betterbee 2014

Northeast Center for Beekeeping, LLC

Betterbee

20142014 Annual Catalog Betterbee BEEKEEPERS SERVING BEEKEEPERS

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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.

soapmaking

frames & foundations

books & reference

nuc boxes & components

bottles & containers

queenrearing

candlemaking

salestools

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honeylabels124

honey & waxprocessing

10 frame and 8 frame wooden hive kits & components

tools

Table ofContents

bees & queens

medications& treatments

beemax® hive kits & components

protectiveclothing

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Cover photo contest winner: Michael Varga, Cleveland, Ohio Honeybee on Aster taken with

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Thank you for you business,The Betterbee Crew

(left to right) Leah, Jack, Kathy, Taylor, Trevor, Ashton, Marlene, Chris, Alison, Joe, Brenda, Laurie, Jenn, Tim,

Debbie, Cecilia, and Russell

Order Toll-Free: 800-632-3379 | Order by Fax: 518-691-9226 | On the Web: www.betterbee.com

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Thank you for your business! And thank you to our employees for their hard work! This was our first year as the new owners of Betterbee, and we appreciate all the support that has come from our customers and employees. Let's review some of the things we saw happen over the past year at Betterbee.

Early in 2013, we set a goal of shipping out all orders the same day if the order was received by noon. It wasn’t always easy, but we did get orders out even on our busiest days. In most cases, orders received by 3 PM were shipped the same day!

Shipping costs are a major consideration when looking at the total cost of an order. It means a lot to us as well when we are buying. We have tried hard to keep the cost of items as well as the cost of shipping down so that the total amount you pay for an order is a good value. Early in the spring, we negoti-ated for favorable rates with Fed-Ex, and we have passed those savings on to you in lower shipping charges. Rest assured that we are continuing to look at this part of the business to find ways to get your order to your door at a fair total price.

Another goal we set was to have the items you need in inventory when you need them. Our employees did a lot to keep the count of inventory cor-rect in the computer and to find sources for items when the normal source was not going to be able to supply what we needed when we needed it. While we have not been perfect in avoiding backorders, we have done well to keep the backorder list small.

Not only do our employees work hard keeping the inventory up, taking your order, and getting it shipped right out, they are taking care of the bees here in our apiary! In the apiary, there is plenty of work for everyone with the new queen raising program, the production of nucleus colonies to overwinter, the trying out of new product ideas and, oh yeah, the production of honey. Yes, every employee here helps with the apiary work at some level, and the ma-jority of the employees manage their own hive here on the premises. The em-ployees held a contest among them to see who did the best painting on a hive. If you look through the catalog, you will see some hives that are not painted the traditional white or barn red. If you come to the apiary, you will see lots of designs from camouflage to glitter and sequins that would make Elvis jealous. When we say “beekeepers serving beekeepers” we mean it. When you place an order or are looking for information, you can do so with the confidence that the people helping you keep bees also.

One of the fun parts of this business is working to find and develop new products. We have been busy this year, and you will see several new additions in the catalog. Keep an eye on the website (www.BetterBee.com) and Face-book (www.facebook.com/betterbee) throughout the year as we will feature new products when they become available.

Jack and his wife Sarah took the opportunity to travel to Apimondia in the Ukraine this fall. Apimondia is the International Federation of Beekeep-ers’ Associations, or the world beekeeping “club.” Their 2013 annual meeting was held in Kiev. Attending this event gives one a great opportunity to see and hear about what the rest of the world is doing and thinking about in apicul-ture. He met many new beekeeping friends, saw a lot of interesting beekeeping

ideas in action and came home with plenty of new ideas. We might not be ready to build cottages with built-in beehives above and below the bunks so people can experience the benefits of sleeping with the bees, but you never know.

An important part of our mission here at Betterbee is education about bees and beekeeping. It is also another one of those fun things we enjoy. We learn something from every one of the classes we give. We have a full line of classes for both beginner and intermediate beekeepers.

It is also our great pleasure to host our Field Day when we invite nation-ally recognized authorities to speak to over 300 beekeeping enthusiasts both new and experienced. This past year, Michael Palmer from Vermont talked about making overwintered nuc hives to use to replace winter losses or to use as increases. Maryann Frazier from Penn State spoke about pesticides and beeswax in the USA and Kenya. Betterbee donated several items to a raffle that raised $800 to help support her project to bring wax melters to beekeep-ers in Kenya where wax has been thrown away instead of made into candles or otherwise used. There were open hive demonstrations, and there was even time for lunch prepared by the Boy Scouts of Troop 27 with dessert of local hand-made honey ice cream from The Ice Cream Man, Ltd. We held the Field Day at the Washington County Fair Grounds just 2 miles from our Greenwich store. There was plenty of room for everyone and convenient parking with just a short trip to the Betterbee store for people who wanted to visit or pick up products. Next year, Dennis vanEngelsdorp, who started teaching beekeeping at Betterbee, will talk about the Bee Informed Parntership. Be sure to pre-register so we know you are coming and can have lunch ready.

Along the lines of community and education, see the back page for a photo of the unique hive designs painted by art students of Long Trail School of Dorset, VT. Betterbee provided the hive bodies and the shipping and the students painted the hives in their art class while learning about bees and their connection to the world. These hive bodies were then auctioned on E-bay which raised $780 with 100% of the proceeds going to Heifer Project’s bee hive program. Thank you for all of your support on this auction. If you didn’t get a chance to bid last year, be sure not to miss out this year! We will be doing it again if the students are willing. The auction will be announced on our website and Facebook.

For early 2014, we will be setting up a new accounting system that will tie in with the website. The website will be re-designed and allow some features that were not available before like customizing kits. On the site, you will be able to choose various substitutions in your kit, such as getting a jacket with a zipper veil instead of just a tie down veil. We will also be looking and listening for new ideas for products or services to offer. Call us if you have ideas.

We are committed to continually working to improve our customer ser-vice. We will keep the phones staffed so someone can answer your call quickly, we will keep inventory levels high so you can get what you want when you want it, and we will get orders out quickly and accurately and at a fair price.

Thank you again for a great 2013, and we look forward to 2014.

Jack, Joe, and Chris

" Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers"


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Index to Products{A}

Almond carrier oil . . . . 104Apiguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Apistan strips . . . . . . . . . . 91

{B}Baling twine . . . . . . . . . . . 57Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Base Oils for soaps/creams . . . . . . 104Bayberry Wax . . . . . . . . . 96Bear Collars . . . . . . . . . . . 82Bee Brush . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Bees, Packaged and Nucs 38, 39Bee Pollen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Bee Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Bee-Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Bee-Quick . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Beemax Components . . .23, 32, 33 Feeders . . . . . . .24, 32, 67 Hives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Nuc Box . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Bee Pollen Labels . . . . . . 68Beesuits . . . . . . . . . . . . 60, 62Beeswax Bulk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Candle Sheets . . . . . . . 99 Lip Balm . . . . . . . . . . 106 Polish/Preserver . . . . 118 Skin Cream . . . . . . . . 106 Votives . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Beetle Traps . . . . . . . . . . . 92Beginner’sBeekeeping Kits . . 6, 19, 30Books Beekeeping . . . . . . . 44-46 Beeswax . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Candle Making . . . . . 94 Children’s . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Cooking . . . . . . . . . 44-46 Honey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Observation Hives . . . 46 Pollen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Queen Rearing . . . . . . 41 Skin Care . . . . . . . . . . 105 Soap Making . . . . . . . 102Boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Boot Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Bottling Tanks . . . . . . 75-77Bottles . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80-88Bottom Boards . . . . . 27, 33

Boardman Feeder . . . . 33Buckets/Tanks for Honey . . . . . . . . . . 75-77

{C}Candle Base Formers . . . . . . . . 97 Dipping Equipment . . 99 Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Molds . . . . . . . . 95, 97-99 Packaging . . . . . .100, 101 Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Tapers . . . . . . . . . . 97, 101 Thermometer . . . 96, 103 Tin Containers . . . . . . 95 Votives . . . . . . . . . . 95,101 Wax . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96, 99 Wicking . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Candy/Straws 12, 115-117Cappings Spinner . . . . . . 79Caps Dripless Lids . . . . . . . . 85 Flip Top Lids . . . . . . . . 85 Hi-Flo Spouts . . . . . . . 85 Plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Citric Acid . . . . . . . . . . . 104Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . 99,113 Clothing, Protective Boots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Gloves . . . . . . . . . . . 61, 92 Helmets . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Jackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Suits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Veils . . . . . . . . . .59, 62, 63Clothing . . 59-64, 120-121 Cocoa Butter . . . . . . . . . 104Coconut Oil . . . . . . . . . 104Comb honey Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . 53-54Containers Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . 86-88 Plastic . . . . . . . . . . . 80-85 Skin Care . . . . . . . 86, 105Copper Hive Top . . . . . . 21Coveralls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Creamed Honey.............119 Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Mixer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Crimper, Wire . . . . . . . . . 52Critter Gitter and Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . 57Cut Comb Containers . . . . . . . . . . 54 Foundation . . . . . . 51, 54

Knife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

{D}Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122Double Nuc box. . . . . . . 34Double Screen . . . . . . . . . 25Double Sieves . . . . . . . . . 75Dripless Lids . . . . . . . . . . 85Drone Frame/ Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . 51DVD/Books . . . . . . . 37, 41

{E}Entrance Closures/Reducer/Mouse Guard . . . . . . . . . .24, 31, 33Escape board, Triangular . . . . . . . . . . 27, 65Essential/ Fragrance Oils . . . . . . . . . 96Epoxy Paint . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Essentials Kits . . . . . . 20, 31Excluder, Queen . . . . . . . 28Extractor Lubricant . . . . 74Extractors . . . . . . . 10, 70-74Eyelets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Eyelet punch . . . . . . . . . . 52

{F}Feeder Division Board . . . . . . 67 Entrance . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Pail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Hivetop . . . . . . .24, 32, 67 Screen Plug . . . . . . . . . 67 Ultimate . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Filters/Sieves/Cloth 75, 79Flip Top Lids . . . . . . . . . . 85Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Fragrance/ Essential Oils . . . . . . . . . . 96Frame Grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Spacing Tool . . . . . . . . 56 Drone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Plastic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Wooden . . . . . . . . . 48-49Fume board . . . . . . . . . . . 65Fumagilin-B . . . . . . . . . . . 93Furniture polish . . . . . . 118

{G}Galvanized Pans for outer cover . . . . . . . . . 23Giftbaskets . . . . . . . . . . . 118Glass containers . . . . 86-88Global Patty . . . . . . . . . . . 68Gloves . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61, 92Grafters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

{H}Hardware Cloth . . . . . . . 56Heatgun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Heat Shrink Sleeves . . . . 86Helmets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Hi-Flo Spouts . . . . . . . . . 85Hive Beginners Kit . . . 19, 30 Beemax . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Bodies . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 32 Covers . . . . . . . . . . . .23,33 Feeders . . . 24, 32, 66, 67 Increase Kits . . . . . 21, 31 Mentoring Kit . . . . 20, 31 Miniature . . . . . . . . . 119 Portals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Stands . . . . . . . . . 8, 25, 33 Supers . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 32 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Top Feeders 24, 32, 66, 67 Wooden . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 27Honey Bee-Healthy . . . . . . . . . 68 Booklets . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Bottling Tanks. . . . . . . 77 Bulk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Candy . . . . . . . . . . 12, 115 Containers . . . . . . . 80-88 Creamed . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Dippers . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Pail Heater . . . . . . . . . 77 Pots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Refractometers . . . . . . . 78 Scale (color) . . . . . . . . . 76 Stirrers . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Straws . . . . . . . . . 116-117

{IJK}Increase Kits . . . . . . 7, 21, 31Inner Covers . . . . . . . 24, 33Jackets/Pullovers . . . . .63,64Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80, 85Kits Beginner’s . . . . . . . . 19, 30


index to products 5 Candlemaking . . . . . . 94 Creamed Honey . . . . . 78 Essentials . . . . . . . . 20, 31 Hive Increase . . . . . 20, 31 Hive Mentoring . . . 20, 31 Soapmaking . . . . . . . . 102 Supering . . . . . . . . . 20, 31 Weight-lite . . . . . . . 20, 31Krud Kutter . . . . . . . . 67, 74

{L}Labels Candle . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Comb Honey . . . . . 53, 54 Creamed Honey . . . . . .131 Granulation/ Botulism Warning . . 131 Hanging Tag . . . . . . . 118 Honey, Custom Printed . 124-130 Honey Soap . . . . . . . . 108 Jar Top . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 Lip Balm/ Skin Creame . . .105, 106 Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . 131 Pollen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Tamper Proof . . . . . . 131Latshaw bee food . . . . . . 68Lip Balm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106Lip Balm Containers . . 105Liquidfier . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Lubricants. . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

{MNO}Medications . . . . . . . . 89-93MegaBee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Mini- Hive . . . . . . . . . . . 119Mite-Away Quick Strips 90Mouse Guard . . . .24, 31, 33Nails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 48Notecards . . . . . . . . . . . . 118Nuc Box/Accessories 34-36Observation Hive . . . . . . 37

Outer cover Beemax . . . . . . . . . . 23, 33 Wooden/ Galvanized . . . . . . . . . 23Oxytetracycline . . . . . . . . 93

{P}Pail Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . 77Pail Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Pail opener . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Palm Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Pest Management/ Treatments Beetles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Foulbrood . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Nosema . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Small animal . . . . . . . 57 Varroa. . . . . . . . . . . 90, 91 Waxmoth. . . . . . . . . . . 92Plastic Foundation . . . . . 50Plastic Frames . . . . . . . . . 49Plastic Containers . . 80-84Plastic Support Rods . . 52Pollen Patty . . . . . . . . . . . 68Pollen Substitute . . . . . . . 68Pollen Traps . . . . . . . . . . . 29Pollen, Bee . . . . . . . . . . . . 68Posters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Processing Tank . . . . 77, 79Propolis Trap. . . . . . . . . . 28Protective Clothing . 59-64Pullovers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

{Q}Queen Cage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Catcher . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Excluder . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Grafters . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Hatching Cages. . . . . . 40 Introduction Cage . . . 42 Marking Combo . . . . . 41

Mating Nuc. . . . . . . . 43 Marking Pen . . . . . . . . 41 Marking Tube . . . . . . . 41 Muff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Rearing Books . . . . . . . 41 Rearing Kits . . . . . . . . 40 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 39

{R}Refractometers . . . . . . . . 78Releaseagen Spray . . . . . . 96Reversible Bottom Board . . . . . . . . . 27Robber Screen . . . . . . 27, 35Ross Round Comb Honey Kits/Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

{S}Salve Tins . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Scale, Digital . . . . . . . . . 103Shea Butter . . . . . . . . . . . 104Shim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92Sieves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . .122, 123Skin Care Supplies . . . . 105Skin Cream . . . . . . . 13, 106Skin Cream Jars, Empty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105Slatted Racks . . . . . . . . . . 26Smoker Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . 57Smokers/Parts . . . . . . 57, 58Soap Base, Glycerin . . . . . . 103 Beginner’s Kits . . . . . 102 Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Country Honey . . . . . 108 Ingredients . . . . . . . . . 107 Lye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Molds . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Stamps . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Swiss Honey . . . . . 12, 108

Spur embedder . . . . . . . . 52Supering Kits . . . . . . . 20, 31Supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 32Support Pins . . . . . . . . . . 52Swarm Catch . . . . . . . . . . 38

{TUV} T-Shirts . . . . . . . . .120, 121 Triangular Escape Boards . . . 8, 27, 65 Uncapping Forks . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 69 Knives . . . . . . . .10, 69, 70 Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Plane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Varroa Debris Tray . . . . . . . . . 26 Economy Tray . . . . . . . 26 Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Screen&Tray Combo . 26 Testing kit . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Veils . . . . . . . . . . .59, 62, 63

{W} Walnut shells . . . . . . . . 107 Wax Bayberry . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Beeswax . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Melter, Solar . . . . . . . . 79 Pouring Pot . . . . . . . . . 96 Processing Tank . . . . . 79 Remover . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Weight-lite Kits . . . 20, 31 Wicking Needle . . . . . . 95 Wire, Bee . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Wire Crimper . . . . . . . . 52 Wood Preserver. . . . . . 118

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. and canada. international customers can pay with paypal, money order, or wire transfer by contacting the office. 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 statement 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 to pursue 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.

HOuRS mon, tue, thu fri -8:00 am – 5:00 pm, wed 9-5. saturday - 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

we are closed on all major holidays listed below. internet orders will be processed on the first day we are open after all holidays. (dec 24, 25, 26 of 2013, and Jan 1, may 26, July 4, sept 1, nov 27, dec 24, 25, 26 of 2014).

DiReCTiONS we are located in greenwich, ny., a lovely, 3-1/2 hour drive from montreal, nyc, or 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 advance 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 2 stoplights on route 29w. we are just past mcdonald’s. take right onto meader road and then the first driveway on the right.

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Your Partners in Better Beekeeping! For over 35 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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Complete Wooden Beginner’s KitAvailable in either 8 or 10 Frame. The equipment you need to house and work with your bees in the first year..

BK8A Complete Assembled Wooden Beginner’s Kit 8 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$316.15 BK10A Complete Assembled Wooden Beginner’s Kit 10 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $334.20 BK3PF Complete BeeMax Beginner’s Kit 10 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $309.70

Spring essentials

Welcome to Betterbee!look for these symbols throughout this catalog for our extra special products.LegeND:

NEW for 2014A new product for beekeepers to enjoy.

rEcyclEd/rEcyclablEThis product is made from recycled material or is recyclable

IPMUse this as part of a Integrated Pest Management program

bEttErbEE orIgINalThis is a Betterbee Original — a first in the industry

bEttErbEE favorItEA staff favorite — used in our own commercial apiaries.

Natural Product

bEttErbEE ExclusIvEFound only here and brought to you by Betterbee!

5 Frame Overwintered Nucleus Colony with Northern 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. We like to say that over-wintered nucs are “tested.” By this we mean that the queen has taken her colony through a winter and survived. We feel this selec-tion process produces bees well acclimated for our local climate. The overwintered nucs that we are selling are produced by 2 groups. We at Betterbee produce about half of the overwintered nucs we sell. Michael Palmer of St Albans, VT produces the other half. Mike has been a strong advocate of and very successful producer of northern queens and over-wintered nucs. He has spo-ken widely about the advantages of locally produced queens and overwintered nucs.

Hint: Nucleus colonies will expand very rapidly. you should provide a steady supply of syrup to help bees draw out combs. if available, use drawn combs. Bees do not “see” undrawn frames as usable space and may be more likely to swarm.

NUC1 5 Frame Overwintered Nuc ....... $205.00

Live Bees 3 lb. Italian package of bees with an Italian QueenPackages consist of 3 pounds of bees in a screened cage along with a lay-ing 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 effec-tive means of starting a beehive. Tentative Bee dates are late April and early May, but are subject to the weather in the spring. Please make sure your contact informa-tion is correct so we can call you when we know the bees are coming.

BEEDAY1 Live Bees 1–4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99.00 5-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 95.00 5-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 92.00

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Global PattyThese Patties are made with 15% real bee pollen. Patties with pollen are much more readily accepted by bees.

GP10 Global Patty 10 patties . . . . . . . . . $25.45

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Hive Increase KitsThe fastest, easiest and most cost-efficient way to expand the number of colonies in your beeyard. Available in Wood or BeeMax® Polystyrene.

WIKA Wooden Assembled Hive Increase Kit 10 Frame w/plastic frames . . . . . . . $196.30

WIKU Wooden Unassembled Hive Increase Kit 10 Frame w/wooden frames and crimp-wired foundation . . . . . . . . $176.00

BIK BeeMax® Assembled Hive Increase Kit 10 Frame w/plastic frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . $189.35

Springchecklist

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 temper-atures 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 supplements will cause rapid expansion. you don’t want a large amount of brood if April is wet or snowy and there are not enough bees to keep it warm. Start a diary and keep track of when you first see pollen coming in and when different plants start to blossom. See page 89 for an overview of medications and treatments. There is much more information on our website, or call us if you have questions about medications. Be sure your electric fence is work-ing 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 placing 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 thor-ough 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 produc-ing comb honey (page 53-54) 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 days.

look for these symbols throughout this catalog for our extra special products.

Assembled Deep Wooden Frame with Black Plastic Foundation or WiredTired of assembling frames, but prefer wooden frames? Let Betterbee do the hard work for you! These assembled deep frames are available with plastic foundation installed or wired, just waiting for you to add wax foundation.

ADF Assembled Deep Frame . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.45

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Varroa ScreenThis Varroa screen does not require the use of a bottom board. There are spacers added to the bottom of the standard Varroa screen which provides the space needed for the Varroa monitoring tray. It is also available with a plastic rim on the sides of the bottom rails. This provides a resting place for Varroa trays in situations where there is not a solid surface below the tray on which it can rest. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.50VSC8 Varroa Screen 8 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.50PR1 Plastic Rim For Varroa Screen 10 Frame . .$2.00PR8 Plastic Rim For Varroa Screen 8 Frame . . .$2.00

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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 page 48, 49

Assembled Supers

MSA10 10 Frame Medium commercial. . .$15.65 SSA10 10 Frame Shallow commercial . . $15.65

MSA8 8 Frame Medium commercial. . . $15.65 SSA8 8 Frame Shallow commercial. . . $15.65

Unassembled Supers

MSU10 10 Frame Medium commercial. . .$12.25 SSU10 10 Frame Shallow commercial. . .$11.95

MSU8 8 Frame Medium commercial. . . $12.25 SSU8 8 Frame Shallow commercial. . . $11.95

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”

QEP8 Plastic Queen Excluder 8 Frame. . . .$3.45 QEP10 Plastic Queen Excluder 10 Frame . . $3.45

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Sundance Pollen TrapThe industry standard. Pollen trap comes fully assembled and allows collection of fresh clean pollen for making pollen pat-ties 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.

PtRAPB Bottom-Mounted Pollen trap . . . . . $63.95

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Mite-Away Quick StripsThe first mite treatment which can be used during the honeyflow. These pads contain formic acid, a natural agent found in honey and bee venom. No resi-due and no need to remove supers means that this product can be used without removing honey supers. Approved by organic honey certifying agencies. 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 Mite-Away Quick Strips.

MAQS0 Mite Away Quick Strips - 2 Doses. . . . . . . $11.50MAQS1 Mite Away Quick Strips - 10 Doses. . . . . .$47.90MAQS2 Mite Away Quick Strips - 25 Doses. . . . . $100.00

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Metal Hive StandsThis innovative metal hive stand keeps the hive off the ground with some additional features! The stand is heavily constructed of steel and painted black. The stand is wide enough to accomodate 8, and 10 frame wooden hives as well as BeeMax hives. It is also wide enough to set a frame on during hive inspection. Two people can pick up stand and hive to move hives. one side of the stand to the opposite side. There may be some scrapes and irregulari-ties in the paint. We suggest customer pick-up for this item due to the size and weight

StANDM Metal Hive Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49.95

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”

EB1 10 Frame triangle Escape Board . . . . . $11.85EB8 8 Frame triangle Escape Board . . . . . $11.85

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June - The HoneyflowAdd supers to colonies as needed. During the main honeyflow err on the side of too many supers rather than too few. Set out swarm traps with swarm lure. 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 have a more diverse product line. Consider showing your honey and wax at the fair or the eAS honey show.

August - Preparation for FallNow is the time to check carefully 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. Treat in August so the winter bees have developed without mites and their diseases. Consider attend-ing the eAS (eastern Apicultural Society) meeting, held this year at eastern Kentucky university, Richmond, Kentucky. you will meet enthusiastic beekeepers from across the country in a friendly learning environment.

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The Better Bee SuitIntroducing our new and improved beesuit! This suit provides the best protection in the beeyard, as it covers the entire body. When paired with gloves and a veil, this suit is the perfect thing to wear when you want to work with the bees and not worry about exposed skin. It features a few upgrades: 65% polyester/35% cotton blend, 4 velcro pockets, and the added benefit of being compatible with any of our new veils. Our new jackets are NOT compatible with our old veils. The zipper lengths attaching the veil to these new suits are 17 ¾” long, which is shorter than our previous line. Sizes: XXSmall, XSmall, Small, Medium, Large, XLarge, XXLarge, 3XLarge

Note 1: Does not include veil, helmet or gloves.

SUIt1 the Better Bee Suit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 72.95

Robber ScreenThe robber screen is used to discourage robbing in weak colonies. Robbers attempt to enter the hive by flying straight into the entrance. The screen prevents them from entering. Resident bees leave the entrance, crawl up the hive front under the robber screen and exit through a slot in the top of the screen. They re-enter the hive through the same slot.

This screen serves as a robber screen, entrance closure, entrance reducer and mouse guard.

RS1 Robber Screen10 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.50

RS8 Robber Screen 8 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.50

Varroa Testing KitAll you need to check for varroa mites. The gold standard to check Varroa mite infestation levels is to use an alcohol or ether roll but if you want a reliable method without having to kill 300 bees then the sugar roll is the next best thing.

VtK Varroa testing Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16.45

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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 bottling.

PSSt1 Sieve & tank Combo . . . . . $66.45

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

UCt1 Betterbee® Uncapping tank . . . . $58.95

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.

CAS3 Deluxe Uncapping tool . . . . . $35.95





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Electric Uncapping Knife An ideal knife for the beekeeper with up to 20 hives. Features built-in thermostat. 110vHint: Make sure to clean thoroughly after each use.

UK2 Electric Uncapping Knife. . . . . . . . . . . $99.95

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.

M3100-6 Maxant 3100-6 without legs . . . . $514.00MAXLEGKIt Leg Kit for Maxant Extractors . . . $39.00MAXMOtOR1 Motor upgrade kit . . . . . . . . . . $359.00

Hop GuardHopguard is another natural treat-ment for Varroa mites. Hopguard is an extract from the Hop plant. Cardboard strips impregnated with the extract are hung between frames using two strips per 10 frames. Up to 3 applications can be applied per year. Hopguard is approved under section 18 emergency use exemption in some, but not all states. It is most effective when used during periods of minimal brood rearing. Be sure to read and follow all directions when using Hopguard. It is necessary to moni-tor mite levels in order to determine when colonies need to be treated.

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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 112). We’ll print up to 4 lines of text (23 characters per line) on most of our stock labels. Just peel, stick and sell.

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) ONL1 River Scene Label (g) OPL1 Pure & Natural Pink Label (h) OAL1 Bee Balm Label (i)

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. Be sure to remove all queen excluders. if excluders are left on, the queen will be confined below the excluder and will not be able to move up with the bees as stores are consumed and the cluster moves upward.

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. A good thumb rule is that feeding should be com-pleted while daytime temperatures are still in the 50’s. Feed heavy syrup made with 2 parts sugar to 1 part water by weight (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 temperatures greater than 82º.

November - Finish winter prepara-tioninstall mouse guards and provide upper entrances for ventilation and exit during deep snow conditions. We also recom-mend insulation between the inner and outer cover to reduce condensation and moisture in the hive. if you wrap hives this should also be done now. Be sure wraps do not block the entrances.

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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-flow spouts, plain white caps, or dripless lids.Note: Labels not included on containers. See pgs. 124-125

PHB1/2W 1/2 lb. Bottles case of 12 . . . . . . $6.00 PHB1W 1 lb. Bottles case of 12 . . . . . . . . $6.85 PHB2W 2 lb. Bottles case of 12 . . . . . . . . $9.36

Classic Glass JarsWe carry a wide variety of the finest glass containers. Here is a small sample. Caps – see page 85. Note: Labels not included on containers. See pgs. 124-130

CB1/2C 1/2 lb. Classic Glass Jar case of 24 . . .$13.50 CB1C 1 lb. Classic Glass Jar case of 24 . . . .$14.20 CB2C 2 lb. Classic Glass Jar case of 12 . . . .$11.45

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Hive Wrap InsulationProtect your hives from harsh winter winds with this thick hive wrap insulation.

HW1 Hive Wrap Insulation ..........................$18.49

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-to's of beekeeping.

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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The Monk and The Honeybee DVDThis video tells the fascinating story of Brother Adam, the Benedictine Monk at Buckfast Abbey in Devon England.

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


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Approx . 115 pieces per pound . Food items are not returnable .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. 1 lb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.52/lb. 5 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.22/lb. 60 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.91/lb.

CANDY4 Honey Candy 4 oz. 1 bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.99 20 bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.88 100 bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.77

Handmade Beeswax CandlesThe natural wax is yellow in color and has a wonderful sweet honey scent. You might notice a slight variance in color and scent of the natural beeswax in these hand poured candles. Color and scent can vary depend-ing on the plants the bees visited! Natural beeswax candles burn clean and are environ-mentally friendly.

All-Natural honey candy ready for your farm stand or store! New this year, Betterbee Sweet Candy comes in convenient 4 ounce bags with attractive pegboard hanger label.


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: 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.

SOAPB1 Swiss Honey Soap 1 bar . . . . . . . . . $5.95 (please specify honey, royal Jelly, propolis, alpine milk or gardeners when ordering)


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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. 87) as "yard rent" wherever you keep your bees. Make creamed honey (p. 78) - winter is a good time to do it when you have a cool basement. Make some candles (p. 94-101) and soap (p. 102-104) 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 bee-keeping book to your collection (p. 44-46).

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 determine if the bees are tight to the inner cover. if bees are all the way to the top of the super they have no further room to move up or stores to consume. 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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The Betterbee® Beginner’s Deluxe Soap Making Kit™

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 mar-ket.

BKS1 Soap Making Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . $111.95

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.

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




The Betterbee® Beginner’s Candle Making Kit™Save when you buy this kit. This is a complete and easy to use kit for those new to candle making. Everything you need to make 30 tealight candles and 12 votive candles. Includes what you need to get started fast.

BKC1 Candle Making Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . $111.95


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 .

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. 108)

SOAPN1 Country Honey Soap 1-9 bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.49 10-119 bars . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.30 120+bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.11

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From top to bottom, Betterbee offers all of the pieces to maintain strong and healthy colonies. This diagram shows the location of

each component and its purpose. Not all components should be a part of the hive at all times.


What type of hive should i get?

There are several different options to choose from. In the past most bees in the US were kept in 10 frame hives with deep (9-5/8th inch) brood boxes. Now there are a sometimes bewildering number of choices of equipment. Here are some basic facts to aid you as you decide the size and style of hive for your bees. • Bees will do well in any of the hive types that we sell.

• 10 frame equipment is available in wood and BeeMax (expanded polystyrene) versions

• BeeMax and 10 frame wooden supers can be used on the same hive. The inside dimensions are the same for the wooden and BeeMax equipment but the wall thickness on BeeMax boxes is greater. When used together with wooden boxes the BeeMax boxes will protrude on all 4 sides.

• 8 and 10 frame equipment can’t be used together on the same hive. 10 frame equipment is wider than 8 frame and inside dimensions are different. Because of this lack of interchangeability we suggest getting all equipment in either 8 or 10 frame size.

• 8 frame equipment is lighter in weight than 10 frame hives. A full 8 frame medium super of honey will weigh 40 to 48 pounds while a comparablely full 10 frame medium will weigh 50 to 60 pounds.

• We have a complete line of additional options available for both 8 and 10 frame wooden equipment. Some items such as slatted racks and pollen traps do not fit well on BeeMax hives.

Betterbee WoodenwareAll of our woodenware is made of 7/8th inch Eastern White Pine. Most other suppliers use ¾ inch wood. The extra thickness of the wood provides additional strength, insulation and durability. Most beekeepers use deep supers for brood chambers and medium or shallow supers to store surplus honey. More bee-keepers are starting to use all medium equipment so that all supers and frames are interchangeable. All of our woodenware is available in select and commercial grades and in 8 and 10 frame sizes. Select boxes have almost no knots or imperfections. Commercial boxes may have more and larger knots. They are sound and functional boxes but have more knots. Our woodenware is available assembled or unassem-bled. Please note that assembled boxes may be more expensive to ship because of dimensional weight.


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10- Frame Wooden Equipment• The 10 frame wooden hive has been the industry standard for 150 years. It is still the most commonly used hive in

the uS.

• Since it is the most common, it's usually easier to resell equipment to another beekeeper.

• Another possible advantage in large hives is that each 10-frame box has more space for bees, honey and brood. A comparable 8 frame hive will be taller and use more boxes than a 10-frame hive.

8-Frame Wooden Equipment • 8 frame equipment is lighter by approximately 20 percent. Supers of honey are lighter and easier to handle.

• There is some thought that the smaller size and cross-section of an 8-frame hives is closer to the typical hollow tree cavity seen in nature. Some feel that overwintering is better in taller 8 frame hives than the comparable amount of stores in 10 frame boxes because the cluster is can move up more readily in a smaller 8-frame hive as stores are consumed. The wider 10 frame box may require bees to move from side to side in the hive as well as moving up as winter progresses.

All medium equipment (Weight Lite Kits)• Both 8 and 10 frame hives can consist of all medium supers. Medium supers weigh about 2/3rds of a comparable

deep super.

• An advantage of all medium frames is that the beekeeper can inventory only a single size of frame and super. A beekeeper can use 3 medium boxes as a brood chamber and that will be about the same as 2 deep hive bodies.

• A disadvantage is that because the frames are smaller, one needs to inspect more frames to do a complete hive inspection when using all mediums.

BeeMax Polystyrene Hives• BeeMax equipment is available in 10 frame size only

• These boxes are thicker than wooden hives, provide more insulation value and may be more suitable for extreme winter conditions

• The supers are easily assembled using glue only. No nailing is required.

• They are very light in weight and weigh about ½ of comparable wooden boxes.

• When used with care, these boxes will last for many years. When handled roughly or dropped on the ground, they will break.

• In summary, if you are looking for lightweight equipment with high insulating value you should consider BeeMax hives.

• BeeMax hives need to be painted with good quality exterior latex paint to protect from damage by UV rays from sunlight.

• BeeMax hives require the BeeMax outer cover. Metal telescoping covers will not fit on BeeMax hives.

• A BeeMax bottom board with built in ventilation screen fits perfectly with BeeMax supers. If you prefer you can use standard wooden bottom boards. Note that the supers will project beyond the edges of the bottom board.


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pollination by honeybees is essential for about one-third of our food supply. at the same time the number of colonies of bees in the us continue to decline. in our beginner classes last year the reasons given by students for starting with bees seemed to be about equally divided between people who are• Seeking honey, beeswax and other hive products• Seeking better pollination of fruits and vegetables• Seeking to help the bees and do something beneficial for the environmentWe strongly believe that you will find beekeeping challenging, rewarding and gratifying.GEttING StARtED: to ensure your beekeeping 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 experienced beekeep-ers 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 greenwich, ny (see pages 113).

tOOLS OF tHE tRADE: before you can get started, there are some basic tools and equip-ment you will need. 1. protective clothing (page 59) to help protect you from stings while working your hives. 2. a hive or hives, depending on your aspirations. many people recommend starting with more than one hive to allow comparisons and increase your changes of successfully overwinter-ing your bees. 3. Beekeeping tools (you will find everything you need in this catalog). 4. and, of course, bees! (page 38)

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 38-39 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.

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 19, 30) and a mentoring kit (pp 20, 31) for your spouse or beekeeping buddy.

I live in a harsh climate. any of our beemax® kits (p 30)

I don't want to lift a lot of weight. a weight-lite kit (pp 20, 31) a 8-frame kit (p 19)

I want to add to an existing apiary. a betterbee increase kit (pp 21, 31)

I want to catch a swarm. a betterbee essentials kit (p 20, 31)

I need to make a split. a betterbee essentials kit (p 20)

I want a “showcase hive” in my garden. upgrade to an american copper top (p 21)

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We have partnered with Page Seeds of greene, Ny to offer seeds

of plants that provide good sources of nectar and pollen to support

honey bees and other pollinators throughout the season. if you want to help the bees, plant some seeds!

See website for details!

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The Betterbee® Complete Wooden Beginner’s KitThis 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 bod-ies, frames and supers are already assembled and ready to use) with Plastic Frames or unassembled with wooden frames and crimp-wired foundation.

CUStOMIzE YOUR KIt! CHANGE

COVER, VEIL, SUIt, GLOVES, FRAMES,

HIVE tOOL OR SMOKER

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 the equipment you need to house and work with your bees in the first year.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

order toll-free: 800-632-3379 | order by fax: 518-691-9226 | on the web: www.betterbee.com

BK10A Assembled Complete Wooden Beginner's Kit 10 Frame w/plastic frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . $334.20BK10U Unassembled Complete Wooden Beginner's Kit 10 Frame w/wooden frames and crimp-wired foundations . . . . . . . . $313.90BK8A Assembled Complete Wooden Beginner's Kit 8 Frame w/plastic waxed frames . . . . . . . . . . $316.15BK8U Unassembled Complete Wooden Beginner's Kit 8 Frame w/wooden frames and crimp-wired foundations . . . . . . . . . . $297.10


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Betterbee® Essentials KitComplete 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 Plastic waxed frames. The unassembled version features wooden frames and crimp-wired founda-tion.Includes all this: • BeeMax® Telescoping Cover for Wood • Inner Cover • 2 Deep Hive Bodies (7/8” Eastern Pine) • Wooden Reversible Bottom Board w/Entrance Reducer • 20 Frames

WEKA10 Assembled Betterbee® Essentials Kit 10 Frame w/plastic frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $121.35

WEKU10 Unassembled Betterbee® Essentials Kit 10 Frame w/wooden frames and crimp-wired foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . $112.95

WEKA8 Assembled Betterbee® Essentials Kit 8 Frame w/plastic waxed frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$111.75

WEKU8 Unassembled Betterbee® Essentials Kit 8 Frame w/wooden frames and crimp-wired foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . $103.55

Betterbee® Supering KitA 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 Plastic waxed frames. The unassembled version features wooden frames and crimp-wired foundation. Includes all this: • Plastic Queen Excluder • 2 Mediums (7/8” Eastern Pine) • 20 Frames

SKA10 Assembled Betterbee Supering Kit 10 Frame w/plastic waxed frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75.00

SKU10 Unassembled Betterbee® Supering Kit 10 Frame w/wooden frames and crimp-wired foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . . $63.05

SKA8 Assembled Betterbee® Supering Kit 8 Frame w/plastic waxed frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.55

SKU8 Unassembled Betterbee® Supering Kit 8 Frame w/wooden frames and crimp-wired foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55.70

Betterbee® Weight-Lite KitThis 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. We have added a third medium super. This serves as the same space for the bees as the traditional two deep hive bodies. The assem-bled version features Plastic waxed frames. The unassembled version features wooden frames and crimp-wired foundation.Includes all this: • BeeMax® Telescoping Cover for Wood • Inner Cover • 3 Mediums (7/8” Eastern Pine) • Wooden Reversible Bottom Board w/Entrance Reducer • 30 Frames

WLKA10 Assembled Betterbee® Weight Lite Kit 10 Frame w/plastic frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $148.55

WLKU10 Unassembled Betterbee® Weight Lite Kit 10 Frame w/wooden frames and crimp-wired foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . $130.65

WLKA8 Assembled Betterbee® Weight Lite Kit 8 Frame w/plastic frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $135.30

WLKU8 Unassembled Betterbee® Weight Lite Kit 8 Frame w/wooden frames and crimp-wired foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . . $119.05

Betterbee® Hive Mentoring KitGet 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: • Plastic Helmet

• Tie-DownVeil • Leather Gloves (XS thru XXL) - specify size • Standard Hive Tool • 7 inch Smoker • Beginning Beekeeping Book

HMK1 Betterbee® Hive Mentoring Kit . . . . . . . . . . $96.30

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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 10 Frame. . . . . . . . . .$74.95

ACHt8 the Betterbee American Copper Hive top 8 Frame . . . . . . . . . . .$71.95

Betterbee® Increase KitThe fastest, easiest, and most cost-effective way to expand the number of colonies in your beeyard. Comes complete with what you need (in one package) to get going right away. You’ll save over the price of buying the pieces separately. The assembled version fea-tures Plastic waxed frames. The unassembled version features wooden frames and crimp-wired foundation.Includes all this: • BeeMax® Telescoping Cover for Wood • Inner Cover • 2 Hive Bodies (7/8” Eastern Pine) • 2 Medium Supers (7/8” Eastern Pine) • Wooden Reversible Bottom Board, w/Entrance Reducer • 40 Frames • Queen Excluder

WIKA10 Assembled Betterbee® Increase Kit 10 Frame w/plastic waxed frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . $196.30

WIKU10 Unassembled Betterbee® Increase Kit 10 Frame w/wooden frames and crimp-wired foundations . . . . . . . . . . . . $176.00

WIKA8 Assembled Betterbee® Increase Kit 8 Frame w/ plastic waxed frames $178.25

WIKU8 Unassembled Betterbee® Increase Kit 8 Frame w/wooden frames and crimp-wired foundations $159.20

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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 SupersWhere 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). 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 47, 48, 49.

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 25 & 48 for nails.

Eastern Pine Hive BodiesThe year-round home for your bees. Here in the North country, a sturdy, good quali-ty 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).Pressed for time? Have us paint your assembled equipment and skip the clean-up!Dimensions: 20” long x 16-1/4” wide x 9-5/8” high.

Note 1: Frames NOT included. See pages 47, 48, 49.

Note 2: Nails are not included with our unassembled boxes. Many beekeepers use nail or staple guns for assem-bly. See pages 25, 48 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 competi-tion 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 BodiesDHBSA10 10 Frame Deep select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.95 5+ hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.95 25+ hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.25 DHBA10 10 Frame Deep commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.75 5+ hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.50 25+ hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.25 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 BodiesDHBSU10 10 Frame Deep select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.45 5-24 hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.45 25+ hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.75 DHBU10 10 Frame 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.

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 or unassembled.

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

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NotE: 1-3 days WaItINg PErIod to MaNufacturE/dry thE PaINtEd hIvEs.

doN’t forgEt thE fraMEs. Our Hive Bodies and Supers DO NOT include Frames — they must be purchased separately. See page 47, 48, 49 for our full selection of frames.

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.

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.

8 Frame Assembled Hive Bodies

DHBSA8 8 Frame

Deep select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.95 5+ hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.95 25+ hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.25 DHBA8 8 Frame

Deep commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.75 5+ hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.50 25+ hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.25 PAINt 8 Frame

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 8 Frame

Deep select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.45 5-24 hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.45 25+ hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.75 DHBU8 8 Frame

Deep commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.75 5-24 hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.50 25+ hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.25

hIvE fINIshINg: We started to offer painted equipment in 2013. This year, we are working with a professional wax works to offer wax-dipped hives. The wax is a mixture of paraffin, beeswax and micro-crystalline waxes. We are working out the details as of press time, but they should be available soon. Check the website or call for more information.


10 and 8 wooden hive components 2310 Frame Medium Supers

MSSA10 10 Frame

Select assembled . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.45 5+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 25+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.45 MSSU10 10 Frame

Select unassembled . . . . . . . . . . . $13.95 5-24 supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.45 25+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95

MSA10 10 Frame

Commercial assembled . . . . . . . . $15.65 5+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.15 25+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.65 MSU10 10 Frame

Commercial unassembled . . . . . . . $12.25 5-24 supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.75 25+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.25

8 Frame Medium Supers

MSSA8 8 Frame

Select assembled . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.45 5+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 25+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.45 MSSU8 8 Frame

Select unassembled . . . . . . . . . . . $13.95 5-24 supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.45 25+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95

MSA8 8 Frame

Commercial assembled . . . . . . . . $15.65 5+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.15 25+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.65 MSU8 8 Frame


10 Frame Shallow Supers

SSA10 10 Frame

Commercial assembled . . . . . . . . $15.65 5+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.25 25+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.70 SSU10 10 Frame

Commercial unassembled . . . . . . . $11.95 5+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.50 25+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.95

8 Frame Shallow Supers

SSA8 8 Frame

Commercial assembled . . . . . . . . $15.65 5+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.25 25+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.70 SSU8 8 Frame


BeeMax® Telescoping CoverOnly Available for 10 frame versionA 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”

tOCB BeeMax® telescoping Outer Cover 10 Frame 1-4 covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.75 5+ covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.75

Telescoping Outer CoverHeavy-duty weather protection for your bees. A telescoping outer cover with an inner cover is the beekeepers traditional setup for non-migratotry beekeeping. It functions like the eaves of a house, protect-ing 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”

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.95

tOC8 Wood/Galvanized telescoping Outer Cover 8 Frame 1-4 covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95 5+ covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.95

Ultimate Hive Cover Only Available for 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”

tOC-10-ULt Ultimate Hive Cover 10 Frame . . . . . . $24.95

R-VALUE

6.5

Galvanized Pan CoversHeavy 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”

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.

tOCP10 Galvanized Cover Pan 10 Frame box of 10 covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $71.95

tOCP8 Galvanized Cover Pan 8 Frame box of 10 covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $71.95


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Wooden Inner Cover w/Ventilation Notch An upper entrance is essential for wintering 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”

IC10 Wooden Inner Cover 10 Frame 1-4 covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.25 5+ covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.80IC8 Wooden Inner Cover 8 Frame 1-4 covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.25 5+ covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.80

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.

Hardware cloth mouse guardThe1/2 inch mesh gives bees plenty of room to enter and exit but will keep mice out. Mouseguard is stapled to the front of the hive covering the entrance. Alternately it can be folded into a long "V" and the partially folded mesh is pressed into the entrance fold first. The mouse guards are shipped flat but can be readily folded if desired.

MG10 Hardware cloth mouse guard 10 Frame 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.25 5+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.00 MG8 Hardware cloth mouse guard 8 Frame 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.25 5+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.00

Universal Mouseguard/Entrance Reducer/ClosureNow one entrance modifier to do most everything you need. Easily adjustable to the right size for the hive entrance on 8 and 10 frame hives and beemax equip-ment. Place the small holes down and you have an entrance closure for moving hives. In this position you can slide the adjuster to create a small opening if you want a reduced entrance for smaller hive population while the perforated open-ing allows increased hive ventilation. Flip the unit over and now you have a mouse guard for winter. Can be attached with small screws but we recommend push pins for easy attachment. When not needed, its narrow profile and alu-minum materials mean you just attach it to the hive body out of the way and it is right there next time you need it.

MGC1 Universal Mouseguard/Entrance Reducer/Closure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.75

BeeMax® Hive Top Feeder for Wooden Hives This innovative Hive Top Feeder is so much better than the old wooden style. Constructed of a seamless, one-piece poly-styrene unit, it does not need sealing. Bees enter at the front and are kept from the bulk of the syrup by a Plexiglas panel. Hint 1: Paint the outside of this feeder with a good exterior latex paint.

Hint 2: We recommend roughening the Plexiglas panel with coarse sandpaper to give bees better traction as they enter and leave feeding chamber.

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.65 5-24 feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.15 25+ feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.65 BHtF8 BeeMax® Hive top Feeder 8 Frame

1-4 feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.65 5-24 feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.15 25+ feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.65

PI1 BeeMax® Hive top Feeder Plastic Insert 10 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.45PI8 BeeMax® Hive top Feeder Plastic Insert 8 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.45


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Double Screen Only Available for 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 communicat-ing 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 assem-bled – screwed, not nailed.Dimensions: 20” x 16-1/4” x 1-1/4”

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 10 Frame 1-4 screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.45 5+ screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.00

Cedar Hive StandsProvides 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.

StAND1 for 10 Frame Wooden Hives . . . . . . . . $13.95 StAND8 for 8 Frame Wooden Hives . . . . . . . . . $13.95

Ultimate Hive StandsThe 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 dur-ing hive inspections. Plastic construction never needs painting and will not rot.

StAND-10-ULt Ultimate Hive Stand 10 Frame . . .$74.95 StAND-8-ULt Ultimate Hive Stand 8 Frame . . . . .$74.95

built-in double screen

three easy-to-use entrances

made with plywood, not masonite

NailsUse the 7d Nails for Hive Bodies and Supers. Packed in 1 lb. box. See page 48 for frame nails.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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.30 NA7d1 7d Nails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.85

Metal Hive StandsLooking for a different hive stand? This innovative metal hive stand keeps the hive off the ground with some additional fea-tures! The stand is heavily constructed of steel and painted black. The stand is wide enough to accomodate 8, and 10 frame wooden hives as well as BeeMax hives. It is also wide enough to set a frame on dur-ing hive inspection. Two people can pick up stand and hive to move hives. To move hives the hive should first be strapped to the stand by passing a strap from one side of the stand to the opposite side. This is a rugged functional stand. These hive stands are produced by a beekeeper who uses them on all his hives. There may be some scrapes and irregularities in the paint. We suggest customer pickup for this item due to the size and weight

StANDM Metal Hive Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49.95

NEW FOR 2014We have partnered with Page Seeds of greene, Ny to offer

bee-friendly plantings providing good sources of nectar and pol-len to support honey bees and

other pollinators throughout the season. See website for details!


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Slatted RackUse 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 provides a cluster space in the hive which can reduce swarming. Available for 8 frame and 10 frame hives. The 10 frame version can be purchased in standard 10 frame or 9 frame for those that run 9 frames in a 10 frame hive body. Slats run perpendicular to the entrance (front to back). Fully assembled.Dimensions: 20” x 16-1/4” x 2-1/4”

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 suc-cessful commercial beekeepers in N.y.’s cold Adirondack Mountain region. John swears they are absolutely essential to good wintering and swarm control in the North.

SR10 Slatted Rack 10 Frame hive body 1-4 slatted racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.75 5+ slatted racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.25 SR9 Slatted Rack 9 frame in a 10 frame hive body 1-4 slatted racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.75 5+ slatted racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.25 SR8 Slatted Rack 8 Frame hive body 1-4 slatted racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.75 5+ slatted racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.25

Varroa ScreenThe varroa screen was modified this year to make the side rails deeper to accomodate a varroa tray when used with or without a bottom board. If your hive stand does not support a tray slid under the screen, you just need to add 2 plastic rim supports. 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 2-1/2”

Hint: if you reverse the bottom board and have the old entrance facing out the back, you can insert and remove

the tray from the back of the hive.

VSC2 Varroa Screen 10 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.50VSC8 Varroa Screen 8 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.50PR1 Plastic Rim For Varroa Screen 10 Frame . .$2.00PR8 Plastic Rim For Varroa Screen 8 Frame . . .$2.00

Varroa Screen and Tray CombinationPurchase this combo and save 5%.

Dimensions: 22” x 16-1/4” x 1-1/2”

VARROACOMBO1 10 Frame varroa screen and economy tray combination $19.50VARROACOMBO8 8 Frame varroa screen and tray combination . . . . . . $19.50VARROACOMBO1- ECONOMY 10 Frame varroa screen and economy tray combination $17.50 VARROACOMBO8- ECONOMY 8 Frame varroa screen and economy tray combination $17.50

Varroa Monitor & Debris TrayFits 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

Note: Shown with Varroa Screen for illustration purposes only. each sold separately.

Hint: When using a Varroa Screen, cover the tray with a thin layer of Vaseline to help catch the mites.

tRAY1 Monitor/Debris tray 10 Frame . . . . . . . .$6.15 tRAY8 Monitor/Debris tray 8 Frame . . . . . . . . $6.15

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

Economy Varroa Monitor & Debris TrayFits under our Varroa Screen, an alternative for the cost-conscious beekeeper. We rec-ommend smearing the tray with petroleum jelly to capture the falling debris. If your ultimate goal is economy, while maintain-ing functionality, choose this one.Dimension: 13-3/4 x 17-3/4

Note: Shown with Bottom Board and Varroa Screen for illus-tration purposes only. each sold separately.

EtRAY1 Economy Monitor/Debris tray 10 Frame .$4.15 EtRAY8 Economy Monitor/Debris tray 8 Frame . .$4.15

note: all components sold separately

Shown with optional plastic rims

Improved for 2014!


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

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 deep hive bodies and one medium or up to four mediums, sliding right over the colony. Designed perfectly for 10 frame equipment, but can be used for 8 frame hives as well.

HW1 Hive Wrap 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.95 6+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.49

Robber ScreenThe robber screen is used to discourage rob-bing in weak colonies. The idea is simple. Robbers attempt to enter the hive by fly-ing straight into the entrance. The screen prevents them from entering. Resident bees leave the entrance, crawl up the hive front and exit through a slot in the top of the screen. They reenter the hive through the same slot. It is always best to add these screens before robbing gets started. A colony can have all its stores removed very quickly once robbing gets started.A top gate and an adjustable lower entrance allow the robber screen to also be used as a reduced standard entrance by sliding the reducing screen to close off part of the lower entrance. With the lower entrance closed it serves as a ventilated closure for moving bees. The reducer screen also features a built in mouse guard. Just flip it over and it serves as a winter entrance with mouse protection.The screen is easily attached to the hive using 2 wood screws (included). The rob-ber screen is available in sizes to fit 8 and 10 frame hives.RS1 Robber Screen10 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.50

RS8 Robber Screen 8 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.50

Reversible Bottom BoardThe 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 rabbeted crosspieces to help keep out moisture. Available in longer lasting Eastern White Cedar or top-quality Eastern Pine. Comes fully assembled – screwed, not nailed. Includes FREE Wooden Entrance Reducer.Dimensions: 22” x 16-1/4” x 1-7/8”

WHItE CEDAR

RBBC1 Reversible Bottom Board 10 Frame . . . $14.95 5+ bottom boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.50

RBBC8 Reversible Bottom Board 8 Frame . . . . $14.95 5+ bottom boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.50

EAStERN PINE

RBB1 Reversible Bottom Board 10 Frame . . . $14.35 5-24 bottom boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.90 25+ bottom boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.40

RBB8 Reversible Bottom Board 8 Frame . . . . $13.75 5-24 bottom boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.35 25+ bottom boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95

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 can-not find their way back in. Comes fully assembled. Bees will not leave supers that have brood.Dimensions: 20” x 14” x 1-1/2”

Hint: Holes above an escape are an invitation to robbers. Be sure that bees cannot enter the supers to be removed. Holes inn supers should be closed with tape. if inner covers have a notch, they should also be closed or the inner cover removed. 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 1-4 escape boards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.85 5+ escape boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.55 EB8 triangle Escape Board 8 Frame 1-4 escape boards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.85 5+ escape boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.55


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Plastic Queen ExcluderThe 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, sim-ply bend them and the wax will pop off.Dimensions: 19-7/8” x 16-3/8” x 1/8”

QEP10 Plastic Queen Excluder 10 Frame 1-24 excluders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.45 25+ excluders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.10 QEP8 Plastic Queen Excluder 8 Frame

1-24 excluders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.45 25+ excluders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.10

Metal Queen ExcluderThis 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 stainless steel screen and galvanized binding.Dimensions: 19-3/4” x 16-1/8” x 3/8”.

QEM1 Metal Queen Excluder 10 Frame 1-4 excluders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.35 5-24 excluders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.00 25+ excluders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.70 QEM8 Metal Queen Excluder 8 Frame

1-4 excluders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.35 5-24 excluders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.00 25+ excluders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.70

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

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 Propolis TrapThis product is placed on the hive in place of an inner cover. To col-lect propolis from the bees, prop open your outer cover, allowing light into the hive. The bees will propolize the trap to shut out the light. Place the trap in a bag and put it in the freezer. Once the bag is frozen, you can bang the trap on a table top or floor and the propolis will fall off.

PPt1 Plastic Propolis trap10 Frame . . . . . . . . . . $7.25PPt8 Plastic Propolis trap 8 Frame . . . . . . . . . . $7.25


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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 bottom mount versions. Pollen is clean and can be harvested without opening the hive.

Complete instructions included.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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $63.95PtRAPB8 Bottom-Mounted Pollen trap 8 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $63.95PtRAPt10 top-Mounted Pollen trap 10 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $54.95PtRAPt8 top-Mounted Pollen trap 8 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $54.95

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”

Note: This trap CANNOT be used with our BeeMax® Hives because of a different size entrance.

Hint 1: All pollen traps should be emptied daily to prevent mold and spoilage.

Hint 2: use this trap if you are using a Varroa Screen (see page 26) for mite reduction.

PtRAP1 Pollen trap front-mounted 1-4 traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.35 5-24 traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.90 25+ traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.40

ventilatedcollectiondrawer

anatomicentrancescreen

drone entrance

Betterbee

sundance pollen trap

Bee pollen refers to the flower pollen that collects on the legs and bodies of worker bees. Sometimes it can also include some nectar and bee saliva. Pollens come from many plants, so the contents of bee pollen can vary significantly depending on the region where it was collected. Bees can collect as much as 65 lbs of pollen per year, per hive. Pollen is the male germ cells produced by all flowering plants for fertilization and plant embryo formation. the Honeybee uses pollen as a food that provides protein.

not collecting pollen

collecting pollen

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The Complete BeeMax® Beginner’s KitThe quote (above right) from a long time manufacturer of wooden beehives reveals how important and revolution-ary the BeeMax® Polystyrene hive bodies are. BeeMax® equipment offers distinct advantages. Better insulation means less temperature fluctuation and consequently a hive can have a bigger brood nest earlier in the critical Spring build-up period. These hives do not require wrapping for winter and they may require less stores to get through a Northern winter. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $309.70

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 the equipment you need to house and work with your bees in the first year.1. beemax® telescoping outer cover 2. wooden inner cover 3. beemax® hivetop feeder 4. 2 beemax® med. supers w/20 med. plastic frames 5. 2 beemax® hive bodies w/20 deep plastic 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 excluder14. mouse guard

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

Betterbee

Beemax®

Beginner's Kitin 2000, betterbee introduced the beemax® line of polystyrene beekeeping products as a “better” way to raise your bees.

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BeeMax® Essentials KitAvailable in 10 Frame only. A complete hive component to house a starter colony of bees.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 compo-nents needed to start a colony.Includes all this: • BeeMax® Telescoping Cover • Inner Cover • 2 BeeMax® Hive Bodies • BeeMax® Bottom Board

w/ Varroa Screen• 20 Plastic Frames

BEK1 BeeMax® Essentials Kit w/plastic frames . . . . .$119.95

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 with all the parts of a traditional hive con-figuration in one package. You’ll save over the price of buying the pieces separately.Includes all this: • BeeMax® Telescoping Cover • Inner Cover • 2 BeeMax® Hive Bodies • 2 BeeMax® Mediums • BeeMax® Bottom Board

w/ Varroa Screen• 40 Plastic Frames• Queen Excluder

BIK1 BeeMax® Increase Kit w/plastic frames . . . . .$189.35

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: • 2 BeeMax® Supers • 20 Plastic Frames• Queen Excluder

BSK1 BeeMax® Supering Kit w/plastic frames . . . . . . . $71.80

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. We have added a third medium super. This serves as the same space for the bees as the traditional two deep hive bodies. Includes all this: • BeeMax® Telescoping Cover • Inner Cover • 3 BeeMax® Mediums • BeeMax® Bottom Board

w/ Varroa Screen• 30 Plastic Frames

BLK1 BeeMax® Weight Lite Kit w/ plastic frames. . . . .$144.30

Betterbee® Hive Mentoring KitGet 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: • Plastic Helmet

• Tie-Down Veil • Leather Gloves (XS thru XXL) • Standard Hive Tool • 7 inch Smoker • Beginning Beekeeping Book

HMK1 Betterbee® Hive Mentoring Kit . . . . . . . . . . $96.30

Universal Mouseguard/Entrance Reducer/ClosureWe find that mice generally do not like the narrow entrances of the Beemax hives but in areas with lots of mice, they will sometimes chew on the entrance to enlarge it and gain entry. We did a trial of our new MGC1 on Beemax hives and it worked well. So now we can offer metal pro-tection of the Beemax hive entrance just like the wooden hives. Use as a mouse protec-tor, an entrance closure or an entrance reducer as fits your hive's need. Don’t forget you can just pin these aluminum guards to the hive when not needed. No searching for them when you next want to use it! We like to attach them with bulletin board push pins.

MGC1 Universal Mouseguard/Entrance Reducer/Closure . . . . . . . .$2.75

BeeMax® Medium SuperDesigned to fit on top of the BeeMax® Hive Body. It is 2/3rds the depth. Accepts standard medium wooden or plastic frames. Includes Plastic Frame Rests.

BMS1 BeeMax® Medium Super 1-9 supers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13.95 10-49 supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.95 50+ supers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11.95

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 eas-ily assembled by hand without any tools. Includes Plastic Frame Rests.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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.95 10-49 hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 50+ hive bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.95

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 24, 31, 33.

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® Hivetop FeederThe success of our BeeMax® feeder is well supported by years of use by numerous bee-keepers, including use in our own apiaries. The feeder has a handhold for easy lifting and is partitioned so it can be used to feed two 5-frame wooden nucs side by side (see page 36) or a double nuc (page 34) Holds 3 gallons of syrup.BHtF3 BeeMax® Hive top Feeder for BeeMax® Hives 1-4 feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.65 5-24 feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.15 25+ feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.65

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doN’t forgEt thE fraMEs. Our Hive Bodies and Supers DO NOT include Frames —

they must be purchased separately. See pages 48,49 for our full selection of frames.


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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.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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14.75 5-24 covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14.25 25+ covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13.75

BeeMax® Screened Bottom BoardFeatures a 3/8” entrance across the front – no entrance reducer is needed. The bottom edges are scalloped to allow cross ventila-tion and eliminate moisture. Features a secure built-in mesh screen.Hint 1: We recommend placing the BeeMax® Bottom Board on a Cedar Hive Stand (at right) or a wooden pallet. it should never be placed on cement blocks unless all four sides are supported.

Hint 2: We leave this BeeMax® Bottom Board open all winter long.

BBB1 BeeMax® Bottom Board w/Varroa and Ventilation Screen 1-4 boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.25 5-24 boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.25 25+ boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.00

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 ventila-tion source. Deep rim on one side allows room for feeding pollen patties or fondant.

BIC Wooden Inner Cover for BeeMax® Hives

1-4 covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.15 5-24 covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.65 25+ covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.15

Boardman FeederAn inexpensive, quick and easy entrance feeder. Just screw on a mason jar (not included) full of sugar water. Works for BeeMax and wooden hives.

BF1 Boardman Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.10BF1CAP Boardman Feeder Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.50

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Cedar Hive StandsProvides 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.

StAND1B for 10 Frame BeeMax® Hives . . . . . . . $13.95

Universal Mouseguard/Entrance Reducer/Closure (Entrance Protector)We used to sell a plastic piece to protect the edge of the BeeMax hive from mouse damage. Now, we have started using the Mouse Guard/Entrance Reducer/Closure to protect our BeeMax hive. Just use a bul-letin board pin to attach it to the front of your hive. Note: This can also be used as an entrance reducer/closure.

Note: This is the same product featured on page 24 and 31. The same piece can be used on any wood or BeeMax hive.

MGC1 Entrance Protector ™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.75

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

StAND-BeeMax-ULt Ultimate Hive Stand. . . . . . $74.95


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Double Nuc BoxThe double nuc box comes with supers, bottom board and inner cover, outer cover not included. Colonies overwinter in 8 frames in a 4 frame over 4 frame configuration. The overwintered nucs that we sell are raised in these boxes. Package consists of special divided bot-tom board, divided deep super, 2 four frame supers and two half width inner covers. Please note that frames, founda-tion and an outer cover are not included.

DNB Double Nuc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $76.95

the use of overwintered nucs is an excellent method for northern beekeepers to minimize their dependence on package bees. these allow the beekeeper to prepare nucs during the summer to overwinter and provide nucs for sale or use the following spring. in the north we do not have warm weather for queen production in the early spring. we do have extended summer honey flows which allow queen production and nuc preparation over an extended period. queens produced during the honeyflow are generally very good queens.

advantages of overwintered nucs are many:

• availability in early spring of locally adapted queens and nucs for the north-ern beekeeper

• less concern about importation of afri-canized bees and other pests not found in our local area.

• overwintered nucs and their queens are “proven” in that they have already survived a northern winter

• the beekeeper has resources in reserve to expand or replace winter losses

• nucs draw out frames quickly and beautifully

Double Nuc Inner CoverInner cover for double nuc box.

DIC Double Nuc Inner Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.25

Four Frame Super for Double NucFour frame super for double nuc. Comes unassembled. Two Supers pictured.DNSDouble Nuc Super (each) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.89

Divided Deep Super for Double NucDivided deep super for double nuc. Comes unassembled.DNBODY Double Nuc Divided Deep Super . . . . . . $20.60

Double Nuc Bottom BoardBottom Board for double nuc box.

DNBB Double Nuc Bottom Board . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.15

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Nucleus Robber ScreenThis version of the robber screen is sized to fit single and double nucs. The robber screen is used to discourage robbing in weak colonies. The idea is simple. Robbers attempt to enter the hive by flying straight into the entrance. The screen prevents them from entering. Resident bees leave the entrance, crawl up the hive front and exit through a slot in the top of the screen. They reenter the hive through the same slot. It is always best to add these screens before rob-bing gets started. A colony can have all its stores removed very quickly once robbing gets started.The screen is easily attached to the hive using 2 wood screws (included). The rob-ber screen is available in sizes to fit 8 and 10 frame hives.Please note that plastic hive portals need to be removed before attaching the robber screen.NRS1 Nucleus Robber Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95

Jester EZ Nuc BoxThis is the 5 frame nuc box produced by beekeeper Kevin Jester of Florida. The nuc is constructed of rugged plastic corrugated cardboard and is unaffected by rain. The cover is hinged and attached and there is plenty of room to add pollen patties on top of the frames. These are shipped flat and are readily assembled and do not require staples or tape. These nucs will last for several sea-sons.NB2 Jester Ez Nuc 1 -9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.45 10+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.95

Preparing Your Own NucsThe technique that we use to make up double nucs is the method taught to us by Michael Palmer of French Hill Apiary in St Albans, VT. Mike has been raising queens and producing nucs in northern Vermont for many years. Mike likes to point out that overwintering small nucleus colonies is not new and has been done for over 100 years. Mike is one of those beekeepers who has rediscovered this technique and enthusiastically promotes it. Mike spoke at our 2013 Bet-terbee Field Day and just returned from a speaking engagement at the National Honey Show in Weybridge, England.

Double nucs are started in June or early July. The resources of honey, bees and brood for the nucs are harvested from non-productive hives. The premise is that productive colonies should not be split but should be allowed to produce a honey crop. The 2 colonies resulting from a strong colony split in the Spring will usually make less honey than that same strong colony left alone.

Frames with bees are transferred so that each nuc gets a frame of honey, a full frame of brood, a frame with partial brood and honey and a frame of founda-tion. Each nuc also receives either a laying queen or a ripe queen cell. As the young colony expands, they are given a second super so that by fall, the colony is in 8 frames in a 4 over 4 configurations. The art is to make the strength of the nuc sufficient to allow build-up by fall and not so strong that the nuc swarms. The following spring you have a colony with a young productive queen that has already taken her colony through the winter. The nucs are available to replace winter losses, for expansion, or for sale.

Photo by David KingMercersburg, PA

Runner up in cover photo

contest. Bee drinking on a

fountain. Notice the reflection!

We sell these overwintered nucs pro-duced by Michael Palmer and produced by us here at Betterbee. One of our goals here is to help beekeepers become more self sufficient and non-reliant on pur-chased bees. It is our strong belief that every beekeeper should try producing overwintered nucs.


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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 transferring these frames into this nuc box. Includes a Betterbee® Hive Portal.Dimensions: 21-1/2” x 9-1/4” x 11-1/2”

Note: DOeS NOT include frames – you will need to order 5 deep frames. See pages 48, 49.

NB4 Wooden Nuc Box 5 frame . . . . . . . . . $31.95

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

Note 1: DOeS NOT include frames – you will need to order 5 deep frames. See pages 48, 49.

NB1 BeeMax® Reinforced Nuc Box . . . . . . . . $35.95 NBPO Nuc Box

without disk, holes drilled or shim . . . . . . . . $26.95

SHIM5 Shim for beemax® nuc box . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.65

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 shift-ing of the washer. This Hive Portal features improved functionality with each quadrant clearly labeled for ease of use and identifica-tion, so you can quickly “dial” the entrance to your needed management tool.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 specific 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 for Beemax and Wood (available in orange, violet, blue, yellow) 1-9 entrances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.85 10+ entrances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.65

honeybees entering the free section of the betterbeetm hive portal

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

the Ventilation section: specifically sized to allow sufficient air flow in through the entrance and allows the entrance to be closed for moving the 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.

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educational tools

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Life Cycle of the Honeybee PosterA beautiful, detailed, full-color poster illus-trating the life cycle of the honey bee. Poster measures: 33” × 23”.

Note: Ships separately from all other items.

MPOSt2 Life Cycle Poster . . . . . . . . $12.95

The Life of a Honeybee PosterEducational art poster illustrating all the different 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”.

Note: Ships separately from all other items.

BPOSt1 the Life of a Honeybee . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95

Observation HiveObservation hives let you peer into the world bees inhabit, and can help you gain a better understanding of the ways they build comb, establish hierarchies and create their own queens. This observa-tion hive has glass panels on both sides, can hold two frames (one deep, one medium) and has a screened feeding station (jar not included). A boardman feeder cap/mason jar feeder fits in the hole. Includes sliding plexiglass entrance (to allow bees to be isolated in the hive or pass in and out freely). Hive can be adapted to accommodate a PVC pipe entrance, which can then be attached to another pipe which leads outside.

OH1 Observation Hive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $109.95

NOVA: Bees: Tales from the HiveThe video is filmed inside a hive to explore the most intimate and spectacu-lar portrayal of a working bee colony. It captures important moments in a bee's life cycle, including the mating flight of a drone and a queen, worker bees defend-ing the hive, workers searching for nectar, honey bees performing waggle dance.

DVDtALES-1 Bees: tales from the Hive . . . . . . . . . $20.95

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 genetic 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.

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


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.

CAtCH1 Swarm Bait 1–4 (2 packs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 5.95 each 5+ (2 packs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 5.25 each

our honeybees and queens

are produced by reputable,

well-respected breedersSUGGEStIONS FOR ORDERING 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.

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 store in new york.

6. We do not mail packages: our experience with mailing packages through the us postal service has led us to believe that picking up packages at a central loca-tion ensures a greater survival rate of 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.

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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 subspecies is the Italian bee. Carniolan bees originated in Carniola (which is now part of Slovenia) and surrounding regions. They are known for their gentle disposition, resistance to mite infection and their ability to rapidly control hive populations in response to nec-tar flows. Brood production increases rap-idly in the spring in response to nectar flow. Brood production also decreases rapidly at the end of the honeyflow. These bees typi-cally are very frugal with winter stores, suc-cessfully over wintering with lower honey consumption than Italian bees.Note 1: There are different options available for shipping queens. The best shipping 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.

QUEEN14 Carniolan Queen . . . . . . . . . . . $27.95

Jester Nucleus colonies with Italian queenThese nucs are produced for us by Kevin Jester of Jester Bees in Mims, Florida. They will be ready in late April and will be avail-able for pickup as soon as they arrive. We will not hold these nucs in our beeyard. They will go directly from the delivery vehicle to you. We suggest that these nucs are best suited for experienced beekeepers accustomed to managing early spring nucle-us colonies. We are able to charge the lower price because we have no management for these nucs and no labor and feed costs.

NUC3 Jester nuc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $140.00

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Live Bees 3 lb. Italian package of bees with an Italian QueenPackages 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 eco-nomical and effective means of starting a beehive. Tentative Bee dates are late April and early May. Please make sure your con-tact information is correct so we can call you when we know the bees are coming.

BEEDAY1 Live Bees 1–4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99.00 5-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 95.00 5-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 92.00


5 Frame Overwintered Nucleus Colony with Northern 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. We like to say that over-wintered nucs are “tested.” By this we mean that the queen has taken her colony through a winter and survived. We feel this selec-tion process produces bees well acclimated for our local climate. The overwintered nucs that we are selling are produced by 2 groups. We at Betterbee produce about half of the overwintered nucs we sell. Michael Palmer of St Albans, VT produces the other half. Mike has been a strong advocate of and very successful producer of northern queens and over-wintered nucs. He has spo-ken widely about the advantages of locally produced queens and overwintered nucs.

Hint: Nucleus colonies will expand very rapidly. you should provide a steady supply of syrup to help bees draw out combs. if available, use drawn combs. Bees do not “see” undrawn frames as usable space and may be more likely to swarm.

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 bringing in foul-brood . 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 recommended not purchasing existing hives of bees or nucs because of concerns about bring-ing disease into the apiary. 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 possible 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 symptoms of foulbrood but will not eliminate the disease in colonies already infected. For that rea-son 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 overwintered nucs come from pro-ducers 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 pack-ages of bees instead of nucleus colonies.

5 Frame Spring Nucleus colo-nies with Carniolan QueensNucleus hives or nucs are small 5 frame colonies made up by dividing existing colo-nies in the early spring. Each nuc is given a Carniolan queen and the colonies are allowed to establish themselves. 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 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 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.

NUC2 5 Frame Spring Nuc . . . . . . . . $170.00

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Northern QueensWe will be offering locally raised northern queens starting in June. It is our goal to offer queens from different northern queen breeders. At this point we hope to offer queens from Michael Palmer of French Hill Apiary in St Albans, VT, Andrew Munkres of Lemon Fair Honeyworks in Cornwall, VT and our own queens from our breeding program here in Greenwich, NY. The goal is to provide young vigor-ous, locally adapted queens well acclimated to our northern weather conditions. The emphasis in all of the breeding programs is on selection for desirable traits, rather than striving for a pure, specific breed of bee.Perfect for requeening or preparing nucs to be overwintered. QUEENNORtHERN14 Northern Queen . . . . . . $31.95

Queen Marking ServiceQueen marking available. For those of you ordering our package bees or queens this spring you can get the queen marked for an additional $3 charge. Marked queens are easier to locate in the hive. Orders for marked queens need to be placed 2 weeks prior to the delivery date.

QUEENMARK Queen Marking Service . . . . . . . . $3.00


hatching cagebrown cell cup

110 comb box with integrated queen excluder

cell bar cap

cell bar cup holder

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Candy Holding Cups for Hatching Cages These cages are used to allow virgins to hatch while confined. Provides food for the newly-hatched queens. 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.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

QR8 Frame Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95 – 20 fixtures and 20 holders (not installed)

hatching cage

candy holding cup

there is a great deal of interest 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 rearing 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 available. chose a method and give it a try. con-temporary queen rearing by harry laidlaw gives detailed descriptions of the many techniques used to raise queens. betterbee will be offering a class on queen rearing in June. several methods will be described and demonstrated.

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HONEYBEE 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

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NEW FOR 2014We have partnered with Page Seeds of greene, Ny to offer

bee-friendly plantings providing good sources of nectar and pol-len to support honey bees and

other pollinators throughout the season. See website for details!


Safety Queen CatcherLets you pick the queen off the frame with no injury to her. Works fast and easily.

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 marking method.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.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

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

Successful Queen RearingDr . Marla Spivak & Gary Reuter offer a comprehensive and practical approach to queen rearing.

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 demonstrated.

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 certification plan, in coordination with the USDA and oth-ers, 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 maintenance, Doolittle method, mating yards, making queens, timing of rearing queens, and record keeping.

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

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

QUEENCOMBO-1 Successful Queen Rearing DVD & Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $57.95

Contemporary Queen RearingHarry H . Laidlaw This book is a queen rearing clas-sic and essential reading. Contains pertinent informa-tion on the queen and her role in the colo-ny, mating, and classifications, how to pro-duce virgin queens, how to mate the queen, how to use the queen as well as techniques behind producing packaged bees.

B114 Contemporary Queen Rearing . . . . . . $14.95

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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 pushing 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 without the fear of los-ing her.IQC1 Push In Queen 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 introduction cages.

CQC1 California Mini queen cages 10 Cages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.05 100 Cages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31.05 CPLUG1 Candy plugs 10 Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.58 100 Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.80

Cell Bar FramesCell bar frames hold 3 bars of queen cell cups for finishing in the cell builder colony. Each cell bar holds up to 16 cell cups. QR11 Cell Bar Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.99

Queen Cage This plastic Queen Cage suspends easily between frames. Features a hook on top, sliding cover and extra large opening on end.QPC1 Plastic Queen Cage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50¢

25-99 queen cages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45¢ 100+ queen cages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41¢

GraftersDouble-Ended Grafter (a) - both ends are spoon shaped and allow the larva to be moved into the cell cup. Bamboo Grafter (b) 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.

Gt1 (a) Double-Ended Grafter ............. $12.95 Gt5 (b) Chinese Bamboo Grafter ...........$4.65

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Premium Queen Numbers SetThese numbers are glued on the backs of queens with a special, nontoxic glue – used in most queen breeding pro-grams. Glue not included. Set includes numbers 1-99 in five different colors.

QN1 Premium Queen Numbering Kit . . . . . $25.95

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.QR10 Miller Queen Cage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.99


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10 Virgin Queen Introduction CageThis cage is designed to allow the introduc-tion of virgin queens into mating nucs. To use, the bottom of the cell is covered with a thin layer of beeswax and the virgin is placed inside head first. The top is closed and the "queen cell" is placed into the mat-ing nuc. The queen chews through the beeswax and emerges into the nuc. We used a number of these cages and were pleasantly surprised that we had similar acceptance with these cages and virgins when com-pared with introducing ripe queen cells.

VQC1 10 Virgin Queen Introduction Cage . . . . .$4.95

Queen MuffThe Betterbee queen muff works well for removing attendants from cages before introduction. It is also useful for mark-ing queens and putting them into push-in cages. Plenty of room for a deep comb. Opens easily with large velcro sealed panel. Does not include frame or queen cage.QM1 Queen Muff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.75

4-Way Queen Mating NucThis is the mating nuc that we build and use ourselves. We like these nucs because we are able to overwinter bees in them and have a ready supply of bees and brood to stock nucs in the spring. The deep con-tains 4 4 frame nucs. Each pair is divided by a feeder which is also divided and gives an opportunity to feed all 4 nucs. Alternately the feeder can be moved to the end and the box can be used for two 8 frame nucs. This is how we overwinter these nucs. 4 Way Queen Mating Nuc includes 4 way bottomboard, divided deep super, 16 half-size deep frames with foundation and 2 divided feeders.

QMN1 4-way Queen Mating Nuc . . . . . . . . . . $115.00

A queen bee can live for 3-5 years. there is usually one queen per hive. the queen

mates only once with several male (drone) bees, and will remain fertile for life. She lays up to 2000 eggs per day. Fertilized

eggs (diploid) become female (worker or queen bees) and unfertilized eggs (hap-loid) become male (drone bees). When

the queen dies or becomes unproductive, the other bees will "make" a new queen by selecting a young larva and feeding it a diet of "royal jelly". For queen bees, it is

16 days from when the queen lays the egg until a new queen emerges.

JZ-BZ Queen cupJZ-BZ queen cups are the industry standard cup for grafting larvae during queen rearing. Tab on bottom pushes into groove on cell bar. 100 cups per package.

QR9 100 Queen Cups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.45

10 Ready Date Nuc CalendarMost great ideas are simple, and this is one of them. These small vinyl weather-proof calendars are designed to increase your efficiency in the queen yard. Just staple or pin them to the front of your queen mating nucs so you can tell at a glance the status of the nuc. Use different colored pins for different queen moth-ers, or queen races (Black for Carniolan, Green for Buckfast, Red for Italian etc.). Place one pin on the calendar date that the cell or queen was installed. Use another pin for the status at the last inspection - C for cell, L for laying Queen, V for Virgin, X for Queenless, O for Organize (feed, charge frames etc).

NC1 10 Ready Date Nuc Calendar . . . . . . . . . .$9.95


The ABC & XYZ of Bee CultureAmos Ives Root, edited by Dr . Shiminuki (USDA Bee Lab Research Leader) The 41st Edition of an encyclope-dia pertaining to the scientific and practi-cal culture of honeybees. The answer to every bee question is probably in here. 911 pages and over 1,000 pictures.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.B101 the Beekeeper’s Handbook . . . . . . . . . .$26.95

The Hive and the Honey BeeJoe M . Graham The 25th edi-tion of the “bible” of practi-cal beekeeping. 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. 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.

B109 Backyard Beekeeper . . . . $22.95

Natural BeekeepingRoss Conrad Brings together organic and natural approaches to keeping honeybees healthy and productive.B112 Natural Beekeeping . . $35.00

The HoneyHandbookKim 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.B111 the Honey Handbook . . . $24.95

Beekeeping for DummiesHowland Blackiston Excellent diagrams and pictures in this book for begin-ners — although the title is an oxymoron, since you can’t be a beekeeper and a dummy. 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 grandchil-dren. Hardcover. B402 the Bee Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.99

Honeybee DemocracyThomas D . Seeley This NY Times best-seller by Thomas Seeley, profes-sor at Cornell University describes how honey bees make decisions by concen-sus, making collective decisions critical for the colony's survival. B140 Honeybee Democracy . . . . . . . . . . . .$29.95

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Beekeeping: A Practical GuideRichard E . BonneyOne of the best books for the beginning beekeeper in the Northern U.S.Communicates clearly and concisely about the complexities of beekeeping as a hobby.

B115 Beekeeping: A Pratical Guide. . . . . . . . . $18.95

Honey, The Gourmet MedicineJoe Traynor - The perfect compan-ion 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 evidence that is out there that shows honey’s medicinal value. 106 pages.

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

Keeping Bees in Towns and CitiesEverything you need to know to start beekeeping in an urban environment. This book covers the basics of beekeeping 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.

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.

B108 Bee Sex . . . . . . . . $19.95

Beekeeping at Buckfast AbbeyThis book describes the life work of Brother Adam, beekeeper, queen breeder and devel-oper of the Buckfast bee. Brother Adam’s techniques of queen rearing 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.

B141 Beekeeping at Buckfast Abbey . . . . . . . . . $24.95

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

Hive ManagementRichard E . Bonney Lays out an integrated year-round hive management program for maximum production.

B105 Hive Management . . . . . $16.95

Major Flowers Important to Honey Bees in The Northeast and mid-Atlantic StatesThe first field guild we are aware of to focus on the major honey plants. It even includes comments on the type of honey produced. Fits in your pocket. This is a quality printing on special water proof paper and full four color photo's instead of the usual three for more accurate color identification of these important nectar sources. There is even a space on each page for you to note the dates these flowers bloom in your area.

B142 Major Flowers Important to Honey Bees . . $15.50


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

B401 Welcome to Our Honey Farm Coloring Book. . $1.95

The Honey Bee SeriesCelia F . Davis From the editor of BeeCraft, a two volume collection. Inside & Out cov-ers honey bee anatomy and physiology. Out & About covers bee origins, subspecies and the relationship between bees and flowers.B132 Inside & Out . . . . . . . . . . $43.95 B133 Out & About . . . . . . . . . . $43.95

Cooking with Honey Joanne Barrett This inexpensive cookbook should be on every honey sales table. 32 pages. Paperback. 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 location. In-depth explanation of how to use an observation hive as a teaching tool in nature centers, school rooms, museums and other educational sites. B116 Observation Hives Book . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95

Old Favorite Honey RecipesThis book features over 250 recipes gath-ered over the years by American honey produc-ers, beekeepers and cooks, and updated for the modern kitchen. This great addition to any honey connoisseur's bookshelf is comprised of thirteen categories- 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 ..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 com-prehensive guidebook for gardeners, small farmers, orchardists, beekeepers, naturalists, environmentalists, and public land manag-ers on how to protect and encourage the activity of the native pollinators of North America..B138 Attracting Native Pollinators . . . . . . . $24.95

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 beekeep-ers seeking apiary sites and in managing bees for pollination and research.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 history.

B136 A Short History of the Honey Bee. . . . . . $19.95

GIFt CERtIFICAtES: do you know a beekeeper but don’t know what to get them? gift cetificates are available in $20,$50, and $100 denominations.


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We are proud to offer 3 new frame and foundation options for you to consider:

Assembled wooden frames with plastic foundation (extra wax option available)o An advantage of wood over plastic frames is that wooden frames do not have the multiple small cavities for small

hive beetles to hide in.

o Available with black or white foundation

o Also available with extra beeswax painted onto the foundation. We strongly recommend adding extra wax to plastic foundation. In our bee yards, the bees draw out foundation with extra wax much more readily than the standard pre-waxed plastic foundation.

One piece plastic frames with extra wax painted ono These one piece frames are also available with extra wax added. The normal frame comes with a small amount of

sprayed on wax. Our waxing service adds a lot more wax to the frame so the bees draw out the foundation much more quickly.

Assembled and wired wooden frames o Our preference for foundation is still crimp wired beeswax foundation. Best results with wax foundation require

the frames to be cross-wired. The wiring is the tedious step in frame assembly. These frames are prewired and ready for you to install crimp wired foundation. We do not install foundation because frames with preinstalled crimp wired foundation are fragile and do not ship well.

Keys for encouraging bees to draw out quality combs o Use wax foundation or plastic foundation with wax added

o Feed bees, especially packages, to encourage wax production. Remember that it takes one pound of sugar or honey to draw out each frame. A ready supply of sugar either from a nectar flow or you feeding will encourage the bees to secrete wax from the glands on their abdomens.

o With undrawn foundation, be sure that frames are pushed closely together and box is completely full so that frames will be evenly drawn.

o Once the bees draw out the foundation, you can remove one frame and evenly space the remaining frames so the bees make them thicker and they are easier to extract.

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


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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 foun-dation we suggest wedged topbars. If using plastic foundation or Duragilt foundation grooved topbars work well. Hint: We prefer the Wedged-Top Bar style for ease of clean-ing when replacing the comb. Just remove the wedge, insert the foundation (found on pages 50-51), then staple or nail the wedge back on.

Note: Nails to assemble frames are shown at right.

Note: An air stapler makes assembling a lot of frames much easier. you can use narrow crown staples in place of nails as shown to the right or use one wide crown staple where 2 nails were used.

IMPORTANT: Frames are sold in units of 8, 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.

DWF Deep Wooden Frame 19” (17-13/16”) x 1-7/16” (1-1/16”) x 9-3/16” 8 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.50 10 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.60 50 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48.95 100 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $86.95

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” 8pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.50 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” 8 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.50 10 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.60 50 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48.95 100 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $86.95


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

NA5/81 5/8” Nails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.65 NA14 1 1/4” Nails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.30

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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Waxing Service for Medium Plastic Frames or Preassmbled Wooden Frames with Plastic FoundationWaxed Plastic frames make life a little easier! Bees accept plastic foundation better with an extra coating of wax, but not everyone has the time. Let us do the work for you! Our waxing service coats the plastic foundation with additional wax, saving you and the bees time.Note 1: It may take up to 3 days for in-house produc-tion. Please call ahead for availability for in-store pickup.

Note 2: this price is per single frame. for example, if you need 10 medium frames waxed, the quantity in your cart should be 10.

WSD1 Waxing Service for Deep Frames 1-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.30 21-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.20 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.10 WSM1 Waxing Service for Medium Frames 1-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.20 21-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.10 50+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.00

Plastic 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 Plastic 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

Hint 1: To improve acceptance, we dip Plastic 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 Plastic 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

PLAStICD1 Plastic Deep Frames

1-51 frames . . . . . . . $2.25each

PLAStICD52 Plastic 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

PLAStICM1 Plastic Medium Frames 1-71 frames . . . . . . . $2.25 each

PLAStICM72 Plastic Medium Frames box of 72 1-3 boxes . . . . . . . $126.95($1.76/ea.) 4+ boxes . . . . . . . .$115.55 ($1.60/ea.)

Prewired Assembled Wooden FramesCross-wiring of wooden frames is the best way to assure that crimp wired foundation lays flat and produces uniform durable combs. Wiring is also the tedious step that some people do not want to do. These frames are wired by us and are ready for you to insert crimp-wired foun-dation. Use a spur wheel embedder or small transformer to embed the wires into the frames.

AMF-WIRED Prewired Assembled Medium Frame .$2.75 ADF-WIRED Prewired Assembled Deep Frame . . . .$2.75

Assembled Deep Wooden Frame with Black Plastic FoundationTired of assembling frames, but prefer wooden frames? Let Betterbee do the hard work for you! These assembled deep frames are available with plastic foundation installed or wired, just waiting for you to add wax foundation.

ADF Assembled Deep Frame . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.45

Assembled Medium Wooden Frame with White Plastic FoundationTired of assembling frames, but prefer wooden frames? Let Betterbee do the hard work for you! These assembled medium frames are available with plastic foundation installed or wired, just waiting for you to add wax foundation.

AMF Assembled Medium Frame . . . . . . . . .$2.45

please specify wired or plastic foundation.


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Waxed Plastic FoundationThis plastic Foundation is introduced espe-cially 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 a thin layer of beeswax, but we recommend beginners coat these with more wax when starting frames. About 10 deep frames will require one pound of wax. Please specify Black or White when ordering.Note: Shallow foundation is not made by the manufac-turer. 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 Plastic Foundation 10 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.45 ($1.25 ea) 50 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58.95 ($1.18 ea.) 100 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $107.95($1.08 ea.)

PMF Medium Plastic Foundation 10 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.05($1.11 ea) 50 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.95 ($1.02 ea.) 100 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $96.95 (97c ea.)

PSF Shallow Plastic Foundation 10 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.95 ($1.20 ea) 50 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $54.95 ($1.10 ea.) 100 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $104.95 ($1.05 ea.)

Crimp-Wired FoundationCrimp-Wired foundation has hooks along one edge to attach the foundation under the frame wedge. Alternately, some beekeep-ers use groove-groove frames and hookless foundation. For best results, frames should be cross-wired for support, especially when used for extracted honey. We offer pre-wired, assembled frames for people who do not want to wire frames. For brood frames which will not be extracted, support pins are sufficient.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”).

Note 1: in all foundation sold by the pound, sheet counts are approximate because of variations in manufacturing.

Note 2: Medium and deep crimp wired are also available in no-hook versions. Please call.

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

DCW 10 sheets.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 12.95 50 sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 57.95 12.5 lbs. (85 sheets*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99.95

DCW12.5-NoHook 12.5 lbs. (85 sheets*). . . . . . . . . . $99.95

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

MCW 10 sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.95 50 sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38.75 12.5 lbs. (130 sheets*). . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.95

MCW12.5-NoHook 12.5 lbs. (130 sheets*) . . . . . . . $100.95

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

SCW 10 sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.45 50 sheets.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 36.95 12.5 lbs. (150 sheets*). . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.95

* approximate sheet count

Duragilt FoundationConsists of a thin, plastic inner core coated 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. Once the wax is off the plastic, the foundation should be replaced.

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

DGD 10 sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95 50 sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $68.45 12.5 lbs. (75 sheets*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105.05

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

DGM 10 sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.75 50 sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.45 12.5 lbs (112 sheets*). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $106.05

Shallow Duragilt Foundation 4-3/4” x 16-3/4” (sheets/ship wt.)

DGS 10 sheets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.75 50 sheets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43.75 12.5 lbs. (165 sheets*). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $123.45

* approximate sheet count

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.75 80 sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36.95

SCC Shallow 20 sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.95 100 sheets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43.95

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 many varroa 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.95

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

works best with: wedged/grooved frames

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. 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 Plastic One-Piece Frame with Drone Foundation 1-51 frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.75

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.95

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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.EY1.5 zinc Eyelets 1/2 oz. (approx. 165) . . . . . . . $1.95 EY3 zinc Eyelets 3 oz. (approx. 850) . . . . . . . . $5.95 EY15 zinc Eyelets 15 oz. (approx. 4,900) . . . . . . $25.75

“No Wire” Zinc Support PinsSupport your crimp-wired founda-tions without wire. Insert these split rivets into the eyelet holes on the end-bars of your wooden frames. The wax slides right through the split into the rivet. Use 4 pins for medium or shal-low frames and 8 pins for deep frames.

SP1 Support Pins 4 oz. (approx. 100) . . . . . . . . $6.15 SP2 Support Pins 20 oz. (approx. 500) . . . . . . . $26.95 SP3 Support Pins 40 oz. (approx. 1, 050) . . . . . $47.95

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

SE1 Spur Embedder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.95Wire CrimperUse this handy wire crimper to crimp and tighten your bee wire before embedding it into the wax. This will ensure your founda-tion is well supported.

CRIMPER1 Wire Crimper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.95

Bee WireThis 28-gauge wire is strong and sturdy enough for all your framing needs. The 700 ft. roll will wire 100 frames.BW1 Bee Wire 700 ft. roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.65 BW5 Bee Wire 7,000 ft. roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.85

Metal Eyelet PunchSimply punch for easy insertion of eyelets.EP1 Metal Eyelet Punch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.45

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

Betterbee

foundation hardware

Plastic Support RodsThese plastic rods offer a simple and quick alternative to wiring frames when using crimp wired foundation. Packaged in 40 rod bundles. These pins are added after beeswax foundation is installed. The rods are pushed through the holes in the end bars and secured with a locking washer. The bees readily incorporate the rods into the comb. Installing these rods is much quicker than wiring frames. No embedding is required.Note: shown in red, colors may vary

PSR1 Plastic Support Rods 1 bundle . . . . . . . . . $10.40 2+ bundles . . . . . . . $10.00

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Betterbee

comb honeythe only true "raw” honey.

Ross Round Comb Super KitEverything you need to get started raising Comb Honey. Features special 4-1/2” boxes to minimize burr comb. Fully assembled. Uses 3-7/8” Thin Foundation – each Super takes 8 sheets. Foundation,covers and labels are not included.Note: Producing quality comb honey requires prepara-tion and very strong colonies. The kit contains a booklet by Richard Taylor with comb honey guidelines..

RRK1 Ross Round Super Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . $68.95 after coupon savings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.95

RRR0 64 Ross Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.00 RRR2 Ross Rings box of 400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $76.85

RRO2 Opaque Covers 400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $169.95 RRC3 Clear Covers 400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $169.95

RRF1 Replacement Ross Round Frame . . . . . $4.50 RRF8 Replacement Frame - Set of 8 . . . . . . $33.45

RCF1 8 sheets Roundcomb thin foundation . $7.75

RRF1 Replacement Ross Round Frame . . . . . $4.50 RRF8 Replacement Frame - Set of 8 . . . . . . $33.45

RRO0 Ross opaque covers sleeve of 50 . . . . . $24.99 RRC0 Ross clear covers sleeve of 50 . . . . . . . $24.99

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

Ross 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 beauti-ful 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 1 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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Webb Cut Comb KnifeThis knife will slice through the toughest combs to give you a nice clean edge for all cut comb producers. A hardened steel tool crafted by true artisans. Features a serrated side and a flat side.Note: 4" double sided blade (with guard)

CCK4 Webb Cut Comb Knife . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.40

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”

SSHt1 16 oz. Square Styrene Container . . . . . $1.49 SSHt1C Case of 100 Containers . . . . . . . . . . . $111.95

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.60 80 sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38.25

SCC Shallow 20 sheets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.95 100 sheets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43.95

works best with: wedged/grooved framesCASES OF StYRENE CUtCOMB CONtAINERS

CAN BE SHIPPED, BUt INDIVIDUAL CONtAINERS FOR IN-StORE PICK-

UP ONLY DUE tO SHIPPING DAMAGE!

Bee-O-Pac LabelsFull color, wraparound labels (featuring our “Skep” design) provide additional security. BPFL1 Roll of 400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.75

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. This label can also be custom printed.

SCtL1 Cutcomb top Label square . . . . . . $8.95/250


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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 lifting 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).

Ht4 14” Giant Hive tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.95 Ht1 10” Standard Hive tool . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.95 Ht3 10” Hook-End Hive tool . . . . . . . . . . . $11.95 Ht5 10" Ultimate Hive tool . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.25 Premium Frame Grip

The wide handles make it easy to loosen and grab a frame from your brood cham-ber or honey super. No easier way to remove frames from your hives – unless you get someone else to do it for you.

FG1 Premium Frame Grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.45

Stainless Steel Frame Holder For Wooden HivesPlace 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.

FH Frame Holder for Wooden Hives . . . . . $18.95

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Betterbee

Bee toolsthe beekeeper’s “best friends”.

Stainless Steel Frame Holder for BeeMax® HivesPlace on the hive as you inspect it. Hang a frame or two on the holder during inspection to make more space in the hive.

FH1 Frame Holder for BeeMax® Hives . . . . . $18.95

EZ-Pry Hive ToolThis hive tool is designed to avoid dam-age to the ears of frames and frame rests. Like our other hive tools, this tool is used as a lever to remove frames from hive bod-ies and medium supers. Instead of pry-ing and breaking propolis on the ends, this tool is designed to pry the frames out by lifting from the center of a frame's top bar. Unlike other hive tools, this one provides more leverage for prying out frames, thanks to a "Z" configuration on the end, versus the traditional hook or "L" shape at the end of a standard hive tool.

Ht6 Ez-Pry Hive tool 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95 5+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.00

Consider getting an exta hive tool since many get lost when set down in the beeyard. Alternatively, don't set it down! Or, paint the end a bright color to help you

find it if you do set it down.


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Premium Galvanized #8 Mesh Hardware Cloth#8 hardware cloth has 8 wires per inch. It is used to make varroa screens, moving screens, double screens and robbing screens. Bees cannot pass through #8 mesh. 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 stan-dards state the #8 has approximately 8 squares per inch.

GHC10-8 MESH Galvanized Hardware Cloth (10 foot roll) . . . . . . . . . . . $20.95 ($1.99/ft.)

GHC100-8 MESH Galvanized Hardware Cloth (100 foot roll) . . . . . . . . . $164.95 ($1.59/ft.)

Premium Galvanized #7 Mesh Hardware Cloth#7 x 8 hardware cloth with a grid with 7 wires per inch by 8 wires per inch. The pri-mary use of #7 hardware cloth is in making pollen traps. The spacing of the wires allows pollen which has been removed from forag-ers to drop through the screen and be stored for collection by the beekeeper. Directions for assembling pollen traps are widely avail-able in bee books and on the internet Dimensions: 48” wide

GHC10 -7 MESH Galvanized Hardware Cloth (10 foot roll) . . . . . . . . . . . $32.45 ($3.15/ft.)

GHC100 -7 MESH Galvanized Hardware Cloth (100 foot roll) . . . . . . . . . $266.95 ($2.59/ft.)

Premium Galvanized #5 Mesh Hardware Cloth#5 hardware cloth has 5 wires per inch. The primary use of #5 hardware cloth is in mak-ing pollen traps. The spacing of the wires allows bees to pass through, but a portion of the pollen is removed from foragers pol-len baskets as they pass through the mesh. Directions for assembling pollen traps are widely available in bee books and on the internet Dimensions: 48” wide


GHC100 -5 MESH Galvanized Hardware Cloth (100 foot roll) . . . . . . . . . $266.95 ($2.59/ft.)

Premium Galvanized #2 Mesh Hardware Cloth½ Inch hardware cloth has 2 wires per inch. Bees can easily pass through this mesh. The primary use is for making mouse guards. The cloth can be cut to size and stapled over the entrance. Alternately a piece can be cut as long as the entrance and 2 inches wide. This piece is folded into a “V” shape and pressed narrow end first into the entrance in the fall to keep mice out. Dimensions: 36” wide


GHC100 -2 MESH Galvanized Hardware Cloth (100 foot roll) . . . . . . . . . $120.95($1.17/ft.)

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. When starting frames with new foundation, we recommend you use 10 frames. After the frames are drawn, you can switch over to 8 or 9 frames.Note: Fewer frames make for thicker combs, which are easier to uncap.

FSt1 Frame Spacing tool 9 frame . . . . . . . . $18.95 FSt2 Frame Spacing tool 8 frame . . . . . . . . $18.95

Galvanized Hardware cloth (Small Rolls)For those who enjoy making their own pollen traps, screened bottom boards and mouse guards we are now offering hardware cloth by the foot. Mesh sizes 5, 6 and 8 come in 4 foot width. 2 Mesh comes in 3 foot width. Note that the mesh number tells the number of wires per inch.. #2 mesh has 2 wires per inch and squares that are ½ inch square. Price is per running foot. Order the number of feet that you need.• 2 mesh (1/2 inch squares) is used for mouse guards• 5 and 7 mesh are used for pollen traps• 8 mesh is used to construct screened bottom boards

GHC-SMALL-2 MESH Galvanized Hardware Cloth (1 foot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.00



GHC-SMALL- 8 MESH Galvanized Hardware Cloth (1 foot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.00


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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. 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

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. Note: We break up this fiber fuel before putting it in our smoker to make it easier to light and burn.

SF1 Betterbee® Fiber Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.95

Smokes for 1-2 visits to the beeyard.

Betterbee

smokers & fuel3 types of smokers and 2 types of fuel for all types of beekeepers! Beekeepers are as varied in their needs and tastes as the general popu-lation is. One will be just right for you!

Spare Tray for Bottom of Smoker This is a replace-ment bottom tray for our smokers.

SMOKEtRA 1 Spare tray for Bottom of Smoker . . $4.85

Smoker Spare Bellow (Leather)This is a replace-ment bellow for our smokers.

SMOKEBEL1 Smoker Spare Bellow (Leather) . . . . .$7.95

critter gitter

enhancer

Critter Gitter Beeyard ProtectorWhether your yards are being tampered with by bears, raccoons, snowmobil-ers 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 flashing lights. Automatically resets itself for the next intrusion. Need an even stronger deterrent? The Enhancer adds more light and more sound. Plugs directly into the back of your Critter Gitter!

CG1 Critter Gitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59.95 CGE1 Critter Gitter Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 46.45

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

BRUSH1 Bee Brush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.35



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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

SMOKEECON1 Economy. . . . . . . $30.95

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 . . . . . . . . .$37.95

Old Pro Hive SmokerTop-quality, heavy gauge, stainless steel con-struction 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

SMOKEPRO1 Old Pro . . . . . . . . $37.95

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 recom-mend 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 bot-tom of the smoker, light it, and then place your fuel over the top of it and repeatedly compress the smoker bellows.

hint: an even easier way to light your smoker is to place your loose fuel in the smoker, and then point a lit propane torch into it to light the fuel on fire.

metal edging

leather bellows

opening handle

hanger

heat shield

stainless steel construction


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

AV1 Alexander Veil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.49

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.Note: Does NOT include helmet. Sold on page 60.

RV1 tie-Down Veil round . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.35 SV1 tie-Down Veil square . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.95 CRV1 Round Child's Veil w/ Incorporated Hat . . $23.95

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.Sizes: One size fits most (ranges M-XL)

PDV1 Pull Down Veil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27.95

Betterbee Professional

protective clothingHow much protective clothing to wear is a personal choice. Some people with allergies need to wear full protection while some experienced beekeepers wear almost none. We recommend that all beekeepers wear a veil at the very least. A sting on the hand is one thing, but a sting in the face can be much more serious.

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. Sizes: One size fits most (ranges M-XL)

SHV1 Shoulder Hat/ Veil Combo . . . . . . . . . . $26.95

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Sun HelmetThis ventilated sun helmet features adjustable siz-ing bands for a proper fit. Hard, molded plastic will NOT lose its shape in the rain or sun.

HEL1 Plastic Sun Helmet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.25

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

HEL2 Ventilated Helmet . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16.45

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.

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.

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

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NOTE: This suit fits both men and women.

The Lucky“7”

CoverallThe 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.Sizes: 34 thru 60 (even sizes only)

Note 1: These Coveralls DO NOT feature an attached veil. See veils on page 59.

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

PCGL1 PVC Gloves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.55

Nitrile Gloves These provide the most sensitivity for work-ing hives other than bare hands that we have found. While they do not prevent stings we find that bees rarely sting through these gloves unless inadvertently trapped between your fin-gers and a frame or super. If you do get stung just tent the glove next to the stinger and it comes right out. Jack likes the way they keep the propolis off his hands! They generally are good for 2 or 3 uses. Provides more sensitiv-ity than the reusable nitrile gloves. We use the reusable gloves when we have a lot of hives to go through and the bees are being less enthusi-astic about our visit. Sizes: Small, Medium, Large and XLarge

RNG1 Nitrile Gloves (reusable) 1 pair . . . . . . . . . $3.95 DNG100 Nitrile Gloves (disposable) box of 100 . . . . . $29.95

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. Sizes: XSmall, Small, Medium, and Large

GS1 Goatskin Gloves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.95

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.Sizes: XSmall, Small, Medium, Large, XLarge, and XXLarge

Note 1: Write or call for quantity discounts

VLG1 Deluxe Ventilated ..........................$20.95 LG1 Deluxe Non-Ventilated .................$20.95 VGC1 Non - Deluxe Ventilated Child .....$20.95

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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The Better Bee Suit The best protection out in the yardIntroducing our new and improved beesuit! This suit provides the best protection in the beeyard, as it covers the entire body. When paired with gloves and a veil, this suit is the per-fect thing to wear when you want to work with the bees and not worry about exposed skin. It features a few upgrades: 65% polyester/35% cotton blend, 4 velcro pockets, and the added benefit of being compatible with any of our new veils. Our new jackets are NOT compat-ible with our old veils. The length of the zippers that attach the veils are 17 ¾” long, which is shorter than our previous line.

Sizes: XXSmall, XSmall, Small, Medium, Large, XLarge, XXLarge, 3XL

Note 1: Does not include veil, helmet or gloves.

SUIt1 the Better Bee Suit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 72.95

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The Better Bee Veil Love our veils? We’ve made them even better by making them all compatible between our jackets and beesuits. This added benefit makes it easy to switch between veil types and clothing types, and more importantly, it makes it easier to order replacement veils. Simply unzip the old veil and zip on the new one. Select the veil from the following styles:

Round Veil w/ Incorporated HatIf you're looking for a snug fit without the hassle of wearing a sepa-rate helmet, this is the veil for you. Featuring a round veil, this is easy to see through and provides ample ventilation for long trips to the beeyard. VEILzIP-Round Round Veil w/Hat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 23.95

English Style VeilThis free standing veil has always been a great alternative for bee-keepers who don't like wearing hats or helmets with their veils. Provides great ventilation.Helmet not needed.VEILzIP-English English Style Veil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 23.95

Square Veil w/Plastic HelmetThis veil has a plastic helmet and has reinforced supports to keep your veil out of your face and secure while you're out in the field. Has an elastic ring around the top to create a secure snug around a helmet, preventing bees from getting into your veil.VEILCOMBO-Plastic Square Veil w/Plastic Helmet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 23.95

Square Veil w/Ventilated HelmetThis veil has a ventilated helmet and reinforced supports to keep your veil out of your face and secure while you're out in the field. VEILCOMBO-Ventilated Square Veil w/Ventilated Helmet. . . . . . . . . . . . $ 26.95

Square Veil w/o HelmetThis veil requires a separate helmet (plastic or natural).VEILzIP-Square Square Veil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 17.95


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The Better Bee Veil Love our veils? We’ve made them even better by making them all compatible between our jackets and beesuits. This added benefit makes it easy to switch between veil types and clothing types, and more importantly, it makes it easier to order replacement veils. Simply unzip the old veil and zip on the new one. Select the veil from the following styles:

Round Veil w/ Incorporated HatIf you're looking for a snug fit without the hassle of wearing a sepa-rate helmet, this is the veil for you. Featuring a round veil, this is easy to see through and provides ample ventilation for long trips to the beeyard. VEILzIP-Round Round Veil w/Hat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 23.95

English Style VeilThis free standing veil has always been a great alternative for bee-keepers who don't like wearing hats or helmets with their veils. Provides great ventilation.Helmet not needed.VEILzIP-English English Style Veil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 23.95

Square Veil w/Plastic HelmetThis veil has a plastic helmet and has reinforced supports to keep your veil out of your face and secure while you're out in the field. Has an elastic ring around the top to create a secure snug around a helmet, preventing bees from getting into your veil.VEILCOMBO-Plastic Square Veil w/Plastic Helmet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 23.95

Square Veil w/Ventilated HelmetThis veil has a ventilated helmet and reinforced supports to keep your veil out of your face and secure while you're out in the field. VEILCOMBO-Ventilated Square Veil w/Ventilated Helmet. . . . . . . . . . . . $ 26.95

Square Veil w/o HelmetThis veil requires a separate helmet (plastic or natural).VEILzIP-Square Square Veil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 17.95

The Better Bee Jacket Functional, comfortable, and durableIntroducing our new and improved jacket! Like our previous hive maintenance jackets and beesuits, this jacket provides great protection in the beeyard and is extremely functional and durable.The Better Bee Jacket is longer, so you have more protection when bending over (just say no to crack), it features several other upgrades: 65% polyester/35% cotton blend, soft cot-ton elastic cuffs, 4 velcro pockets, and the added benefit of being compatible with any of our new veils. Our new jackets are NOT compatible with our old veils. The length of the zippers that attach the veils are 17 ¾” long, which is shorter than our previous line. Sizes: XXSmall, XSmall, Small, Medium, Large, XLarge, XXLarge, 3XL

Note 1: Does not include veil, helmet, earrings, or gloves.

JACKEt1 the Better Bee Jacket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 49.95

NEW Features and design. 3XL now available!


NOTE: This jacket fits both men and women.

NOTE: This jacket fits both men and women.

The Honey House

Apron

Hobbyist Pullover Ideal for quick trips out to the bee yard – lightweight while still offering great protectionIdeal for those quick trips out to the bee-yard 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 pull-over. The screen extends all the way around providing for more air ventilation. Sewn-in thumb tab keeps the sleeves from riding up. Cut very full (easy to “pull over” your workclothes) from a lightweight 50/50 cotton/poly blend. Fully elasticized wrist and waist for both safety and comfort. Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, XLarge, XXLarge

HPO1 Hobbyist Pullover . . . . . . . . $49.95

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

HHA1 Honey House Apron . . . . . . $15.40

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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.. . . . . . . . . . . $13.95

Fume BoardFor use with Bee-Quick or Bee-Go solu-tions. If you have several hives, a fume board is the easiest way to remove 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 min-utes, you can remove your emptied super. This works best on warm sunny days.

FB8 Fume Board 8 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.85 FB1 Fume Board 10 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.25

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.05 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”

Hint: Holes above an escape are an invitation to robbers. Be sure that bees cannot enter the supers to be removed. Holes inn supers should be closed with tape. if inner cov-ers have a notch, they should also be closed or the inner cover removed. 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 1-4 escape boards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.85 5+ escape boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.55 EB8 triangle Escape Board 8 Frame 1-4 escape boards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.85 5+ escape boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.55

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Fischer’s Bee-QuickDeveloped by James Fisher, beekeeper and scientist, Bee-Quick is a natural product with no offensive odor. It works quickly and effectively to remove bees from honey supers. A small amount of Bee-Quick is applied to a fume board which is then placed on top of the honey supers.


Feeders for feeding syrup to honey beesThere are several different types of feeders available for bees. A feeder will work well if:

• The syrup is readily accessible to the bees. Especially in cool weather, the further bees have to go for syrup the less it will be utilized.

• The feeder does not leak.

• There is no opportunity for bees to get into the syrup container. Bees will drown if they have access to an open container of syrup (or honey).

• There is no opportunity for robbing to get started.

Types of feeders include:1. Hive Top feeders

• The BeeMax feeder comes in 8, 10 and BeeMax sizes. (page 24, 32, 67) it goes directly on top of the brood frames without an inner cover. it can be refilled without opening the hive. Note that an inner cover with notch should not be used with any hive top feeder. This is to prevent robbing if the inner cover is under the Hive Top Feeder, or to prevent bees from drowning in the syrup res-ervoir if the inner cover is put on top of the Hive Top Feeder. Remove the inner cover while using BeeMax hive top feeders!

• Pail feeder (page 67) Pail feeders are available in 1 and 2 gallon sizes. There is a screened plug in the center of the lid which, when inverted gives bees access to the syrup. The feeder is placed on the inner cover, if the inner cover has a notch we recommend covering it to decrease the opportunities for robbing. The feeder is enclosed by placing an empty hive body around the pail and then replacing the outer cover.

2. Ultimate Bee Feeder • Is a new design just brought to market. The base sits on top of the frames. One or two can be used in one hive. Put a medium super around

these like you would with the pail feeders. The feeder comes with a container that can easily be filled and then added to the base.

3. Division board feeders• These feeders go inside the hive and replace 1 or 2 frames. These feeders should have a cover and/or some sort of ladder inside to prevent bees

from drowning. The hive needs to be opened to refill the feeder.

• The advantage of division board feeders is that the feed is very close to the bees and is kept warm by the bees. As long as ladders are main-tained they work well and are readily utilized. Some migratory and package producers leave these feeders in the hive year-round.

4. Boardman feeders (page 33)• These are jar feeders which are placed into the entrance of the hive

• Advantages include easy access and ability to tell when feeder needs to be refilled

• The disadvantage to these feeders is that the bees need to travel a significant distance to get to the feeder. At the hive entrance they can encour-age robbing if the hive being fed is not strong enough to defend the feeder. They generally hold moderate amounts of feed requiring frequent refilling as hives that you are trying to feed up for winter can consume over a gallon a day . They are not used well in cool weather. For a weak hive, consider putting an entrance reducer beside the feeder to help the bees defend against robbers.

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BeeSmart In-Hive Feeder Brand new, this feeder offers many convenient features. The reservoir holds a gallon of water or syrup. It has an automatic valve that prevents spillage and is translucent to allow you to see how much feed remains. The feeding area has many small channels to allow many bees to feed without drowning. It is placed directly on the frames and a medium super is placed around it to hold the telescoping cover. It fits 8 or 10 frame hives. For more capacity, 2 feed-ers will fit on one hive. It is easy to clean and will not rust or rot. It is made with recycled materials. UHF1 BeeSmart Ultimate In-Hive Feeder. . . . . . . $21.50

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feedersA pint's a pound the world around....When mixing sugar syrup, it is done by weight only. 1 pound of sugar to one pound water or two pounds sugar to one pound water. Feed 2:1 in fall, and feed 2:1 or 1:1 in the spring.

To make 1:1, add 4 pounds sugar to 4 pints (2 quarts) water. use warm water!

To make 2:1, add 4 pounds sugar to 2 pints (1 quart) water. you will need to heat the water to make all the sugar dissolve.


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.

DF2 Division Board Feeder deep . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.70 10+ feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.15

1 & 2 Gallon Feeder PailHolds 1 or 2 gallons of sugar syrup. The feeder screen is mounted on a plastic plug for easy removal, cleaning and replacement. Additional feeder screen plugs are available for those who wish to construct their own feeder pail. Dimensions: 1 gallon feeder: 7 3/4 in diameter, 8 7/8 inches tall. 2 gallon feeder: 10 in diameter, 9 5/8 inches tall.


How they work: Place the pail upside down on the inner Cover with Screen Plug over the inner cover hole. The bees take syrup from the screen of the plug. use 1:1 (1 lb sugar per pound water) in spring and 2:1 (2 lb sugar per pound water) in the fall. Syrup should be warm but not hot when placed on the hive. Cover feeder with an empty super and outer cover to prevent robbing.

FP0 1 Gallon Feeder Pail w/ lid and screen plug 1-9 pails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.50 10+ pails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.75

FP1 2 Gallon Feeder Pail w/ lid and screen plug 1-9 pails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.70 10+ pails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.50

HP7 1 Gallon Pail w/ lid (no screen plug) . . . . .$2.95HP4 2 Gallon Pail w/ lid (no screen plug) . . . . .$4.95

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.Hint: To remove propolis from the feeder screen plugs, we have found Krud Kutter works well.

Diameter: 2 inches.

FSP1 Feeder Screen Plugs 1-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.05 25-99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.90 100+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.85

BeeMax® Hive Top Feeder for Wooden or BeeMax HivesThis innovative Hive Top Feeder is so much better than the old wooden style. Constructed of a seamless, one-piece poly-styrene unit, it does not need sealing. Bees enter at the front and are kept from the bulk of the syrup by a Plexiglas panel. Hint 1: Paint the outside of this feeder with a good exterior latex paint.

Hint 2: We recommend roughening the Plexiglas panel with coarse sandpaper to give bees better traction as they enter and leave feeding chamber.


BHtF1 BeeMax® Hive top Feeder 10 Frame 1-4 feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.65 5-24 feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.15 25+ feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.65

PI1 BeeMax® Hive top Feeder Plastic Insert 10 Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.45also available for 8 frame and beemax hives. these 3 feeders are different widths. see pages 24 for 8 frame and 32 for beemax.

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

Krud KutterWhat a wonderful product! Finally, some-thing that will remove propolis! Krud Kutter is a water-based, biodegradable, non-toxic, non-flammable concentrated cleaner that is NSF listed A1 for use in and around food processing areas. It can be used to remove propolis from feeder plugs (below) or extractors. There are myriad uses for this product around the honey house. Comes in 4 ounce and 32 ounce bottle. 32 ounce bottle has a spray handle and is the best value.

KRUD4 4 oz Krud Kutter . . . . . . . . .$2.45 KRUD32 32 oz Krud Kutter . . . . . . . .$9.95

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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 honey-flow. Feed 1 or 2 patties on top of the brood chamber. For maximum utilization patties need to be close to the brood. A Betterbee shim (page 92) is helpful in providing space for patties.Hint: unused patties store well in the freezer.

GP10 Global Patty box of 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.45 4+ boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.45

MegaBee Pollen SubstituteNatural high protein pollen substitute, containing minerals, lipids, vitamins and carbohydrates to boost brood production and promote colony health.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.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 . . . . . . . . . . $136.95

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 1/2 lb., 1 lb. and 5 lbs. of Bee Pollen. Cleaned and dried bee pollen can be used as an additive for those who make their own pollen patties. Pollen labels are also available. Food items are not returnable . Note: The consumption of pollen should be done only under the direction of your physician.

Hint: Keep in the freezer to preserve freshness.

Hint: Pollen labels can be custom printed (see pg 125)

BPJ1/2 Pollen 1/2 lb. Jar . . . . . . . . . .$7.45BPJ1 Pollen 1 lb. Jar . . . . . . . . . . .$13.45 BPJ5 Pollen 5 lb. Jar . . . . . . . . . . .$46.45BP10 Pollen 10 lb. bag

1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $93.50 ($9.35/lb.) 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$88.50 ($8.85/lb.) 4+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$81.00 ($8.10/b.)

PL1 Bee Pollen Label roll of 100 . . . . . . . . . $7.15

Latshaw Bee FoodLatshaw bee food is a pollen supplement designed to provide a balanced protein source for bee hives when pollen flows are not adequate or to stimulate brood rearing. Formulated by Dr. Joe Latshaw, this product provides properly balanced levels of amino acids, vitamins and min-erals. It is fed in patty form by mixing with sugar syrup. Instructions included.

LBF1 Latshaw Bee Food 2.86 lb. bag . . $11.35 LBF2 Latshaw Bee Food 40 lb. bag . . . $86.50

Winter PattyThese patties con-tain Megabee and Honey-B-Healthy and are excellent emergency feed for colonies in late winter. These contain 2.5% protein, a relatively low protein level which will not stimulate brood rearing. Rather the patties will provide necessary carbohydrates to keep colonies from starving. They should be placed directly on top of the cluster. A shim is helpful to provide adequate space for the patties.Note: sugar syrup should not be fed during cold weather

when bees are not able to take cleansing flights.

WP10 Winter Patty (10 lb case) . . .$21.95 WP1C Winter Patty (40 lb case) . . .$52.95

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from small scale to large scale operations, we carry the products that will make your extracting: 1. EASY 2. FASt 3. PROFESSIONAL

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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)

Note: All Stainless steel uncapping tank. DOeS NOT hold frames.

MCt1 Chain Uncapper . . . . .$2,395.00 UCt2 Uncapping tank . . . . . . $380.00

Betterbee® 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 cappings. Includes a 1-1/4” Honey Gate with a pre-drilled hole in the tank.Dimensions: 17” x 20” x 13”

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $58.95

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.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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.95 5+ knives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.95

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 valu-able 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.

SureGrip™ Uncapping ForkThis version is adequate for occasional use, but will not hold up well to repeated use. Ideal for first time beekeepers. Colors may vary.

CAS1 SureGrip Uncapping Fork . . . . . . . . . . $6.50

Deluxe Uncapping ForkTines are cut from a solid piece of stain-less 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.

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 . . . . . . . . . $130.95 UPB1 Replacement Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.50UPE1 Replacement Heating Element . . . . . . . $36.95

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 tem-perature 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 appli-cations. If you want a tool that can do more than just heat seal your jar sleeves (p. 86), this is it. Voltage 110; 1500W.

HG1 Heat Gun . . . . . . . . . . . $49.95

Comb CapperUse with any 5 gallon food grade plastic bucket to make a convenient uncap-ping tank. Groove in bottom fits into rim of bucket. Nail provides convenient pivot point to support and rotate comb.

COMBC1 Comb Capper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95

BetterBee Extracting Kit The BetterBee Extracting Kit includes all you need to get started extracting and bottling honey. Use the uncapping knife to remove most of the cappings on the frame while it sits on the Comb Capper, and then use the uncapping fork to remove the ones missed by the knife. Get a workout spinning the frames in the extractor, and then empty it through the plastic seive into the bottling tank.

EXKIt BetterBee Extracting Kit . . .. . . . . . . . . $229.80

Electric Uncapping Knife An ideal knife for the beekeeper with up to 20 hives. Features built-in thermostat. 110vHint: Make sure to clean thoroughly after each use.

UK2 Electric Uncapping Knife. . . . . . . . . . . $99.95

Customize your kit! Change

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now - an extractor that you can upgrade as you expand your hobby! buy a basic system at an attractive price and then upgrade the extractor as your hobby grows. these extractors are built to last - all american 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 current techniques of hive man-agement 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 demonstrations at schools or fairs or classes for new beekeepers.

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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 direct pulley

SHIP Wt. 21 lbs. 48 lbs. 48 lbs. 65 lbs. 150 lbs..

PRICE $134.95 $39.00 /leg kit $39.00 /leg kit $39.00 /leg kit $1,540.00 w/legs $304.00 w/o legs $514.00 w/o legs $767.00 w/o legs $1,437.00 w/o legs

We offer the right machine for every stage of your extracting needs!


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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 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 bot-tom helps to efficiently drain the honey from the extractor. We are not aware of another entry level extractor that offers radial extrac-tion and the ability to be upgraded so easily as your needs change.

M3100-2 Maxant 3100-2 without legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30400 MAXLEGKIt Leg Kit for Maxant Extractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39.00MAXMOtOR1 Motor upgrade kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $359.00 MAXBASKEt1 Basket upgrade kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $199.00

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.

M3100-6 Maxant 3100-6 without legs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $514.00MAXLEGKIt Leg Kit for Maxant Extractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39.00MAXMOtOR1 Motor upgrade kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $359.00

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 75) under the gate.

stainless steel cover

oversized handle for easy spinning

1-1/2" gate for easy bottling

easily attaches to legs


extracting equipment 73Maxant 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 3100-6 except with Parvalux Gear Motor and Speed Control. Extremely well-engineered.

M3100-6M Maxant 3100-6M without legs . . . . . . .$767.00MAXLEGKIt 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.

M1400L Maxant 1400 with legs . . . . . . . $1,540.00 M1400 Maxant 1400 without legs . . . . $1,437.00

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.


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.Dimensions: 16” x 16” x 26”

HE2200 Hobbyist 2200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $134.95

Food Grade 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 equip-ment.

EL1 Lubri-Film tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.65 EL2 Lubri-Film spray can . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.95 EG1 Lubri-Film cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.15

Epoxy PaintIdeal for sealing galvanized extracting equipment. Specially formulated as a clear, food approved epoxy — trust no other!

EP2 Epoxy Paint 1 quart $15.15

Krud KutterWhat a wonderful product! Finally, som thing that will remove propolis! Krud Kutter is a water-based, biodegradable, non-toxic, non-flammable concentrated cleaner that is NSF listed A1 for use in and around food processing areas. It can be used to remove propolis from feeder plugs (page 67) or extractors. There are myriad uses for this product around the honey house. Comes in 4 ounce and 32 ounce bottle. 32 ounce bottle has a spray handle and is the best value.

KRUD4 4 oz Krud Kutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.45 KRUD32 32 oz Krud Kutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95

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Plastic Double SieveThis is the ideal double filter for the hobby-ist. Can be used with a 5 gal. pail or on our 6 gal. honey tank (see page 76). Now you can filter directly from your extractor.Note: Fits 60 lb. and 72 lb. tanks ONLy

SIE1 Plastic Double Sieve 1-5 sieves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.95 6+ sieves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.95

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.

FC1 Filter Cone 1-5 cone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.25 6+ cone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.75

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.

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 another bucket and then pour it through the double sieve into the 72 lb. tank to let it settle over-night. Then, lift the 72 lb. tank up onto a table or work bench and bottle your honey.

PSSt1 Stainless Sieve & tank Combo . . . . . . . $66.45

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 over-night. Then, lift the 72 lb. tank up onto a table or work bench and bottle your honey.

FCtC1 Filter Cone & tank Combo . . . . . . . . . . $37.60

Plastic Double Sieve & 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 double sieve into the 72 lb. tank to let it settle over-night. Then, lift the 72 lb. tank up onto a table or work bench and bottle your honey.

PStC1 Plastic Sieve & tank Combo . . . . . . . . . $51.45

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 double wall bottling tanks.

PH2 Betterbee® Pail Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.95Five Gallon Pail OpenerThe easy way to open 5 or 6 gallon plas-tic pails. Constructed of heavy-duty, long-lasting industrial grade plastic.

PAIL1 5 Gallon Plastic Pail Opener 1-4 pail openers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.15 5+ pail openers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.70

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 without honey gates.Dimensions: 60 lb. Tank (15” x 11”), 72 lb. Tank (17” x 11”)

Hint: if you plan to sell your honey either raw or unheated, these tanks are all you will need for bottling.

Pt1-1/4 60 lb. w/1¹⁄4” gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26.25 Pt2-1/4 72 lb. w/1¹⁄4” gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28.75 HP5 60 lb. (no gate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.25 HP6 72 lb. (no gate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.45

Plastic Honey GatesNow you can make your own honey tanks with these high quality, all plastic honey gates. Available in 3 popular sizes.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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.45 10+ gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.45

PG2 Plastic Honey Gate 1-1/2 inch 1-9 gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95 10+ gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.95

PG3 Plastic Honey Gate 2 inch (for cold or creamed honey) 1-9 gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.45 10+ gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.75

GASKEt1 Flat Gasket for 1 1/4" Honey Gate . . . . $1.29

GASKEt2 Flat Gasket for 2" Honey Gate . . . . . . . $1.55

ORING1 O-Ring Replacement for 1 1/4" Gate . . . $1.10

ORING2 O-Ring Replacement for 2" Gate . . . . . $1.25

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.

SCALE1 Honey Color Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.45

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Electric Honey LiquefierThe efficient way to liquefy 55 gallon drums of honey. This liquefier causes far less damage to the honey than a traditional 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 (86-176° F), 220 volt. Comes with wire ready for you to add your plug or wire directly into box.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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $945.00

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 maximize conductivity. Temperatures can be adjusted from 50º to 160º F (10º to 71º C). 110V. 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 monitored to avoid overheating. betterbeetM is not responsible 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 heating element, stainless steel bottling valve, water sight-glass, and thermometer.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. . . . . .$1,080.00 M6003 25 gal. 300 lbs. . . . . .$1,338.00 M6005 42 gal. 500 lbs. . . . . .$1,672.00

CAuTiON: when heating honey, we recommend that you stay close by and pay atten-

tion to prevent burning or boiling damage to honey.

Cheesecloth-2 YardsGrade 50 high quality bleachecotton cheesecloth has a unique tightly woven mess that is perfect for straining! Rinse with cold water and machine wash with unscented detergent. Can be boiled to sterilize.

CC1 Cheesecloth ........................................$4.00


Deluxe RefractometerA very handy, stainless device for measuring the moisture content of your honey. This is an accurate instrument that will provide years of use. Calibration fluid and directions are included.Hint 1: Honey with moisture content over 18.6% will fer-ment. We are more comfortable striving for honey that has a moisture level lower than 17.5%. Most capped honey from the north will be at or below this level.

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. Hint: To prevent fermentation, honey must have a water con-tent 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.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 . . . . . . . . $61.75 CHM2 Creamed Honey Mixer 40 inch . . . . . . . . $74.15

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 mixing air into your creamed honey – ideal for use with an automatic packer.

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 84, 87 & 88

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, 12 cups, and instructions. Enough seed and cups for your first batch of about 10 pounds.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 flavors like cinnamon!

CHK1 Creamed Honey Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64.95

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Calibration FluidExtra calibration fluid for calibrating your honey Refractometer. The calibration fluid is hygroscopic. This means that if left open the fluid will absorb water vapor from the air and will give erroneous readings. Keep fluid tightly sealed when not in use.CF1 Calibration fluid………………….$4.95


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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 bottom is die-formed, and conical for ease of side draining. The removable cappings basket is constructed from 18 gauge perforated stainless steel and laser cut to perfection. Complete with legs, this machine ships at a weight of 150# in a heavy duty carton.

M1200JR Maxant 1200 . . . . $1,540.00

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 submers-ing up to a 60 lb. pail). This wax processing tank is a single wall stainlessvessel with an exposed heating element in the bottom that needs to be immersed in water. There is a stainless guard above the element.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 . . . . . . . . . . . . $613.00

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. Note: For safety, use protective eyewear when breaking frozen wax off the filter cone.

FC1 Filter Cone 1-5 cones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.25 6+ cones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.80

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 "4 in 1" Bottling Tank on page 77 is 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 included). Constructed of Eastern Pine. Unassembled and unfinished.Ships in its own box.

SWM1 Solar Wax Melter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $82.95


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

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 break-age. These jars all take the same 38mm lids, so you have your choice of white plastic caps, Hi-Flo Spouts (black, yellow or red), Fliptop Lids (red, yellow, gold, black, white) and Dripless Lids (red, black, or yel-low). Please specify color when ordering. See page 85 for lids.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.

1/2 LB. PLAStIC HONEY BOttLES (holds 8 oz. of honey)

PHB1/2W Lot of 12 w/white cap . . . . . $6.00 (50¢ ea)PHB1/2F Lot of 12 w/fliptop lid . . . . . $6.36 (53¢ ea)PHB1/2S Lot 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 . . . . . . $159.95 (27¢/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 Lot of 12 w/white cap . . . . . $6.85(57¢ ea)PHB1F Lot of 12 w/fliptop lid . . . . . $7.08 (59¢ ea)PHB1S Lot of 12 w/hi-flo spout . . . . $7.68 (64¢ ea)PHB1D Lot 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 . . . . . . $115.95 (36¢/ea)

2 LB. PLAStIC HONEY BOttLES (holds 32 oz. of honey)

PHB2W Lot of 12 w/white cap . . . . . $9.36 (78¢ ea)PHB2F Lot of 12 w/fliptop lid . . . . . $9.60 (80¢ ea)PHB2S Lot of 12 w/hi-flo spout . . . $10.20 (85¢ ea)PHB2D Lot 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 . . . . . . . $92.40(55¢ ea)

CARDBOARD CASES FOR PREMIUM BOttLES (HOLDS 12)

BOX8oz Case for 8 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . 75¢ each BOX16oz Case for 16 oz. . . . . . . . . . . 79¢ each BOX32oz Case for 32 oz. . . . . . . . . . . $1.05 each

we offer the widest variety of con-tainers 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 dishwasher. however, it is always a good idea to wash them in warm soapy water before filling with honey.

honey Bottles & containers

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FREE SHIPPING: all containers labeled bulk are shipped free in the contiguous usa.

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.Note1 Labels are NOT included in bear pricing. See page126 for “Skep” Pure Honey Labels

Note2 See page 85 for caps. use 38mm.

8 Oz. FLAt PANEL BEARS

FPB8W Individual Bear w/white cap . . . . . . . .52¢ ea FPB8F Individual Bear w/fliptop lid . . . . . . .54¢ ea FPB8S Individual Bear w/hi-flo spout . . . . . .60¢ ea

FPB8C Case of 525 no cap . . . . . . . . $136.90(27¢ 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 400 no cap . . . . . . . . $104.35(27¢ 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 . . . . . . . . .$83.95 (44¢ 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 yel-low caps. Please specify color when order-ing.Note: This bottle is only available with the dripless lid.

UDHB1F Individual Bottle w/Cap . . . . 70¢ ea UDHBF Lot of 12 w/cap . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95 (66¢/ea) UDHBCF Case of 364 w/cap . . . . . . . $228.95 (63¢/ea) UDHBDB Bulk of 100 w/cap . . . . . . . . $79.50 (80¢/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.

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

12 oz. flat panel bear

24 oz. flat panel bear increase your honey sales as you introduce your

customers to the betterbee® bear family.

6 Oz AND 16 Oz FLAt PANEL BEARS WILL BE REtURNING

FOR 2014. CALL OR CHECK WEBSItE FOR PRICES WHEN

AVAILABLE.



Betterbee® “Ship Free” Plastic Container Variety Bulk PackProvide your customers a variety of options in honey packaging. You get one box filled with a selection of 9 different containers.

Includes all this:• 5 lb. Honey Jugs (6) • 12 oz. Flat Panel Honey Bears (16) • 12 oz. Round Belly Honey Bears (16) • 16 oz. Skep Bottles (6) • 24 oz. Skep Bottles (6) • 8 oz. Honey Jars (12) • 1 lb. Honey Jars (12) • 2 lb. Honey Jars (6) • Upside Down Honey Bottle (3) • Fliptop Lids (74) • 53mm Caps (6) • Dripless Lids (3)

Why are we doing this? in an effort to help our customers minimize their shipping costs and keep better track of their container costs, Betterbee® has devised a method of pack-ing 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 anywhere 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.

BAL1 “Ship Free” Variety Bulk Pack . . . . . . . . $84.45

50 Round Belly Bear CollarsThe best way to label our Classic Round Belly Bears. Yellow, heavy-weight paper.

BC12 12 oz. Bear Collar 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.10 6-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.60 20+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.85

BC32 32 oz. Bear Collar 1-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.10 6-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.60 20+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.85

24 oz. Plastic Squeeze BottlesOur translucent (not clear) Squeeze Bottles are per-haps the most economical containers for your honey that you can buy. They will accept our standard jar label, so there is no need for collars. Please specify color when ordering. uses 38mm caps. See page 85 for white plastic, flip tops, hi-flow caps.

SQ1 24 oz. Squeeze Bottle (no cap) . . . 35¢ each SQ1F Squeeze Bottle w/Fliptop Lid . . 45¢ each SQ1S Squeeze Bottle w/Hi-Flo Spout . . 51¢ each

SQ1FB Bulk of 60 w/fliptop lid . . . . . . . $33.95 (57¢/ea) SQ1SB Bulk of 60 w/hi-flo spout . . . . . $36.95 (62¢/ea)

SQ1C Case of 312 no cap . . . . . . . . . . . $96.38(31¢/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, yellow, gold, black, white). Please specify color when ordering.

12 oz. Round Belly Bears (Clear PEt Plastic)

RBB12 Individual bear no cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45¢ RBB12F Individual bear w/fliptop lid . . . . . . . . . . 55¢ RBB12S Individual bear w/hi-flo spout . . . . . . . . 61¢

RBB12C Case of 285 no cap . . . . . . . . . $89.95 (32¢/ea)

32 oz. Round Belly Bears (Opaque LDPE plastic)

RBB32 Individual bear no cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.15 RBB32F Individual bear w/fliptop lid . . . . . . . . . $1.25 RBB32S Individual bear w/hi-flo spout . . . . . . . $1.31

RBB32C Case of 100 no cap . . . . . . . $110.00 ($1.10/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. Yellow caps are included. No other colors available.Note: Labels are NOT included in bear pricing. See below or page 126 for “Skep” Pure Honey Labels

Note: These bears hold about 2.25 ounces of honey.

FPB2 2 oz. bear lot of 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95FPB2F 2 oz. bear flat of 160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $63.95FPB2C 2 oz. bear case of 800 . . . . . . . . . . . .$293.88

“Mini” Flat Panel Bear LabelsThese labels 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 printing is avail-able for labels, up to 3 lines of text, 16 char-acters per line, plus net weight.Note: Labels are NOT included in bear pricing. See page 126 for “Skep” Pure Honey Labels

FPBLBABY 2 oz Labels Roll of 100 Labels . . . . . .$7.95

FPBLBABY 2 oz Labels Roll of 400 Labels . . . . . . $19.85

CuSTOM PRiNTiNg: We'll custom print any of these labels for just $9.50 for first roll

and $5.50 for additional rolls of same label and printing information (weight can vary)

Call1-800-632-3379 for details




EZ Grip Honey CubeThis little gem can hold 3 lbs. of honey in an incredibly easy to handle grip-per jar. Also ideal for displaying pollen or whatever other product you have. Wide mouth allows for easy pour and fill. Made of crystal clear PET plastic.

EzG8 3 lb. Ez Grip Honey Cube (with 89 mmcap) cases of 8 cubes . . . . . . . . . . . $11.95 ($1.49 ea)

5 lb. Plastic Honey PailColorful, plastic honey pail with imprinted lids, sturdy, easy-carry handles and snap-tight lids.imprint on Pail: Big Five Pound Bucket of Pure American Honey. Produced By:

AHP5 5 lb. Plastic Honey Pail 1-49 pails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.35 each 50+ pails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.25 each

AHP5C 5 lb. Plastic Honey Pail case of 200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$390.00($1.95 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. 63mm special cap included.

HJUG1 1 Gallon Jug 63 mm caps 1-24 Jugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.05 each 25+ Jugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.96 each

1 Gallon Plastic Honey JarHolds 12 lbs. of honey or sugar syrup. Translucent (not clear). Includes a 89 mm. cap.

GJ1 1 Gallon Plastic Honey Jar 1-9 cases of 4 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.75 10+ cases of 4 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.45


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. Takes a 38mm caps(see page 85), so available with your choice of Hi-Flo Spouts (black, yellow or red), Fliptop Lids (red, yel-low, 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.

16 Oz. CLEAR SKEP BOttLES

CSB16F Case of 12 w/fliptop lid . . . . . $8.64(72¢) CSB16S Case of 12 w/hi-flo spout . . . . $9.36(78¢) CSB16D Case of 12 w/dripless lid . . . .$10.20(85¢)

CSB16FB Bulk of 100 w/ fliptop lid . . .$75.00 (75¢) CSB16SB Bulk of 100 w/hi-flo spout . . .$81.00(81¢) CSB16DB Bulk of 100 w/dripless lid . . .$88.00 (88¢)

CSB16C Case of 175 w/no cap . . . . .$101.50 (58¢)

24 Oz. CLEAR SKEP BOttLES

CSB24F Case of 12 w/fliptop lid . . . . . $9.12 (76¢) CSB24S Case of 12 w/hi-flo spout . . . . $9.48(82¢) CSB24D Case of 12 w/dripless lid . . . .$10.68 (89¢)

CSB24C Case of 130 w/no cap . . . . . .$80.60 (62¢)



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 everywhere.

The Advantages:1. Unbreakable – safer than glass.

2. Easy to Use – The smaller 53 mm. cap controls the flow much better than the 110 mm. cap on the other 5 lb. bottle.

3. Lighter appearance - Because of the nar-row neck, more light passes through honey, making honey look as luminous as the day you harvested it.

4. Less expensive than glass.

RPBJ2C 5 lb. Clear Plastic Jug w/53mm caps 1-4 case of 18 Jugs . . . . . . . . $44.95 ($2.50 ea)

5+ c ase of 18 Jugs . . . . . . . . $41.95 ($2.33 ea)

RPBJ2 5 lb. Clear Plastic Jug w/53mm caps 1-49 lots of 4 Jugs . . . . . . . . . $10.30 ($2.57 ea) 50+ lots of 4 Jugs . . . . . . . . . . $9.32 ($2.33 ea)

5 lb. Round Plastic BottleThese bottles are made from crytal clear PET plastic. Holds 5 lbs. of honey. Cap: 110mm. Case: 6 bottles.

RPB5C 5 lb. Round Plastic Bottle with caps 1-49 cases of 6 bottles . . . . . . . $14.50 ($2.41ea) 50+ cases of 6 bottles . . . . . . . $14.00($2.33ea)

RPB5 5 lb. Round Plastic Bottle without caps 1-49 cases of 6 bottles . . . . . . . $13.00 ($2.17 ea) 50+ cases of 6 bottles . . . . . . . $12.55 ($2.09 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. 38mm caps(see page 85).

EJ1S Lot of 6 - 3 lb. Embossed Jar (w/hi-flo spout) . $7.15 EJ1F Lot of 6 - 3 lb. Embossed Jar (w/fliptop lid). . . $6.75 EJ1D Lot of 6 - 3 lb. Embossed Jar (w/dripless lid). . $7.53

1 lb. Creamed Honey Cups w/LidsPlastic cups with imprinted sides. All you need to do is fill them (the wide cover makes them easy to fill). Slap on your address label and put them on the shelf.

CUP12 Lot of 12 - Creamed Honey Cups w/Lids . . . . $8.95 CUP100 Lot of 100 - Creamed Honey Cups w/Lids . . . $64.95CUP1C Case of 1000- Creamed Honey Cups w/Lids . $449.95

5 Gallon Plastic Honey PailSell your honey in bulk in these food grade plastic, standard honey containers.Note: Label not included. See page 127

HP5 5 Gallon Plastic Honey Pail 1-9 pails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.25 10-107 pails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.00 108+ pails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . call



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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, yel-low, red. Size: 38mm. Case: 1000 caps. Please specify color when ordering.

HFS1 Hi-Flo Spout 1 – 999 spouts . . . . . . . . . 16¢ /each

HFS1C Case of 1,000 . . . . . . . .$127.00 /case (12.7¢/ea)

Plastic Caps for Honey JarsThese bright, white caps keep your honey jars looking great.Hint: Save money by ordering your jars without caps, then order these caps by the case load.

C38 38 mm. White Cap . . . . . . . . . . 8¢ C38C 38 mm. White Cap . . . . . . . $129.95/2,900

C48 48 mm. White Cap . . . . . . . . . 10¢ C48C 48 mm. White Cap . . . . . . . $129.95 /1,700

C53 53 mm. White Cap . . . . . . . . . 11¢ C53C 53 mm. White Cap . . . . . . . . $99.95 /1,300

C63 63 mm. White Cap . . . . . . . . . 13¢ C63C 63 mm. White Cap . . . . . . . . $89.75/900

C70 70 mm. White Cap . . . . . . . . . 16¢ C70C 70 mm. White Cap . . . . . . . . $89.75 /760

C70G 70 g. White Cap. . . . . . . . . . . . 19¢ C70GC 70 g. White Cap. . . . . . . . . . . $83.95/560

C83 83 mm. White Cap . . . . . . . . . 21¢ C83C 83 mm. White Cap . . . . . . . . $83.95/500

C89 89 mm. White Cap . . . . . . . . . 28¢ C89C 89 mm. White Cap . . . . . . . $119.95/580

C110 110 mm. White Cap. . . . . . . . . 37¢ C110C 110 mm. White Cap. . . . . . . . $63.10/216

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.

Ft1 Flip-top Lid 1 – 1,699 lids . . . . . . . . . . . . .10¢ each

Ft1C Case of 1,700 . . . . . . . . . . $129.95(7.6¢/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: 850 for black & yellow and 800 for red.

DL1 Dripless Lid 1 – 799 lids . . . . . . . . 23¢ eachDL1C-RED Case of 800 . . . . . . . . . . . . $149.95 caseDL1C-YELLOW Case of 850 . . . . . . . . . . $159.33 caseDL1C-BLACK Case of 850 . . . . . . . . . . . $159.33 case

Gold Metal Lid for Honey JarsThese gold caps add the perfect shine to the top of our honey jars.Hint: Save money by ordering your jars without caps, then order these caps by the case load.

M43 43mm Metal Lid for 2.25 oz Hex Jar . . . . 16¢ M48 48mm Metal Lid for 5.5 oz Hex Jar . . . . . 16¢ M58 58mm Metal Lid for 8 oz Hex Jar . . . . . . 19¢ M63 63mm Metal Lid for 12 oz Hex Jar . . . . . . 20¢ M70 70mm Metal Lid for 120 ml tureen Jar . . . 22¢ M82 82mm Metal Lid for 212 ml tureen Jar . . . 24¢ M89 89mm Metal Lid for 370 ml tureen Jar . . . 34¢



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 70). Totally clear, tamper-proof and leak proof. It's a special touch that is sure to keep your custom-ers coming back for more, year after year. 200 sleeves per package for plastic and metal caps.

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

PVC58 PVC Sleeves 58 mm 58 mm hex 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

PVC83 PVC Sleeves 83 mm 16 oz. small round glass Jars . . . . . . . $7.95/200

PVC89 PVC Sleeves 89 mm gallon Jars and 2-1/2 lb square Jars . . . $7.95/200

PVC110 PVC Sleeves 110 mm 5 lb. round plastic bottles. . . . . . . . . . $7.95/200

PVCMUtH1 PVC Sleeves 1 lb. muth Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95/200

PVCMUtH8 PVC Sleeves 8 oz. muth Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95/200

PVCMUtH4 PVC Sleeves 4 oz. muth Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95/200 PVCLIP1 PVC Sleeves lip balm tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95/200

ALMOSt INVISIBLE: as you can “see”, our heat shrink sleeves practi-cally disappear after they are sealed with our heat gun (pg. 70)

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Tureen JarsUse these beautiful tureen jars for skin cream, honey, jams or jellies. Case: 12 jars. Available in 3 sizes – 120 ml (70 mm. cap), 212 ml (82 mm. cap), 370 ml(89 mm. cap) Note: The tureen jars capacity is in fluid volume, not honey weight. Note: 12 per case

tJ1 120ML tureen Jars w/o Caps . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11.25/cs tJ1C 120ML tureen Jars w/70 mm Caps . . . . . . . .$13.89/cs tJ2 212ML tureen Jars w/o Caps . . . . . . . . . . . .$10.80/cstJ2C 212ML tureen Jars w/82mm Caps . . . . . . . $13.68/cstJ3 370ML tureen Jars w/o Caps . . . . . . . . . . . $13.45/cs tJ3C 370ML tureen Jars w/89mm Caps . . . . . . . $17.53/cs

Multi-Faceted Jars Display your product in these striking facet jars (58 mm. cap) 12 jars/caseNote: The multi-faceted jars capacity is in fluid volume, not honey weight.

MFJ1 225ML (7.5Oz) Multi-Faceted Jars w/o caps .$4.56 /cs MFJ1C 225ML (7.5Oz) Multi-Faceted Jars .w/caps . . $6.73/cs

Buy your beekeeping magazine subscriptions from

Betterbee. American Bee Journal and Bee Culture

are the ones we recommend.

Bee Culture1 year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27.00

2 year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48.00

American Bee Journal1 year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28.00

2 year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $53.00

Canada and Foreign orders extra - call


Classic Glass JarsThese jars are always popular and show-case the color and clarity of your honey.

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 . . . . . . . . . . . $13.10/case

CB1C 1 lb. Classic Glass Jar 48 mm. cap 1-49 cases of 24 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . $14.20/case 50+ cases of 24 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . $13.70/case

CB2C 2 lb. Classic Glass Jar 63 mm. cap 1-49 cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . $11.45/case 50+ cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . $11.05/case

Classic Glass Jars without Caps: CB1/2 1/2 lb. Classic Glass Jar w/o caps

1-49 cases of 24 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . $11.10/case 50+ cases of 24 Jars . . . . . . . . . . $10.70/case

CB1 1 lb. Classic Glass Jar w/o caps 1-49 cases of 24 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . $11.80/case 50+ cases of 24 Jars . . . . . . . . . . $11.30/case

CB2 2 lb. Classic Glass Jar w/o caps 1-49 cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.89/case 50+ cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . $9.49/case

5 lb. Round Glass JarThe “standard” honey jar fo bulk sales. Cap: 70g. Case: 6 jars. RB5C 5 lb. Round Glass Jar 70 g. cap

1-49 cases of 6 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.20/case 50+ cases of 6 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.50/case

RB5 5 lb. Round Glass Jar without cap 1-49 cases of 6 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14.06/case 50+ cases of 6 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.36/case

2-1/2 lb. Square Glass JarA fancy, wide-mouth jar for extracted, chunk or creamed honey. Cap: 89mm. Case: 12 jars. SB2-1/2C 2-1/2 lb. Square Glass Jar 89mm. cap

1-49 cases of 12 Jars ...........................$16.46/case 50+ cases of 12 Jars ............................$16.01/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.

tRB1C 1 lb. tall Round Glass Jar 63 mm. cap 1-49 cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.81/case 50+ cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.56/case

tRB1 1 lb. tall Round Glass Jar without cap 1-49 cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.25/case 50+ cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00/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. Suggestion: With an “i Love Honey” label (p. 131) 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13.59/case 50+ cases of 24 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13.19/case

NJ1 3-1/2 oz. Novelty Glass Jar w/o cap 1-49 cases of 24 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10.95/case 50+ cases of 6 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10.55/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 separately - call for details. See page 85.

HX2C 2.25 oz. Hex Glass Honey Jar 45 ml. 1-49 cases of 24 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.55/case 50+ cases of 24 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.30/case

HX5C 5.5 oz. Hex Glass Honey Jar 110 ml. 1-49 cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95/case 50+ cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.70/case

HX8C 8 oz. Hex Glass Honey Jar 190 ml. 1-49 cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.55/case 50+ cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.30/case

HX12C 12 oz. Hex Glass Honey Jar 270 ml. 1-49 cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.79/case 50+ cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.54/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)

RB8C 8 oz. Sm. Round Glass Jar w/cap 1-49 cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.39/case 50+ cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.06/case

RB8 8 oz. Sm. Round Glass Jar w/o cap 1-49 cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.85/case 50+ cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.50/case





12 oz. Jar

16 oz. Jar

8 oz. Jar

2.25 oz. Jar

5.5 oz. Jar

8 oz. Jar

12 oz. Jar

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 spe-cial. Available in 8 oz and 1 lb sizes in cases of 12.

Muth Jars with Corks:MUtH4C 4 oz.. Muth Jar with corks

1-49 cases of 36 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . $28.95/case 50+ cases of 36 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . $27.95/case

MUtH8C 8 oz.. Muth Jar with corks 1-49 cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . $12.85/case 50+ cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . $12.40/case

MUtH1C 1 lb. Muth Jar with corks 1-49 cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . $13.95/case 50+ cases of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . $13.45/caseCORK4 4 oz. Muth Jar Cork . . . . . . . . . . . 21¢ each CORK8 8 oz. Muth Jar Cork . . . . . . . . . . . 21¢ eachCORK1 1 lb. Muth Jar Cork . . . . . . . . . . . 30¢ 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 6.

Queenline Jars with Caps:QL4C 4 lbs. Queenline Jar with 70g caps

1-49 cases of 6 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . $11.45/case 50+ cases of 6 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.00/case

QL4 4 lbs. Queenline Jar w/o 70g caps 1-49 cases of 6 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . $10.31/case 50+ cases of 6Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.86/case

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Betterbee

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 inter-vals. Treatment must be stopped 4 weeks prior to hon-eyflow

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 honeyflow

7 day treatment period. Removal of pads is optional

Daytime temperatures should be between 50° and 92° 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.

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)

One strip for each 5 frames of bees in brood chamber

To avoid contaminating honey strips musy only be used in brood chambers

Call to see if it is available in your state. It has been approved in some states.

Apivar Strips placed between frames in brood chamber

Not for use when honey supers are on the hive

Approved for use in all 50 states.

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Mite-Away Quick StripsThe first mite treatment which can be used during the honeyflow. These pads contain formic acid, a natural agent found in honey and bee venom. No resi-due and no need to remove supers means that this product can be used without removing honey supers. Approved by organic honey certifying agencies. 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 dur-ing treatment. Use chemical resistant gloves and read and follow all label direc-tions when using Miteaway Quick Strips.

MAQS0 Mite Away Quick Strips - 2 Doses. . . . . . . . . $11.50MAQS1 Mite Away Quick Strips - 10 Doses. . . . . . . .$47.90MAQS2 Mite Away Quick Strips - 25 Doses. . . . . . . $100.00

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 parasitic mite syndrome (PMS). To successfully 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

(pg 26)• Ether roll or sugar shake • Using an uncapping fork (pages 69)

to count mites on drone pupae• Split colonies

Methods to control mite populations • Drone trapping. (pages 51)• Brood cycle interruption• "Soft" chemicals Miteaway Quick Strips (formic acid) Apiguard (thymol) Hopguard (hop extract)• "Hard" chemicals Apistan (tau-fluvalinate) Apivar(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 fit-ted 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 dis-solve sugar and make mites show up. Infection rate is the number counted divided by 3. Example: 12 mites counted and infection rate is 4%. Hive should be treated.

Apivar Amatraz, a synthetic pesticide is the active ingredient in Apivar strips. It has been used in many countries for the last 15 years and has proven safe and effective without pro-ducing any significant chemical residues in honey or wax. Two strips per brood cham-ber are hung between frames and left for the treatment period is 42 days. Apivar is most effectively used before the honeyflow or after honey supers are removed. Honey supers must be removed during the 42 day treatment period and for 14 days after strips are removed. Be sure to read and follow all label directions for Apivar. It is necessary to monitor mite levels in order to deter-mine when colonies need to be treated.

APIV1 10 Pack of Apivar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$31.95

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ApiguardAnother safe, easy to use alternative to the “Hard Chemicals”. Apiguard is a thymol based miticide which is suitable for natural 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 warmer 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.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 important to seal off your varroa screens.

Note 3: Not approved for use during a honey flow.

AG1 Apiguard 10 pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37.15 AG2 Apiguard 6.6 lb. pail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $98.95

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 plas-tic strips impregnated with the active ingredient. Two strips are placed in the brood chamber and left in place for 6 to 8 weeks. Use gloves and read and follow all label directions when using Apistan.

AP1 Apistan Strips box of 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.95

Hop GuardHopguard is another natural treatment for Varroa mites. Hopguard is an extract from the Hop plant. Cardboard strips impreg-nated with the extract are hung between frames using two strips per 10 frames. Up to 3 applications can be applied per year. Hopguard is approved under section 18 emergency use exemption in some, but not all states. It is most effective when used during periods of minimal brood rearing. Be sure to read and follow all directions when using Hopguard. It is necessary to monitor mite levels in order to deter-mine when colonies need to be treated.

HGUARD1 Hop Guard (25 treatments) . . . . . . . .$33.00

Varroa Testing KitAll you need to check for varroa mites. The gold standard to check Varroa mite infestation levels is to use an alcohol or ether roll but if you want a reliable method without having to kill 300 bees then the sugar roll is the next best thing. Beekeepers have every intention of get-ting a kit together but… So we have put everything you need into this kit except the bees. A dishpan to shake a frame of bees from the brood area into and inspect for the queen. Knock the bees into a corner and scoop ½ cup of bees (~ 300 ) with the measuring cup and put into the mason jar. Screw on the wire mesh cap and sift in 2 tablespoons or so of powdered sugar. Shake the bees vigorously to dislodge the mites, let them sit for a minute, and repeat the shaking. Next, shake out the sugar and mites onto the white plate. Return the powdered (ghost) bees to the hive and then spray the the powder on the plate with water using the spray bottle to dis-solve the sugar and,voila, the brown mites are now clearly visible on the white plate. Divide the number of mites by three and now you have the percent infestation of your sample. The significance of various mite levels is debated and varies with season. As a general recommendation, if the total number of mites found in a sam-ple is over 2 in spring or over 5 in fall, then you should treat your bees. We are most comfortable with the recommendations of the Ontario Tech Transfer team avail-able here: http://www.ontariobee.com/sites/ontariobee.com/files/document/Copy-of-varroa-sampling-EN.pdf. Here is a summary of their recommendations.

VtK Varroa testing Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.45VtL Lid with Screen Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.95

Monitoring Method

Number of Varroa Mites in May

Number of Varroa Mites in August

Sugar Shake or Ether Roll

1 mite / 100 bees

2 mites / 100 bees

Alcohol Wash

2 mites / 100 bees

3 mites / 100 bees

Sticky Board 9 mites / 24 hr drop

12 mites / 24hr drop

Ontario Tech Transfer Recommendations : Treat when your mite count exceeds these numbers


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Small Hive Beetle Trap DisposableWorks just as well as the reusable version, without the cleanup. BEtR2 Disposable Small Hive Beetle trap . . . . .$1.55

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.

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.75 5+ traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.25

Nitrile Gloves These provide the most sensitivity for working hives other than bare hands that we have found. While they do not pre-vent stings we find that bees rarely sting through these gloves unless inadvertently trapped between your fingers and a frame or super. If you do get stung just tent the glove next to the stinger and it comes right out. Jack likes the way they keep the prop-olis off his hands! They generally are good for 2 or 3 uses. Provides more sensitivity than the reusable nitrile gloves. We use the reusable gloves when we have a lot of hives to go through and the bees are being less enthusiastic about our visit. 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) pair . . . . . . . . . . $3.95DNG100 Nitrile Gloves (disposable) box 100 gloves . . $29.95

Moth CrystalsFor ControllingWax Moths. Use on stored supers only, not on full hon-eycombs or in live colonies. Active ingredi-ent is paradichlorobenzene. Allow supers to air out for 2 to 3 days before putting back on a colony.Keep in mind that freezing combs or just allowing them to have free airflow and light may help decrease wax moths without chemicals. How to use: Stack supers and place crystals on card or newspaper on top. The vapors (which are heavier than air) will sink into the supers.

MOtH1 Moth Crystal 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.

SHIM8 Betterbee® Shim 8 frame 1-4 shims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.45 5+ shims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.15

SHIM10 Betterbee® Shim 10 frame 1-4 shims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.45 5+ shims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.15

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Fumagilin®-BFumagilin-B is an antibiotic with activity against Nosema apis, a protozoan disease causing diarrhea and shortened lifespan in affected 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 treat-ment 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 hon-eyflow or after honey supers are removed.

FUM1 Fumagilin-B 24 gram bottle . . . . . . . . . $20.55 FUM2 Fumagilin-B 96 gram bottle . . . . . . . . . $44.25 FUM3 Fumagilin-B 454 gram bottle . . . . . . . $147.75

Fumagilin-B and BeeMax® Hive Top Feeder ComboIncludes a 24 gram bottle of Fumagilin-B and a BeeMax® Hive Top Feeder.

FUMHF10 Combo for 10 Frame Wood . . . . . . . . . $44.85 FUMHF8 Combo for 8 Frame Wood . . . . . . . . . . $44.85 FUMHFB Combo for BeeMax® Hive . . . . . . . . . . $44.85

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:

Terramycin: Patty Form (Pre-Made) Pre-mixed Crisco and terramycin. Gives a continuous supply of terramycin over sev-eral weeks.Hint: Place patty on top of brood chamber in Spring at least 45 days before honey flow or in fall after honey supers are removed.

tAP1 Patty Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.05

American Foulbrood

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 foulbrood. 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) of the mixture is applied 3 times at 4 to 5 day intervals to the top of the frames in the brood chamber. 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 putting on supers for the honey flow or in the fall after honey supers have been removed. OXY1 makes 16 treat-ments and OXY2 makes 500 treatments.

OXY1 Oxytetracycline 8.75 gram.. . . . . . . . . . . .$5.00 OXY2 Oxytetracycline 280 gram.. . . . . . . . . . . .$12.00


The Candlemaker’s CompanionBetty Oppenheimer A complete guide to rolling, pouring, dip-ping and decorating your own candles. Doesn’t have the fancy pictures of the other candle books, but it does have an excellent chapter on trouble-shooting, which may be more useful.

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, filter-ing, candle making and “home products”.

B203 Beeswax ............................................$17.95

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Making Hand-Dipped CandlesBetty Oppenheimer This installment in Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin series is a 35-page guide with spe-cific information on wick selection and safety procedures. Also includes a trouble-shooting guide for when dips go wrong.

B204 Making Hand-Dipped Candles . . . . . . . .$3.95

The Betterbee® Beginner’s Candle Making KitThe most complete and easiest to use kit for those new to candle making. Includes every-thing you need to get started fast — makes 30 tealight candles and 12 votive candles.

Includes all this: • 3 quart pouring pot (aluminum) • the book “The Candlemaker's Companion” • 3# cleaned yellow beeswax • metal votive mold • 100 plastic tea light cups • wicks for tea lights and votives • thermometer • ReleasaGen Spray • wax remover

BKC1 Candlemaking Making Kit. . . . . . . . . . $111.95


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Candle WickingHigh quality, cotton wicking for all your candle making needs.Note: Wicking sizes listed are for beeswax only – using paraf-fin 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) . . . . . . . . . $10.95 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 97).

WN1 18” Metal Wicking Needle . . . . . . . . . . .$5.10

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.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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.65 5+ bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.60

VCtW1 Votive Candle Wicks 3 oz. bag (approx. 80) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.65 5+ bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.60

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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.Hint: Processing your wax into candles will help add value to your beekeeping operation.

VCt2 4 Candle Votive Mold small . . . . . . . . . . $22.95 VCt3 4 Candle Votive Mold large . . . . . . . . . . $28.95

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).

RCtLM1 Rubber tea Light Mold . . . . . . . . . . . . $39.95

Large Tapered Votive Candle MoldThis mold holds six Large Tapered votive candles on an aluminum frame.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 . . . . . . . . . . $15.45

Tea Light Cup MoldsMakes it easy to make Beeswax Tea Lights. Holds 1/2 oz of beeswax. Please specify plastic or metal when ordering.

tLC100P Plastic Cup Molds bag of 100 . . . . . . $10.55 5+ bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.05 tLC100M Metal Cup Molds bag of 100 . . . . . . . . $10.05 5+ bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.55

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

Metal Candle TinsThese candle tins are very popular for mak-ing self-contained candles. The covers can be closed when not in use. These can be reused again and again. tIN4 Metal Candle tin 4 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.29 10+ tins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.09

tIN8 Metal Candle tin 8 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.79 10+ tins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.69


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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.Note 1: These oils can also be used for soapmaking.

Note 2: The Peppermint essential Oil is very strong.

EOIL1 Essential Oils lavender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.25/oz. peppermint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.55/oz. sweet orange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.15/oz. lemongrass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.15/oz. wintergreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.15/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.Note : These oils can also be used for soapmaking.

FOIL1 Fragrance Oils sandlewood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.25/oz. apple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.15/oz. Jasmine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.15/oz. lily of the valley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.15/oz. vanilla cream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.15/oz. lilac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.15/oz.

ReleasaGen SprayA silicone spray designed as a candle release agent. Spray into molds before pouring wax. Great with metal molds. 10 oz. can.

CR1 ReleasaGen Spray . . . $8.75

3 Quart Pouring PotIdeal for filling molds. Seamless, aluminum construction. Holds about 6 lbs. of wax.

CPP1 3 Quart Wax Pouring Pot . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.45

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.

tHER1 Candle thermometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.95

Candle Wax RemoverRemoves wax quickly and easily. Great for cleaning your molds when you’re done.

CWR1 Candle Wax Remover 250 ml. bottle (8.4 oz.) . . . . $7.25

Bayberry Candle WaxBayberry Wax is the only wax that is more expensive than beeswax. Traditionally it was blended with beeswax 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.

BAYWAX1 Bayberry Wax 1 lb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.27

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 heated and filtered. Varies in color from light yellow to orange yellow.Note: Beeswax is a natural product and densities may vary, therefore weights are approximate.

WAXP1 Pure Beeswax 1 lb. pastilles white. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.35 cleaned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.35WAX1 Pure Beeswax 1 lb. block white 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.99 5+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.55 cleaned 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.66 5+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.24WAX22 Pure Beeswax 22 lbs. block white 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$144.81 5+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $136.81 cleaned 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$141.29 5+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $133.49

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Polyurethane Taper MoldsThese production-grade molds are durable and flexible. Ideal for beeswax or paraffin wax candles. They’re “self-wicking”; just pull the finished candle out and you pull up a new wick (you will need a wicking needle (page 95) to pull the wick in for the first candle). Self-sealing at base . No seams and no trimming necessary. Each mold makes one taper candle. Available in 4 styles/diameters: Colonial (1”), Standard (7/8”), and Hex (7/8”)

tM6 6 inch taper Mold colonial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22.45 standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22.45

tM8 8 inch taper Mold colonial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.45 standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23.45

tM10 10 inch taper Mold hex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.45 colonial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.45 standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.45

tM12 12 inch taper Mold hex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.95 standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25.95

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. CBASE1 Candle Base Former fluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35.95 smooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35.95

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fluted base former

smooth base former

fluted base former

Polyurethane Hand Rolled Look Pillar Candle MoldsThese are poured molds that have the hand-rolled look. Will actually burn longer than the hand-rolled variety.

PILLAR23 Hand-Rolled Mold 2” × 3” . . . . . . . $26.95 PILLAR33 Hand-Rolled Mold 3” × 3” . . . . . . . $29.95 PILLAR36 Hand-Rolled Mold 3” × 6” . . . . . . . $32.95

Antique Tin Candle MoldsThese handsome, hand-crafted tin molds are authentic reproductions of the candle molds used by our colonial ancestors.Hint 1: use Releasagen Spray (pg. 96) 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.

AtM8 Antique Candle tin Mold 9-1/2 inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.15 6 inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40.15



RFM13 Skep & Bear size: 2-1/2” x 2” wax: 1.92 oz. wax wick: #2 $17.45 each

RFM61 Petite Skep Mold with Bee size: 2” x 2” wax: 2.2oz. wax wick: #2 $20.95 each

RFM39 Pinecone size: 3-3/4” x 1-3/4” wax: 3.04 oz. wax wick: #2 $21.65 each

RFM62 Happy Bee Mold size: 3-1/2 x 1-1/2 wax: 4 oz. wax wick: #2 $23.95 each

RFM41 turkey size: 3” x 3” wax: 4.3 oz. wax wick: 60 ply $29.95 each

RFM60 Fancy Pillar size: 5”x1-1/2" wax: 8 oz. wax wick: 60 ply $22.95 each

RFM57 Xmas tree size: 5-1/4” x 1-3/4” wax: 4.0 oz. wax wick: #2 $31.95 each

RFM18 Pumpkin size: 2-1/4” x 3” wax: 3.9 oz. wax wick: 60 ply $22.65 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.

RFM59 Jumbo Pinecone size: 5” x 3” wax: 13 oz. wax wick: 60 ply $31.95 each

RFM21 Carved Egg size: 4-1/4” x 3” wax: 7.36 oz. wax wick: 60 ply $25.95 each

RFM63 Ancient Pillar size: 3-5/8" x 3-1/8" wax: 14.5 oz. wax wick: 60 ply $24.95 each

Rubber Beeswax Cake MoldCreate your own beautiful beeswax cakes with the word “Beeswax” embossed on each cake. Very flexible and long lasting.

RCM16 Rubber Cake Mold 16 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . $25.70

Beeswax candles burn longer, cleaner and usually smell better than regular paraffin candles. With the proper wicking, a beeswax candle should be

virtually dripless, and because beeswax is a natural ioniser, it purifies the air by emitting negative ions

when burned.Beeswax is secreted from glands on the abdomen of the bee and is used in the hive to build honey comb. It is used by humans in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics,

artists' materials, furniture polish and candles.



Plastic Beeswax Cake MoldWe use these trays for making 1 oz. bees-wax bars. They are made out of a hard plastic, so they cost less than our rubber molds. Perfect for giving your beeswax a little pizzazz. These molds can also be used for lotion bar or soap molds.

Bar : 5 cakes per mold

QueenBee : 3 cakes per mold

Hex : 6 cakes per mold

Hint: Care must be taken to not pour the wax too hot or these molds WILL melt.

Bar, hex and queen bee shape available.

PBM1- BAR Plastic Beeswax Cake Mold - Bar . . . . .$9.95PBM1- HEX Plastic Beeswax Cake Mold - HEX . . . . $11.95PBM1- QUEEN BEE Plastic Beeswax Cake Mold . . . $9.95

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.

CSL1 Candle Sleeving 200 ft. roll . . . . . . . . . . .$8.25

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”

CBK1 Candle Booklet box of 100 booklets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.95 5+ boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.25

Taper Dipping Vat Fully galvanized metal container for taper dip-ping. Measures 6 inches in diameter by 14-1/2 inches high. We recom-mend you use our Candle Dipper, not included.

tDV1 taper Dipping Vat . .$30.95

Candle DipperThe candle dipper makes 3 pairs of dipped tapers at a time. Length is adjustable from 1 to 14 inches. The classic elegance and appearance of these candles commands a premium price.

tDF1 Candle Dipper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37.50

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 shipping. 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 . . . . . . . . . $19.95 CCS100 100 sheets (of one color) . . . . . . . . . . . $189.95

Candlemaking classesBoth beginning and advanced candlemak-ing 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 something 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 schedules

CANDLECLASSBEG1 Beginner's Candle Making Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35.00

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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.

KB1 Votive Kraft Packaging holds 4 1-25 votive packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.30 100 + votive packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.15

KB3 tea Light Kraft Packaging holds 12 1-25 tea light packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.30 100+ tea light packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.15

Candle Warning LabelThis gold foil label with black print measures 3 inches by 1 inch and can be used on any type of candle. 100 count.

CWL1 Candle Warning Label 100. . . . . . . . . . .$6.45

Gold Foil Beeswax Candle LabelsHandsome 3” × 1”, gold foil stickers. Will dress up any candle presentation.

CLG1 Gold Beeswax Labels 100 . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.15

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 diam-eter or under. Packaged individually, 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). Package of 100.

CLSK1 Beeswax Candle Label 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.25 5+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.25

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 .

VBOX1 Votive 4 Pack Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.30 CBOX7 7” Candle Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.12CBOX7C 7” Candle Box case of 324 . . . . . . . . . . $325.80 CBOX9 9” Candle Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.17CBOX9C 9” Candle Box case of 254 . . . . . . . . . $263.00 CBOX11 11” Candle Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.17 CBOX11C 11” Candle Box case of 204 . . . . . . . . $214.00 CBOX13 13” Candle Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.26CBOX13C 13” Candle Box case of 170 . . . . . . . . $193.00 tBOX1 tea Light 12 Pack Box . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.29

Candles are great gifts for your friends and

family!


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. BWXVL1 Beeswax Votive Candles (box of 4) . . . . $8.95 5 + boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.95

Pair of Beeswax Taper CandlesThese taper candles are available in colonial, standard, and hex styles in a variety of lengths, 8", 10" and 12".

BWXP8 8 inch taper standard. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.00 standard-white . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.00BWXP10 10 inch taper standard. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.00 standard-white . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.00 hex-white . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.00 hex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.00 colonial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.00BWXP12 12 inch taper standard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.00 standard-white. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.00


Handmade Beeswax CandlesThe natural wax is yellow in color and has a wonderful sweet honey scent. You might notice a slight variance in color and scent of the natural beeswax in these hand poured candles. Color and scent can vary depending on the plants the bees visited! Natural beeswax candles burn clean and are environmentally friendly.

CANDLE-PUMPKIN/PUMPKIN 2 Pumpkin Candles 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.95 3+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.11

CANDLE-tURKEY/tURKEY 2 turkey Candles 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.95 3+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.11 CANDLE-PC/PC 2 Pine Cone Candles 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.95 3+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.11CANDLE-BEAR/BEAR 2 Bear Climbing Skep Candles 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.95 3+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.45CANDLE-BEAR/PC Bear Climbing Skep & Pine Cone Candles 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 3+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.28

CANDLE-JPC Jumbo Pine Cone Candle 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18.95 3+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.77

CANDLE-tREE/tREE 2 Christmas treeCandles 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.95 3+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.11

Pumpkin: This festive pump-kin adds a wonderful autumn feel to your table to farmer's stand.

Turkey: Celebrate fall with this incredibly detailed turkey fanning his feathers.

Pine Cone: Add a woody feel to your table with these ador-able pine cones.

Bear: It's hard to resist this little bear embracing a skep with all the little details.

Tree: Get ready for Christmas with these lovely pines.

Jumbo Pine Cone: Molded from nature -- from a real pine cone and would look fantastic on your harvest or holiday table, or anytime. 100% cotton wick. Burn time approximately 40 hours plus. This realistic Jumbo Pine Cone Candle measures a big 3 1/2 " in diameter and 5" tall.

Hand-Dipped CandlesOur hand dipped taper candles are made with 100% pure beeswax and a cotton wick. They offer a wonderful natural honey fragrance before and during burn-ing. They burn approximately 1 inch per hour depending on draft. We dip these candles ourseleves from local beeswax. Large orders may take 1-2 weeks for pro-duction.

CANDLE-HD 6 inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.00/pair CANDLE-HD 8 inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.00/pairCANDLE-HD 10 inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00/pair CANDLE-HD 12 inch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.00/pair


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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.

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.

B303 the Natural Soap Book . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14.95

Milk-Based SoapsCasey Makela Learn the time-honored secrets of making skin- nourishing, natural, mois-turizing soaps with milk.

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!BKS1 Betterbee® Beginner’s Deluxe Soap Making Kit. . . . . . . . . . . $111.95

adjusts to varying densities for exact readngs

larger openings for easy pouring

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Soap CraftingAnne-Marie Faiola "The Soap Queen" . Delve into the wonderful world of soapmaking with this step-by-step colored guide to making the perfect cold process soap! Learn techniques for coloring, food based soaps and building soaps with 31 fun recipes! Creative mold making and enriching ingredients offer you the chance to make soap that will nourish your skin right from home! 239 page Hardcover.

B306 Soap Crafting . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95

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Basic Soap MakingElizabeth Letcavage All the skills and tools you need to get started in soap making.

B305 Basic Soap Making Book . . . . . . . . . .$22.95


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Soap Making LyeFinding lye for soap making is becoming increasingly difficult. This high test lye is perfect for the soap maker. Our grand-mothers used this product with considerable care and caution and you should do the same.

LYE1 Soap Making Lye 2 lb. . . . $10.25LYE2 Soap Making Lye 10 lbs . . $31.95

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”

RHMt1 Handmade Mold . . . . . . .7.75

Pine Cone MoldThe mold holds 1.5 pounds of soap and produces six 4 ounce bars. SMPC1 Pine Cone . . . . . . . . . .$8.25

Goat Milk MoldA 3 cavity mold whichcontains bars that weigh 3.5 ounces.

SMGM1 Goat Milk . . . . . . . . . . . $8.25

“Bee” Guest MoldThe mold makes five 1-1/2 inch bars, each weighing 1.4 ounces. SMGS1 “Bee” Guest . . . . . . . . . $8.25

Glycerine Soap BaseCreate your own soap blends. Easier than “cold-process” soap making. Just melt, add fragrance (page 96) & color, and mold. 100% vegetable glycerine.

GSB1 Glycerine 5 lb. bar . . . . . . $25.75

Bee & Flower MoldHas 4 cavities and each bar weighs about 2.7 ounces.

SMBF1 Bee & Flower . . . . . . . .$8.25

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.

PSS1 Premium Soap Stamp . . . $14.45

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 carefully crafted soaps.

Goat Head Stamp: Winsome goat imprint bespeaks the qual-ity 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.

tHER1 Soap thermometer . . .$10.95

Deluxe Digital ScaleWeighs in ounces and grams, plus fluid ounces and mil-liliters. 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 regard-less of the density of the liquid. 5000 gram capacity, resolution as low as 1 gram.

SCALE2 Deluxe Scale . . . . . . . $45.95

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Almond Carrier OilUsed in smaller quantities with base oil in soap recipes. Also used as a main ingredient in massage oils and infusions – just add a fragrance. 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.

SHEA1 Shea Butter 1 lb. . . . . . .$10.25 5+ lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.50

Cocoa ButterThis cocoa butter has a slight choco-late odor, but less so than raw cocoa butter. Can be used as a moistur-izer and as an aid in the healing of skin.

COCOA1 Cocoa Butter 1 lb. . . . .$10.25 5+ lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.80

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.

COC1 Base Oil coconut . . . . . . . $8.19

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.

PAL1 Base Oil palm . . . . . . . . . $6.15

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 personal care products.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.) . . . . . . $9.95


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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.

LBJ1 Lip Balm Jar 1 – 99 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36¢ each 100 + Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34¢ each

LBt25 Lip Balm tube 1 - 3 packs of 25 tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.75 4 + packs of 25 tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.10

PNJ1 2 oz. Skin Creame Jar 1 – 99 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59¢ each 100 + Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55¢ each

PRB8S 8 oz. Short Skin Creame Jar 1 – 99 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.15 each 100 + Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.05 each

PVCLIP1 200 Shrink Wrap for Lip Balm tubes . $6.95

Labels (rolls of 100): SCL1 2 oz. Skin Jar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.15 SCL3 8 oz. Skin Jar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 MLABEL1 Lip Balm Jar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.00 LBL1 tube Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10.25

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.

StIN1 Metal tin round, large . $1.15 10+ tins . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.10

LBtIN2 Metal tin rectangular . . . 85¢ ea 10+ tins . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75¢ 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.

B304 Making Aromatherapy Creams and Lotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16.95

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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 ingredi-ents. 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. We also have Lip Balm in Rectangular Tin. Personal care items are not returnable .Note: Lip Balm tubes are labeled & sealed with a heat shrink sleeve.

lip balm jars and tubes available in the following flavors: wintergreen (our old “natural”), cherry, amaretto, or raspberryLIP1 Lip Balm in Jars 1-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.50 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.36 LIP1C Lip Balm Display Case 48 Jars . . . . . . $106.56 LBt1 Lip Balm in tubes .15 oz. 1-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.50 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.36 48+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.22

VCDB1 Votive/Lip Balm Display Box 1-24 boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.40 25+ boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.30LB2 Lip Balm in Rectangular tin .25 oz. 1-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.50 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.36 48+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.22

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 .Note: This Skin Cream 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 – 5 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.95 each 6-11 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.25 each 12 + Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.75 each BHC2 Moisturizing Skin Cream (2 oz. Jar) choose: unscented, lilac, lavender, or rose 1 – 5 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.95 each 6-11 Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.73 each 12 + Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.92 each

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 per-sonal and profes-sional touch to your tubes of lip balm with up to 6 lines of personalization (custom printing charges apply. See pg 125).

Each label measures 2 1/4" high x 1 3/4" long and will fit perfectly on our tubes.

Hint: We recommend sealing your lip balm tubes with PVC shrink wrap (see page 105) to protect the label and custom printing.

LBL1 100 Labels for Lip Balm tubes . . . . . . . . . . $10.25

100 Rectangular Skin Cream 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.

SCL3 Rectangular Skin Creame Labels for 8 oz Jars . . .$10.25

100 Lip Balm Jar LabelsThese labels will help you person-alize and profes-sionalize your jars of lip balm. With up to three lines of per-sonalization, these are sure to help increase sales and interest at your honey table.

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.

SCL1 100 Skin Cream Labels w/o Ingredients for 2 oz Jars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.15


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Lavender Flowers - 1/4 lb.Dress up your skin care products and home goods with dried lavender flowers.

LAV1 Lavender Flowers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.70

Ground Walnut Shells - 20 oz.Increase your line of honey value-added products by offering the benefits of exfolia-tion. Help to promote clear skin, remove oils and impurities when used in facial scrubs and bath care products and has a pleasant scent. WALNUt1 Ground Walnut Shells . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.95

Orange Peel - 20 oz.Add visual and scent ap-”peel” with the addition of dried orange peel to your soap and skin care products. OPEEL1 Orange Peel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.95

Dead Sea Salt - 30 oz.Prized by the ancients, including ancient beekeepers. Rediscovered by moderns. Dead Sea Salt is a wondrous addition to body scrubs, bath soaks and skin cleansers.

SALt1 Dead Sea Salt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.25

Honey Powder - 24 oz.Similar 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. 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

lines with these visual, healing, and natural additions to your skin

care line.


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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 sensitive 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.

SOAPN1 All Natural Country Honey Soap 1-9 bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.49 each 10-119 bars . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.30each 120 bars+ . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.11each

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 practi-cally sell the soap all by itself. Looks great.

SOAPLABEL1 Honey Soap Label 1-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13¢ 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.

SINGLE BAR:

SOAPB1 Swiss Honey Soap 1 bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.21 6 bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.92 24 bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.64 (please specify honey, royal Jelly, propolis, alpine milk or gardeners when ordering)

SOAPW3 Swiss Honey Soap Sampler . . . . . . . . . .$164.75

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 24+ one bar gift boxed . . . . . . . . . $5.55 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.

if you do have a sales tax exemption on file with us and you create a new profile on our website, your exemption will not carry over to your new profile. please contact a customer service representative at 1-800-632-3379 to create or reset your password, if necessary.

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 information twice. the small package carriers 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 carrier. any breakage

or damage in transit is the responsibility of the shipping company. shipping by the us postal service will incur an additional handling 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 beekeeping season (typi-cally from march to august-but variable due to longitude and local climate).

approximate fedex and us postal service shipping times:

northeast = 1-2 days (most are next day) 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 depending on country

Receiving Merchandise:upon receipt of an order, please inspect it immediately and report any discrepancies 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 merchan-dise 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 international commerce terms (incoterm). this simply means that all merchandise becomes your prop-erty 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 responsibil-ity of the buyer to thoroughly inspect the merchandise when it is delivered. if the freight carrier 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 understanding 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 service guarantees including their actions fol-lowing 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 shipment is damaged, all parties are subject to the claims procedures instituted by the ship-ping company. document the damage as best as possible, digital photos help, and inspect the contents to attempt to deter-mine what is damaged. a representative from the shipping 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 damage claim with the shipping company. a delay in notification to betterbee of dam-ages to packages may result in the claim being rejected and the customer assum-ing 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 damages 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 damage claims. please assist us in holding these trucking com-panies to a high standard by assisting us in following 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 customer assum-ing responsibility to pay for replacement merchandise.

Pick Up Orders:we would love to see you in person. if you are in the area please consider 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 product availability and to secure your order. we make no guarantees on availability of product if you do not call in an order before com-ing. 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.

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

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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.

with the same high level of care and attention as any other order. we will con-tact you via email if there are any discrep-ancies on your web order (ie. mistyped billing address, backorders, 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 documenta-tion 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 subsequent 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 responsibility 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 over-seas are the responsibility 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 pri-ority 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 bal-ance due prior to shipment. some special orders may be subject to a cancellation charge. call 1-800-632-3379 toll-free for details regarding what constitutes a

special order.

Package Bees, Nucs and Queens:see page 38 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, personal care products, and custom printed labels (please see non-returnable merchandise 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 state-ment. 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 follow-ing 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, down-load, 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 immediately 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 repre-sentation, express or implied, except that all products conform to the description provided by the manufacturer 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.

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PRODUCt # PAGE DESCRIPtION COLOR/SIzE UNIt PRICE QUANtItY tOtAL PRICE SHIP Wt.

candy1 115 betterbee sweet honey candy - lemon flavor lemon 5.52 2 11.04

SUB-tOtAL

SHIPPING & HANDLING

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GRAND tOtAL

Customer Informationname ____________________________________________________________

company __________________________________________________________

street address _______________________________________________________

city: _____________________________________________________________

state, Zip code ______________________________________________________

phone number ______________________________________________________

fax number ________________________________________________________

e-mail address _______________________________________________________

Shipping Informationname ____________________________________________________________

company __________________________________________________________

street address _______________________________________________________

city, state, Zip _______________________________________________________

Payment Informationi want to pay by:[ ] personal or company check [ ] money order [ ] charge card (circle one: discover visa mastercard)

cardholder name _____________________________________________________

card # ___________________________________________________________

expiration date: ____________________ security code/cvc:______________________

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.

Betterbee®Your Partners in Better Beekeeping™

northeast center for beekeeping, llc dba betterbee8 meader road, greenwich, ny 12834

order toll-free: 800-632-3379 order by fax: 518-691-9226on the web: www.betterbee.com

hours of operation: mon,tue, thu, fri 8 am to 5 pm (wed 9-5), saturday 9 am to 1 pm

SALES tAX: where applicable.

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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!

Order Information: (please print)

your name:

order number:

customer number:

NOTE: You will find your Customer Number printed on the back of this catalog.

label product code:

line 1:

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initial here

Custom Printing Information: (each line may have a maximum of 23 letters/symbols/spaces/characters)

Net Weight: If you want us to print the“net weight” on your label, please provide desired net weight when placing your order

Font type: (please check one of the following)

[ ] Company Name Here Arial

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By initialing at right, I agree that the spelling, content and layout are correct. I understand that my document will print exactly as it appears above and that I cannot make any changes once my order has been printed. If you would like to see a proof prior to printing, please let us know when placing your order and make sure we have a good e-mail address.

EMaIl this form to: [email protected] this form to: 518-691-9226MaIl this form to: Betterbee, Custom Printed Labels

8 Meader Road, greenwich, Ny 12834

[ ] eaCH Letter UPPer CaSe[ ] every First Letter Capitalized[ ] all lower case letters

Font Style: (please check one of the following)

Authorization & Approval: (please read and initial in the white box)

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betterbee, 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.

& eventsclasses

Betterbee 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 bee-keeping and to keep colonies productive and healthy. it is set up with the begin-ner in mind but will also provide a good review for people with some experi-ence. please note that there will also be classes on more advanced beekeeping topics through the spring and summer. classes will be held on Jan 4, 18, 23, feb 1 and mar 1 in 2014.

all classes run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. intensive 6 hour class. check www.bet-terbee.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. $45 fee includes lunch. (Note: Space is limited to 20 par-ticipants per class.)

Beginner's Candle Class betterbee will be holding beginners candle making classes using beeswax. students will go through all the steps from melting a block of wax to prepar-ing and pouring molds. participants will leave with a votive candle in addition to a seasonal candle or taper they made! even better, each student will take home everything they need to make all natural beeswax candles at home except a pot to boil water and the stove to do it on. the price for this class is $35.00 for the class only or $126.95 for the class and a candlemaking kit. check www.

betterbee.com or call 1-800-632-3379 for class dates.

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 techniques and bring your hobby to the next level.

candlemaking classes will be taught by travis kline, the owner of cambridge candles, a natural beeswax company. travis is a teacher, artist, and candlestick maker. he graduated 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 opportunity to learn from all of his experience.

Annual Field Day - June 28, 2014 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 dennis vanengelsdorp, who started teaching beekeeping at betterbee, talking about the bee informed parntership. there will also be work-shops 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. this year, field days is at washington county fairgrounds!

BEGINNERS' BEEKEEPING CLASSES WILL StARt IN JANUARY 2014.

NOtE: Advanced registration is necessary for all workshops and our free Field Day. to register for Betterbee® Workshops, please call (800) 632-3379.

Queen Rearing class June 2014. take home some cells, and learn to raise queens using grafting techniques.

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Betterbee® Sweet™ 100% Natural Honey CandyThis all-natural Honey Candy is something that everyone loves. Skiers and hikers 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 limits to the display enhancing ability of this beautiful and tasty natural candy.

honey-lemon flavorhoney candy

honey-apple flavorhoney candy

honey-pomegranate flavor

honey candy

original honey flavorhoney candy

“Original” Honey Flavor

Like“an apple a day”— tasty and naturally good for you.

Honey-Lemon Flavor

Natural honey with the addition of anti-oxidant pomegranate — so good!

Betterbee Sweet

honey candy

BEttERBEE SWEEt™ HONEY CANDY

CANDY1 Honey Candy 1 lb. 1 lb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.52/lb. 5 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.22/lb. 60 lbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.91/lb.

CANDY4 Honey Candy 4 oz. 1 bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.99 20 bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.88 100 bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.77

Soothes your throat and assuages your cravings naturally.

Undisguised and natural — “the” pure honey candy.

Honey-Apple Flavor

Honey-Pomegranate Flavor

These candies do not contain any corn syrup. Made with pure honey in five varieties: Honey, Honey-Lemon, Honey-Pomegranate, Honey-Apple, and assorted.

Approx . 115 pieces per pound . Food items are not returnable .Note 1: Approximately 115 pieces/lb.

Note 2: Made from all natural ingredients — NO high fructose corn syrup

4 Oz BEttERBEE SWEEt™ HONEY CANDY

All-Natural honey candy ready for your farm stand or store! New this year, Betterbee Sweet Candy comes in convenient 4 ounce bags with attractive pegboard hanger label.


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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 .Note 1: Pure honey with artificial flavors and colors.

Note 2: We cannot make substitutions to variety packs

HSD1 Honey Straws & Display Box . . . . . . . $55.95 ea. 500 straws (50 straws of each of: apple, blueberry,

cherry, grape, lemon, peppermint, pure clover, raspberry, strawberry, watermelon)

HSSP5 Honey Straws Sample Pack . . . . . . . . $10.75 80 straws (5 of each of the 16 flavors)

HSRP50 Honey Straws Replacement Pack . . . $49.95 ea. 500 straws (50 straws of: apple, blueberry, cherry, grape,

lemon, peppermint, pure clover, raspberry, strawberry, watermelon)

HSDB1 Display Box w/o Honey Straws . . . . . . $6.25

Apple FlavorHS50A pack of 50 apple straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.54 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.24 HS200A pack of 2,000 apple straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195.60 5+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$184.80

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

Our honey straws are Orthodox Union Kosher Certified

Banana FlavorHS50BA pack of 50 banana straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.54 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.24

HS2000BA pack of 2,000 banana straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195.60 5+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$184.80

Cherry FlavorHS50C pack of 50 cherry straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.54 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.24

HS2000C pack of 2,000 cherry straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195.60 5+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$184.80

Blueberry FlavorHS50BB pack of 50 blueberry straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.54 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.24

HS2000BB pack of 2,000 blueberry straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195.60 5+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$184.80

Grape FlavorHS50g pack of 50 grape straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.54 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.24

HS2000G pack of 2,000 grape straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195.60 5+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$184.80

Lime FlavorHS50li pack of 50 lime straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.54 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.24

HS2000LI pack of 2,000 lime straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195.60 5+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$184.80

Watermelon FlavorHS50 w pack of 50 watermelon straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.54 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.24

HS2000W pack of 2,000 watermelon straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195.60 5+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$184.80

Lemon FlavorHS50g pack of 50 lemon straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.54 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.24

HS2000G pack of 2,000 lemon straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195.60 5+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$184.80

Orange FlavorHS50o pack of 50 orange straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.54 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.24

HS2000Opack of 2,000 orange straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195.60 5+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$184.80


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Pure Varietal Honey StrawsLooking for "regular honey"? Regular honey depends on your location. Our vari-etal honey straws are pure "regular honey" and are flavored only by the flowers the bees have access to. Now 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, Orange Blossom, Pure Clover, Pure honey, Raspberry Blossom, and Wildflower. Available in 50 packs of one variety only. Note: Please specify variety when ordering.

HS50 Varietal Honey Straw 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.35 10 + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.00HS2000 Box of 2000 Varietal Honey Straw 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$228.20 5 + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$215.60pure honey - same as flavored honey straws

Sour Honey StrawsTry a burst of sour that kids love! A guaran-teed hit for anyone looking for a little bit of sour. Featuring the following varietals: Sour Blue Raspberry, Sour Cherry, Sour Green Apple, Sour Orange , Sour Strawberry, Sour grape, Sour Lemon . Available in 50 packs of one variety only. Note: Please specify variety when ordering.

HS50 Sour Honey Straw 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.54 10 + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.24

Agave Nectar StrawsAgave is a popular sweetener made from a desert plant. Agave has trace elements, minerals, and other vitamins not found in processed sugar. Featuring the follow-ing varietals: Caramel Agave, Light Sweet Agave . Available in 50 packs of one variety only. Note: Please specify variety when ordering.

HS50 Agave Nectar Straw 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.54 10 + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.24

Color Free Honey StrawsThese color free honey straws raise the intensity of flavor using natural ingredients such as mint, lemon, chai, mandarin spice, or cinnamon while maintaining minimal artificial ingredients. No coloring is added! If you want stronger flavors than our vari-etal honey, but still like the natural look, try these varieties today! Featuring the fol-lowing varietals: Cinnamon (Color Free), Orange (Color Free), Mint (Color Free), Vanilla Chai (Color Free), Lemon (Color Free) . Available in 50 packs of one variety only. Note: Please specify variety when ordering.

HS50 Color Free Honey Straw 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.54 10 + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.24

Peach FlavorHS50PE pack of 50 peach straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.54 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.24

HS2000PE pack of 2,000 peach straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195.60 5+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$184.80

Peppermint FlavorHS50PP pack of 50 peppermint straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.54 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.24

HS2000PP pack of 2,000 peppermint straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195.60 5+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$184.80

Raspberry FlavorHS50R pack of 50 raspberry straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.54 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.24

HS2000R pack of 2,000 raspberry straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195.60 5+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$184.80

Pina Colada FlavorHS50PC pack of 50 pina colada straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.54 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.24

HS2000PC pack of 2,000 pina colada straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195.60 5+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$184.80

Strawberry FlavorHS50S pack of 50 strawberry straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.54 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.24

HS2000S pack of 2,000 strawberry straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195.60 5+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$184.80

Rootbeer FlavorHS50RB pack of 50 rootbeer straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.54 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.24

HS2000RB pack of 2,000 rootbeer straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195.60 5+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$184.80

Cinnamon FlavorHS50Cpack of 50 cinnamon straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.54 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.24

HS2000C pack of 2,000 cinnamon straws 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195.60 5+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$184.80


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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 match-ing t-shirts for a unique gift. Pack of 12 cards, 3 of each design. Includes envelopes.

NCARD1 Note Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.95

Howard Feed-N-Wax Wood Polish & ConditionerA 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.

HFNW08 Howard Feed-N-Wax, 8oz.. . . .$7.25 HFNW16 Howard Feed-N-Wax, 16oz. . . $13.25

Bee’s Wax Furniture PolishThe Original Bees Wax Old World Formula Furniture Polish cleans, protects, preserves, and restores. Use on glass, marble, fine furniture, stainless steel, chrome, formica, and many other surfaces.

Note: Cannot ship via air.

OBW1 Bee’s Wax Furniture Polish . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95

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Golden Skep Honey PotsThis beautiful, golden honey pot comes with a cute honey bee stirrer topped with a wood and ceramic bee. The dimension of the pot is 3" x 3.5".

HPOt2 Golden Skep Honey Pot . . . . . . . . . . . . $7.52 HPOt2C case of 7 pots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$49.70

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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. 83).

GIFtBASKEt1 Original Honey Gift Basket . . . . . $20.95 GIFtBASKEt2 Honey Lovers Gift Basket . . . . . . $21.95

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. HtB1 Hang tag Booklet 50 pack . . . . . . . . . . .$9.49


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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. Available in 3 sizes: Small (approx. 5-1/2"), Medium (approx. 6-3/4") and Large (approx. 7-3/4").

HD1 Wooden Honey Dipper 1-4 dipper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.31each 5-99 dippers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.23 each 100+ dippers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.16each

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 delicious honey stirrer will add charm as well as good taste to the experience.

StIR1 Honey Stirrer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.63 10+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.54 100+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.45

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" x 8" x 11"

MHIVE1 Miniature Hive . . . . . .$61.75

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 .Note 1: $6.50 extra charge for Fedex shipment.

HB1 Pure Honey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .call for pricing

1 lb. of Creamed HoneyThe honey of choice in Europe, Creamed Honey is one of the finest hive products available. Increase your farm stand offerings with our creamed honey.

CH1 1 lb. creamed honey . . . . . . . . .$6.25 CH12 Case of 12 Jars . . . . . . . . . . .$69.95

LOCAL HONEY ALSO AVAILABLE IN 2 Oz, 1 LB, 2 LBS, 2 1/2 LBS, 5 LBS, 1 GAL

JARS FOR IN -StORE PICKUP ONLY!


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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 printingSizes: Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL

t2 Betterbee® Bee on Flower t-shirt . . . . . . . $13.95

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.Sizes: Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL

t4 Betterbee® Old B’keeper t-shirt . . . . . . . $13.95

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.Sizes: Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL

t3 Honey for Health t-shirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.95

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.95

Betterbee® T-shirt Honey for Health SkepDuplicates the design and color scheme found on our very popular Skep Hat.

Sizes: Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL

t1 Betterbee® Skep t-shirt . . . . . . $13.95

All T-Shirts are 100% cotton.


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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.Sizes: Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL

t5 Swarm Gathering t-shirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.95

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.Sizes: Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL

t7 Global BEE t-shirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.95

Betterbee® T-shirt Support Beekeeping 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.Sizes: Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL

t8 Support Beekeeping t-shirt . . . . . . . . . . . $13.95

New Yorker T-Shirt Beekeeper CartoonThis shirt is hilarious and one every beekeeper and non-beekeeper would appreciate. 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.Sizes: Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL

t6 New Yorker t-shirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.95

All T-Shirts are 100% cotton.


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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. DECAL2 Beekeeping Window Decal . . . . . .$2.50 each

Honey Sales BannerA great sales tool. Make your honey display stand out with our honey banner. Featured imagery matches our “best-selling” bee skep label (page 126). Measures 6 feet x 2 feet. BANNER1 Honey Sales Banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51.45

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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 126).

SIGN1 Honey Sign 12” x 18” . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30.95

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 wir-ing it to a 3’ x 4’ frame. Paint the frame the same color as the sign.

SIGN3 Honey Sign 24” x 36” . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.95

Bee Yard Warning Sign 11.25” SquareSome bee yard signs portray bees in a nega-tive 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.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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.55 10+ signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3.30

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).

SIGN2 Honey Sign 24” x 18” . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19.95 FRAME1 Step in Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20.45


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Not all labels are created equal! our labels are designed by artists with beekeepers and their customers in mind.

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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 22 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. use our labels to develop your brand. send a message to your customers with custom printing. custom print the baby bear labels and sell these small bears as wedding favors or use them to draw attention at farmer's markets.

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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.

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 112 with your information. please call toll-free 1-800-632-3379 or you can email us at [email protected] with questions or suggestions.

the prices shown by the labels are for the labels only. custom printing is an additional charge of $9.50 for the setup and first roll. for additional rolls of the same label with the same print infor-mation, add $5.50 per additional roll. you can change the weight on additional rolls.

order toll-free: 800-632-3379 | order by fax: 518-691-9226 | on the web: www.betterbee.com



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.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.




RSL1 Small Rectangle . . . . . . . . . . $15.45 2 x 4 (fits all round jars)

OSL1 Small Oval . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 1-3/4 x 3 (fits 1/2, 1 and 2 lb. jars)

OSL2 Large Oval . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 2-5/8 x 4-1/2 (fits most 2, 3, and 5 lb.)

RSCHL1 Creamed Honey . . . . . . . . . $15.45

FPBLBABY Flat Panel Baby Bear

roll 100 7/8 x 1-1/8 (fits 2 oz. Bear) $7.95

roll 400 7/8 x 1-1/8 (fits 2 oz. Bear) $19.85

FPBLBRO Flat Panel Brother Bear . . . . . . $17.45 roll 450 1-1/2 x 1-5/8 (fits 8 oz. bear)

FPBLSIS Flat Panel Sister Bear . . . . . . . . . $16.45 roll 355 1-1/4 x 2-1/4

FPBLMAMA Flat Panel Mama Bear . . . . . . $13.35

roll 285 1-1/2 x 2-1/2 (fits 12 oz. bear)

FPBLPAPA Flat Panel Papa Bear . . . . . . . . $10.25 roll 220 1-7/8 x 2-5/8 (fits 24 oz. bear)

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The Daisy & Skep: Premium Honey LabelThe simple elements of this classic design evoke memories of a summer garden.quantity: 250 labels per roll (Large Rectangle has 100 labels per roll)




RDL1 Small Rectangle . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.45 2 x 4 (fits all round jars)

RDL2 Medium Rectangle . . . . . . . . . . . $20.55 2-5/8 x 5-1/2 (fits 5 lb. jars)

RDL3 Large Rectangle (100) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.65 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. jars)

ODL2 Large Oval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 2-5/8 x 4-1/2 (fits most 2, 3, and 5 lb. jars)

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Lavender Fields: Premium Honey LabelThis label features a honeybee on lavender in bloom.quantity: 250 labels per roll




OLF1 Small Oval ............................................$10.45 1-3/4 x 3 (fits 1/2, 1 and 2 lb. jars)

OLF2 Large Oval ............................................$17.95 2-5/8 x 4-1/2 (fits most 2, 3, and 5 lb. jars)

FPBLBRO-LAVENDER Flat Panel Brother Bear $17.45 roll 450 1-1/2 x 1-5/8 (fits 8 oz. bear)

Our newest and most realistic line of

premium honey labels.

Makes summer's bounty last throughout the year.

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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.quantity: 250 labels per roll




OCL1 Small Oval ............................................ $10.45 1-3/4 x 3 (fits 1/2, 1 and 2 lb. jars)

OCL2 Large Oval ............................................ $17.95 2-5/8 x 4-1/2 (fits most 2, 3, and 5 lb. jars)

The Pure American Premium Honey LabelThis is the “photo label” that started a whole new trend in honey labels. This label will definitely help your honey stand out from the crowd.quantity: 250 labels per roll




RBL1 Small Rectangle .................................. $15.45 2 x 4 (fits all round jars)

RBL2 Medium Rectangle .............................. $20.55 2-5/8 x 5-1/2 (fits 5 lb. jars)

OBL1 Small Oval ............................................ $10.45 1-3/4 x 3 (fits 1/2, 1 and 2 lb. jars)

OBL2 Large Oval ............................................ $17.95 2-5/8 x 4-1/2 (fits most 2, 3, and 5 lb. jars)

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A classic design that never goes out of style.

The Red Clover

Our original “photo” label!

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The Honey Jar Premium Honey LabelClean lines and bright design reflect a jar of pure sweetness. Set in a field of daisies and grass, this label will be sure to grab the attention of your customers. quantity: 250 labels per roll (Large Rectangle has 100 labels per roll)




OJL1 Small Oval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.45 1-3/4 x 3 (fits 1/2, 1 and 2 lb. jars)

OJL2 Large Oval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17.95 2-5/8 x 4-1/2 (fits most 2, 3, and 5 lb. jars)

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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.quantity: 250 labels per roll




OGL1 Small Oval .......................................... $10.45 1-3/4 x 3 (fits 1/2, 1 and 2 lb. jars)

OGL2 Large Oval .......................................... $17.95 2-5/8 x 4-1/2 (fits most 2, 3, and 5 lb. jars)

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”. quantity: 250 labels per roll




MSL1 Small ......................................................$10.45 2-1/8 x 3-1/2 (fits 1 and 2 lb. jars)

MSL2 Large ......................................................$17.95 2-5/8 x 4-1/2 (fits most 2, 3, and 5 lb. jar)


Available in 2 different sizes: Available in 2 different sizes:

Sunshine in a jar.A favorite at country fairs and farmstands.

Clean lines and bright design

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Bee Balm Premium Honey LabelDistinguish your honey with this beauti-ful bee balm label. It's unique coloring and hand-drawn design captures the eye and makes your honey a hot commodity.quantity: 250 labels per roll




OAL1 Small Oval .......................................... $10.45 1-3/4 x 3 (fits 1/2, 1 and 2 lb. jars)

OAL2 Large Oval .......................................... $17.95 2-5/8 x 4-1/2 (fits most 2, 3, and 5 lb. jars)

Pink Pure & Natural Honey Premium Honey LabelAdd flair to your honey with this stunning label.quantity: 250 labels per roll




OPL1 Small Oval .......................................... $10.45 1-3/4 x 3 (fits 1/2, 1 and 2 lb. jars)

OPL2 Large Oval .......................................... $17.95 2-5/8 x 4-1/2 (fits most 2, 3, and 5 lb. jars)

Pure Honey River Scene Premium Honey LabelA beautiful country scene tops this label. Plenty of room at the bottom for your cus-tom printing. Perfect for the country bee farmer! Simplicity at its best with the river running quietly by the rolling hills and pine trees.quantity: 250 labels per roll




ONL1 Small Oval .......................................... $10.45 1-3/4 x 3 (fits 1/2, 1 and 2 lb. jar)

ONL2 Large Oval .......................................... $17.95 2-5/8 x 4-1/2 (fits most 2, 3, and 5 lb. jar)


“Local Honey” Jar Top Labels

A 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 writing on Green background, Black writing on Metallic Gold background, and Yellow writing on Black background. Available in 3 sizes - Small, 1 inch in diameter. Medium 1 1/2 inch in diameter. Large is 2 inches.

LHL1 Local Honey Label small ......................$4.45/100 LHL2 Local Honey Label medium ..................$6.15/100 LHL3 Local Honey Label large .......................$9.25/100

“I Love Honey” Jar Top Labels

Stick 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”

Note: designate variety, when ordering.

HLABEL1 Small “I Love Honey” Labels . . . . . $4.15/100 HLABEL2 Large “I Love Honey” Labels . . . . . $7.75/100

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 voluntarily. Will fit most jars. Roll of 100.Dimensions: 1-9/16” x 2-3/4”

NL1 Nutrition Facts Label . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.95/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.

BG2 Warning Label 1-4 rolls (500 labels per roll) . . . . . . . . . . .$8.15 5+ rolls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.15

Creamed Honey Informational Top LabelThis Gold 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.”

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.

tPL1 tamper-Proof Labels small . . . . . . $20.55/500 tPL2 tamper-Proof Labels large . . . . . . $23.65/500


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