T O M P A N K O N E NH O N E Y P I M P A P I A R I E S

PROTECTIVE DEVICES AND BASIC TOOLS

PROTECTION

• There is no sting proof suit!• You’re going to get stung• Take your time and pay attention• Focus on the bees; put your other concerns aside

for a bit

PROTECTIVE GEAR

• Suit?• Jacket?• Veil?• Gloves?• EpiPen

SUIT

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JACKET

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VEIL

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GLOVES

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EPIPEN

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BASIC TOOLS

• Smoker• Hive tool• Frame grip• Brush

SMOKERS

• Steel or stainless steel?• Shielded?• Plug or cork• Storage• Fire extinguisher

UNSHIELDED SMOKER

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SHIELDED SMOKER

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HIVE TOOLS

• Why?• Size?• Cleaning?• Spreading disease?

HIVE TOOL

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FRAME GRIP

• Required?• When to use?

FRAME GRIP

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BRUSH

• Why?• When?

BEE BRUSH

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OTHER HANDY STUFF

• Propane torch• Buckets• Spare hive tools• Smoker fuel