NEWBEES
A page for beginners
Here are a few things to help new beekeepers to get started
if help is needed look under contacts
Supplies Needed
2 Hive Bodies (deep) or one deep & one medium or 3 Mediums
10 frames per hive body- wedge top/ grooved bottom
foundation for each frame
Screened Bottom board
Entrance Reducer
Inner cover
Telescoping cover with metal cover
Honey supers (2)
10 frames for honey super- wedge top/grooved bottom
foundation for each frame in supers
A hive stand ( for 13 to 16 inches off the ground)
These items are all needed for one bee colony
Deeps are 9 5/8
Mediums are 6 5/8
These are the items we recommend any or all can be changed to suit what works for you this is what most use and will get you started
Protection/Equipment
Veil
Gloves
Hive Tool
Jacket/Veil Combo or Full Suit
Smoker
Feeder ( this can be made at home)
Instruction
Beginners Bee School
A Mentor
Books
Video's
Bees
Bees need to be ordered as soon as possible (Dec/Jan/Feb) to assure that they are available