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EASY BUZZING BEGINNER BEE COURSE (Course Fee: R995,00) – taking place monthly in Midrand & Cape Town!! RSVP Now!Beekeeping can be fun. Some people do it for leisure and free honey and others do it professionally. Either way, it’s still a great way to get outdoors, meet people and get closer to nature. Our beekeeping course includes an estimated 90 minutes of inspecting a live hive.Monthly in Midrand + Cape Town! Get involved as a hobbyist or begin a road to commercial bee farming, either way, you need to get more knowledge and hands-on experience. It’s like a test drive before you buy!For a full breakdown of the beginner beekeeping course please see the bee course outline below.The full-day beginner beekeeping course includes a practical demonstration of working a beehive as well as a theory about beekeeping.Register now to come to the Next Bee Course!The PRACTICAL BeeKeeping demo includes each learner removing a frame from a live beehive and inspecting it. A search for the queen bee and description of comb, drone cells, larvae, eggs and internal workings of the hive. All learners participate in a practical exercise with a live beehive.You will be able to purchase any necessary equipment such as bee suit and gloves but we also offer the equipment for rent.A minimum of 6 candidates is required to run the beekeeping course so be sure to bring a friend!Easy Buzzing Beginner Beekeeping Course OutlineOverview of the bee industry in South AfricaBiology of the honeybeeBasic beekeeping equipmentBeginner beekeeping CourseGeneral hive managementHarvesting and storing honeyBeeswax and other bee byproductsPractical LIVE demonstrationWorking with beesWhat beekeeping models there areDemanding industries in beekeepingExperience beekeeping for the first time!Check the Dates here: https://beeware.co.za/beginner-beekeeping-course/Contact us at: +27 12 771 4288Can't attend our face to face training? Join our Online Beginner Beekeeping Academy here: www.startbeekeeping.co.za/beeginStartbeekeeping.co.za runs an online beekeeping course you can educate yourself over anytime and any device wherever you are!
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8-Frame Electric Honey ExtractorThe 8-frame electric honey extractor is quite a machine. It is for the next level hobby beekeeper that makes the leap from hobby to side business with your beekeeping!This honey spinner is reversible, which means it doesn’t need the frames to be lifted up and turned around between harvesting each side. Some extractors, but not this one, only spin one-way. What this leads to is the extractor having to be brought to a halt and all of the frames being lifted turned around and then put back into the extractor to empty the other side.This extractor, like many of our others, makes use of reversible technology so that all that you, as the beekeeper, need to do is bring the centrifuge spinner to a stop and then just switch the setting on the controller to swing the other direction. Why is this important to do?Firstly, when harvesting and spinning raw honey one has to empty the frames equally on both sides in proportions. Let me explain, you fill the extractor with honey frames and they are full on both sides. Heavily laden. If you spin one side to empty then the frame comb will break under the stress of the weight of the other side. In order to avoid this, you have to allow for only 25% – 30% of the honey on one side to be extracted before stopping and repeating the same on another side!Secondly, it saves you time not having to remove, turn around the place back inside the extractor all of the frames. Remember, too heavy on one side, and the comb breaks.Thirdly, the process to fully remove and extract as much honey from the comb as possible requires about three sets of this process. When using a reversible honey extractor, this process doesn’t need to be done by you. It doesn’t take twice as long to harvest honey using an extractor that does not reverse.Lastly, the 8-frame electric controller is programmable. Meaning it can be set up to run a preset command sequence. Awesome right?!Get yours today! Get more honey in less time. Get your ‘wet’ supers back out there in no time!
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Bee Jackets | JockeyBee Jackets provide medium protection from bees and cover from head to the waist.When it comes to protection it is important to ensure you have yourself covered. We do not keep much stock of these units simply due to their moderate level of protection.Beekeepers starting out with a moderate budget could still purchase one of these and continue to work on honey bees within an apiary only. Do not wear a bee jacket or jockey and attempt to remove bees.Bees become extremely aggressive when their home is being disturbed and will actively work to find a weak spot in your protection. With a jacket there are weaknesses at the waist.Sizes range from large to 5XL however generally stock is made to order. Allow for at least 7 day’s lead time.**NOTE: This price is for size (Small to XL)
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Assembled Brood Frame – Single pieceStarter Strip of Wax included for all types of bee hive needs!These brood frames also come wired so they can help with the foundation of the comb when the bees have built it.Assembled brood frames take a lot of time and energy to make. So, we’ve taken the hassle of you having to do this by providing our top quality assembled brood frames as a individual bee hive product item and now sell them in single pieces as per your bee hive needs and apiary maintenance planning.Why get brood frames separately?Replace broken brood frames – maintenance and use is part of a good beekeeping practice at least once a year. Twice, if busy!Spare parts for the bee hiveDifferent uses for brood frames include queen making,Transferring colonies into new boxes,Maintenance on hives which need new framesMuch more…Assembled brood frames for Langstroth bee hives now available.Introducing our Assembled Brood Frames with Wax Strip and Wire, a convenient and time-saving solution for beekeepers looking to streamline hive construction and support healthy brood development. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, these frames come ready-to-use, allowing beekeepers to focus on the essential tasks of beekeeping without the hassle of frame assembly.Elevate your beekeeping experience with frames designed for efficiency and the well-being of your honeybee colonies.Our Assembled Brood Frames with Wax Strip and Wire are a game-changer for beekeepers, offering a ready-to-use solution that simplifies hive setup and supports optimal brood development. Crafted with durable materials and a pre-embedded wax strip and wire foundation, these frames save valuable time and effort.Invest in these frames to ensure a hassle-free experience in hive management and foster strong, healthy honeybee colonies.Choose Frames with Wax Strip and Wire today and experience the convenience of pre-prepared frames that contribute to the success of your beekeeping journey. Save time and effort while providing your honeybees with a supportive foundation for robust brood development.Assembled frames require little effort as you can just swap them out with your broken and damaged frames in your brood chamber and bee hives.Discover Beekeeping Online Training:www.startbeekeeping.co.za
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Queen Excluders / Koningin Uitsluiters / SeparatorsMetal excluders are used to keep the queen bee from being able to lay inside the super chamber where the honey is stored.The metal excluder is sold separately to the beehive and is very useful when it comes time to harvest honey.The queen will lay eggs only in the brood [broei] chamber if she cannot access the super [heuning] chamber above when a queen excluder is used to prevent the queen bee from getting through.The benefit of the excluder is that when it comes to harvesting honey from the super chamber there are no eggs or larvae in the honeycomb and ONLY ripe honey is ready for harvesting and filtering.We sometimes stock plastic excluders as well. Enquire for more info.We are suppliers of beekeeping in Africa.Metal type with electric welding.Learn Beekeeping online:www.startbeekeeping.co.za
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Super Chambers -assembled in full! – *shipping not included**Bee Ware® supplies super chambers ready & assembled for use in the field on existing bee colonies and apiaries!Product: Beehive Super Chambers for Honey StorageSupplied with wax strips only and all frames wired and assembled the honey super chamber is made to be used immediately!It has been weather treated with Waksol already which will keep it protected for at least 5 years, longer if well maintained.They each contain 10 assembled frames. Made to fit Langstroth sizes and are compatible with all langstroth design beehives!They weigh an estimated 7Kg each when shipped.Queen excluders are NOT included.Postage is additional cost and goes on volume pricing.Tracking is provided once payment is received and goods are posted. Travel is usually 3-5 working days from time of posting.Introducing our Beehive Super Chamber, an essential component designed for efficient honey storage and harvest. Crafted with precision and durability, this super chamber complements the Brood Chamber by providing additional space for honey production.Elevate your honey harvesting capabilities and ensure a well-organized hive with our Beehive Super Chamber.How-to Use:Assembly: Begin by assembling the Chamber according to hive specifications. Ensure all components are securely fitted together to create a stable structure.Placement: Position the Chamber above the Queen Excluder, ensuring a clear separation from the Brood Chamber. This placement designates the super chamber for honey storage.Frame Installation: Insert honey frames into the super chamber, ensuring they are evenly spaced and securely positioned. The frames provide the structure for honeybees to store excess honey.Honey Harvesting: When frames in the super chambers are filled with capped honey, it’s time for honey harvesting. Remove frames carefully, following proper honey extraction procedures.Regular Inspection: Periodically inspect the Chamber for honey production, ensuring frames are in good condition, and the chamber is free from debris or pests.Learn Beekeeping online:www.startbeekeeping.co.za
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4-Frame Stainless Steel Honey Extractor – ElectricThis is an amazing honey spinner.It takes the bees about 8x the amount in nectar to build 1x of beeswax comb.So, how does this impact honey production? For every frame you are spinning in a honey extractor the bees can just refill it in about 7-10 days!!For every frame you cut the honey comb out and crush the bees have to rebuild it while they wait for new storage space to be available and you / they LOSE about 3-weeks of honey production time!This honey extractor provides for 4 super frames and can also take 4 brood frames from Langstroth hives.When on a nectar flow, when flowers are blossoming in your area where the bees are, a strong colony can FILL a drawn comb (comb with cells already built) within 7-10 days! The hardest part for the bees is establishing the first set of comb throughout the bee hive. Once this is done, the rest can be reused for the supers for months and perhaps years before they need maintenance. The brood space is different. It does need regular maintenance for many reasons – which we cover on our bee courses – both in Midrand on bee workshops and our Start Beekeeping Academy for Beginner Beekeepers OnlineRegister yourself as a beekeeper selling honey or candles, doing bee removals and running workshops around the world!www.beekeepinghub.com
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Best bee suit in South Africa. Includes bee veil and hood with zips and bands! Beekeepers your body needs to be protected! It is always advisable that you wear protective clothing, bee gloves and boots when working with bees. Ensure you are double-checked before you begin an inspection.Sizes for this price: *S-XXLarge*Shipping not included*
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We supply commercial Gum Boots for Your Beekeeping Protection in your apiary!Beekeeping Gum boots for sale in Centurion store at Bee Ware and online by courier nationwide!Best gum boots for your beekeeping protection.Beekeeper’s Boots are expertly crafted to provide comfort and protection in the demanding beekeeping environment. Made with durable materials, these boots are an essential component of every beekeeper’s attire, ensuring a comfortable and safe experience while working with honeybee colonies.Invest in Beekeeper’s Boots for reliable and long-lasting footwear that meets the demands of beekeeping activities.How-to Use:Proper Sizing: Ensure you select the right size of Beekeeper’s Gum Boots for a comfortable fit. Proper sizing is crucial for an enjoyable and effective beekeeping experience.Easy Slip-On: The gum boots are designed for easy slip-on, allowing you to quickly gear up for hive inspections or other beekeeping tasks. The slip-on design ensures convenience without compromising on the secure fit.Waterproof Protection: The waterproof construction of the gum boots keeps your feet dry, providing protection against moisture, mud, or any liquids you may encounter during hive inspections or in the apiary.Comfortable Insole: Experience comfort with the specially designed insole that provides support and cushioning, allowing you to stand or walk for extended periods without discomfort.Durable Outsole: The durable outsole is designed for traction and stability, providing a secure grip on various surfaces. This feature is especially important in apiaries where uneven terrain may be present.Beekeeper’s Boots are the go-to choice for beekeepers seeking reliable and comfortable footwear in their apiary activities. Crafted with durability and protection in mind, these boots exemplify our commitment to providing practical solutions for beekeepers’ attire needs.Choose Boots and experience the convenience of footwear designed specifically for the demands of beekeeping.Elevate your apiary experience with bee boots that prioritize your comfort, protection, and overall well-being while working with honeybee colonies.Discover Beekeeping Online:www.startbeekeeping.co.zaWatch Bee Videos:www.youtube.com/beewareonline
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Wax Foundation Sheets - BroodBeeswax foundation sheets for the brood frame only. {Cut to size if you want to use for super frames}We supply wax sheets for the brood frame of the langstroth beehives which are moulded with cell shapes. Yellow colour ONLY!If you have stock of beeswax from harvesting honey it is much more economical for you to use a flat pan with some baking paper to melt and spread the wax across the pan and make your own wax foundation sheets even without the moulded cells. Let’s face it – the bees know how to make the cells, they have been doing it for millions of years!The minimum order for wax brood sheets is 10!MOQ = 10 wax sheets for mail ordersWax Foundation Sheet Tips:Use the wax foundation sheets to guide the honeybees where they should build using the frame. Many beekeepers use the full foundation sheet in each brood frame. Personally, I prefer not to do so in the brood chamber as the wax comb needs to be serviced every 2-3 years anyway. Thus you loose the wax foundation each time you service the frame and remove the wax comb to allow the bees and especially the queen to lay in virgin wax comb.We prefer to use the brood sheet and cut it into wax strips and place these onto the brood frame. The size is not important for me however a rough guide is 2cm up to the first wire.Wax sheets require bubble wrap and newspaper packaging. The sheets weigh roughly 90g each however the volumetric weight is how the postal service charges this item.Sometimes the wax sheets are seldom available due to the season and low supply of beeswax.Customers ALSO Bought These:Spare Brood FramesLearn Beekeeping Onlinewww.startbeekeeping.co.za
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Catch box for attracting bees!Luring bees that are trekking around in spring and summer time! And for making new bee splits which we teach on our Intermediate Bee Course!Catch bees today https://beeware.co.za/product/catch-box-6-frame/Also known as a nuc box or swarm boxBy ordering online or collect in store!Get swarm lure or lemongrass oil for attracting bees!https://beeware.co.za/product/lemongrass-oil-50ml/Check out our article on How to attract bees with swarm lure!Using a swarm box makes a perfect volume for a new bee colony to move in and start beekeeping with.All frames are wired and have a wax starter strip to guide the bees when building wax comb.To sell bees and honey register on www.beekeepinghub.com
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Langstroth Bee hive – *shipping not included**Wooden beehives with aluminium lid, floor, super, brood & all frames Wax starter Strips and wired. Treated with Waksol.The mainstay of a beekeeper’s equipment. You need bee hives to keep bees.There are many different ways of doing this, for example, using clay pots, logs, bark and so many more. The generally accepted beehive used conventionally is the Langstroth hive in South Africa. Preference is paramount again. There are a few parts that make a conventional hive: the base, the brood, the super, 10 frames in each, a queen excluder (not included) and finally the lid.Delivery or shipping is not included. If not collected from the shop in Centurion shipping will be applied.We have had to increase our prices on both types of beehives since we have not had increases for over 2 years! Costs as you can imagine have risen. We cannot hold the previous prices any longer!All of our beehives are treated with Waksol which is natural weather protection and also acts as a honeybee attractant when placed in direct sun.Within 2 -3 days in a bee-friendly area, you should have a new colony move into one of our beehives in the spring/summer season! Weight as it stands = 18kgAll beehive frames are wired and have wax strips. The lid is actually covered with aluminium sheeting.We can send Assembled beehives anywhere in South Africa within 5 working days by courier order with courier fee extra per hive.Got the Hive you’re looking for?Start with a brood chamber, 10 frames with wax foundation, a base and a lid. One can go the whole hog and get the full deal. The complete assembled hive. REMEMBER!The frames are all wired & have WAX STRIPS only!This does not include the queen excluder – SOLD SEPARATELYYou can expect to have foundation wax strips in both chambers, 10 frames per chamber. You can use creosote to treat your hives. You can also use Bitumen Silver Enamel paint. Or do both. Be sure to use the correct creosote as some do contain contaminants.We have opted for the Waksol treatment of our beehives. This means the beehives are dunked into a vat of melted beeswax and submerged for 3 minutes. The closest method to having a natural hive and the best as far as food-grade honey goes.Also, leave your hives to dry and air properly before transferring a colony into it. Frames usually come standard. You can make your own. Do not treat these.You can and it is recommended that you put wax foundation sheets on the frames. You can also use Pollen traps and feeders with your hives.You can also visit our website www.beeware.co.za and follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BeeWareZa/ for more beekeeping content!
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Beginner Beekeeping Starter Packs by Bee WARE®It’s the perfect way to start beekeeping! We’ve put together the best starter pack for beginner beekeepers to get started keeping bees!You may also want to do a bee course or our online masterclass as well! We do provide bee books in-store and online for delivery too!Add this starter pack to your basket and then see below for other items you may want to add to your beekeeping adventure!We offer monthly beekeeping courses in Midrand.Best starter pack for keeping bees as a hobby! What’s in the Starter Pack?1x Bee Suit1x Gloves2X Complete Hives2X Metal Queen Excluders1X Smoker1X Bee Brush1X Hive ToolNote: Suit Size S-XXL
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Intermediate Beekeeping Course – (Course Fee: R1595,00) runs monthly Intermediate beekeeping course for new beekeepers and hobbyists that want to grow their experience.You’re ready to get more bee knowledge!We run a bee course for beginners on a Saturday for a full day. Learners that do not have bee suits or jackets of their own MUST hire one of ours for the day and this is not included in the course fee.Hire of a bee suit or jacket for the bee course is R100 extra for the day.VENUE: Midrand Smallholding in President Park!It includes:Uncapping combClearing wax mothSmall hive beetle trapsCatch boxes / Luring beeHow to make new queen beesInspecting hives for brood maintenanceExtracting honeyPest handling – antsBee Removals – theoryBottling honey / storingProducts you can make – balm / cream with olive oil and beeswax, comb honey, creamed honeyHandling bee stings – kit neededHow to seal a hive for travellingFeeding the bees with different feeders – entrance, jiffy bags, internal feeder frameWe provide a lunch or similar.After lunch:Everyone puts their bee suits or jackets on before we start working with bees in 3-5 colonies on site at the venue.Get involved as a hobbyist or begin a road to commercial bee farming, either way you need to get more knowledge and hands on experience. It’s like a test drive before you buy!For a full breakdown of the Intermediate beekeeping course please see the bee course outline below.The full day intermediate beekeeping course includes a practical demonstration of working a bee hive as well as theory about beekeeping.Beekeeping can be fun. Some people do it for leisure and free honey and others do it professionally. Either way it’s still a great way to get outdoors, meet people and get closer to nature. Our beekeeping course includes an estimated 120-180 minutes inspecting a live hive.It will be for a FULL Day. Starting at 8h30 until late in the early evening. We will focus on as much hands-on theory as possible with at least 3 hours of practical work at a hive or performing practical extraction.The PRACTICAL Beekeeping demo includes each learner removing a frame from a live bee hive and inspecting it. A search for the queen bee and description of comb, drone cells, larvae, eggs and internal workings of the hive. All learners participate in the practical exercise with multiple live bee hives.We will be charging R1550 for the bee course which includes the facilitation and tea and biscuits at the site. Please be sure you purchase necessary equipment such as a bee suit and gloves before coming on the workshop. Or you can rent a bee suit and gloves for the day for an additional R100pp.A minimum of 5 candidates is required to run the beekeeping course so be sure to bring a friend!
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4-Frame Stainless Steel Honey Extractor – ManualFits both super frames and brood frames for spinning honey. This item goes well with:double strainersettling tanksglass bottlesIntermediate Bee course for maximising your honey production and making more bee colonies to use or sell.Join our next Practical Beekeeping Course here: https://beeware.co.za/intermediate-beekeeping-course/
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Smoker Dome TypeA bee smoker is essential for good bee management. We offer smoker dome shape model and cone type smokers and natural bee fuel for the apiarist.Bee Smoke Calms bees when used correctlyWe have exclusive access to the World’s Rarest Bee Smoker Fuel! It’s Rhino Poo… We work closely with the Rhino Orphanage and donate a portion of our sales to keep the Baby Rhino’s rescued from poachers safe and looked after!Be sure to smoke the bees enough to generate the simulation of a bush fire / veld fire but not so much that they will get upset and massively angry.Do NOT over Smoke your bees – this taints your honeyAlways smoke across the frames and not down into the hive…To start bee farming, visit our bee courses and choose the best option for you:Easy buzzing bee Course – beginners and newbees!Practical Bee Course – for hobby beekeepers and small scale that want to make more money with beesBee business in a boxStart Beekeeping Academy OnlineWe buy back honey from any of our customers at wholesale prices.Register your bee farming services likeselling honeydoing bee removalsselling beeswaxrunning a shopAdvertise your beekeeping on the beekeepinghub.com directory for beekeepers!
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