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The Standard Kit consists of:
A complete hive of your choice
"Bees at the Bottom of the Garden" by Alan Campion
Paynes recommend that all beginner beekeepers should have this book, as it will steer them through the first fun and challenging year of beekeeping. It is clearly written without unnecessary complications to confuse the beginner.
a standard galvanised smoker
BB3 Smock & Veil
Combined hat, jacket and veil. Hat and veil is attached to the jacket with a heavy duty zip which allow the hat and veil to be removed completely. Polyester cotton. Elasticated wrists. Large pocket at front.
Rubber gloves with gauntlets
Plastic gloves with an inner lining, complete with Gauntlets.
Standard hive tool
An essential and indispensable piece of equipment. Three types ae available. In stainless steel we have the traditional standard tool, 10" long with sharpened ends - very useful for scraping top bars.
Bag Smoker String
A long lasting smoker fuel, easy to light, and doesn't go out if left unattended.
1 gallon feeder.
A white plastic bucket with a 3” phosphor bronze mesh disc is sealed into the centre of the lid. Needed for feeding before winter sets in, or early spring to help boost smaller colonies.
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