uncapping fork (pages 64) to count mites on drone pupae

Methods to control mite populations • Drone trapping. (pages 47)• Brood cycle interruption• "Soft" chemicals Miteaway Quick Strips (formic acid) Apiguard (thymol) Hopguard (hop extract)• "Hard" chemicals Apistan (tau-fluvalinate) Apilife (amitraz)• Bees selected for mite resistance

Sugar ShakeShake a frame from the brood nest into a plastic dish pan. Be careful not to shake the queen. Examine the dish pan for the queen just to make sure, then scoop 300 bees (1/2 cup) into a wide mouth mason jar. Cap with cover fitted with 1/8 inch hardware cloth. (page 53) Add 2 tablespoons powdered sugar. Shake well and then shake sugar onto dark surface or a white bowl. Count mites. If using bowl add water to dissolve sugar and make mites show up. Infection rate is the number count-ed divided by 3. Example: 12 mites counted and infection rate is 4%. Hive should be treated.

Apivar and HopguardThese products are not yet approved for use in New York. We will carry these products when they are approved. Please note that we will only be able to sell into states that also have approval for these products.

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Small Hive Beetle Trap DisposableWorks just as well as the reusable version, without the cleanup. ship Weight: 1 lb.

Betr2 Disposable small Hive Beetle trap . . . . .$1.50

Small Hive Beetle Trap ReusableA non-chemical (unlike the Japanese beetle traps which contain pheromone attractants), 2 piece trap which is placed at the top of the hive super between the frames of honeycomb. Bees chase the small hive beetles (SHB), which like to hide in dark places, into the dark crevasses.

Instructions:

1. Place the top of the trap on top of the frame in the top super.

2. Clip bottom section and fill with 1/3 vegetable oil and place between top bars of the frame. Bees will secure with propolis.

3. Place mat over top of frames to keep wax or honey off trap. (Creates a warm, dark environment attractive to beetles.)

4. Place additional traps, as needed, to control infestation.

ship Weight: 1 lb.

note 1: We recommend starting with one and adding more if you have a severe infestation.

note 2: the beetle traps are attractants for the small hive beetles. unlike Japanese Hive Beetle traps, these contain no pheromone attractants. your colony itself is the actual attractant of the annoying small hive beetle.

Betr1 small Hive Beetle trap 1- 4 Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.50 5+ Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.00

Nitrile Gloves Industrial-grade, non-slip nitrile gloves Puncture, cut, and abrasion resistant. USDA accepted.ship Weight: 1 lb.

sizes: small, medium, Large and XLarge

note: nitrile gloves are the onLy gloves you should use when using or handling pesticides like apistan.

rNG1 Nitrile Gloves (reusable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.95

Moth CrystalFor treating Wax Moths. Used to prevent the infestation of wax moths in supers that are stored in a warm place. Do NOT use inside active colonies. Follow all label instructions.ship Weight: 2 lbs.

How to use: stack supers and place crystals on newspa-per on top. the vapors (which are heavier than air) will sink into the supers.

MOtH1 Para-Moth 1 lb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00

The Betterbee® Shim Available in either 8 or 10 Frame. Used to feed pollen patties, for feeding fondant or to provide space when using Apiguard. This rim is placed on top of the hive to create a 1-1/2 inch space. The same size as our wooden hives, but can be used on BeeMax hives also. They come unas-sembled, but are predrilled and include screws. The entrance is sealable with a plug which can be removed for a winter entrance or for ventilation in the summer. ship Weight: 2 lbs.

sHiM8 Betterbee® shim 8 frame 1-4 shims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.25 5+ shims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.95

sHiM1 Betterbee® shim 10 frame 1-4 shims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.25 5+ shims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.95

Hive Beetle & Wax Moth

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We recommend wearing gloves when you use mite-away strips, apiguard and

apistan strips.

TylanTylan is labeled for use only in cases of American Foulbrood resistant to oxytetra-cycline. It is mixed with powdered sugar and dusted on top of brood nest frames around the edges of the box to avoid dust-ing open brood. Dosage is 200 mg in powdered sugar applied 3 times at 1 week intervals. One bottle is 500 treatments. Treatments must be completed at least 4 weeks before honeyflow or after honey supers have been taken off.ship Weight: 1 lb.

tYL1 tylan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48.95

American Foulbrood

Fumagilin®-BFumagilin-B is an antibiotic with activity against Nosema apis, a protozoan disease caus-ing diarrhea and shortened lifespan in affect-ed bees. It is unclear whether Fumagilin-B is effective against the more recently recognized Nosema ceranae. There is great controversy about the significance and impact of Nosema disease. Some trials have shown great benefit from nosema treatment while other studies have shown no effect. For further information on Nosema disease visit www.betterbee.com or www.scientificbeekeeping.com

Fumagillin is fed in sugar syrup. For fall feeding 190 mg is fed to each colony in sugar syrup. For spring feeding a 95 mg dose in syrup is used. To avoid residues in honey, Fumagilin-B must be fed before the honey-flow or after honey supers are removed.ship Weight: 24 gram bottle/1 lb., 96 gram bottle/2 lbs., 454 gram bottle/3 lbs.

fUM1 fumagilin-B 24 gram bottle . . . . . . . . . $19.95 fUM2 fumagilin-B 96 gram bottle . . . . . . . . . $42.95 fUM3 fumagilin-B 454 gram bottle . . . . . . . $143.50

Fumagilin-B and BeeMax™ Hive Top Feeder ComboIncludes a 24 gram bottle of Fumagilin-B and a BeeMax™ Hive Top Feeder.ship Weight: 4 lbs.

fUMHf10 Combo for 10 frame Wood . . . . . . . . . $39.95 fUMHf8 Combo for 8 frame Wood . . . . . . . . . . $39.95 fUMHfB Combo for BeeMax™ Hive . . . . . . . . . . $39.95

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OxytetracyclineOxytetracycline is used as an aid in the prevention of American Foulbrood AFB. The only appropriate use is to prevent hives from becoming infected. If one knows there is AFB in the vicin-ity antibiotics may prevent your hives from becoming infected as your bees rob hives weakened or killed by foul-brood. Since the bacteria forms spores which are unaffected by antibiotics, treatment will not cure hives that are infected. It will mask signs of the disease, but symptoms will recur after treatment is stopped. Oxytetracycline powder is mixed with powdered sugar and dusted onto the tops of frames. One ounce (2 tablespoons) is applied 3 times at 4 to 5 day intervals to the top of the frames in the brood cham-ber. Application should be around the edges of the brood chamber to avoid powder killing uncapped brood. Oxytet residues can get into honey. For this reason it should be applied in the spring at least 45 days prior to put-ting on supers for the honey flow or in the fall after honey supers have been removed. OXY1 makes 16 treatments and OXY2 makes 500 treatments.ship Weight:

OXY1 Oxytetracycline 8.75 gram..................................$5.00 OXY2 Oxytetracycline 280 gram.........................$12.00

Nosema Disease

Size Fall feeding

Spring feeding

FUM1 24 gram bottle

Treats 3 colonies

Treats 6 colonies

FUM2 96 gram bottle

Treats 12 colonies

Treats 24 colonies

FUM3 454 gram bottle

Treats 50 colonies

Treats 100 colonies

Doses of Fumagilin-B:

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The Candlemaker’s CompanionBetty Oppenheimer A complete guide to rolling, pour-ing, dipping and decorating your own candles. Doesn’t have the fancy pictures of the other candlebooks, but it does have an excellent chapter on troubleshooting, which may be more useful. (2 lbs.)B201 the Candlemaker’s Companion . . . . . . $18.95

Beeswax: Production, Harvesting, Processing & ProductsWilliam Coggshall & Roger A. Morse This book is the classic “everything you wanted to know and more” about bees-wax. Includes chapters on the chemistry of beeswax, foundation making, filtering, candle making and “home products”.

ship Weight: 1lb.

B203 Beeswax ............................................$17.95

an ideal companion hobby for beekeepers

candle making

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Candlemaking classesBoth beginning and advanced candle-making classes will be offered at Betterbee in 2013. Whether you are just starting with candles or would like to learn new techniques you will find some-thing of interest. Beginner classes include all you need to continue making candles at home. Advanced classes will help you with new techniques to expand your capabilities. See www.betterbee.com for class schedulesCaNDLeCLassBeG1 Beginner's Candle Making Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89.00

The Betterbee® Beginner’s Candle Making KitThe most complete and easiest to use kit for those new to candle making. Includes everything you need to get started fast — makes 30 tealight candles and 12 votive candles.

Includes all this: •3quartpouringpot(aluminum) •thebook“TheCandlemaker'sCompanion” •3#cleanedyellowbeeswax •metalvotivemold •100plastictealightcups •wicksfortealightsandvotives •thermometer •ReleasaGenSpray •waxremover

ship Weight: 9 lbs.

BKC1 Candlemaking Making Kit. . . . . . . . . . $105.95

Candle WickingHigh quality, cotton wicking for all your candle making needs.ship Weight: 30 ft. roll/ 1 lb., full roll/2 lbs.

note: Wicking sizes listed are for beeswax only – using paraffin or other wax types will change wicking sizes.

WiCK1 Candle Wicking (30 feet) . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.25 available in: 1/0 square braid

2/0 square braid 60 ply 44-24 Zinc Core wire 51-32 Zinc Core wire #2 wicking

WiCK1r Candle Wicking (1/2 lb. roll) . . . . . . . . . $10.50 available in: 1/0 square braid (approx. 515 feet)

2/0 square braid (approx. 590 feet) 60 ply (approx. 250 feet) 44-24 Zinc Core wire (approx. 425 feet) 51-32 Zinc Core wire (approx. 375 feet) #2 wicking (approx. 370 feet)

Metal Wicking NeedlesUse this 18” long needle (pictured above) to help thread the wick for taper molds. An essential item.note: the wicking needle does not work with the antique tin Candle molds (page 91).

ship Weight: 1lb.

WN1 18” Metal Wicking Needles . . . . . . . . . .$4.95

Pre-Assembled WicksSave time with these pre-assembled wicks. Available for both Tea Light and Votive Candles. Just pop them in and you’re ready to pour.ship Weight: 80-100/1 lb.,

note: Both wicks are coated with wax. the votive wicks have a zinc core, the tea light wicks are all cotton.

tLCW1 tea Light Wicks 1.5 oz. bag (approx. 100) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.45 5+ bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.40

VCtW1 Votive Candle Wicks 3 oz. bag (approx. 80) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.45 5+ bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.40

metal wicking needle

Candle wicking

Rubber Votive Candle MoldMake your own classic votives. Available in 2 popular sizes – each makes 4 candles. The small mold makes 1-3/8 inch tall votives (using 1 oz. of wax) with a stepped top. The large makes 2 inch tall votives (using 1.8 oz. of wax) with a flat top.ship Weight: 1 lb.

Hint: Processing your wax into candles will help add value to your beekeeping operation.

VCt2 4 Candle Votive Mold small . . . . . . . . . . $21.95 VCt3 4 Candle Votive Mold large . . . . . . . . . . $27.95

Rubber Tea Light MoldsMakes 15 tea lights with a center hole. Just slip a wick into the candle and place in a tea light cup mold (see below).ship Weight: 3 lbs.

rCtLM1 rubber tea Light Mold . . . . . . . . . . . . $38.95

Large Tapered Votive Candle MoldThis mold holds six Large Tapered votive candles on an aluminum frame.ship Weight: 1 lb.

Hint: after the wax has cooled to room temperature, place the votive mold in a freezer overnight and the candles will pop right out.

VCt4 6 Candle Votive Mold large . . . . . . . . . . $14.95

Tea Light Cup MoldsMakes it easy to make Beeswax Tea Lights. Holds 1/2 oz of beeswax. Please specify plastic or metal when ordering.ship Weight: 100/1 lb., 500/10 lbs.

tLC100P Plastic Cup Molds bag of 100 . . . . . . $10.25 5+ bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.75 tLC100M Metal Cup Molds bag of 100 . . . . . . . . . $9.75 5+ bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.25

WHiCH WiCK sHOULD i BUY?if you are making these candles: use this wicking:

Rolled/tapers over 1” wide ..............................1/0 square braid

Rolled/tapers under 1” wide............................2/0 square braid

Wide figures/pillars over 3” wide .....................60 ply

Votives/candles under 3” wide ........................44-24 Zinc Core wire

Votives/candles over 3” wide ...........................51-32 Zinc Core wire

For beeswax tapers of all types........................#2 wicking

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Metal Candle TinsThese candle tins are very popular for making self-contained candles. The cov-ers can be closed when not in use. These can be reused again and again.ship Weight: 1 lb.

tiN4 Metal Candle tin 4 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.25 10+ Tins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.05

tiN8 Metal Candle tin 8 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.75 10+ Tins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.65


MaKes30 teaLiGHt

aND12 VOtiVeCaNDLes

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Essential OilsEssential oils are pure essences which are extracted from various plant parts (flow-ers, leaves, bark, etc.). They have long been valued for their therapeutic qualities. Use them for scenting your soaps and candles when you want to create a truly natural product. Please specify scent when placing your order.ship Weight: 1 oz./1 lb.

note 1: these oils can also be used for soapmaking.

note 2: the Peppermint essential oil is very strong.

eOiL1 essential Oils lavender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.95/oz. peppermint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.95/oz. sweet orange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.95/oz. lemongrass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.95/oz. wintergreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.95/oz.

Fragrance OilsWe offer both essential oils (which are completely natural) and fragrance oils (which are either part or all synthetic). It can sometimes be difficult to obtain the exact desired result with pure essential oils, plus there is a much greater variety of blends available with fragrance oils.ship Weight: 1 oz./1 lb.

note : these oils can also be used for soapmaking.

fOiL1 fragrance Oils sandlewood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.95/oz. apple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.95/oz. Jasmine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.95/oz. lily of the valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.95/oz. vanilla Cream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.95/oz. lilac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.95/oz.

ReleasaGen SprayA silicone spray designed as a candle release agent. Spray into molds before pouring wax. Great with metal molds. 10 oz. can.ship Weight: 3 lbs.

Cr1 releasaGen spray . . . $8.50

3 Quart Pouring PotIdeal for filling molds. Seamless, aluminum construction. Holds about 6 lbs. of wax.ship Weight: 3 lbs.

CPP1 3 Quart Wax Pouring Pot . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.95

Candle ThermometerAn essential tool for successful soap and candle making. Stainless steel construc-tion. 2” glass dial. Adjustable kettle clip on a 9” stem. Measures from 100-400º F.ship Weight: 1 lb.

tHer1 Candle thermometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.95

Candle Wax RemoverRemoves wax quickly and easily. Great for cleaning your molds when you’re done.ship Weight: 2 lbs.

CWr1 Candle Wax remover 250 ml. bottle (8.4 oz.) . . . . $6.95

Bayberry Candle WaxBayberry Wax is the only wax that is more expensive than beeswax. Traditionally it was blended with bees-wax for special Christmas tapers that are reputed to bring good luck for the New Year. Imparts a unique smell to the candles which should not be overridden with other fragrances.ship Weight: 1lb. wax/3 lbs., 5 lbs. wax/7 lbs.

BaYWaX1 Bayberry Wax 1 lb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95

Pure BeeswaxWhite Beeswax is a pure, unbleached beeswax that has been pressure filtered. Beautiful, ivory color and sweet beeswax scent. There is no residue at the bottom of our wax. Ideal for candles (will lighten regular beeswax when mixed together) and cosmetics. 1 lb. of wax makes six 12” candles. Contains NO BLEACH.

Cleaned Yellow Beeswax has been heat-ed and filtered. Varies in color from light yellow to orange yellow.ship Weight: 1 lb./2 lbs., 22 lb./24 lbs.

note: Beeswax is a natural product and densities may vary, therefore weights are approximate.

WaXP1 Pure Beeswax 1 lb. pastilles white. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.25 Cleaned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.05

WaX1 Pure Beeswax 1 lb. block white. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.60 Cleaned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.30

WaX22 Pure Beeswax 22 lbs. block white. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128.95 ($5.86/lb) Cleaned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $126.95($5.77/lb)

yellow beeswax

white beeswax


rfM13 skep & Bear size: 2-1/2” x 2” wax: 1.92 oz. wax wick: #2 $16.95 each

rfM61 Petite skep Mold with Bee size: 2” x 2” wax: 2.2oz. wax wick: #2 $19.95 each

rfM39 Pinecone size: 3-3/4” x 1-3/4” wax: 3.04 oz. wax wick: #2 $20.95 each

rfM62 Happy Bee Mold size: 3-1/2 x 1-1/2 wax: 4 oz. wax wick: #2 $22.95 each

rfM41 turkey size: 3” x 3” wax: 4.3 oz. wax wick: 60 ply $28.95 each

rfM60 fancy Pillar size: 5”x1-1/2" wax: 8 oz. wax wick: 60 ply $21.95 each

rfM57 Xmas tree size: 5-1/4” x 1-3/4” wax: 4.0 oz. wax wick: #2 $30.95 each

rfM18 Pumpkin size: 2-1/4” x 3” wax: 3.9 oz. wax wick: 60 ply $21.95 each

Professional Polyurethane Figure Candle MoldsEnhance your sales tables at farm stands and fairs with many of these molds which accent holiday themes. These durable, production-grade molds are made of polyurethane. You’ll get hundreds, perhaps thousands, of pours from each mold. The resulting candles are extremely detailed – more like sculptures. Dimensions are final size of finished candle. Weight is amount of wax used to form candle. Each mold ships at 2 lbs.

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Polyurethane Hand Rolled Look Pillar Candle MoldsThese are poured molds that have the hand-rolled look. Will actually burn lon-ger than the hand-rolled variety.ship Weight: 2 lbs.

PiLLar23 Hand-rolled Mold 2” × 3” . . . . . . . $25.95 PiLLar33 Hand-rolled Mold 3” × 3” . . . . . . . $28.95 PiLLar36 Hand-rolled Mold 3” × 6” . . . . . . . $31.95

Antique Tin Candle MoldsThese handsome, hand-crafted tin molds are authentic reproductions of the candle molds used by our colonial ancestors.ship Weight: 2 lbs.

Hint 1: use releasagen spray (pg. 90) to release candles from these molds. if you still have trouble, try placing the molds directly in the freezer overnight after the wax has hardened.

Hint 2: these molds are intended for home use only. if you intend to make a lot of candles, you’ll have better success using our taper molds on page 92.

atM8 antique Candle tin Mold 9-1/2 inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38.95 6 inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38.95

Candle Base FormersThe professional way to finish the base of your beeswax candles. Available in 2 styles. The “fluted” base former aids in getting a snug fit in a candle holder. The “smooth” base former creates a hand-dipped look. Made of solid cast aluminum. Please specify: Fluted or Smooth.ship Weight: 4 lbs.

CBase1 Candle Base former fluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34.95 smooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34.95

smooth base former

fluted base former

smooth base former

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hexagonal TaperColonial Taper

standard Taper

Candle DipperThe candle dipper makes 3 pairs of dipped tapers at a time. Length is adjust-able from 1 to 14 inches. The classic elegance and appearance of these candles commands a premium price.ship Weight: 7 lbs.

tDf1 Candle Dipper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37.50

Taper Dipping Vat Fully galvanized metal container for taper dipping. Measures . We recommend you use our Candle Dipper, not included.ship Weight: 2 lbs.

tDV1 taper Dipping Vat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.00

Brown Kraft Candle PackagingThis inexpensive candle packaging with the “natural look” is ideal for farm stands and country stores where our fancy white gift-store boxes would look out of place.ship Weight: 1-25 packs/1 lb., 100 packs/3 lbs.,

KB1 Votive Kraft Packaging holds 4 1-25 votive packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.25 100 + votive packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.00

KB3 tea Light Kraft Packaging holds 12 1-25 Tea light packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.25 100+ Tea light packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.10

Candle Warning LabelThis gold foil label with black print mea-sures 3-1/2 inches by 9/10 inch and can be used on any type of candle. 100 count.ship Weight: 1 lb.

CWL1 Candle Warning Label 100. . . . . . . . . . .$6.25

Gold Foil Beeswax Candle LabelsHandsome 3” × 1”, gold foil stickers. Will dress up any candle presentation.ship Weight: 1 lb.

CLG1 Gold Beeswax Labels 100 . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.95

votive 4 pack box

Tealight 12 pack box

7 inch Candle box

9 inch Candle box11 inch Candle box

13 inch Candle box

Beeswax Candle LabelsIdeal for wrapping pairs of beeswax candles. This label will fit candles one inch in diameter or under. Packaged individu-ally, not on a roll. UV coated except for the spot where the candlemaker's address is stamped. Coordinates exactly with our popular skep labels (on page 120).ship Weight: 1 lb.

CLsK1 Beeswax Candle Label 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.00 5+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.00

100% Beeswax Embossed Colored Candle SheetsThese genuine 100% BEESWAX honeycomb sheets are the top choice for rolling your own candles. Each sheet makes 1 taper candle or 2 small pillar candles. Available in these colors: Natural, Cranberry, Forest Green, Burgundy, Holiday RedNote 1: We will not ship wax sheets in extreme cold weather unless you request it and at your own risk. the wax becomes too brittle and may crack in ship-ping. Note 2: Because this is a natural product, some varia-tions in color and thickness may occur.

size: each sheet measures 8-1/2” x 16-3/4”.

CCs10 10 embossed Candle sheets . . . . . . . . . $15.25 CCs100 100 sheets (of one color) . . . . . . . . . . . $144.95

Polyurethane Taper MoldsThese production-grade molds are durable and flexible. Ideal for beeswax or paraffin wax candles – positively no sticking. They’re “self-wicking”; just pull the finished candle out and you pull up a new wick (we recommend a wicking nee-dle (page 89) for greater ease). Self-sealing at base . No seams or trimming necessary. Each mold makes one taper. available in 4 styles/diameters: Colonial (1”), standard (7/8”), Hex (7/8”), and spiral (3/4”)

ship Weight: 1 lb.

tM6 6 inch taper Mold Colonial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.95 standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.95

tM8 8 inch taper Mold Colonial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.95 standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.95

tM10 10 inch taper Mold hex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.95 Colonial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.95 standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.95

tM12 12 inch taper Mold hex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26.95 standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.95

Clear Vision Candle BoxesThis full line of elegant boxes makes it easier to sell multiple candles at once. Glossy white cardboard with clear plastic lids make the whole candle visible. The Taper Boxes have white cardboard dividers between them to protect the candles from marring each other. Does not include candles.ship Weight: 1 lb.

VBOX1 Votive 4 Pack Box. . . . . . . . . . . $1.25 CBOX7 7” Candle Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.05 CBOX9 9” Candle Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.10 CBOX11 11” Candle Box . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.20 CBOX13 13” Candle Box . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.20 tBOX1 tea Light 12 Pack Box . . . . . . . . $1.25

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Candle SleevingThe most economical method of packaging a pair of candles. This 3” wide, 200 ft. long roll of plastic tubing can be heat-sealed, tied with a ribbon or stapled.ship Weight: 1 lb.

CsL1 Candle sleeving 200 ft. roll . . . . . . . . . . .$7.95

Beeswax Votive CandlesOur own pure beeswax votives in kraft box cartons of 4 add variety and showcase the many value-added products available from the hive. Specify white or cleaned beeswax.ship Weight: 2 lbs.

BWXVL1 Beeswax Votive Candles (box of 4) . . . . $8.95 5 + boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95

Pair of Beeswax Taper CandlesThese taper candles are available in colo-nial, standard, and hex styles in a variety of lengths, 8", 10" and 12". ship Weight: 0.35 lb.

BWXP8 8 inch taper standard . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . $6.00 standard-white . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.00BWXP10 10 inch taper hex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00 Colonial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.00 standard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00 standard-white . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00BWXP12 12 inch taper standard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00 standard-white. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.00


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The Soap Maker’s CompanionSusan M. Cavitch Using clear, step-by-step instructions, Ms. Cavitch leads you through every step of the soapmaking process. Plus, you’ll get tips on how to get started selling soaps.ship Weight: 2 lbs.

B301 the soap Maker’s Companion $18.95

The Natural Soap BookSusan M. Cavitch Ms. Cavitch shares advice and formulas for soaps free of additives.ship Weight: 1 lb.

B303 the Natural soap Book . $14.95

Basic Soap MakingElizabeth Letcavage All the skills and tools you need to get started in soap making.ship Weight: 1 lb.

B305 Basic soap Making Book $22.95

Milk-Based SoapsCasey Makela Learn the time-honored secrets of making skin- nourishing, natural, moisturizing soaps with milk. ship Weight: 1 lb.

B302 Milk-Based soaps . . . $12.95

MaKe20+ BarsOf sOaPperfect for gifts for friends, family and co-workers

Betterbee® Beginner’s Deluxe Soap Making KitEverything you need to make 20+ bars of your own all-natural soap. Includes: deluxe digital scale, thermometer, soap mold, lye, coconut, sweet almond and palm oils, and The Soapmaker’s Companion by Susan M. Cavitch. Bonus: We’ve included disposable nitrile gloves and safety glasses at no extra cost!ship Weight: 14 lbs.

BKs1 Betterbee® Beginner’s Deluxe soap Making Kit. . . . . . . . . . . .$99.95

adjusts to varying densities for exact readngs

larger openings for easy pouring

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Rubber Beeswax Cake MoldCreate your own beautiful beeswax cakes with the word “Beeswax” embossed on each cake. Very flexible and long last-ing. ship Weight: 2 lbs.

rCM16 rubber Cake Mold 16 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . $24.95

hexagonal TaperColonial Taper

standard Taper

Beeswax Candle BookletPlace these booklets in a candle box or tied/stapled directly to a pair of candles. Stamp it with your own name and address on the back. Brown ink on yellow stock.Dimensions: 2-1/8” x 1-1/2”

ship Weight: 1 lb.

CBK1 Candle Booklet box of 100 booklets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.95 5+ boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.25





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Soap Making LyeFinding lye for soap making is becoming increasingly dif-ficult. This high test lye is per-fect for the soap maker. Our grandmothers used this prod-uct with considerable care and caution and you should do the same. ship Weight: 4 lbs.

LYe1 soap Making Lye . . . . . . . . $9.95

Handmade Soap MoldPour your soap into this mold and you have eight bars with “HANDMADE” stamped on each bar. 4 oz. each.size: 3.75” × 2” × 1.13”

ship Weight: 2 lbs.

rHMt1 Handmade Mold . . . . . . .7.50

Pine Cone MoldThe mold holds 1.5 pounds of soap and produces six 4 ounce bars.ship Weight: 1 lb.

sMPC1 Pine Cone . . . . . . . . . .$7.95

Goat Milk MoldA 3 cavity mold which con-tains bars that weigh 3.5 ounces. ship Weight: 1 lb.

sMGM1 Goat Milk . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95

“Bee” Guest MoldThe mold makes five 1-1/2 inch bars, each weighing 1.4 ounces.ship Weight: 1 lb.

sMGs1 “Bee” Guest . . . . . . . . . $7.95

Glycerine Soap BaseCreate your own soap blends. Easier than “cold-process” soap making. Just melt, add fragrance (page 90) & color, and mold. 100% vegetable glycerine.ship Weight: 6 lbs.

GsB1 Glycerine 5 lb. bar . . . . . . $24.95

Bee & Flower MoldHas 4 cavities and each bar weighs about 2.7 ounces.ship Weight: 1 lb.

sMBf1 Bee & flower . . . . . . . .$7.95

Premium Soap StampsThese soap stamps are the perfect way to make your soaps stand out from the competi-tion. Easy to use. Instructions included. For cold-processed or “Melt & Pour” soapmaking.ship Weight: 1 lb.

Pss1 Premium soap stamp . . . $13.95

Bee Stamp: Personalize your soap with an artfully designed bee stamp.

Old Sol Stamp: This time-honored, universal sun image will distinguish your hand-crafted bars of soap.

Thistle Stamp: This thistle, familiar to all in our fields and as the national emblem of Scotland, is a delicate expres-sion of the care you put into your soap making.

Hand Made Stamp: Imprint “says it all” about the care you bring to your soap crafting.

Goat Milk Stamp: Indicate, by imprinted design, the qual-ity ingredients of your care-fully crafted soaps.

Goat Head Stamp: Winsome goat imprint bespeaks the quality of the ingredients you use in your handmade soap.

Soap ThermometerStainless steel construction. 2” glass dial. Adjustable kettle clip on a 9” stem. Measures from 100-400 degree F.ship Weight: 1 lb.

tHer1 soap thermometer . . .$10.95

Deluxe Digital ScaleWeighs in ounces and grams, plus fluid ounces and millili-ters. This Deluxe Scale gives you the option to adjust for varying densities of the liquid you are weighing. This unique feature allows you to get an exact reading regardless of the density of the liquid. 5000 gram capacity, resolution as low as 1 gram.ship Weight: 3 lb.

sCaLe2 Deluxe scale . . . . . . . $44.95

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Almond Carrier OilUsed in smaller quantities with base oil in soap recipes. Also used as a main ingredi-ent in massage oils and infusions – just add a fragrance.ship Weight: 1 lb.

sa1 almond Carrier Oil 16 oz. Jar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.95

Refined Shea ButterHelps soften and protect skin from dry-ing. It’s refined, not bleached, and retains a mild, characteristic odor. A nice addition to your lotions, balms, salves, and soaps.ship Weight: 1 lb.

sHea1 shea Butter 1 lb. . . . . . . $9.95 5+ lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.50

Cocoa ButterThis cocoa butter has a slight chocolate odor, but less so than raw cocoa butter. Can be used as a moisturizer and as an aid in the healing of skin.ship Weight: 1 lb.

COCOa1 Cocoa Butter 1 lb. . . . . $9.95 5+ lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.50

Coconut Base OilMakes a hard soap with large, creamy bub-bles. The wide mouth opening of these 1.9 lb. jars allows for easy access. A must ingredient in making “cold-process” soaps. ship Weight: 2 lbs.

COC1 Base Oil Coconut . . . . . . . $7.95

Palm Base OilMakes a long-lasting soap w/small, creamy bubbles. Wide mouth opening of these 1.7 lb. jars allows for easy access. A must ingredient in making “cold-process” soaps.ship Weight: 2 lbs.

PaL1 Base Oil palm . . . . . . . . . $5.95

Citric AcidA million and one uses and growing. We love citric acid to make homemade personal care products with or without honey. Use this as a base to make bath bombs, bath salts and many other per-sonal care products.ship Weight: 14 lbs.

note: this is not food grade Citric acid, (which is much more expensive) but a specially formulated version used especially for personal care.

CitriC3 Citric acid (3 lbs.) . . . . . $16.95


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8 oz. short Jar

1/4 oz. lip balm Jar

2 oz. skin Cream Jar

lip balm Tube

Premium Skin Cream and Lip Balm ContainersSkin Cream and Lip Balm are easy to make and earn high profits. All jars include a cap. All containers are empty, so you may fill with your own product. The label for the 2 oz. Skin Cream jar is 1-5/8” dia. The label for the Lip Balm jar is 1-1/4” dia.ship Weight: 1 lb.

LBJ1 Lip Balm Jar 1 – 99 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35¢ each LBJ1C Case of 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$32.50

LBt25 Lip Balm tube box of 25 tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.50 LBt100 box of 100 tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$27.50

PNJ1 2 oz. skin Creame Jar 1 – 99 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55¢ each PNJ1C Case of 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49.95

PrB8s 8 oz. short skin Creame Jar 1 – 99 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.10 each

Labels (rolls of 100): sCL1 2 oz. skin Jar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.00 sCL3 8 oz. skin Jar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 MLaBeL1 Lip Balm Jar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.00 LBL1 tube Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95

Metal TinsThe wide mouth makes this tin very easy to fill with your lip balm or salve. The rectagular holds 1/4 oz. of lip balm, the round holds 4 ounces.ship Weight: 1 lb.

stiN1 Metal tin round, large . $1.10 10+ Tins . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.05

LBtiN2 Metal tin rectangular . . . 80¢ ea 10+ Tins . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70¢ ea

Making Aromatherapy Creams & LotionsDonna Maria The author is the founder of the company“Handmade Toiletries” and conducts workshops to teach people how to incorporate natural skin care products of all kinds into their daily lives through a simple five step process. Paperback.ship Weight: 1 lb.

B304 Making aromatherapy Creams and Lotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16.95

Creating your own natural, soothing and therapeutic skin creations is easy and an ideal sideline business.

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Flavored Lip Balm We offer our Beeswax Lip Balm in five tasty flavors. A unique blend of beeswax, natural oils, and other soothing, natural ingredients. Complete with a top and a small side varietal label, with plenty of room for your own address label on the side. Jars weigh 1/4 oz., tubes weigh .15 oz. Personal care items are not returnable.ship Weight: 1 lb.

note: Lip Balm tubes are labeled & sealed with a heat shrink sleeve.

all lip balm products available in the following flavors: wintergreen (our old “natural”), orange, Cherry, amaretto, or raspberry

LiP1 Lip Balm in Jars .25 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.25 LiP1C Lip Balm Display Case 48 Jars . . . . . . . $89.95

LBt1 Lip Balm in tubes .15 oz. . . . . . . . . . . .$2.25

VCDB1 Votive/Lip Balm Display Box 1-24 boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.35 25+ boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.25

Betterbee® Natural Beeswax Moisturizing Skin CreamMany of your customers will love this simple, natural cream. Developed from a centuries-old Scandinavian recipe designed to soothe and heal skin affected by those cold, dry Northern winters. Beekeepers and those who want to soften their skin can use this healing product in any season. A listing of ingredients can be found on the label. Just put your own address label on the side. Personal care items are not returnable.ship Weight: Jar/1 lb., Case/10 lbs.

note: this skin Creame really works. We spend a lot of time outdoors in the beeyard or in the barn, but our hands are never dry, chapped or irritated. this is truly amazing stuff.

BHC1 Moisturizing skin Creame (8 oz. Jar) available in unscented only 1 – 11 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.95 each BHC1C Case of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $78.00 ($6.50/ea.)

BHC2 Moisturizing skin Creame (2 oz. Jar) Choose: unscented, lilac, lavender, or rose 1 – 23 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.95 each BHC2C Case of 24 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $70.00 ($2.92/ea.)

Please note that food and personal care items are NOt returnable.

100 Labels for Lip Balm TubesThese labels may be small, but they can pack a punch in increasing your sales. Add a personal and professional touch to your tubes of lip balm with up to 6 lines of personalization.

Each label measures 2 1/4" high x 1 3/4" long and will fit perfectly on our tubes.

ship Weight: 1 lb.

LBL1 100 Labels for Lip Balm tubes . . . . . . . . . . .$9.95

100 Rectangular Skin Creame Labels for 8 oz JarsLooking to add a little personal flair and professional touch to your skin cream jars? These rectangular labels are bound to due the trick. They measure 5 1/4" long x 1 3/8" high and can be personalized to display your company name, special event, and so on

ship Weight: 1 lb.

sCL3 100 rectangular skin Creame Labels for 8 oz Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.95

100 Lip Balm Jar LabelsThese labels will help you personalize and profes-sionalize your jars of lip balm. With up to three lines of personalization, these are sure to help increase sales and interest at your honey table. .

ship Weight: 1 lb.

MLaBeL1 Lip Balm Jar Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.00

100 Skin Cream Labels w/o Ingredients for 2 oz JarsWant to add a professional touch to your skin cream jars? These 1 5/8" labels are sure to do the trick. They come with WITHOUT INGREDIENTS printed on the label.

ship Weight: 1 lb.

sCL1 100 skin Cream Labels w/o ingredients for 2 oz Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.00

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Lavender FlowersDress up your skin care products and home goods with dried lavender flowers.ship Weight: 1 lb.

LaV1 Lavender flowers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.50

Ground Walnut Shells Increase your line of honey value-added products by offering the benefits of exfoli-ation. Help to promote clear skin, remove oils and impurities when used in facial scrubs and bath care products and has a pleasant scent. ship Weight: 2 lbs.

WaLNUt1 Ground Walnut shells . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.95

Orange PeelAdd visual and scent ap-”peel” with the addition of dried orange peel to your soap and skin care products.ship Weight: 2 lbs.

OPeeL1 Orange Peel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.95

Dead Sea SaltPrized by the ancients, including ancient beekeepers. Rediscovered by moderns. Dead Sea Salt is a wondrous addition to body scrubs, bath soaks and skin cleansers.ship Weight: 2 lbs.

saLt1 Dead sea salt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.95

Honey PowderSimilar in texture to corn flour, this honey powder is natural honey made into a fine powder. Include in healing salves, skin cleanser, creams, soaps, scrubs and wher-ever your imagination takes you. ship Weight: 2 lbs.

note: Because of its ability to absorb moisture under cer-tain weather and storage conditions, it may be necessary to reprocess in a food processor.

ingredients: Honey, maltodextrin

HPOWD1 Honey Powder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.95

Easily and attractively showcase your honey value added product

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All Natural Country Honey SoapSell these as your own. Made in small batches, the soap is poured into wooden molds and cured for more than a month. Only this handcrafted process will yield a honey soap suitable for the most sensi-tive skin. We have developed a paper skep label to wrap around the soap for retail sales (see below). It has a place to put your name and address. Our experience shows you will sell 5 bars of soap for every jar of honey.ship Weight: 1 lb. each

sOaPN1 all Natural Country Honey soap 1-9 bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.35 each 10-35 bars . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.25each 36-119 bars . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.10 each 120 bars+ . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.85each

Honey Soap LabelDesigned especially to sell our “Country Honey Soap.” Lists all the natural ingre-dients plus gives an overview on how this soap is made. This label will practically sell the soap all by itself. Looks great.ship Weight: 1 lb.

sOaPLaBeL1 Honey soap Label 1-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12¢ each 36-119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11¢ each 120+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10¢ each

All Natural Swiss Honey SoapThis pure and natural soap typifies the true goodness of honey. Each bar contains pure Alpine Honey.

Available in 5 distinctive varieties: Honey: A luxurious moisturizing soap

for all skin types.

Royal Jelly: Rich in nutrients for dry skin.

Propolis: A deep-cleaning soap, for problem skin.

Alpine Milk: Made with milk, ideal for daily use.

Gardener’s: Gently soothes rough chapped hands.

ship Weight: Bar/1 lb., one Bar Boxed/1 lb., 36 Bar./9 lbs.

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sOaPB1 swiss Honey soap 1 bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.95 (please specify honey, royal Jelly, propolis, alpine milk or gardeners when ordering)

royal Jelly

gardeners

alpine milk

honey

propolis

siNGLe Bar Gift BOX:

sOaPBG1 swiss Honey soap 1 – 6 one bar gift boxed . . . . . . . . $5.50 each 6+ one bar gift boxed. . . . . . . . . . $5.25 each

siNGLe Bars Of GarDeNers, PrOPOLis aND HONeY sCeNts are fOr iN stOre PiCK UP ONLY. if YOU WOULD LiKe tHese sCeNts

sHiPPeD, PLease OrDer tHeM WitH tHe PrOteCtiVe Gift BOXes!

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sales tax:by law, we are required to collect new york state sales tax, where applicable. sales tax exemptions (within 5 years of present date) will be allowed if we have a valid and signed certificate on file.

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we cannot reverse the sales tax charges once applied if you provide us with an exemption certificate after we ship the order upon your request. betterbee will be happy to hold your order for shipment until you provide us with the necessary and completed forms.

freight Charges:The customer pays all freight and/or optional insurance charges.

additional freight Charges: when you place your order over the phone, the Customer service department will verify all your billing and shipping infor-mation twice. The small package car-riers impose additional charges if they have to make changes to your shipping information after the order has been processed. To avoid these charges, please ensure that you provide accurate information and/or confirm shipping information at the time of your phone, web or mail-in order.

$11.00 for each address Correction

$2.00 for each acknowledgment of delivery

$11.00 for each Call Tag received

fuel surcharge subject to change with-out notice because of carrier imposed increases.

shipping:The customer pays all freight and/or optional insurance charges.

for smaller orders you can select your preferred shipping method. larger orders go by common carrier. we can arrange trucking or you can make arrangements with your preferred car-rier. any breakage or damage in transit

is the responsibility of the shipping company. shipping by the us postal service will incur an additional han-dling and insurance fee.

we encourage all customers to plan ahead as much as possible for their active honeybee season in order to avoid delays during the busy beekeep-ing season (typically from march to august-but variable due to longitude and local climate).

approximate ups and us postal service shipping times:

northeast = 1-2 days ohio, michigan, mid south = 2-3 days deep south and mid-west = 3-4 days mountain and Texas = 4-5 days far west = 5+ days alaska and hawaii = 7+ days

international orders = varies depend-ing on Country

receiving Merchandise:upon receipt of an order, please inspect it immediately and report any discrep-ancies immediately to 1-800-632-3379. failure to do so may limit our ability to help you resolve any issues arising from transport or claims.

replacing Merchandise:if we make an error and send you the wrong product please call and we will correct the problem. we work hard to properly package your purchase to avoid damage during shipping. if items are damaged during shipment please notify the driver if possible and call us so that we can start a claim. Certain merchandise such as glass is fragile by nature and difficult to ship. glass is shipped at your risk because shipping companies will not cover damage to glass. we do ship large quantities of glass with few problems.

freight Damages:all merchandise is shipped f.o.b. shipping point/ fCa shipping point. This legal term is a part of the interna-tional commerce terms (inCoTerm). This simply means that all merchandise becomes your property as soon as we give it to the freight carrier. The freight

carrier is responsible for the complete and safe delivery of your merchandise. it is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect the merchandise when it is delivered. if the freight car-rier fails to deliver your merchandise in good condition, it is your responsibility to file a damage or loss claim with the freight carrier. To assist you in under-standing the claims process we have broken down freight damages into those associated with packages and common carrier truck shipments.

freight Damages (packages): damages to merchandise in transit is rare, but it does happen. we partner with shipping firms based upon their response time to claims and their ser-vice guarantees including their actions following damage claims. please assist us in holding these shipping companies to a high standard by assisting us in fol-lowing some easy procedures to resolve merchandise damaged as a result of the shipping company. in the event of dam-ages to merchandise in transit, we are happy to partner with our customer to resolve the issue caused by the shipping company. in the event a box or ship-ment is damaged, all parties are subject to the claims procedures instituted by the shipping company. document the damage as best as possible, digital photos help, and inspect the contents to attempt to determine what is dam-aged. a representative from the ship-ping company will contact you or visit you to inspect the damages and verify the claim.

Call us at 1-800-632-3379 immediately and we will assist you in filing a dam-age claim with the shipping company. a delay in notification to betterbee of damages to packages may result in the claim being rejected and the customer assuming responsibility to pay for replacement of merchandise.

freight Damages (truck shipments): damages to merchandise in transit are rare but it does happen. in the event of damages to merchandise on truck ship-ments do not sign the bill of lading, or shipping documentation until you

have addressed the damages with the driver and they acknowledge the dam-ages and note it on their company’s paperwork. we partner with trucking firms based upon their response time to claims and their service guarantees including their actions following dam-age claims. please assist us in holding these trucking companies to a high standard by assisting us in follow-ing some easy procedures to resolve merchandise damaged as a result of the shipping company. do noT sign for The merChandise or aCCepT iT unTil The driver aCknowledges The damages and you have iT in wriTing inCluding doCumenTed evidenCe. Call 1-800-632-3379 immediately and we will assist you in filing a damage claim with the trucking company. a delay in notification to betterbee of damages to truck shipments may result in the claim being rejected and the cus-tomer assuming responsibility to pay for replacement merchandise.

Pick Up Orders:we would love to see you in person. if you are in the area please con-sider a visit to the beautiful southern adirondacks where our showroom is located. our friendly and helpful staff are happy to share their beekeeping experience with you. if you are planning a visit, please call first, to ensure prod-uct availability and to secure your order. we make no guarantees on availability of product if you do not call in an order before coming. if you pre place orders we will try to have them packed for you when you arrive. please help us by checking orders carefully before you leave to be certain everything is correct. we don’t want you to get home and discover that we have made an error.

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an iMPOrtaNt NOte about the photo-graphs and illustrations in this catalog: To the best of our ability the photographs and illustrations in this catalog are accurate and up-to-date. however, we reserve the right to change or alter the actual product sold if it represents a better value to you the beekeeper, or if the original product becomes no longer available. for that reason, all photographs and illustrations are for display purposes only. Thank you for your understanding.

internet Orders:our website is the easiest and fastest to browse our website at www.betterbee.com. web orders are processed every business day (monday - friday), except on listed holidays. any orders placed after that time will be processed on the next business day. once processed, web orders will be handled with the same high level of care and attention as any other order. we will contact you via email if there are any discrepancies on your web order (ie. mistyped billing address, back-orders, etc.)

Orders for export:we welcome requests for our products and thank you for your interest. quotes on orders for export may include shipping, special packaging, and documentation at a customer’s request. please call 1-800-632-3379 or write us for details. all shipments for export are subject to prepayment in united states dollars and are subject to the laws and statutes of the state of new york, the united states of america and its subse-quent international treaties.

we accept the following forms of pay-ment for foreign orders: paypal, money orders in us dollars and wire transfer in us dollars. for large container orders we accept a bank wire transfer to our bank account. all bank wire transfer costs and exchange rates are the responsibil-ity of the customer.

we are happy to quote overseas postage for smaller orders. for larger container orders, we will quote ocean freight fob greenwich, ny. if an order is changed, the freight quote will have to be recalculated delaying the shipment. we insure all overseas shipments if it is available to the destination country. all shipments overseas are the responsibil-ity of the customer and shipped at the customer's risk.

Back Orders:we attempt to ship all orders on the first or second day after they are received depending on the season. if an item is on back-order, customers will be notified as soon as possible (through e-mail or phone). as soon as back-ordered items come into stock, they will receive first priority handling. Customers may choose to ship in stock items ahead of back-ordered items,

however, additional freight charges for back-ordered items are the customer’s responsibility.

special Orders:special orders must be accompanied by a deposit of no less than 50% with the balance due prior to shipment. some special orders may be subject to a can-cellation charge. Call 1-800-632-3379 Toll-free for details regarding what constitutes a special order.

Package Bees, Nucs and Queens:see page 36 for information on package bees.

beeday is an exciting and busy time at betterbee. be sure that the hives are assembled, painted and ready for the packages to be installed. To avoid long delays please place orders by telephone or internet so that they can be ready when you arrive.

please note that package bees and nucs are available for customer pickup only.

There will be demonstrations on how to hive a package on beeday.

returns & exchanges: any unused item, except for consum-ables (food items, bee feed, etc.), books, medications & Chemicals, per-sonal care products, and custom printed labels (please see non-returnable mer-chandise section), with which you are not satisfied may be returned within 30 days for a refund or credit slip covering the purchase price of the item.

we will correct the mistake at our expense only if it is reported within 30 days from the receipt of the order.

if you ordered the wrong item, or the wrong size of an item and wish to exchange it, call for an rma, and when we receive the returned item, we will reship the correct item and charge you for the shipping. in addition, there may be a 15% restocking fee for returned merchandise.

if you would like to return or exchange an item, please follow the following procedure:

when you receive your order, please check the order immediately and report to us any mistakes in packing.

if there are any problems with the order, call betterbee immediately, toll

free at 1-800-632-3379

The customer service representative will give you an rma (return merchandise authorization) number. write your rma number on the outside of the box and enclose in the box a copy of your invoice and reason for returning the item. please note: we will NOt accept any returns without an rma number.

write your rma number on the outside of the box and enclose in the box a copy of your invoice and reason for returning the item.

if you pay by masterCard, visa or discover, we will credit your account and the credit will be reflected on your account statement. if you pay by check or money order, we will issue a refund check.

if your order is damaged in shipping, we will be happy to help you file a claim with the shipper. please refer to the freight damages section for more information.

Non-returnable Merchandise:due to the nature of some products, their use and the safety issues, the following product classes are non-returnable: consumables (food items, bee feed, etc.), books, medications & Chemicals, personal care products, and custom printed labels.

Order Cancellations:because of errors in transmission, download, reliability of the utility companies’ networks and susceptibility to intercept through e-mail, all orders must be canceled either in writing, by mail or over the telephone with a Customer service representative by calling toll-free 1-800-632-3379. Cancellations can be confirmed imme-diately with a phone call and your order can be pulled from the system and the paperwork removed from the shipping department promptly.

Liability:because conditions of use are beyond our control, we make no warranty or representation, express or implied, except that all products conform to the description provided by the manu-facturer on sales literature or product labels. our liability is limited to the purchase price paid.

Product suitability:many states and municipalities have local codes and regulation governing sales, construction, installation and/or use of products for certain purposes. we attempt to ensure that our products comply with such codes; we cannot guarantee compliance to such codes in every situation, nor can we be respon-sible for how the product is installed or used. before you purchase and use a product, please review both the product application and local codes and regulations. be sure that the product, its installation, and its use will comply with such codes.

Publishing errors: we are not responsible for typographi-cal or photographic errors that may appear in any material published by betterbee. we retain the right to make adjustments or corrections due to changing market conditions, product discontinuations or typographical or photographic errors in products.

Wholesale Purchases: please call for wholesale pricing on large orders.

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Order Toll-Free: 800-632-3379 | Order by Fax: 518-691-9226 | On the Web: www.betterbee.comBetterbee, Inc. open mon. thru fri. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; sat. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

we are proud to continue our commitment to offer a wide variety of learning opportunities for beekeepers at all experience levels.

& eventsclassesBetterbee Beginner’s Beekeeping Classes

we are passionate about sharing our enthusiasm for beekeeping with new beekeepers. The beginning class is designed to provide an introduction to the fascinating world of honey bees. The class covers what is needed to start beekeeping and to keep colonies productive and healthy. it is set up with the beginner in mind but will also provide a good review for people with some experience. please note that there will also be classes on more advanced beekeeping topics through the spring and summer.

January 5, 19 & 26. all classes run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. intensive 6 hour class. Check www.betterbee.com or call 1-800-632-3379 for additional classes. Classes are taught by the betterbee owners and staff. get your adventure in beekeeping off to a great start. $35 fee includes book and lunch. (Note: Space is lim-ited to 20 participants per class.)

Beginner's Candle Class betterbee will be holding begin-ners candle making classes using beeswax. students will go through all the steps from melting a block of wax to preparing and pouring molds. participants will leave with a votive candle in addition to a seasonal can-dle or taper they made! even better, each student will take home every-thing they need to make all natural beeswax candles at home except a pot to boil water and the stove to do it on. The first beginners class was on the 6th of december, 2012. The price for this class is $89.00 and

includes all the materials you need to continue candlemaking. Check www.betterbee.com or call 1-800-632-3379 for additional classes.

already making candles? Contact us about an advanced class in candle making where you will learn the tricks and techniques for making hand dipped tapers, purifying your own wax and advanced molds tech-niques and bring your hobby to the next level.

Candlemaking classes will be taught by Travis kline, the owner of Cambridge Candles, a natural bees-wax company. Travis is a teacher, art-ist, and candlestick maker. he gradu-ated from bennington College with a masters in Teaching and fine arts. when not teaching art at burr and burton academy high school he has taught at museums, art centers and summer classes. primarily a sculptor and photographer, he fell in love with the medium of wax by mistake after discovering a chandler's cabinet at a garage sale. This is a great opportuni-ty to learn from all of his experience.

annual field Day - July 13, 2013 our annual Customer appreciation day! To thank our customers for their many years of loyalty and support, we are again providing an all-day event with speakers, workshops in the apiary, and lunch - all at no cost to our customers. please check our website www.betterbee.com for more details, including speakers, presentation topics, and registration information.

NOte: advanced registration is necessary for all workshops and our free field Day. to register for Betterbee® Workshops, please call (800) 632-3379.

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NOte: prices are subject to change without notice due to market fluctuations beyond our control. we will do our best to contact you in the event of substantial price changes in your order.

Gift CertifiCates: do you know a beekeeper but don’t know what to get them? we have gift certificates in the following amounts: $20, $50, $100.

sHiPPiNG CHarGes: please call 1-800-632-3379 for a shipping quote.

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if you are ordering custom labels for the first time (or are making a change to a previously printed order), please fill out this form completely and send to betterbee via email, fax or mail or enter the information on our website www.betterbee.com. if you want to reprint an existing order with no changes, please call us at 1-800-632-3379. Thank you!

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Master Beekeeper Preparation program

The master beekeeper program is a beekeeper certification program. it was developed by the eastern apicultural society (eas) to teach beekeeping skills and promote best management practices for bee-keepers. more information is available at http://www.easternapiculture.org/master-beekeepers.html The certification exam is held each year at the eas meeting in august. location of the eas meeting changes each year. in 2013 it will be held in pennsylvania.

in the past, these classes have been taught at betterbee by dr. nick Calderone of Cornell university. dr Calderone is retiring from Cornell and will not be presenting master beekeeping classes this year. betterbee will be presenting similar classes this year taught by our own very knowledgeable staff. The goal of the classes is to help beekeepers expand their knowledge and understanding of beekeep-ing techniques and practice. a secondary goal is to help prepare for the eas master beekeeper certifi-cation program.

The spring class will be a two day class providing 8 hours of classroom instruction, four hours of api-ary work and a two hour laboratory session. The goal is to help beekeepers develop basic beekeeping skills. Topics will be starting with bees, beekeeping equipment, spring and summer management, identification and management of bee pests and basic bee biology

The fall course is a one day, eight hour class that builds on the spring course and helps build additional beekeeping skills. Topics covered include removing and processing honey, identification and manage-ment of bee pests and preparing colonies for winter.

advanced beekeeping topicsThese classes will be offered Thursday evenings at 7:00 during the winter and spring

• Feb 7 Winter management and spring feeding We will talk about checking hives in winter for adequate stores, emergency feeding and spring feeding of syrup and pollen supplements.

• Feb 21 Disease Control - Identification, prevention and management options for control of brood diseases and mites will be discussed.

• March 7 Spring management We will talk about reversing, supering and swarm prevention as we prepare for the honeyflow.

• March 21 Managing hives for comb honey production

• June (Date to be determined, 2 days, Sat and Sunday) Queen Rearing This class will cover queen rearing for the small beekeeper. bee biology will be reviewed emphasizing why colonies raise queens and how we can use that knowledge to raise quality queens. Classroom and beeyard sessions. different queen rearing methods will be discussed and illustrated.

additional classes will be announced on the website. we are planning courses covering:

• Making up nucs for overwintering

• Extracting and processing honey

• Preparing hives for the winter

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Betterbee® Sweet™ 100% Natural Honey CandyThis all-natural Honey Candy is some-thing that everyone loves. Skiers and hik-ers buy this candy constantly to keep their mouths moist in the cold. Also, soothes winter’s sore throats. Customers come back to buy it again and again. You can fill Honey bears, clear plastic containers, or old canning jars with it. There are no lim-its to the display enhancing ability of this beautiful and tasty natural candy. These candies do not contain any corn syrup. Made with pure honey in five varieties: Honey, Honey-Lemon, Honey-Pomegranate, Honey-Apple, and assorted.

honey-lemon flavorhoney Candy

honey-apple flavorhoney Candy

honey-pomegranate flavor

honey Candyoriginal honey flavor

honey Candy

“Original” Honey FlavorUndisguised and natural — “the” pure honey candy.

Honey-Apple FlavorLike“an apple a day”— tasty and naturally good for you.

Honey-Lemon FlavorSoothes your throat and assuages your cravings naturally.

Honey-Pomegranate FlavorNatural honey with the addition of anti-oxidant pomegranate — so good!

Betterbee Sweet

Honey candy

Approx. 115 pieces per pound. Food items are not returnable.ship Weight: 1 lb. candy/2 lbs., 5 lbs. candy/7 lbs., 12 lbs. candy/14 lbs.

note 1: approximately 115 pieces/lb.

note 2: made from all natural ingredients — no high fructose corn syrup

BetterBee sWeet™ HONeY CaNDY

CaNDY1 Honey Candy 1 lb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.95 5 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.75/lb. 12 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.50/lb.

Life Cycle of the Honeybee PosterA beautiful, detailed, full-color poster illustrat-ing the life cycle of the honey bee. Poster measures: 33” × 23”.ship Weight: 1 lb.

note: ships separately from all other items.

MPOst2 Life Cycle Poster . . . . . . . . $12.95

The Life of a Honeybee PosterEducational art poster illustrating all the differ-ent aspects of the honeybee and its life in the hive. A wonderful teaching tool – should be in every elementary classroom. Size: 27-1/2” x 20”.ship Weight: 1 lb.

note: ships separately from all other items.

BPOst1 the Life of a Honeybee . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95

Betterbee® Original Note Cards Our customers liked the images on our t-shirts (and originally on our catalog covers) so much, we decided to offer you these great images on linen finish note cards. Combine them with our matching t-shirts for a unique gift. Pack of 12 cards, 3 of each design. Includes envelopes.ship Weight: 1 lb.

NCarD1 Note Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.95

Howard Feed-N-Wax Wood PreserverA penetrating wood feeder and preserver (contains beeswax, carnauba wax, and orange oil). We’ve used this product at home for years and love it so much we decided to share it with you.ship Weight: 2 lb.

HfNW08 Howard feed-N-Wax, 8oz.. . . .$6.95 HfNW16 Howard feed-N-Wax, 16oz. . . $12.95

Bee’s Wax Furniture PolishThe Original Bees Wax Old World Formula Furniture Polish cleans, pro-tects, preserves, and restores. Use on glass, marble, fine furniture, stainless steel, chrome, formi-ca, and many other surfaces. ship Weight: 1 lb.

note: Cannot ship via air.

OBW1 Bee’s Wax furniture Polish ............................ $9.95

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effective sales tools Golden Skep

Honey PotsThis beautiful, golden honey pot comes with a cute honey bee stirrer topped with a wood and ceramic bee.ship Weight: 1 Pot/1 lb.

HPOt2 Golden skep Honey Pot . . . $7.50 HPOt2C Case of 7 pots . . . . . . . . . . . $48.95

Please note that food and personal care items are NOt returnable.


Hanging Tag BookletThese little full color booklets have 8 separate pages chock full of recipes and ways to store honey. A great way to sell more honey.ship Weight: 1 lb.

HtB1 Hang tag Booklet 50 pack . . . . . . . . . . .$9.25

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Betterbee Recycled Market TotesPractical for you, good for the environ-

ment. With the Betterbee logo - blue on natural background. Carry your groceries in this tote made from recycled materials.ship Weight: 1 lb.

tOte1 Market tote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.50

c MadE froM rEcyclEd MatErIals

Miniature HiveThis scale-model hive comes complete with bottom board, entrance reducer, 2 hive bodies, 20 removable frames, inner cover and telescoping outer cover. Perfect to illustrate to your customers how the bees live. Good for school talks, too. Sorry, doesn't include miniature bees.Dimensions:10"x8"x11"

ship Weight: 10 lbs., must ship in its own box.

MHiVe1 Miniature Hive . . . . . .$59.95


“Local Honey” Jar Top LabelsA jar top label that stresses the fact that your honey is not from Argentina or China. Available in three color combina-tions to coordinate with our label families or many other labels. Yellow on Green, Black on Metallic Gold, and Yellow on Black. Available in 3 sizes - Small, 1 inch in diameter. Medium 1 1/2 inch in diam-eter. Large is 2 inches.ship Weight: 1 lb.

LHL1 Local Honey Label small ......................$4.25/100 LHL2 Local Honey Label medium ..................$5.95/100 LHL3 Local Honey Label large .......................$8.95/100

“I Love Honey” Jar Top LabelsStick one of these labels on top of your jars of honey and watch them fly off the shelf. Bright white stock printed with black type and a brilliant red heart. Makes it easier for your customers to buy – and happy customers buy more.

Also available in these varieties: Clover, Creamed and Wildflowersize: small 1”, Large 1-3/4”

ship Weight: 1 lb.

Note: designate variety, when ordering.

HLaBeL1 small “i Love Honey” Labels . . . . . $3.95/100 HLaBeL2 Large “i Love Honey” Labels . . . . . $7.50/100

Nutrition Facts LabelThe Federal government requires the use of this label if you sell more than $50,000/year in honey. We’ve seen many of the smaller producers using these labels volun-tarily. Will fit most jars. Roll of 100.Dimensions: 1-9/16” x 2-3/4”

ship Weight: 100/1lb.

NL1 Nutrition facts Label $5.75/roll

Honey Granulation and Botulism Warning LabelThe National Honey Packers & Dealers Assoc. has recommended that all bottled honey be thus labeled. We have combined the message with a granulation label to cut down on extra labeling costs.Dimensions; 1-3/4” wide, 3/4” high.

ship Weight: roll/1 lb.

BG2 Warning Label 1-4 rolls (500 labels per roll) . . . . . . . . . . .$7.95 5+ rolls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.95

Creamed Honey Informational Top LabelThis Yellow on Black Top Label informs your consumer what creamed honey is. Label reads: “Creamed Honey has been specially blended to make it spreadable. Fruit Creams have dried fruit added. Do not refrigerate.”ship Weight: 1 roll/1 lb.

CHL1 Creamed Honey info Labels roll of 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.95

Tamper-Proof Jar Top LabelsThese labels will give your customers security and peace of mind and may even increase your sales. Just stick the circle to the cap and the “leg” to the jar so once the cap is removed, the leg tears.Dimensions: the small has a 1 inch circle with a 4-1/8” leg. the large has a 1-3/4” circle and a 4-5/8” leg.

ship Weight: 1 lb.

tPL1 tamper-Proof Labels small . . . . . . $19.95/500 tPL2 tamper-Proof Labels large . . . . . . $22.95/500

Premium Wooden Honey DippersHandsome, wooden honey dipper for use in a honey pot. This is the classic method of getting honey out of a honey pot. Handle measures 6-3/4 inches long. Available in 3 sizes: Small (approx. 5-1/2"), Medium (approx. 6-3/4") and Large (approx. 7-3/4").ship Weight: 1lb.

HD1 Wooden Honey Dipper 1-4 dipper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.25each 5+ dippers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.10 each

The Betterbee Original Honey Gift Baskets Available in two varieties. Our Original Gift Basket includes our country honey soap, 2 oz. of our own unscented hand cream, 1 lb. of honey, four pure beeswax votives, and honey candy. Our Honey Lovers Gift Basket includes 1 lb. of honey, a wooden honey dipper, honey candy, and the informative book “Honey the Gourmet Medicine.” Gift wrapped in our colorful & informative 5 lb. honey pail (see p. 79). ship Weight: 6 lb.

GiftBasKet1 Original Honey Gift Basket . . . . . $19.95 GiftBasKet2 Honey Lovers Gift Basket . . . . . . $20.95



Betterbee® T-shirt Bee on FlowerWe’re offering the image from our 2007 catalog cover as a t-shirt. Shirt color is natural with black printingship Weight: 1 lb.

sizes: adult s, m, L, XL, XXL

t2 Betterbee® Bee on flower t-shirt . . . . . . . $13.50

Betterbee® T-shirt The Old B’keeperThis highly-detailed shirt shows the by-gone days of the beekeeper’s art. Featured on our 1999 catalog cover. Shirt is sage green with brown printing.ship Weight: 1 lb.


t4 Betterbee® Old B’keeper t-shirt . . . . . . . $13.50

Betterbee® T-shirt Honey For HealthWe’ve taken our popular Betterbee® Skep Label that people like so much and turned it into a t-shirt. Shirt color is sand.ship Weight: 1 lb.


t3 Honey for Health t-shirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.50

Betterbee®

Skep Hat Honey For HealthThis comfortable hat is sure to get people’s attention and will promote the benefits of beekeeping. Looks good on anyone! Embroidered skep on the front.ship Weight: 1 lb.

Hat1 Betterbee® Hat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.50

Betterbee® T-shirt Honey for Health SkepDuplicates the design and color scheme found on our very popular Skep Hat.

ship Weight: 1 lb.


t1 Betterbee® skep t-shirt . . . . . . $13.50


Betterbee® T-Shirt Swarm GatheringWe're offering the image from our 2005 catalog as a t-shirt. The shirt color is natural with black printing.ship Weight: 1 lb.


t5 swarm Gathering t-shirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.50

Betterbee® T-shirt Buy Local Honey DecalLast year we had such success with our bee decals that we decided to offer complementary shirts. Choose either design, white font on black t-shirts.ship Weight: 1 lb.


t7 Global Bee t-shirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.50

Betterbee® T-shirt Support Beekeeping DecalLast year we had such success with our bee decals that we decided to offer com-plementary shirts. Choose either design, white font on black t-shirts.ship Weight: 1 lb.


t8 support Beekeeping t-shirt . . . . . . . . . . . $13.50

New Yorker T-Shirt Beekeeper CartoonThis shirt is hilarious and one every bee-keeper and non-beekeeper would appreci-ate. Text says “John, the bees go on the outside.” Original Artwork by Shannon Wheeler and Printed in the New Yorker Magazine. T-shirt is made from organic cotton.ship Weight: 1 lb.


t6 New Yorker t-shirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.50

all t-shirts are 100% cotton.

all t-shirts are 100% cotton.



12" x 18" Metal Honey SignA beautiful, complementary sign for your honey sales stand. Made of .032 aluminium. This sign is ideal for placement behind a display of honey in a store or on the outside wall of a farm stand. For roadside use, it needs to be mounted on plywood. Use on country roads, where traffic is slow enough to see this smaller sign. Matches our best selling bee skep label (page 120).ship Weight: 2 lbs.

siGN1 Honey sign 12” x 18” . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.95

24" x 36" Plastic Honey SignThis sign will stop traffic and sell honey. Printed on both sides on heavy gauge plastic. The most effective way we have seen this size sign mounted is by drilling holes in each of the corners and wiring it to a 3’ x 4’ frame. Paint the frame the same color as the sign. ship Weight: 5 lbs.

siGN3 Honey sign 24” x 36” . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28.95

Bee Yard Warning Sign 11.25” SquareSome bee yard signs portray bees in a neg-ative manner. Yes, we want people to stay away – but it would be better if they did so out of respect, rather than fear. Solid Aluminum, enameled.ship Weight: 2 lbs.

imprint: “Caution. no trespassing. Honeybee yard. Do not disturb the honeybees. their pollinating work ensures your food supply. this bee yard operated by: (space for your name)”

BYs2 Bee Yard Warning sign 1-9 signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.50 10+ signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.25

24" x 18" Plastic Honey SignThis 24” x 18” sign is made of heavy gauge, weatherproof plastic – printed on both sides. Mount in a wooden frame on a post or use our specially designed steel frame (as shown above).ship Weight: 2 lbs.

siGN2 Honey sign 24” x 18” . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.95 fraMe1 step in frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95


BEE Vehicle DecalEach decal boldly conveys a simple, concise and clear message. Advertise your hobby by displaying this decal in your car or truck window. Specify “Buy Local Honey” or “Support Beekeeping” when ordering.ship Weight: 1 lb.

DeCaL2 Beekeeping Window Decal . . . . . .$2.50 each

Honey Sales BannerA great sales tool. Make your honey display stand out with our honey ban-ner. Featured imagery matches our “best-selling” bee skep label (page 120). Measures 6 feet x 2 feet.ship Weight: 9 lbs.

BaNNer1 Honey sales Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49.95



Our Premium Honey Straws are the greatest impulse item for any store that sells honey – because they practically sell themselves. Displayed in an attractive display box that holds 50 Honey Straws of 10 flavors. Food items are not returnable.ship Weight: Box of 50 straws/2 lbs., Box of 2,000 straws/30 lbs., Display Box w/500 straws/9 lbs., replacement Pack/9 lbs., Display Box/ 2 lbs.

note 1: Pure honey with artificial flavors and colors.

note 2: We cannot make substitutions to variety packs

HsD1 Honey straws & Display Box . . . . . . . $54.95 ea. 500 straws (50 straws of each of: apple, blueberry,

Cherry, grape, lemon, peppermint, pure Clover, raspberry, strawberry, watermelon)

HssP5 Honey straws sample Pack . . . . . . . . $10.50 80 straws (5 of each of the 16 flavors)

HsrP50 Honey straws replacement Pack . . . $49.50 ea. 500 straws (50 straws of: apple, blueberry, Cherry, grape,

lemon, peppermint, pure Clover, raspberry, strawberry, watermelon)

HsDB1 Display Box w/o Honey straws . . . . . . $6.00

Apple FlavorHs50a . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.50 pack of 50 apple straws

Hs2000a . . . . . . . . . .$180.95 pack of 2,000 apple straws

Grape FlavorHs50G . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.50 pack of 50 grape straws

Hs2000G . . . . . . . . . .$180.95 pack of 2,000 grape straws

Cherry FlavorHs50C . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.50 pack of 50 Cherry straws

Hs2000C . . . . . . . . . .$180.95 pack of 2,000 Cherry straws

Lime FlavorHs50Li . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.50 pack of 50 lime straws

Hs2000Li . . . . . . . . . .$180.95 pack of 2,000 lime straws

Banana FlavorHs50Ba . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.50 pack of 50 banana straws

Hs2000Ba . . . . . . . . .$180.95 pack of 2,000 banana straws

Blueberry FlavorHs50BB . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.50 pack of 50 blueberry straws

Hs2000BB . . . . . . . . .$180.95 pack of 2,000 blueberry straws

Lemon FlavorHs50L . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.50 pack of 50 lemon straws

Hs2000L . . . . . . . . . .$180.95 pack of 2,000 lemon straws

Orange FlavorHs50O . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.50 pack of 50 orange straws

Hs2000O . . . . . . . . . .$180.95 pack of 2,000 orange straws

Watermelon FlavorHs50W . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.50 pack of 50 watermelon straws

Hs2000W . . . . . . . . .$180.95 pack of 2,000 watermelon straws

Honey strawsPremium

Available in these 16 flavors: Apple, Banana, Blueberry, Cherry, Grape, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Peach, Peppermint, Pina Colada, Pure Clover, Raspberry, Rootbeer, Strawberry, Watermelon


Pure HoneyFiltered and packed in 5 gal./60 lb. container. Honey prices are subject to change based on market conditions. Call for availability. Food items are not returnable.ship Weight: 63 lbs.

note 1: $6.50 extra charge for uPs shipment.

HB1 Pure Honey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call for prices

Rootbeer FlavorHs50rB . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.50 pack of 50 rootbeer straws

Hs2000rB . . . . . . . . .$180.95 pack of 2,000 rootbeer straws

Pure Clover FlavorHs50CL . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.50 pack of 50 pure Clover straws

Hs2000CL . . . . . . . . .$180.95 pack of 2,000 pure Clover straws

Peppermint FlavorHs50PP . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.50 pack of 50 peppermint straws

Hs2000PP . . . . . . . . .$180.95 pack of 2,000 peppermint straws

Peach FlavorHs50Pe . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.50 pack of 50 peach straws

Hs2000Pe . . . . . . . . .$180.95 pack of 2,000 peach straws

Strawberry FlavorHs50s . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.50 pack of 50 strawberry straws

Hs2000s . . . . . . . . . .$180.95 pack of 2,000 strawberry straws

Raspberry FlavorHs50r . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.50 pack of 50 raspberry straws

Hs2000r . . . . . . . . . .$180.95 pack of 2,000 raspberry straws

Pina Colada FlavorHs50PC . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.50 pack of 50 pina Colada straws

Hs2000PC . . . . . . . . .$180.95 pack of 2,000 pina Colada straws

Pure Varietal Honey StrawsNow you can do a honey tasting anywhere – introducing customers and friends to the great variety of natural honey flavors. Featuring the following varietals: Blueberry Blossom, Buckwheat, Raspberry Blossom, Star Thistle, and Wildflower. Available in 50 packs of one variety only.ship Weight: Pack of 50 straws/2 lbs.

note: Please specify variety when ordering.

Hs50 Varietal Honey straw pack of 50 . . . . $5.50

The Betterbee “Honey” StirrerAs a gift or for yourself, these stirrers are a nice addition to afternoon tea or as a honey lollipop. This practical and deli-cious honey stirrer will add charm as well as good taste to the experience. ship Weight: 1 lb.

stir1 Honey stirrer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.39 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.29

1 lb. of Creamed HoneyThe honey of choice in Europe, Creamed Honey is one of the finest hive products available. Increase your farm stand offer-ings with our creamed honey.ship Weight: 2 lbs.

CH1 1 lb. Creamed honey . . . . . . . . .$6.00 CH12 Case of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . .$67.50

LOCaL HONeY aLsO aVaiLaBLe iN 1 LB, 2 LBs, 5 LBs, 1 GaL Jars fOr iN -stOre PiCKUP ONLY!


We have the perfect label for every container and every beekeeper! we have the most complete line of full-color labels available anywhere. The label on the outside should be as good as the honey on the inside — it better be, betterbee!Not all labels are created equal!

our labels are designed by artists with beekeepers and their customers in mind.

the better way to label your honey.

betterbee® has the easiest to use custom label printing service in the industry. we’ll print your name, address, phone number and net wt. on any of our stock labels.

fill out the easy-to-use form on page 106 with your information. please call toll-free 1-800-632-3379 or you can email us at [email protected] with questions or suggestions.

mail order and internet customers: list the label code as well as the code prinT1. (example: osl1 ($9.95) and prinT1 ($8.50)

please note: for your convenience and speed of delivery, all custom printed label orders are invoiced and shipped separately from merchandise orders.

tUrN tHe PaGe tO CHOOse tHe LaBeL tHat WiLL Be Best fOr YOUr BUsiNess!


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Betterbee offers the finest labels for you and for your honeybees’ finest work.

betterbee pioneered the first full-color labels for honey containers over 21 years ago. during that time our research and artistry have continued and we have developed new labels to meet the needs of beekeepers and the changing times. our labels are a proven markeT suCCess. we know this not only because our competitors have copied our business model in the past years; we really know they are successful because we have seen them selling good local honey on store shelves from atlanta to sacramento and everywhere in between.

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The Daisy & Skep: Premium Honey LabelThe simple elements of this classic design evoke memories of a summer garden.shipping: 1 lb./roll

quantity: 250 labels per roll (Large rectangle has 100 labels per roll)


1-800-632-3379 for details

rDL1 small rectangle . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95 2 x 4 (fits all round jars)

rDL2 Medium rectangle . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95 2-5/8 x 5-1/2 (fits 5 lb. jars)

rDL3 Large rectangle (100) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.95 4-1/2 x 9 (fits 1 gal. jar/5 gal. pail)

ODL1 small Oval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.95 1-3/4 x 3 (fits 1/2, 1 and 2 lb. oval)

ODL2 Large Oval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 2-5/8 x 4-1/2 (fits most 2, 3, and 5 lb. )

large ovallarge oval

small ovalsmall oval

small rectangle

mediumrectangle

large rectangle

The Bee Skep: Premium Honey LabelCreate a “family of labels” with our best-selling honey container label. Available in our widest variety of shapes and sizes – give all your honey products a professional, unified look.shipping: 1 lb./roll

quantity: 250 labels per roll except bear labels (see item for quantity of bear labels per roll)

note: Labels come without the weight printed on them.


1-800-632-3379 for details

rsL1 small rectangle . . . . $14.95 2 x 4 (fits all round jars)

OsL1 small Oval . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 1-3/4 x 3 (fits 1/2, 1 and 2 lb. oval)

OsL2 Large Oval . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 2-5/8 x 4-1/2 (fits most 2, 3, and 5 lb.)

rsCHL1 Creamed Honey . . . . . . . . . $14.95

fPBLBaBY flat Panel Baby Bear . . . . . . . . . $9.95 roll 100 7/8 x 1-1/8 (fits 2 oz. bear)

fPBLBrO flat Panel Brother Bear . . . . . . . $17.00 roll 450 1-1/2 x 1-5/8 (fits 8 oz. bear)

fPBLsis flat Panel sister Bear . . . . . . . . . $16.00 roll 355 1-1/4 x 2-1/4

fPBLMaMa flat Panel Mama Bear . . . . . . . $13.00 roll 285 1-1/2 x 2-1/2 (fits 12 oz. bear)

fPBLPaPa flat Panel Papa Bear . . . . . . . . . $10..00 roll 220 1-7/8 x 2-5/8 (fits 24 oz. bear)

large oval

Available in 9 different sizes:



small oval

small rectangle Creamed honey

flat panel papa bear

flat panel mama bear

flat panel sister bear

flat panel brother bear

flat panel baby bear

Lavender Fields: Premium Honey LabelThis label features a honeybee on lavender in bloom.shipping: 1 lb./roll

quantity: 250 labels per roll


1-800-632-3379 for details

OLf1 small Oval ............................................. $8.95 1-3/4 x 3 (fits 1/2, 1 and 2 lb. oval)

OLf2 Large Oval ............................................$16.95 2-5/8 x 4-1/2 (fits most 2, 3, and 5 lb.)

Our newest and most realistic line of

premium honey labels.

Makes summer's bounty last throughout the year.

Our best-selling and most complete line of

premium honey labels!

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Red Clover Premium Honey LabelThis is one of the two “original” labels that Betterbee® developed back in 1991 and is still a customer favorite.shipping: 1 lb./roll



1-800-632-3379 for details

OCL1 small Oval ..............................................$9.95 1-3/4 x 3 (fits 1/2, 1 and 2 lb. oval)

OCL2 Large Oval ............................................ $16.95 2-5/8 x 4-1/2 (fits most 2, 3, and 5 lb.)

The Pure American Premium Honey LabelThis is the “photo label” that started a whole new trend in honey labels. Will definitely help your honey stand out from the crowd.shipping: 1 lb./roll



1-800-632-3379 for details

rBL1 small rectangle .................................. $14.95 2 x 4 (fits all round jars)

rBL2 Medium rectangle .............................. $19.95 2-5/8 x 5-1/2 (fits 5 lb. jars)

OBL1 small Oval ..............................................$9.95 1-3/4 x 3 (fits 1/2, 1 and 2 lb. oval)

OBL2 Large Oval ............................................ $16.95 2-5/8 x 4-1/2 (fits most 2, 3, and 5 lb.)

The Honey Jar Premium Honey LabelClean lines and bright design reflect a jar of pure sweetness. Set in a natural field of daisies and grass, this label will be sure to grab the attention of your customers. shipping: 1 lb./roll

quantity: 250 labels per roll (Large rectangle has 100 labels per roll)


1-800-632-3379 for details

OJL1 small Oval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 1-3/4 x 3 (fits 1/2, 1 and 2 lb. oval)

OJL2 Large Oval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 2-5/8 x 4-1/2 (fits most 2, 3, and 5 lb. )

medium rectangle

small rectangle

large ovallarge oval

large oval

large oval large squovalsmall ovalsmall oval

small oval

small oval small squoval

Skep in the Pines Premium Honey LabelThis “classic” label has been a favorite at farmstands and country fairs for over 21 years. The vibrant red border is a real attention-grabber.shipping: 1 lb./roll



1-800-632-3379 for details

OGL1 small Oval ............................................ $9.95 1-3/4 x 3 (fits 1/2, 1 and 2 lb. oval)

OGL2 Large Oval .......................................... $16.95 2-5/8 x 4-1/2 (fits most 2, 3, and 5 lb.)

Modern Sunflower Premium Honey LabelDistinguish your honey with our one-of-a-kind squoval shaped label. With this label your honey is “sunshine in a jar”. shipping: 1 lb./roll



1-800-632-3379 for details

MsL1 small ....................................................... $9.95 2-1/8 x 3-1/2 (fits 1 and 2 lb. oval jars)

MsL2 Large ......................................................$16.95 2-5/8 x 4-1/2 (fits most 2, 3, and 5 lb.)

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Sunshine in a jar.A favorite at country fairs

and farmstands.

Clean lines and bright design

A classic design that never goes out of style.

ModernSunflower

Skepin thePines

The Honey JarThe Red CloverOur original

“photo” label!

The Pure American

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Classes:• Beginning Beekeeper

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Deep frame fits inside.

YOUr PartNers iN Better BeeKeePiNG for over 34 years, it’s been more than a saying – it’s been our promise to you. whether you’re just starting out or have been keeping bees as long as we have, you’ll find everything you need in this catalog to keep better bees. in addition, we offer a wide selection of candle, soap and skin care making supplies. plus, we offer a full line of effective sales tools to help you sell more of your honey and products from the hive. Order toll-free: 800-632-3379 | fax: 518-691-9226 | Online: www.betterbee.com

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