01.ps, page 1 @ Normalize ( Thornes Catalogue 2010-11 )

Our complete range of equipment is also available through our on-line shop, www.thorne.co.uk. As you would expect from the leadingsupplier in the country we offer more on-line: links, useful tips anda list of courses and events.

OUR GREEN CREDENTIALS

Our green credentials are second to none.

Many of you will know all our loose-fill packaging is recycledcardboard. It is also a service to the local community who arepleased to bring in their boxes and see even less going into landfill.This card is shredded and compressed into excellent loose-fillpackaging and even better smoker fuel or garden mulch.

Our sawdust and shavings are compressed into briquettes. Theseare used to fuel our biomass combustion unit which heats ourfactory. All timber off-cuts are either delivered to local pensionersas fire kindling or given away to the public - none of it goes tolandfill.

The water used in our wax process is recycled through a chiller unitwith minimal waste and all office waste paper is finely shredded forprotecting foundation in transit. Our timber, obviously, is allsourced from sustainable forests both home and abroad.

For quality, service and innovation, there is only one choice.

Thornes, we lead where others follow.

Dear Beekeeper

Welcome to our 2010-2011 full colour catalogue. The Thorne familyhas been in business on the same site in Wragby, Lincolnshire for96 years. Now in our fourth generation and employing 75 peopleon this site and our three other UK locations. We provide anunparallelled standard of quality and service to beekeepers andcandle makers both at home and abroad.

Many of our staff are enthusiastic beekeepers with years ofknowledge and experience in the industry. The majority of theequipment in this catalogue is manufactured at Wragby withassembly also undertaken at our branches in Windsor, Newburghand Stockbridge. Heavy investment in new machinery means weare at the forefront in timber machining technology.

Newburgh

Stockbridge

Windsor

Wragby

Much of our equipment is delivered by our own vehicles ensuringthat you are guaranteed swift delivery with minimal damage. Wealso use the tracked systems of City Link and DPD whilst smallerpackages are sent by Royal Mail.

You are most welcome to visit the only beekeeping supermarket inthe UK at Wragby or any of our retail outlets (please check theprice list for opening times) and browse in comfort through ourvast range of equipment. Our Open Day at Wragby and Sale Daysat the branches are among the best attended beekeeping events inthe calendar, second only to the BBKA Spring Convention. Ourmail order January Sale is an opportunity to stock up with secondquality hive parts and frames – see our website for details.

Thornes of Scotland is situated in Newburgh, Fife, just 8 miles fromjunction 9 of the M90. From here we provide Scottish beekeeperswith a comprehensive range of equipment and also keep ourmanager, Brian, busy with hive assembly and candle mouldproduction.

We have two southern branches.

Thornes of Windsor is situated just 3 miles from junction 6 of theM4 and 7 miles from junction 15 of the M25. Heathrow Airport isonly 30 minutes away. We are pleased to welcome Lynda Evans asour new manager. She is an experienced beekeeper and very muchlooking forward to meeting local beekeepers.

Thornes of Stockbridge is located on the A30 just 2 miles east ofStockbridge in northern Hampshire. Formerly StockbridgeBeekeeping Supplies, it is still managed by Lin Coleman and shewill be delighted to see customers, old and new.

StromabAutomatic x-cut Machine

HIV

ESand B

EES

Tel 01673 858555 Fax 01673 857004 [email protected] 3

THORNE BEEHIVES – THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANYSERVING THOUSANDS OF BEEKEEPERS ALL OVER THE WORLD

Bees and QueensThe bees we offer are from our own apiaries and selected breeders in England andare bred for good temper and hardworking qualities. The queens are usuallyoverwintered and there areyoung bees, hatching broodand adequate food. Frames ofcomb are not more than twoyears old. Queens are mated and testedand normally available fromlate May to August. These areBritish Hybrids bred by one ofthe best queen breeders inthe country.All our nuclei and queenattendants have been treatedagainst Varroa by FERAapproved methods.

These outfits will start you off admirably. This catalogue gives details ofall the equipment you may require and items can be added as yourexperience and enthusiasm grows.

The Deluxe Kitis available “in the flat” or ready assembled and consists of: the complete hive plus“Bees at the Bottom of the Garden” by Alan Campion, a standard copper smoker, tensmoker cartridges, jacket and veil, kid leather gloves, record card, stainless steel hivetool, Ashforth feeder, ‘Honey for Sale’ sign and 3 months free subscription to BeeCraft or 6 months free subscription to The Scottish Beekeeper.

The Standard Kitis available “in the flat” with assembly instructions or ready assembled and consistsof: the complete hive plus “Bees at the Bottom of the Garden” by Alan Campion, astandard galvanised smoker, hat and veil with ring, mordant leather gloves, recordcard, stainless steel hive tool, 1 gallon feeder, 3 months free subscription to Bee Craftor 6 months free subscription to The Scottish Beekeeper.

Your Choice of Hive

The National is the most popular in theBritish Isles. All frames and foundationare interchangeable with the WBC hive.

The WBC was designed by WilliamBroughton Carr at the turn of thecentury and is still the most attractivehive for the garden. (Painted white is anoptional extra).

The Langstroth was the first moveableframe hive invented by Rev. Langstrothin 1850. The most popular hive world-wide.

LangstrothWBC

National

Candlemaking Equipment 61-71

Gifts 59-60

Education 57-58

Books Page53-56

Health 48-52

The Queen 46-47

Products of 43-45the Hive

Packaging and PageMarketing 41-43

Labels 30-40

Honey Processing 26-29

Uncapping 22-25and Extraction

Tools and Clothing Page19-21

Apiary Hardware 17-18

Hive Hardware 14-16

Frames and 9-13Foundation

Hives and PageBees 3-8

CONTENTS

All complete hives nowsupplied with a basicbeekeeping and hive

assembly booklet.All flat packed hives now

supplied with glue.All complete National and

WBC hives now supplied withdummy boards.

HIV

ESan

d B

EES

Tel 01673 858555 Fax 01673 857004 [email protected]

THORNE BEEHIVES – THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY

NATIONAL HIVEYou will find this bottom bee spaced, single walled hive in use all over the BritishIsles. It is still the most popular by far. Attractively designed with substantial handholds that also accommodate the long lugs of the British Standard frame. The complete hive as shown comprises: open mesh floor, brood body with11 hoffman self-spacing frames (DN4) with wired premier foundation and dummyboard, Harmless queen excluder, two supers, each with 10 shallow frames (SN1) andwired premier foundation on metal castellated spacers, crownboard with 2 plasticporter bee escapes and galvanised metal covered 4” roof.

Roof

Super

Super

Queen Excluder

Brood Body

Floor

CrownBoard

Observation PanelReplaces the inner wall of a standard National Hive allowing the beekeeper to seeinside the brood body without dismantling the hive. Supplied as individual panels orready assembled in a brood body. Made from unbreakable polycarbonate. Cleanwith hot water. Do not scrape with hive tool. Ply shutter included.

SpacingHoffman self spacing frames are standard in the brood body but you can alsospecify, narrow plastic or metal ends or even castellated spacers in the brood. We donot recommend this as manipulations in the brood are performed much quicker andsmoother if the frames can be slid along runners.Super spacing can be on wide or narrow plastic ends, hoffman self spacing orManley type frames.All our National Hives can be supplied as top bee space at an additional cost.

Queen excludersThe Harmless is now supplied as the standardexcluder option for a complete National Hive.Introduced by Thornes a few years ago. They haveproved a kinder and stronger alternative to thetraditional slotted steel.

The wire excluder comprises a grid of wire rodssecurely fastened in a wooden frame. Bee space onone side only.

The traditional slotted steel excluder is shown onpage 14.

Brood Bodies

The standard brood body is 87⁄8" deep. Some beekeepers, particularly in the south ofEngland, prefer a larger brood area. This results in a bigger brood nest for a strongercolony. The 14x12" brood body provides approximately 50% additional brood space.

FloorsOPEN MESH FLOOR – Supplied aspart of a complete hive or can bepurchased separately. Nowrecognised as the healthy option –better ventilation and varroamanagement.

VARROA FLOOR – Substantial floorwhich can be used both in theventilated or closed position. Ideal for varroa management.

SOLID FLOOR – still preferred bysome beekeepers. Photographshows the correct position of theentrance block.A further alternative – the Happy Keeper floor can befound on page 18.





SuperThe standard box, placed above the excluder, for honey storage.

Close up of Nationalsuper inner wall and

position of spacer slot.

The following items show components used in the complete National hive andalternatives which may be purchased either separately or as part of a complete hive.For example, you could change the 4" roof to a gabled roof; the Harmless queenexcluder to a wire type or the crownboard to a glass quilt.

SUPER

BROODBODY

14" X 12"BROODBODY

HIV

ESand B

EES


SERVING THOUSANDS OF BEEKEEPERS ALL OVER THE WORLD – THORNE BEEHIVES

Hive StandThis stand with legs,lifts the hive 10” andwell clear of dampgrass, nettles, weeds,etc. Available inNational size only.

Sloping Hive StandThe sloping hive stand, available for all hives except the WBC, elevates the hive by21⁄2” and provides an excellent alighting board for introducing a swarm.

Glass Quilt and Polycarbonate Quilt

Two glass panels in woodenframe with 1 plastic porterescape.

A plain polycarbonate panel inwooden frame. Also available asshown with plastic porter escape.

Sloping Hive Stand on LegsThe Sloping hive stand on legs includes a set of legs, very similar to the WBC to giveyour hives a touch of class. It lifts the hive 6” off the ground and is very stable.

14"x12" EkeThe eke is a simple extension that fits on top of a normal brood body, providing theextra depth to take 14” x 12” frames.

Roofs3 different types: 4" deep; 6" deep and gabled design.The 4" deep roof is standard and suitable for use in most apiaries.The 6” deep roof offers more top insulation and is better suited to exposed areaswhere roofs may blow off in high winds.The gabled design illustrated provides the charm of the WBC with the practicality ofthe National.

A bit about Cedar

To preserve the wonderful colour and grain we recommend the use of insecticidefree clear Cuprinol (see page 7). It is also possible to use Linseed Oil. Cedar,however, does not require preservatives (although it will “grey” without). It has itsown preserving oils which protect it from the weather and discourage some otherinsects. The ideal timber for the British climate: light, aesthetic, aromatic and tough.N.B. For the painting of single walled hives, we recommend only the beehive paintshown on page 7. Using only normal household paint will seal the timber on theoutside and can cause mould and condensation problems on the inside.

All our full size hives are made from Western Red Cedarfrom sustainable sources. The use of timber for beehives is,we believe, essential in reducing our carbon footprint. Plastichives may offer certain advantages over timber but they arefar from environmental friendly and difficult to dispose of ifcontaminated in any way.

In the flat or ready assembledAll our hives, hive parts and frames are available in the flat or ready assembled.Purchasing them “in the flat” offers considerable savings both on the goods andcarriage charges.Each hive part is carefullychecked for knots, splitsand other timberdeformities before beingshrink wrapped with fullinstructions and nails.Glue is supplied withevery complete flatpacked hive.All packs of 10 frames aresupplied with a 10g bagof nails.

Crownboard/Clearer Board Plywood board in cedar framewith two plastic porter escapes.

You may prefer to try a glass orpolycarbonate quilt as analternative to the traditionalplywood crownboard.

Frames and FoundationBritish standard frames and foundation for use in National and WBC hives can befound on pages 10-12.

HIV

ESan

d B

EES



W.B.C. HIVEThe Classic Cottage Garden hive, admired by beekeepers worldwide for its attractiveand stable design. This double walled hive offers great protection against theweather. A stunning focal point for any garden, large or small, especially whenpainted whilte. We can paint them at an additional cost. If you wish to paint ityourself, we recommend two coats of good quality undercoat and, once thoroughlydry, a coat of quality gloss paint.The complete hive comprises: varroa floor with legs, three lifts, (one with porch),metal covered roof with two cone escapes, entrance slides, brood body with tenD.N.1. frames and foundation on narrow plastic ends and dummy board, slotted steelqueen excluder, two supers each with eight frames and foundation on castellatedspacers and crownboard with plastic porter bee escapes.

Plastic LegsThese legs are suitable for the WBC hive. They are made from durable recycledplastic; can be cut and screwed like timber and look like timber. Can also be usedwith the sloping hive stand.

Options – The WBC hive has optionsavailable – similar to the National hive(see previous pages). A 14"x12" broodbox – which will need an extra lift; wireexcluder, glass quilt, polycarbonatequilt, Hoffman self spacing frames.Pictured right is the correct way ofplacing a framed wire excluder in abottom bee-space hive – WBC, Nationaland Commercial. Note the steel crossbars are all visible if placed the correctway up.

Entrance SlidesSold in pairs. Slide in from each end of the porch as shown.

Garden HiveThe traditional English beehive made in long lasting Cedar. We have been makinghives at Wragby since early last century and have often been requested to providethem as a garden ornament. When Alan Tichmarsh requested an old WBC Hive for‘Ground Force’ we knew the time was right to make them more widely available. Thetimber does not require any treatment and will weather very quickly and blend intoyour garden in a very short space of time. Hive is full size and measuresapproximately 550mm square and 900mm high. This hive is an ornament for yourgarden. It cannot be used for keeping bees.





FloorsVARROA FLOOR – Substantialfloor, with legs, which can be usedboth in the ventilated or closedposition. Ideal for varroa management.

The traditional solid floor is alsoavailable.

HIV

ESand B

EES



LangstrothThe world’s most popular hive. It is used by manycommercial beekeepers in the UK for it’s larger broodbody, simplicity of design, ease of handling and readyavailability of commercial uncapping and extractionequipment.We can also supply the hive with a Jumbo brood bodyto accommodate extra deep frames. The complete hivecomprises: open mesh floor, brood body with ten selfspacing frames and foundation, wire queen excluder,two supers each with ten self spacing frames andfoundation, crownboard and 4" roof.

Modified DadantSimilar in construction and design to the Langstrothand also American in origin; the frames however aredeeper with a slightly wider spacing. The complete hivecomprises: open mesh floor, brood body with elevenself spacing frames and foundation, wire queenexcluder, two supers each with eleven self spacingframes and foundation, crownboard, 4" roof. The M.D. hive is the largest hive we produce and isone of the biggest in the world with a brood area ofalmost 4000 sq. ins. Also popular with commercialbeekeepers because of its large capacity. It can be veryheavy to lift and move around, even when supers areconcerned. The hive which Brother Adam usedexclusively at Buckfast Abbey is a twelve frame version.

SmithA popular hive, particularly in Scotland, developed byMr. W. Smith of Innerleithen, Peebles. It is well suitedto the weather conditions in the north and ideal formoving to the heather moors. Basically, Mr. Smithdeveloped a small Langstroth hive, incorporating allthe design features of that hive. The brood body andsuper frames of the Smith hive accommodate shortlugged British Standard frames and the same size offoundation as the National and WBC. The completehive comprises: open mesh floor, brood body witheleven self spacing frames and foundation, wire queenexcluder, two supers each with eleven self spacingframes and foundation, crownboard, 4" roof. Alsoavailable is a 14" x 12" brood body – ready assembledonly.

CuprinolThis version of Cuprinol is theonly clear insecticide freeproduct in their range. It givesdeep penetrating protection tosound wood against all typesof rot, decay and woodworm.Apply only to the externalsurfaces of your hive. One litrewill cover 8 square metres withtwo coats, enough thereforefor approximately five hives. Allow to dry thoroughly in the open air for a few daysbefore introducing bees.

Hamilton ConverterAn ingenious device for converting a National broodbody into a ten frame Commercial. The cedar parts aremachined to fit our pattern of hive and will fit snuglyinto the existing frame runner rebate of the brood box.

Commercial or 16" x 10"(Supers referred to as 16" x 6")A simple square hive for those who prefer a largebrood area. Floors, excluders, crownboards and roofsare all the same as the National Hive. Manybeekeepers, therefore, use National supers above the16" x 10" brood box, thus benefiting from a largebrood area with easy to manage frames and supers.The complete hive comprises: open mesh floor, broodbody with eleven self spacing frames and foundation,slotted steel queen excluder, two supers each witheleven self spacing frames and foundation,crownboard, 4" roof. A very popular hive in Irelandwith hobbyist and commercial beekeepers alike.

Top Bar HiveThe first all new hive for us for probably 50 years.Prompted by numerous requests from customers athome and abroad, this type of hive is used extensivelyin Africa and the Caribbean.Complete with 24 simple bar frames with groove forwax starter. Flat, plywood roof. Overall length of body880mm, 350mm wide at base, 485mm wide at top. Thebody is 295mm high. Cut away entrance measures 170x 10mm with a 340 x 50mm alighting board. Centrallyplaced in the floor is a mesh panel for removing debriswhich also includes a simple varroa drawer.If purchased assembled the hive is made from 20mmEnglish cedar. If purchased in kit form it is made from1⁄2" exterior quality plywood. All plywood will require atimber preservative.Supplied with instructions for use.

A £10 donation to Bees for Development withevery hive sold.

Beehive PaintThis traditionally produced, ecological friendly paint was developed in Sweden using all natural ingredients. It is solvent free, water resistant and weatherproof. Coverage is approx. 6m2 per litre. Available in earthy shades of blue, red, green and brown. 1 litre size only.



supplied with glue.

Rose OSB (One Size Box)A simple designmade fromRussian Redwoodand exteriorquality plywood.Use the 12 framebox (190mm deep)as a substitute forboth brood bodiesand supers.Supplied flat only,nails for assemblyare not included.Full details atwww.rosebeehives.com Floors, roofsetc are Nationalsize. Frames andfoundation(premier grade)are available tosuit in packs of 12.

Excluders, crownboards,frames and foundation can befound on subsequent pages

HIV

ESan

d B

EES



Package 1 – THE HIVEA complete flat-packed, cedar National Hiveincluding all frames and foundation, nails, glue and instructions.Frames and hive parts are made fromeconomy grade timber.

BEES ON A BUDGET

Package 2 – THE BASIC KITEverything in PACKAGE 1 plus a smoker, hive tool, leathergloves, jacket and veil, bee brush, smoker cartridges, feederand mouseguard.

Package 3 – THE KIT PLUSEverything in PACKAGE 2 plus a two frame manual honeyextractor, 3 x 15lb. honey buckets, 1 x 30lb. bucket withvalve, uncapping fork and double strainer.

Package 4 – HONEY PROCESSING KITTwo frame manual honey extractor, 3 x 15lb. honeybuckets, 1 x 30lb. bucket with valve, uncapping fork anddouble strainer.

ONLY available ON-LINE

FRA

MES

and FOU

ND

ATION



Nails

2" Galvanised Nails:2.65mm gauge heavily galvanised nails for general hive assembly. Round, not oval finish. Lost head. The nails we use ourselves. (500g pack).1.5" Sheradised Panel Pins:Slim Nails for more delicate hive assembly especiallyuseful on the W.B.C. hive. (500g pack).1" Sheradised Panel Pins:As above, suitable for re-nailing laths on WBC lifts androofs. (500g pack).

5⁄8" Brass Escutcheon Pins:Large round headed pin for runners, cone escapes, etc.(100g pack).

Frame WireStandard: small 125g reels of 0.44mm rust proofedwire. Stainless Steel: also 0.44mm in gauge, a verysmooth, hard wire on reels of approx. 200g.These grades of wire are ideally suited for wiring yourown frames and providing extra support for thefoundation especially on the larger brood frames.

Spur EmbeddersIf you wire your own frames you will find these toolsindispensable. Euro style: Heavy machined brass headwith toothed and channeled wheel. Opposite head hasa grooved face for holding wire down. 250mm long,100mm wooden handle.

U.S. style: Embedder with 100mm shaped woodenhandle and 50mm diameter spur wheel. Overall length 165mm.

Heat with a small flame. Run along wire. The wax is melted and covers the wire. Wire needs to be taut.

EyeletsSmall brass eyelets for insertion into a side bar toprevent wire from cutting into timber. Can be eitherhammered or punched through a pre-drilled hole.

Eyelet PunchRobust tool for punching holes in side bars andinserting eyelets. Spring loaded action with removabletip for easy replacement of needle if required.Adjustable stop to accommodate most sizes of side

bars. All secured to a beech base 350x70x25mm. 230mm long lever handle

with 100mm turned hand grip.

Foundation Rollers

Frame NailsAvailable in two sizesand black japanned toprevent rusting. 3/4" forgeneral frame assemblyand 3/8" for holding wirewhen cross wiringframes. Packed in 50gpacks or 500g cartons.50g of 3/4" will assembleabout 25 frames.

RampinA frame nail is placedin the tube and, witha firm punch on thehandle, is driven intothe wood.Overall length160mm. Plungerinside tube ismagnetic andprevents pin fromslipping out whenplaced vertically.

Frame Nail HammerA small hammer suitable for frame assembly. 150g head weight. 260mm long.

Roof Metal PunchA 100mm long hardened steel punch. Very sharp pointsuitable for piercing roof metals prior to nailing.

Frame Nail PliersHandy sized pincers with accurately shaped and cutjaws for removing frame nails. Spring operated handleswith rubber grips. Keep a pair in your Bee Tool Tidy.Also useful for gripping Apistan strips that have beenpropolised in the hive. 100mm long.

Electric Frame Nailing GunLightweight and very easy and accurate to use. Makesframe assembly a pleasure. Fires 18 gauge, 15mmgalvanised nails. Each gun is supplied with 2000 nails.

Precision made rollers for home foundationproduction. Manual or electric (220V) 5.4mm cell width apis mellifera mellifera or 4.7mm cell width for apis mellifera scutellata.The plain rollers compress soft beeswax into a 5mmthick sheet. The engraved rollers emboss both sides of the sheet with the accurate hexagonalcell shape.Rollers are 320mm long. Diameter ofindividual rollers is 62mm. Drone basecan also be supplied.

Wire CrimperA tensioning and crimping device which makes wiringframes much easier. No straining of the wire or sorehands.

TransformerThis 12V transformer is perfect for embedding frame wire into foundation when wiring your own frames. 130mm insulated probes.

Hive GlueA waterproof wood glue suitable for hive assembly. Supplied in spouted bottles. We recommend the gluing of all timber joints in hive parts. Frames should not be glued. 200ml.

FRA

MES

and

FOU

ND

ATIO

N



Wax Conversion and Straight SwapWe introduced our Wax Conversion service in 1996 and after four years of continuous growth in this field offered a Straight Swap service. The Conversion system provides for a lb. per lb. exchange of crude wax into refined foundation. The beekeeper pays for this on a per lb. rateto which we add a wiring charge if necessary. The Straight Swap is exactly as it sounds. You provide the wax and we swap it for PREMIERFOUNDATION, wired or unwired AND NO CASH CHANGES HANDS. For example, if you delivered to our factory 10 lbs. of beeswax we wouldprovide either 40 sheets of wired BS brood foundation or 50 sheets of unwired and your purse or wallet stays firmly closed! The advantages ofthis over a Conversion are obvious, you do not end up with far more foundation than you may really want and to all intents and purposes it is free!We would stress however that whichever service you choose the wax must be clean and free from dross, dead bees, honey and hive debris. We reserve the right to adjustweight if wax is deemed too dirty and refuse it unconditionally if we detect any PDB aroma. Please telephone our head office or one of our branches if large quantities areinvolved. Full details can be found in our current price list.

BEESWAX FOUNDATIONBeeswax sheets are available in two grades,standard and premier. Premier is our usual topquality wax blended from the finest British, Irishand Australian/New Zealand beeswax. This is thetop quality foundation which has been availablefrom Thornes for over forty years and on whichwe base our reputation as being the leadingmanufacturer of beeswax foundation in the UK.In 1995 we introduced our standard grade. This ismanufactured with blended beeswax from avariety of sources and has excellent colour andaroma.Our finished foundation is wired diagonally andthe one continuous length is embedded into thefreshly milled wax at an angle to the cells,eliminating any tendency to sag.Pictured right is new mum Sarah working on oneof our automatic wiring machines, the mostadvanced in the world.After careful checks, the wax is packed and sealedin polythene to help retain the delicate aromaand to keep it fresh. All foundation is packed inmultiples of ten, and is manufactured in allregular sizes, both in worker base and dronebase. Thin super for cut comb and sections isavailable in worker base only. Wired or plain-special sizes made to order.

Rolls of beeswax for foundation and candlesheet production.We have been making worker, drone baseand thin super foundation for almost 50years.

FRA

MES

and FOU

ND

ATION



Silicone Foundation PressMake your own beeswax foundation sheets. All stainless steel construction including hinges and hidden matrix, with silicone rubber cell formers.Cell sizes for apis mellifera mellifera (5.4mm wide) and apis mellifera scutellata (4.7mm wide) available.Makes sheets 420 x 245mm – suitable for British Standard, Commercial or Langstroth hives. Instructions for use1. Fill a large sink or other container with cold water.2. Place the hinged edge of the Press flat on a firm surface and slightly open the Press.3. Pour in the liquid wax until nearly full and squeeze shut, pouring away the excess wax.4. Put the Press into the water. After only 2-3 seconds, carefully open the Press underwater and remove the sheet of wax. This will need to be trimmed to the correct size.5. Remove the Press from the water and stand it open on its edges to allow water to run off.6. Give the Press a gentle rub with a kitchen towel to break up any water droplets. Alternatively the water could be made up of a soapy solution of washing up liquid which will

prevent water droplets forming.

Plastic FoundationLangstroth and BS sizes only, deep and shallow. Thesheets are beeswax coated to encourage comb building.Once drawn in the frame the combs are virtuallyindestructible, enabling the beekeeper to extract at highspeed without fear of the comb breaking up. It musthowever be pointed out that conditions for combbuilding must be near perfect for the bees to work thefoundation. Many commercial beekeepers use plasticfoundation now as a matter of course but we have heard that some, especially inAustralia and New Zealand, are reverting back to pure beeswax foundation.

Small Cell FoundationThis small cell foundation, 4.9mm cell size (BS Deepand Langstroth Deep only) may be an advantage inVarroa control. The best time to coax bees on to thesmaller cell size will be when comb building is at itsmost vigorous, a prime swarm is therefore idealexpecially if the swarm is stimulated with a feed ofsugar syrup or better still, honey.

Sheet-wax TrayA simple wooden tray that will assist inproducing thin wax sheets for use withour embossed rollers or foundationmatrix. Internal dimensions460x305mm.Method of use: Assuming a readysupply of liquid wax, the making of thinsheets is very simple. Soak the wholetray in water overnight before starting.After draining off excess water,pour agenerous amount of liquid wax onto the tray and roll it from side to side and back tofront allowing the surplus wax to run out of the front opening and back into itscontainer. The wax will set quite rapidly. With a blunt knife or rigid plastic spatula runthe blade around the inside corner and slowly peel away the thin wax sheet. Repeatthe process. Silicone spray can be used if the board starts to dry out.

Foundation Matrix and Silicone SprayThis simple tool will emboss the plainwax sheet produced in the tray above with the hexagonal cell shape.Place the thin sheet between the cellformers (preferably as soon as it has beenmade as it will still be warm and produce asharper and deeper cell).Roll out the impression using the rollerprovided or even an old clothes mangle.Matrix measures 280 x 430mm and will make sheets suitable for British Standard,Commercial, Langstroth and Dadant hives. If the wax adheres to the cell formers usesilicone spray as a release agent before starting the process.

Dummy BoardThese are made from 1⁄2" external plywoodwith cedar sides and top bars. DummyBoards are for closing the gap in the broodbody when the frames do not fit exactly,preventing heat loss and the build up ofbrace comb. All deep sizes available as wellas British Standard shallow.

National WBC Smith Commercial Langstroth Dadant

External Dimensions 181/8" x 181/8" 163/8" x 181/4" 185/16" x 185/16" 20" x 161/4" 20" x 181/2"

Brood depth 87/8" 87/8" 87/8" 101/2" 97/16" 113/4"

Deep brood depth 121/2" 121/2" 121/2" 113/4"

Super depth 57/8" 57/8" 57/8" 63/8" 53/4" 65/8"

Brood Frames

Hoffman *11 *10 *11 *11 10 11

Narrow Ends 11 10

Super Frames

Hoffman 11 10 11 11 10 11

Manley 10 9 10 10 8 10

Wide Ends 8 8

Castellated Spacers 9, 10 or 11 8 or 10

Brood Area 2200 sq. ins. 2000 sq. ins. 2200 sq. ins. 3000 sq. ins. 2750 sq. ins. 3740 sq. ins.

No. Worker Cells 50,000 45,000 50,000 70,500 61,400 85,000

Bee Space Bottom Bottom Top Bottom Top Top

Foundation

Deep 137/16" x 8" 137/16" x 8" 137/16" x 8" 157/16" x 91/2" 163/4" x 85/8" 163/4" x 103/4"

Shallow 137/16" x 5" 137/16" x 5" 137/16" x 5" 157/16" x 51/2" 163/4" x 47/8" 163/4" x 53/4"

Extra Deep 14x12 or Jumbo 137/16" x 111/2" 137/16" x 111/2" 137/16" x 111/2" 163/4" x 103/4"

Thin super foundation sizes:Section squares 41/8" x 43/16" 3 Section length 123/4" x 43/16" 4 Section length 17" x 43/16"

211/2" x 211/2" lifts173/4" x 161/4" brood

*N.B. One extra brood frame can be fitted in each of these but manipulations are easier as shown with dummy board.

FRAME, HIVE AND FOUNDATION SPECIFICATION

FRA

MES

and

FOU

ND

ATIO

N



Top Bars

Bottom Bars

11/16" Langstroth and Modified Dadant - 19"

11/16" Commercial (16x10) - 171/4"

11/16" British Standard/National DN2, SN2, DN5, SN5 - 17"

7/8" Smith - 151/2"

11/16" Smith - 151/2"

Langstroth and Modified Dadant one piece - 17 9/16"

Commercial (16x10) one piece - 16"

British Standard/National one piece - 14"

Langstroth and Modified Dadant Manley - 17 9/16"

Commercial Manley (16x6) - 16"

British Standard/National Manley - 14"

Langstroth and Modified Dadant Standard - 17 9/16"

Commercial Standard (16x10) - 16"

British Standard/National - 14"

7/8" British Standard/National DN1, SN1, DN4, SN4 - 17"

Frame sizes and selection can appear at first glance to be very complicated. If you are a new beekeeper with either National or WBC hiveswe would recommend the use of SN1 frames in supers on castellated spacers and DN4 frames Hoffman self spacing frames in the broodbodies. The ‘S’ of frame notation means shallow and the ‘D’ deep.

Side Bars

13/8"

11/2"

MDShallow

MDManley

LangstrothManley

LangstrothManley 16x6

ManleyB.S.

ManleySN4SN5

SN4SN5

SN1 LangstrothShallow

13/8" 11/2" 7/8" 13/8"

61/4" 51/2" 51/2" 51/2" 53/8" 61/4" 53/8" 53/8" 6" 51/2"

15/8" 13/4" 15/8" 15/8" 15/8"

13/8"

13/8"

11/2"

10"

91/8"

111/4"

16x10

111/4"

Langstroth Deep

Langstroth Jumbo

M.D. Deep

81/2"

81/2"

81/2"

12"

DN1

DN4, DN5

DN4, DN5

14x12

7/8"

11/2"

13/8"

13/8"

6"

16x6

13/8"

Frames

These are manufactured from the best quality, seasoned, Russian or Swedishsoftwood in accordance with the British Standard specification. Mass produced byautomatic machinery to exact sizes, a pleasure for you to assemble yourself.D.N.1. – Deep National frames with 7/8" top bar, 7/8" side bars with grooves and twopiece bottom bar. Spaced using ends.D.N.2. – Deep National frames as above but with 11/16" top bar (wider to preventbrace comb).D.N.4. – Deep National frames with 7/8" top bar, Hoffman self spacing side bars 13/8"wide at top tapering to 7/8" at bottom and two piece bottom bar.D.N.5. – as D.N.4. but with 11/16" top bar.S.N.1, S.N.2, S.N.4, S.N.5. – These frames are identical to those above, but areshallow – for supers.Smith frames are identical to normal British Standard but have shorter lugs – seephotograph.Langstroth, Langstroth Jumbo, Modified Dadant, Commercial and 14" x 12"always have a 11/16" top bar and are all Hoffman self spacing at 13/8", except ModifiedDadant, which are spaced at 11/2".Manley frames are only used in supers and are generally 15/8" wide with parallelsides and two piece bottom bars with shoulders. Both the top and bottom barsmeasure 11/16" in width making uncapping with a knife much easier.One piece bottom bars are also available in National, Langstroth/M.D. andCommercial sizes for those who wish to wire the frame rather than use wiredfoundation.British Standard Hoffman frames at 11/2" spacing are also an option, as areLangstroth Manley at 13/4".Wedges for B.S. 7/8" top bars can be purchased separately.Frames are packed in 10’s and 50’s.All packs of 10 frames are supplied with a 10g bag of nails.

14x12 extension kitThis kit will extend 10 regularHoffman self-spacing framesto full 14x12 depth. We alsosupply special depthfoundation to suit. Frameparts are linked togetherusing hoffman converterclips. Gimp pins for assemblysupplied with each kit.

FRAME ASSEMBLY

Remove wedge from top bar.Assemble frame with onebottom bar.

Nail as shown - 2 nails foreach side bar, and nailbottom bar up through sidebar when nailing hoffmanframes.

Bend over long loops offoundation, and layfoundation onto top bar.

Nail the wedge onto the topbar, trapping the bent wires.Nail through each loop ofwire and the wedge at anangle.

Nail in second bottom bar.

When assembling Langstroth or Dadant frames, ensure the ‘V’edge is on the left as you look at the frame the correct way up.

FRA

MES

and FOU

ND

ATION



Hanging SectionsA convenient way of obtaining a few sections. Thehanging frame can be placed in a super occupying thespace of two frames. Hanging dividers must be used toprevent brace comb from being built onto theadjoining standard frames. Available in National sizeonly.

Section DividersDividers are placed between each row of sectionspreventing brace comb and ensuring an attractive levelcapping. Manufactured in 1mm white polystyrene.Suitable for four section size- National, Langstroth,Mod Dadant and WBC or three section size for Smith,older type of WBC racks and the Irish CDB hive. Theplastic dividers have the advantage of being easy toclean, no sharp edges and more importantly, they are‘warmer’ for the bees.

Section Racks and SpringsPurpose built full size racks for holding sections securely in the hive.Made in Western Red Cedar and available for all hives. Retaining spring included. They can be supplied either made up or ‘in the flat’.

Section Honey

Producing the finest honey is challenging butrewarding. Since there is only a small area for wax-working, bees are reluctant to use them. The keys tosuccess are:

� Use a strong colony with plenty of young bees.(A swarm is ideal).

� Give them no option but sections. Bees willwalk through many sections to fill emptyframes.

� Know your honey flows. Put sections on as theflow is at its peak. Once filled, remove themquickly to avoid travel stains.

� Don’t use a colony with much braula as thetunnels of the larvae disfigure the cappings.

� Avoid honey which granulates quickly althoughsome claim to like solidified comb.

� Store wrapped sections in a freezer to delaygranulation.

SectionsSections were once the most popular way of producing comb honey. In the early fifties EH Taylor of Welwyn would regulary ship over 2.5 million of these small wooden crates to Ireland for comb production. They are not as popular now but they are still the premium product for marketing combhoney.The grooved with split top type is sometimes called theEnglish pattern and takes the section squarefoundation. A three sided split type is also available,often called the Irish pattern. This is used with 3 or 4section length foundation, i.e. one sheet of foundationis slotted into 3 or 4 sections.

Complete Assembled Section Racks

Sections,whether traditional timberor round plastic type are the premier retail productfrom the hive, especially if produced from heatherhoney. These assembled racks will start you offadmirably in section production.

Round SectionsAll plastic section frames that will produce circularcombs. The bees seem to prefer this shape as there areno difficult corners to fill. Frames have built in dividers.All parts are reusable. The completed section ispackaged using rings, clear and opaque covers and thelabels to ‘tie’ the package together. Each frame holdsfour sections. NOTE: Round sections will only fit intosection racks NOT STANDARD SUPERS. (See page 32for labels).

Assembled FramesFrames may be purchased ready assembled, fitted withwired, unwired or thin super foundation. All sizes offrames are available assembled and, unless otherwiserequested, supplied with wired premier foundation.

Halfcomb SectionsThese half-comb cassettes have been very popular fora number of years in Australasia and the U.S.A.Each hanging rack holds 30 half-combs and fits snuglyinto a National or WBC super.

Easy access to the combs is vital for good combbuilding, there is, therefore, good peripheral access tothe rack as well as through the combs themselves.Once complete the rack can be removed and emptied.Each half comb has a separate clip on lid, seal this withclear sellotape, add one of our comb labels on page 38and that’s it, ready for sale. No section cases, cartons,transparent bags required. Each comb holds approx.12 oz.Refilling the rack is simplicity itself and takes less thana minute, try doing that with round or square sections.If using National place a shallow frame on a widespacing on one side and a dummy board on the otherto fill the voids andprevent brace comb.In a WBC super youwill only require adummy board to fillthe void.As an optional extrawe can supply a 5mmthick clear acrylic topcover, so that comb buildingcan be viewed at first hand.

Section Rack CapacitiesSection Rack Round Section Basswood

Frames SectionsNational 10 frames = 4 rows of 8 =

40 sections 32 sectionsLangstroth 9 frames = 4 rows of 7 =

36 sections 28 sectionsMod. Dadant 10 frames = 4 rows of 8 =

40 sections 32 sectionsSmith WILL NOT FIT 3 rows of 8 =

24 sectionsWBC 9 frames = 4 rows of 7 =

36 sections 28 sectionsOld WBC or WILL NOT FIT 3 rows of 7 =Irish C.D.B. 21 sections

HIV

E H

AR

DW

AR

E



Wide Plastic EndsIn natural only. Recommended for super frame spacing at 17/8". Can be staggered as wide metal ends.

Entrance BlockAvailable in 4 sizes - National/Commercial - 161/2",Langstroth - 145/8", Mod Dadant - 17" and Smith -163/4". Made from 7/8" square timber with an entranceof 41/2" x 5/16".

Entrance SlidesSold in pairs and suitable for WBC hives only. Slidescan be reversed to close the hive completely. Can alsobe used as a mouseguard.

Standard MouseguardA simple galvanised strip that fits onto the hiveentrance. Held in position with drawing pins. Notsuitable for WBC hive.

Snowley Mouseguard MagnetHow many times have you struggled to fit a standard mouseguard to a hive with drawing pins when wearinggloves. It is very fiddly, frustrating and expensive ondrawing pins! This simple tool is the answer. Pick up apin by its head and simply press into position. Easy.95mm long.

Castellated MouseguardVery robust reversible metal strip 440mm long.Castellated on both sides to prevent mice, rats, birdsetc. entering the hive. Note that the device is fitted tothe brood box of the hive, not the floor. Each fixingbracket has one closed end, the lug of the strip locateson this stop when slid in from the top. It thereforehangs in front of the floor entrance. Suitable only forNational Hives.

Ventilator MouseguardSimilar to above but one edge has a ventilated side forcomplete closure of the hive. Great for moving bees.Fitted as above.

Disc EntranceAn adjustable disc that can be used as an alternative tothe traditional floor entrance. It has four openings:completely open or closed, closed with ventilation or‘queen excluder segment’ to prevent swarming.190mm dia.

Narrow Metal EndsMade in our own workshops from 0.38mm tinplatecoils. The traditional method for brood frame spacing -17/16".

Wide Metal EndsAs narrow metal ends but suitable for supers giving aspacing of 17/8". If you find this spacing initially too wide,it is a good idea to stagger the spacers as shown, untilthe combs are partially drawn out. Then remove theextra frame/s to another super.

Narrow Plastic Ends17/16" spacing. In red, green, blue, yellow or natural.Extremely durable with no sharp edges.Use thecolours to code queen age or apiary system.

Frame RunnersAvailable in galvanised steel and plastic. In three sizes:-National, Commercial, Dadant and Smith - 161/2",WBC - 15" and Langstroth 141/2".

Each slide is 295mm long, 33mm wide and 10mmthick.

Queen ExcludersThe queen excluder is one of the most importantpieces of equipment available to the beekeeper and isused to prevent the queen entering the honey supersand producing brood in the wrong place!We have several types available.

WireAvailable in all sizes. Is rust proof and with accuratelyspaced wire in a wooden frame. Bee space on one sideonly. Bees pass through without damage and wear towings and bodies. Corner joints are half-lapped, gluedand stapled for extra strength. Nails holding grid inplace are clinched over for extra grip.Wire grids measuring 432mm square (17") can bepurchased separately if you wish to frame your ownexcluder. Grids that are full size National 460mmsquare (181⁄8") are also available.

Slotted SteelShort slot. Available in National, Commercial and WBCsizes only. Produced to critical tolerances from ourown tooling. Made in galvanised mild steel.

HarmlessProduced from our own mould, this 3mm thick plasticexcluder is virtually indestructible, will not crack, staysflat and is not susceptible to frost. It can be cleanedvery easily if placed in a freezer. Slots are accuratelyspaced and shaped with curved edges encouragingfree and harmless passage for your bees. National sizeonly.

PlasticAvailable in Langstroth and MD sizes. It is easy to cleanwhen wax is cold and becomes brittle.

HIV

E HA

RD

WA

RE



Canadian Clearer BoardA very effective and rapid way of clearing bees. Thecones are not one way valves but the bees aresufficiently disorientated not to be able to find theirway back into the supers. However they should not beleft on for more than six hours. Made in Western Red Cedar and exterior quality plywood providing a chamber depth of 50mm. National size only.

Canadian Cone EscapesVersatile conical escapes that can be incorporated into several different designs of clearer board as well as the traditional type above. Exit diameter 7mm, overall height32mm. Entrance diameter 21mm.

Castellated SpacersAvailable in either galvanised steel or plastic. Werecommend this type of spacer for National and WBCsupers. Available in 8 or 10 slot for WBC and 9, 10 or11 for National. Our first quality National and WBCsupers have slots to accommodate spacers which savesnailing and also means you can experiment andchange the spacing of your supers with ease.

Yorkshire SpacersUse to space yourDN1 frames. Canbe fixedpermanently to theframe, usually onthe side bar. Canbe used at the topand bottom toprevent frames swinging and crushing bees whenmoving the hive. Spacing is 17/16".

Hoffman Converter ClipsEasy to fit plastic clips to turn frames into the selfspacing type. Fit on the side of the frame, keeping thetop bar clear for easy cleaning. Spacing is 13/8".

Crownboard/Clearer Board6mm exterior quality plywood framed with 6mm x22mm cedarwood laths. Bee space one side for Smith,Langstroth and Mod. Dadant and both sides forNational/Commercial and WBC. All are fitted with twoplastic Porter bee escapes.

Glass QuiltExtremely popular observation device suitable also forclearing. Fitted with one plastic porter bee escape.Strong and rigid construction with glued and screwedhalf lapped corners.

Polycarbonate QuiltA crystal clear, unbreakable quilt. Made from 3mmpolycarbonate, 300 times stronger than glass. (Used incrash helmets and riot shields). Far better insulationqualities than glass. Will not cause condensation incold weather. Can be supplied plain or fitted with astandard Porter escape. Although much stronger thanglass it is not as hard and will scratch easily. To cleanoff propolis or wax place in freezer and scrape withplastic bladed tool. National and WBC size only.

Curtain EscapeA plastic, circular escape with 10 free moving plastic curtains. Works quickly with several bees being cleared at once. Overall diameter is100mm. Requires a hole in clearer board of 64mm. Overall diameter 98mm.

Porter Bee EscapeThis new plastic escape with accurately spacedstainless steel springs slides apart easily for cleaning.The springs are easy to adjust if necessary and will notrust or corrode. A very old but tried and tested way ofclearing your honey supers.

Hexagonal 6 Way EscapeA Thorne bee escape, six ways for rapid clearing of supers. Superior to the circular eight way in that the bees do not find their way back because of its shape. 300mm across parallel sides, 350mm point to point. Diameter of central space is115mm.How to use: For efficient use you must firstly constructa chamber board similar to the Canadian ClearerBoard. This is simply 4 laths of timber 50mm widetacked to a sheet of 6mm plywood. Cut a 75mmdiameter hole central in the board and put the escapeinside the chamber so the central space cover the holein the board.

WBC Cone EscapeUsed mainly on the roofs of WBChives to permit any bees trapped in the cavity to escape. Can also be used in drone or wasp trapping.

Bee Brush16" long wooden handle with soft bristles. Perfect forgently brushing bees from each comb.

Canvas QuiltMay be used in place of a crownboard. Heavy canvas with flap for feeding. Bees tend to propolise them onto the frames but they can be peeledback to expose small areas. National size only.

Insulated QuiltSpace age materials in the hive!Place under the roof, black side up in winter, silver side up in summer. Available in all sizes.

Bee QuickA non-toxic blend of natural oils and herbextracts for clearing bees from supers. Safe touse for both bees, beekeepers and all hiveproducts, and it can be posted! Using fumepads or a fume board, spray Bee Quickevenly in a zig zag pattern onto theabsorbent surface ensuring the liquid reachesthe edges. Remove all hive parts until youreach the honey supers. Place the soakedpads on top of the frames. Supers should becleared in 2-5 minutes. Repeat as required.Best results will be obtained on a warm daywhen the vapours will evaporate morequickly. Package size is approx. 240ml or3.8ltr.

Stainless Steel MeshWoven 304 gradestainless steel mesh(8 mesh per inch).Will not rust orcorrode whenexposed to acids.

Rhombus EscapeA variation of the hexagonal escape with two exits forrapid clearing. Made in meshed translucent plasticletting both light and brood scent into the supers.380mm long, 123mm wide.

HIV

E H

AR

DW

AR

E



Spring FastenersOne of the simplest yet effective ways of securing hives, sold in pairs with fixing screws.

LockslidesGalvanised steel,sold in pairs withscrews and markinggauge. Hive can bequickly broken downwith a tap from ahammer.

Fume BoardThis board greatly improves the efficiency of BeeQuick. A simple wooden frame 40mm wide has anabsorbent canvas cover stretched over one side. SprayBee Quick as above and place the metal cover over thecanvas before placing on the honey supers. Heat fromthe sun quickly raises the temperature of the BeeQuick ensuring rapid evaporation and hence fastclearing of supers. National size only.

Moving Bees

You may move bees simply to a new permanentlocation, to orchards for pollination or to goodnectar sources, such as oil seed rape, lime orheather. The essentials for moving hives are:-travelling screens for ventilation, a secure way offixing hive parts together and entrance closures. Ifpossible, prepare hives in advance. Remove fullsupers leaving one empty super if convenient.Remove the crownboard and replace with atravelling screen. Fix the hive parts with thefasteners of your choice – all will be secure ifproperly fitted. When bees have stopped flying, inthe evening or early morning, close the entrancewith foam closure, remove the roof and lift into yourvehicle. If the journey is hot, a half cup of water orweak sugar syrup poured on each colony will calmagitated bees. At the new site, set out the hives andreplace the roofs before opening the entrances.

Travelling ScreenWooden framed stainless steel wire mesh (eight gauge) made in all sizes, fits on top of the hive in place of the roof. The ideal ventilator. Water or syrup can be pouredthrough the mesh.

Standard Hive StrapExtremely strong, hardwearing with an ingeniouslocking device. Supplied with 3m of 25mm widewebbing.

Economy Hive StrapJust as strong as above with same length of webbing. The buckle contains a spiked cam – the more tension applied in the correct plane, the tighter the strap.

Ratchet Hive StrapExcellent value for money, easy to use and unlock.Suitable for strapping all sorts of loads, as well asbeehives, on to a trailer. 3m of 25mm wide webbing.

TrianglesGalvanised steel, sold in sets of four with blackjapanned screws. An extremely secure method ofmoving hives.

Toggle FastenersSold in pairscomplete withscrews. Enablescomponent hiveparts to beseparated quicklyand easily.

Adjustable FastenersThese are superblytough fastenerscomplete with fixingscrews. Fullyadjustable to take upthe inevitablecontraction andexpansion that takesplace in the hive. Youcan even fasten aroof to a brood bodysecurely.

StaplesCoppered mild steel, 50mm wide, with 19mm legs forreally secure transit. Available in 500g boxes. Probablythe most popular method among commercialbeekeepers.

Entrance ClosureA foam rubber strip enables the hive to be completelyclosed quickly and efficiently yet more importantlypermits ventilation. Simple to remove once the hivesare in position. One size fits all hives.

Caution SignsFour self adhesive green on white signs to notify thepublic – not frighten them. Size 200 x 280mm.

Corner SupportsIf your hives are in an exposed position and always separating or blowing over in blustery weather then these supports are for you. Sold in sets of 4 (screws not included) these are fixed at every top corner of component parts and grip the box above by 15mm. Designed sothat screws fix the support to the top of the hive partwhile tacks can be used to fix the adjoining part for amore permanent fitting especially if moving hives.

Fume PadMade from very absorbent “beer mat” material, 250 x 230mmapproximately. Ideal for use with Bee Quick and acetic acid.

AP

IAR

Y H

AR

DW

AR

E



Swarm TrapThe Swarm Trap was developed with the hobbybeekeeper in mind who finds weekly inspections toremove queen cells almost impossible due towork/family commitments and unpredictable weather. How often have you been full of good intentions on aFriday night to inspect colonies over the weekend onlyto have your plans shattered by adverse weather. Inthese circumstances you can be sure a swarm wouldcome out the following week, whilst at work, andwould not be sitting contentedly on a low branchwaiting for your return!The swarm trap catches the queen as she leaves thehive during a swarm. It has been tested over the lastthree seasons with 100% success.Full instructions supplied. Patented.National size only.

Swarm CatcherIdeal for those just-out-of-reach swarms. Made fromstrong canvas and plated steelwith nylon rope pull cord forclosing the top. Wooden polenot included.

Travelling BoxSturdy plywood box which will hold 6 frames. Ideal formoving nucleii. Ventilation holes in both sides and thetop. Available in National size only. Also useful in theapiary for housing a swarm or as a bait hive when using Swarm Lure. 465mm long260mm high260mm wide

Straw SkepHand made and very sturdy. Very useful to have onehandy in the apiary for catching swarms. Also usedfrequently for window displays for marketing honey,candles and beeswax based cosmetics. 260mm high,360mm diameter (approx.). Made in UK.

Hive NumbersIndividual: whiteplastic numbers forclear hive identity.45mm high. Madefrom 1mm thickplastic. Pre-drilled toassist fixing.Series: 40mm high,made fromunbreakablepolypropylene with 2 fixing holes per number

Snelgrove BoardAll sizes available. Hinged doors on three sides aboveand below. Perforated steel mesh over central hole. Werecommend “Swarming, its Control and Prevention” bySnelgrove as the definitive work on swarm control.Snelgrove’s ingenious swarm control method issuitable for the beekeeper with a few hives in thegarden. It relies on splitting the colony andcontinuously bleeding young bees from a top broodbox to the lower part of the hive. Many variations inuse are possible – his first method is as follows:-Reorganise the hive with the queen on one frame ofopen brood, with other broodless frame, at thebottom, then a queen excluder, supers and finallyanother box with all the other brood frames. Four dayslater, put the Snelgrove board under the top box andmanipulate the entrances in sequence.Day 4: Open top left entrance.Day 7: Close top left, open bottom left and top right.Day 14: Close bottom left and top right, open bottom

right and top back.Queen cells in the top boxes should be destroyed and the two brood boxes later united.

First Year – Seasonal GuideJANUARY

Check that mouseguards are still in place. Keepan eye open for woodpecker damage and checkthat there is still good ventilation. Check storedcombs – a further application of sulphur strips maybe required. Pay subscription to your localBeekeepers Association.

Look out for details of our Winter Sale.

FEBRUARYCheck spare equipment and carry out

repairs/replacement before the active season.Check that there are still plenty of stores bychecking the weight of the hive. Provide fondant(not syrup) if they are short.

MARCHRemove mouseguards. Continue to check that

there are still plenty of stores. A small amount ofsyrup (1 part sugar to 1 part water) may be fed ifneeded. Watch for early pollen being gathered.Feed Nektapoll if pollen is scarce.

Ask us for a new price list.

APRILAt the first full inspection, check for worker

brood, eggs and young larvae. Mark queens ifdesired. Remove poor and old combs and replacewith new foundation. Put supers on hives beforehoney flow starts.

Visit our stand at the BBKA Conventionat Stoneleigh.

MAYMonitor Varroa mite levels throughout season

using floor screens or a fork to examine dronepupae. Apply control methods as necessary toreduce numbers of mites (see the FERA booklet “Managing Varroa” available atwww.nationalbeeunit.com). Begin swarm controlinspections, looking for queen cells and know whatto do when they are found. Go along to local apiarymeetings. Extract oilseed rape honey without delay.

JUNECheck that colonies do not get hungry if the

early honey crop is removed. Feed if necessary.Continue to monitor level of Varroa.

JULY Usually the height of the honey flow. Put on

supers. Harvest the crop.

AUGUSTSpeak to your local Association about co-

ordinating Varroa treatment – the more we treattogether, the more successful we will be.

SEPTEMBERFeed each colony with strong syrup (2 parts

sugar to 1 part water) adding Fumidil B if Nosemais present or suspected. Find out if diseasediagnosis is available locally and have a matchboxof workers from each hive tested for Nosema andAcarine.

OCTOBER

Check that each colony is ready for winter with:1) A good queen;2) Plenty of young workers;3) Good health;4) Plenty of honey/syrup and pollen.

Ensure hives are weathertight and secure. Fitmouseguards.

Visit the National Honey Show

NOVEMBER

Protect stored combs against wax moth byspraying with Certan or fumigating with sulphurstrips.

DECEMBER

Put your feet up and read a beekeeping book.Try candlemaking for Christmas. Check colonies forstores. Put on fondant (not syrup) if they are short.Treat with Oxalic Acid while hives are broodless.

AP

IAR

Y H

AR

DW

AR

E



Beekeepers PerchLightweighttripod chair.Folds to fit incarrying bag.How often haveyou wanted toperch onsomething at theapiary only tofind you have tosit on the edgeof a roof orupturned broodbox. 480mmhigh. Neatcentral swiveljoint housestubular steel legs with rubber feet. Strong nylon seatfabric. Velcro wrap around fastener.

Happykeeper Floor First exhibited atApimondia in Sloveniain 2003. This is arevolutionary selfcleaning floor. Suitablefor National hives with12 brood framesspaced at 35mm (DN4Hoffman) or 11 DN4and a dummy board.Not suitable for a hivewith frames spaced onnarrow plastic or metalends as each framemust have a tube directly below it. This cannot beachieved with a 36.5mm (17⁄16") spacing. As the beesgroom themselves, lose bits of wax or propolis and ofcourse varroa mites the debris drops between theframes and the tubes and ends up on the ground.It is claimed that trials in the Paris area of France overthe past 12 years with this type of floor have kept hiveshealthy and virtually varroa free without any chemical,biological or manipulative controls.Further advantages of course are the elimination ofannual floor cleaning, good insulation properties of theplastic tubes yet allowing excellent ventilation.Made in Western Red Cedar.Download an extensive trial report atwww.apiculture.com/happykeeper/

SecateursGreat value by-passsecateurs. Keep them inyour Bee Tool-Tidy forevery apiary visit. Younever know where or whenthe next swarm might be,or how quickly bramblesand woody shoots can getin the way. 200mm long.Sprung handles. Blades canbe locked and adjusted.Rubber handle grips. Cutsbranches up to 8mm thick.

Bee Tool TidyA large capacity plastic tray for apiary tools. Two deepcompartments measuring approximately350x100x150mm high. Central carrying handle flankedby two recessed trays measuring 80x50x20mm deep.Overall dimensions: 400mm long, 300mm wide,160mm high.

Sit-Step-StoreA must for allapiary visits.Large capacityplastic tray forhive tools similarto the Bee ToolTidy. Combinethis with a handycover whichforms not only asolid stool butalso a securestep. 300mmhigh, 350mmlong, 280mmwide.

Swarming and its ControlWatching a swarm is a glorious sight, but it is ourduty as beekeepers to minimise the nuisance thatour bees cause. Left to their own devices, colonieswill produce swarms – mainly in May, June andJuly, although not every colony will swarm everyyear. The first swarm contains the original queen,and perhaps half the workers (mostly youngones). Subsequent swarms may still emerge withvirgin queens.Any of the following will reduce the amount ofswarming but not eliminate it entirely.

1. Give plenty of room in the supers.2. Keep young queens.3. Give them foundation to draw out.4. Remove some bees and/or brood.

Swarming will not be prevented simply by1. Clipping the queen.2. Cutting out occupied queen cells.

There are numerous swarm control techniques.One of the most reliable is the artificial swarmwhich is described in every text. Examine eachbrood frame once a week for queen cells witheggs or larvae. If they are found, move the hive toone side, and put a new brood box and floor inthe same position. Put in the new box one frameof brood with the old queen, and fill it up withnew frames and foundation. The queen excluderand supers (with bees) go onto the new broodbox.The other portion of the hive may be locatedanywhere in the apiary. Flying bees go back to theold site. Cut out all queen cells, and one weeklater, cut out all the new queen cells, leaving oneopen one. This will produce the new queen. Ifincrease is not needed, the two colonies can bereunited later in the season.

Swarm LureSwarming is one of the beekeeper’s majorchallenges. There isn’t always enoughtime to carry out the necessaryprevention and control measures.Swarm Lure can capture manyswarms from your own hivesthus reducing loss of bees and honey due to swarming.Stray swarms from other hives in the area, if captured,will add to your hive count and honey yield and maywell prevent calls to “come get a swarm of bees”.Nasonov pheromone is released by workers to orientreturning forager bees back to the colony. To broadcast thisscent, bees raise their abdoment which contain the Nasonovglands and fan their wings vigorously. This is called “scentfanning”. Bees may do this at the hive entrance. Also, whenan airborne swarm begins to cluster, early arriving bees willscent fan to attract others.Synthetically produced Nasonov will attract swarms tounoccupied hive equipment or a swarm-catching box.Research shows that, on average, swarms from the area willoccupy 50-80% of catch boxes containing Nasonov (providedthere is a reasonable amount of swarming in the area).

Tidy TrayWhat a good idea. Have you ever got into a rowbecause of honey all over the kitchen floor. Or worsestill torn your car seats as you have used an up-turnedroof to transport wet supers. The Tidy Tray is theperfect solution to sticky problems.

Hand Truck3 in 1, 250kg capacity, flat bed,hand truck, or 45° angle truck.Heavy steel construction,pneumatic tyres. Large loadingplatform 445 x 245mm.

Hive CarrierA two-person lifting device for any size of hive exceptWBC. The heavier the hive, the harder it is gripped.Complete with comfortable polypropylene handlegrips. Measures 560 x 760mm when folded.

TOO

LSand C

LOTH

ING



Smoker PelletsBags of compressed, straw based pellets which makean exceptional smoker fuel. The smoke produced iswhite and very cool with a pleasant burnt straw aroma.It lights very easily and will burn for hours without theusual need of pumping the bellows. It is made from100% natural products without any chemical additives.

Smoker CartridgesSimple small reels of corrugated paper cut to fit standard Etna and Empire smokers.

Hessian SackingEasy to light with a cool environmental friendly smoke. Approx. 1 x 1.8 m per pack.

Smoker BellowsReplacement bellows are available to fit the majority of smokers. We have either the bolt-on or screw-on types. Please specify when ordering.

Hand SprayerA useful piece of kit to havein the apiary, if only to coolthe bees. 2 litre pressuretype. Also suitable forspraying Bee Quick.

Empire SmokersThe traditional British smoker, produced in our ownworkshops on newly tooled power presses.In two sizes with bolt on bellows.Wire guards are an optional extra.

Made ineithergalvanisedsteel,copper orstainlesssteel.Standard:Firebox dia.75mm,height180mm.Large:Firebox dia.100mm,height 215mm.Spare grids for the firebox areavailable for the Empire rangeonly. Please specify large or standard.

Etna SmokersThe excellent Lega smokers, made in Italy, with wireheat shield and hook. Screw on bellows. In stainless orgalvanised steel.

Standard: firebox dia. 75mm, height 150mm. Large:firebox dia. 100mm, height 175mm.

Bee JetThis liquid acts very well as abee repellent when sprayed onthe hands. So much so thathandling bees without gloves isquite possible. It is also veryuseful against robbing and canbe used to calm bees when thetop cover of a hive is removed.Safe to use for the bees, thebeekeeper and the environment.300ml aerosol.

CC Smoker FuelDirect from a cotton processor in the USA this clean, raw cotton waste consists of short fibres and cotton seed husks that are compressed under high pressure. The Cotton Cartridges (CC) are the ideal shape for smoker fireboxes. When alight it produces a coolwhite smoke, free of all chemicals. Probably the bestsmoker fuel we have come across. To light: ensure thecotton is “teased” and opened. If compacted it will notlight easily.

Stick LightersSmall sticks of environmentally friendly, compressed,cellulose fibres, straw and saw dust. Ignites veryquickly even in the most adverse conditions. Worksexceptionallywell withSmoker Pelletsbut notexclusively.When lit it willburn for hoursin the heart ofa smoker.

Nimrod Micro-JetSingle handed operation of the Nimrod Micro-Jetmakes smoker fuel lighting an easy task even in poorconditions. Runs off a standard butane gas cigarettelighter (supplied, empty) Produces a 1300°C flame.Safety lock included to prevent accidental ignition.

Liquid Bee SmokeLiquid Bee Smoke ismade from aconcentrate which isedible to humans.Dilute this 30g sachet in 500ml of water. Use a trigger spray to administer asif it was a smoker. Smells exactly like smoke. Enoughsolution for 250 hives.

Clockwork SmokerMade in Germany. These bellow-less clockwork smokers work well. All steel construction with built in heat-shield. Large key operation with on/off lever. Will run for approximately 10 minutes when fully wound. 220mm high, 90mm diameter.

Basket InsertsSimple galvanised steel basketswith integral fuel platform,shaped to fit our large andstandard Empire smokers.These will enable you to loadand light your smoker fueloutside the smoker. When alight use the lifting eye to placebasket in your smoker. Thebasket will prolong the life ofthe smoker and keep it cleaner.Large: 220mm high, 90mm diameter.Small: 170mm high, 70mm diameter.Note: Small basket will not take smoker cartridges.

TOO

LSan

d C

LOTH

ING



Manipulation ClothHeavy canvas with stainless steel rods sewn into theedges to weight the cloth down. The centre section canbe folded over to close, or folded back to allow aframe to be taken out. Slide across to expose otherframes.

Hive ToolsAn essential and indispensable piece of equipment.Five types are available. In stainless steel we have:Traditional Standard Tool, 220mm longwith 45mm wide scraper blades, veryuseful for cleaning top bars.The hive tool andframe lifter with thatuseful hook forlevering frame ends230mm long, 35mm wide.The heavy duty hivetool and framelifter is made frompainted and hardenedmild steel and is 230mm long, 45mm wide.

Frame LeverA two pronged stainless steel tool for easing a fullframe out of the brood box.

Wire Excluder CleanerStainless steel “comb” for simple but very effective cleaning of wire excluders, much easier than a wire brush.

Floor ScraperStainless steel shaft and blade, rubber handle. Blade is100mm long, overall length 700mm. Remove floordebris and clean out wax moth from under mesh floorwith ease.

Fabi-SprayAn exceptional CFC free calming aerosol spray. Just one short dab onto the frames when lifting the crownboard and the result is amazing. Ideal for carrying out quick, isolated inspections.

Jacket and VeilCombined 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. Sizes: 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48 and 52".Manufactured in Wragby.

TrousersTrousers are sold separately with elasticated waist and ankles. Both are made in polyester/cotton and are washable.Child: S, M, L.Adult: S, M, L, XL.

Frame RestSomewhere to put that first frame out of the broodbody. National, Langstroth/Dadant and Commercialsizes.

Frame GripA useful spring loaded device for gripping a frame with one hand, particularly useful with short lugged frames.

140mm long, 58mmwide.

Hive tool

Claw Hive tool

Hive tool and

frame lifter

Heavy duty hive tool

and frame lifter

140mm wide, 230mm long, 125mm handle. Eachprong is 50mm long with a chiselled edge.

M2 Hive tool, 276mm long, 44mm wide, a longer,tempered steel version of the very popular hive tooland frame lifter. Claw Hive ToolMade in Germany this very sharp stainless steel tool is exceptionally strong with a ridged claw attachment for levering frames. 210 mm long with two 35mm scrapers and by nature of its design, virtually unbendable!

860x610mm when fully open,exposed area is 600x100mm

M2 Hive tool

Stainless Steel tool with‘swan’ neck for ease of use.For cleaning frame groovesand wedges. 220mm long,120mm handle.

Frame Cleaner

All-in-OneConfidence boosting apiary wear, offering full head to ankle protection without restricting vision or movement. Polyester cotton. Elasticated wrists and ankles. Hat and veil is attached to the jacket with heavy duty zip and is completely removable. Velcro seal where zips meet.Manufactured in Wragby.Wellingtons and glovesnot included.Sizes: 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48".The veiling in our jacketsand veil and All-in-one isa superb quality polyestermesh. Very, very strongand virtually unbreakable.Keep away from yoursmoker however!

Spare PartsStainless Steel Rings:Super smooth stainless steel, spot welded with shrinksleeved cover. 380mm diameter.Replacement Net:Strong polyester netting. Cut to shape to replace tornor worn-out veiling.Replacement Hat, Veil and Collar:Suitable for either our Jacket and Veil or All-in-Onewith the same very strong polyester netting.

TOO

LSand C

LOTH

ING



Camouflage Jacket and Veil Why advertise whereyou keep your beesby wearing whiteclothing. Stay hiddenwith our combatmaterial jackets.Detachable top asstandard jacketand veil, strongyet lightweightmaterial.Trousers insamematerialalso instock.Sizes: 36,40, 44, 48" andtrousers S,M, L, XL.Manufac-tured inWragby.

Hat and VeilSoft cloth hat (onesize) with black netveil attached andelastic straps whichare placed under thearms to hold the veilin position. Chinstrap included.Welded stainlesssteel rim ring.

Ring Veil and HelmetA lightweight veilwith black plasticmesh panel andface ring.Elasticated strapsfit under thearms. 400mmdiameter, 500mmlong.The veils weuse in our ownapiaries togetherwith our openmesh helmet .This has a rigid brim and is therefore also suitable forsquare folding veils yet only weighs 150g. Made from100% recycled paper. The open mesh will keep youcool. Fully size adjustable with Velcro hat band.

Occasional Jacket & VeilThis inexpensive piece of protective clothing is great forthat busman’s holiday, visiting friends or those whojust want to put their toe in the water of beekeepingbefore they take the plunge! Large size only.

Hat and Veil with RingSimilar to above but with extra ring sewn into the netting which keeps the veil clear of the face and neck. 375mm dia., 480mm long. Ringsare 200mm apart.Child’s version available for up to 8 year olds. 320mm dia., 450mm long.

Black Net Veil and Bee HatA simple piece of black nylon net with elasticated top suitable for soft bee hat as illustrated. Offers very clear vision.Veil is 700mm long.Hat is 310mmdiameter.

Square Folding VeilThis heavy duty veil has black wire mesh panels and tapes which tie under the arms or around the body. Folds flat. Calico below the mesh panels. Must be used with stiff brimmed helmet such as our open mesh helmet.260mm square - frontpanel is 210mm deep, 370mm long apron.

Mordant Leather GlovesMordant gloves, well made and a good fit, comfortableto wear and incredible value.Sizes: 4-13, no half sizes.

Cowhide GlovesTough gloves for professional beekeepers. Availableplain or ventilated. Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL

Goatskin GlovesHard wearing goatskin. Ventilated. Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL.

Plastochrome GlovesHardwearing plastochrome gloves, washable and stingproof. In sizes medium, large or extra large.

Kid GlovesKid gloves, beautifully made in the U.K. and snugfitting. Sizes: 6-11no half sizes.

GauntletsCotton twill, elasticated at both ends to prevent beescrawling up the arm or into your glove. Sizes: Standard and Large

Nitrile GlovesPowder free nitrile gloves. They keep the hands clean,offer a little protection and 100% sensitivity throughmanipulations. Packs of 5 pairs S, M, L, XL.

ALL

GLOVES ARE

COMPLETE

WITH

GAUNTLETS

UN

CAP

PIN

Gan

d EX

TRA

CTIO

N



Electric Uncapping PlaneA heated and shaped blade is pushed up the comballowing the cappings to build up on the back of theblade. The temperature of the blade can be controlledby placing the end of the plane upright into aheatproof container with 1" of water in the bottom.The water will heat up to 100°C and will, therefore,provide a suitable temperature control for uncapping.When in use the fully covered side of the blade isuppermost to collect the cappings, as the blade ispushed upwards. You may find that a thin layer of waxseals itself over the open cell, this will not affect theextraction process.

Cold Uncapping KnifeStainless steel, 250mm hollow ground edge, extremely sharp. Works better if blade is heated in hot water.

Bingham Uncapping KnifeThe traditional shaped knife with cranked handle and honed edges.

Utility Uncapping KnifeStainless steel blade 340mm long. Cranked handle with shaped plywood hand grip. Honed and bevelled cutting edges on both sides of blade, which is 25mm wide. Overall length 480mm.

Laser Cut ForkThis fork is virtually unbreakable. It is incredibly strongwith laser cut, accurately spaced tines. Very sharp withside cutter for working comb hollows. Comfortable,moulded silicone handle. 205mm long, tines are 70mmwide. Steel is 2mm thick.

Plain ForkWooden handled fork with chrome plated shouldergripping 10 stainless steel sharpened needles 40mmlong.Overall length 220mm. 110mm hardwood handle.

Cranked ForkIdentical to the plain fork but with cranked, shapedneedles.

Plastic Uncapping ForkStill a popular and easy uncapping method. Use coldwith a zig-zag action cutting just under the cappings.Rinse occasionally in hot water and wipe dry. CrankedStainless steel needles assist in lifting cappings clear ofcomb. 210mm long, 70mm wide.

Uncapping RollerUncapping with a difference. Simply roll over the comband then extract in the usual way. The sharp spikespierce the cappings but do not remove them. Most ofthe wax stays in place until extraction and can befiltered out of the honey at a later date.340mm long. Roller is 95mm long and 55mm indiameter and made up of 20 rows of plastic pins with 20 pins per row.

Comb RakeA razor sharp blade provides the ideal tool for rakinggranulated comb back to the midrib. Alternatively to stimulate early colony development lightly rake the tool over capped stores. 225mm long,60mm wide. 120mm handle.

230mm blade,35mm wide

Steam Uncapping KnifeThis uncapping knife is super efficient and gets up totemperature within seconds once steam is generated.240mm long honed blade, 2 metre length hightemperature inlet and outlet tubing, brass pressurefittings. Complete with 10 litre condenser bucket. Canbe purchased with or without steam generator (seepage 43) as you may already have one of these withan Easi-steam. Please specify if left or right handedversion is required.

Slimline Electric KnifeMade in Italy. This very sharp lightweight knife, with260mm blade will make quick work of your uncapping.� Hold the frame on a solid and secure surface.� Tilt the top of the frame towards you slightly to

ensure that the sheets of cappings fall away fromthe frame.

� With the blade at the top of the frame, move theknife down the frame just underneath the cappingsand allow them to fall into a collecting container.

� The heat from the blade helps to remove thecappings: the knife does not need to be razorsharp.

Do not use lever to remove frames from supers!!

Wax/Honey SeparatorA stainless steel pail which will hold approximately 6kgs. Place under the uncapping tray outlet. As themixture cools, the wax floats on top of the honey. Thehoney can be poured off from the baffle spout.160mm high, 300mm diameter, 75mm long, 25mmdiameter spouts.

CarouselThe Carousel will greatly assist the uncapping andextraction process. This will accommodate 30 shallowframes prior to extracting. All stainless steel frameholders and draining pan with nylon drain valve.610mm in diameter, 1040mm overall height. 4mmdiameter stainless steel support frame.

UN

CAP

PIN

Gand EX

TRA

CTION



Using an uncapping tray

Fill with hot water to well above the element andswitch on. Rest the lug of the frame in one of therecesses in the cross bar and uncap with the toolof your choice. Unheated knives may be restedin the hot water at the end of the tray. Cappingsfall onto the tray where they are melted. Moltenwax and honey run through the perforatedstainless steel strainer and outlet into a suitablecollecting container. See right.

Mini-MelterSmall and compact, 420 x 320 x 130mm. Suitable formelting a single brood comb and cappings. A 300wsilicone mat heater with a thermostat ranging between0-120°C provides the heat. Tray part is heavy gaugestainless steel, no water, no steam, no leaks, no mess.

Hamilton ControllerThis electric device will give you that little bit of controlyou might need for running a steam wax extractor oruncapping tray. A time, simmerstat controller that willswitch on and off periodically as the knob is turned.(NB this is not a thermostat). Strong plastic box,130x85x55mm. Graduated on/off knob. 2 metres ofcable supplied.

Thermostatically Controlled Uncapping Tray

Accurately control the temperature of your uncappingtray with this capillary thermostat type. It has atemperature range 0-120°C840x405x125mm, heated area is 790x400mmThe thermostat can be retro-fitted with ease to anystainless steel uncapping tray.

Cold Uncapping Tray and Frame Holder

A large capacity unheated double tray in high densitypolyethylene with 40mm nylon valve fitted into thelower unit. The top tray has 4mm perforations forrapid draining of cappings. Each tray is 760mm long x46mm wide and 90mm deep. The stainless steel frameholder takes approximately 13 British Standard Framesacross the tray or 10 Langstroth/MD down the trayprior to extracting. When the holder is in use there isstill ample room to uncap using the wooden barsupplied. To order, we can supply a frame holdersuitable for Commercial frames.

Standard Uncapping TrayOur standard electric uncapping tray measures –840x405x125mm and is a water-jacketted tank whichquickly melts the honey and the cappings. The waxand honey mixture run down the sloping box andthrough the filter and out of the 25mm diameter spoutand into a suitable receptacle, e.g. our stainless steelseparator. It comes complete with a 1260W thermalcut-out heating element and fused plug and flex. Donot leave unattended. Heated area is 790 x 400mm.Wooden frame rest bar included.

Spare grids are available separately.

Mains leads and elements are available and can also be fitted to the steam wax extractor.

Brush Uncapper

This power uncapper is a revolutionary device based on the principal of a high speed revolving brush withhard wearing synthetic fibres.Simply offer the frames’ capped face towards therevolving brush until it makes contact and then pull itvertically upwards so that the cappings are brusheddown onto the stainless steel mesh below.The machine is easy to clean and virtually maintenancefree. Uneven combs can be uncapped with ease bytilting the frame in either a horizontal or vertical plane.The synthetic fibres are extremely hard-wearing andwill not damage the frame or the beekeeper.Overall height 840mm, length 760mm, width 570mmSingle phase 250W motor with a speed of 2830 rpm.

Dana Api MelterLarge capacity fan assisted cappings melter fromDenmark. Double walled insulated tank with base andlid heaters operated independently. The fan ensuresquick and even heat distribution throughout the tank.Base temperature thermostat is set at 40°C and the lid70°C. Will hold 120 kgs. of cappings wax and honey.Can also be used as a warming cabinet.Overall height incl. motor 1200mm, 1100mm long,600mm wide. Internal chamber is 1000x500x340mmdeep.

Cappings Melter and Honey LiquifierMade from stainless steel. With the aid of a heatingelement which together with an electric fan isintegrated in the lid. The Cappings Melter and HoneyLiquifier automatically separates wax from honeywithout overheating the honey. The fan ensures aneven heat distribution on the wax-honey surface.The spiral heating element can be thermostaticallyadjusted from 30 - 110 degreesCelsius. 2000 W/230 V. Diameter: 55cm. Height including fan motor: approx. 85cm. Depthof chamber undermotor is 500mm.

Table Top ExtractorOne of the best little machineson the market. The ideal starterextractor for thehobbyist beekeeperwith up to fivehives. The B.S.version will hold 18lbs. and the Lang-stroth 10 lbs. ofhoney before thehoney valve must beopened.Neither model has acentral shaft, thusmaking the loadingand turning of frameseasier. All frames can be swivelled on theiraxis without removing them from the cage. Food gradepolythene barrel with 11⁄2" nylon valve. Nylon gearswith a ratio of 21⁄2:1. Stainless steel internal cage withphosphor bronze self lubricating bush at the top of thecentral shaft. Nylon bush at the base.Two versions are available. The B.S. type willaccommodate four B.S. shallow or two B.S. deepframes. The Langstroth type will hold four Langstrothshallow ortwo deep;two 16" x 6";or two M.D.shallow.Diameter405mm.Overall height660mm..

UN

CAP

PIN

Gan

d EX

TRA

CTIO

N



Extractor Bottom BarReplacement stainless steel bottom bars for bothlightweight and heavy duty extractors are available toreplace the old plastic coated type. N.B. we require theold bar to make an exact copy.

Stainless SteelMade from top quality stainless steel with 3 lugs forfitting to a stabiliser. An option for the machine mounted on three splayed legs is available.This lifts the extractor 305mm off the ground. Capacityfor honey under the cage is 45lbs.

THE UNIVERSAL RANGE OF EXTRACTORThis range of extractors has been on the market for over 30 years and is still as popular as ever. There is a choice of drives; electric or manual. A choice of barrels: lightweightor heavy duty polythene or stainless steel. A choice of cage: radial or tangential. A total of twelve models to choose from. The largest range of British extractors.The polythene barrels are food grade quality (we recommend the lightweight is stored in a UV frost-free environment.) Both types have integral handles. Top of the range is thehigh quality stainless steel version. The manual machines are highly geared, very easy to use and extremely robust. The electric machines are powered by an 80W reversiblemotor producing a maximum speed of 280rpm through a 10:1 reduction gearbox. The polythene models are fitted with the 11⁄2" nylon valves and the stainless steel with achromed brass valve. All have two piece lids which we recommend are kept in place when the machine is being used. Allen key provided to assist in cage removal.

Lightweight PolytheneOne of our most popular models. Capacity for honeyunder the cage is 85 lbs. Overall height 710mm;diameter 480mm. Can be supplied with an optionalstand which raises the machine 305mm off the ground.

Heavy Duty PolytheneExtremely robust polythene makes this model thechoice of many associations. It is not susceptible tofrost or UV light. Capacity for honey under the cage is80 lbs. Can besupplied withan optionalstand whichraises themachine305mm off theground.Overall height740mm;diameter455mm.

UN

CAP

PIN

Gand EX

TRA

CTION



Mk 2, 12 Frame RM ExtractorA 12 frame machine with the samereversible motor asthe Universal range.All stainless steelbarrel with two partlid. The stainlesssteel radial cage willaccommodatetwelve shallowframes of any typeincluding Manley orthree Langstroth deepor six B.S. deep.Tangentially with threescreens fitted, themachine will take sixshallow or three deepframes of any size.The legs and standare of mild steel ‘U’section and crankedto form a wide and stable base. Capacity ofhoney under the cage is 75 lbs. Overallheight 1270mm; diameter 535mm.Made at Wragby.

ScreensIn sets of three,made from6mm stainlesssteel rod and12mm weldedmesh. Thesewill convertyour nineframe radialinto atangentialmachine.When fittingscreens, ensurethat lower lugsare inside thebottom ring ofthe cage. N.B.The lower lugs do not need locating in a “D” of the lower ring. Youwill invariably find that one will fit into a “D” sectionwhile the other will not. 460mm long, 270mm widewith 50mm deep frame rest.

Stabiliser Units & CastorsIdeal for use with electricextractors but will also workwith manual machinesproviding they havefixing points, Stabilisersare in two sizes600mm to suit theUniversal range(providing your extractor has fixing points) and 700mmfor our 12 frame RM machines.The smooth running, ball bearing castors can bepurchased separately and are complete with self tapping screws. 60mm diameter with 19mm ball.

RM Motor Conversion Kit

This combined electric motor and speed controller issuitable for attaching to the top bar of all extractors upto twelve frames. Simple to fit with the coupling andAllen key provided.

GuardWhether making your own or replacing a broken one, these tough high impact polystyrene guards will suit their purpose.

Cappings DrierAll stainless steelconstruction and easilyfitted to the 12.7mm shaft of our UniversalExtractor range.Diameter 330mm height,305mm. Other sizesavailable to order. Thiswill spin cappingsadmirably until you areleft with just the paperthin and dry cappingswax.

Nylon GearsTough, nylon construction crown and pinion gears at aratio of 21⁄2:1. We have yet to see a pair of gears withbadly worn teeth. Internal diameter of the crown gearis 12.7mm, and the pinion gear 14mm.

Side HandleTwo styles are available with bore sizes of 12.7mmfor the simple cranked and 14mm for the handwheel version. Produced from very hard wearing and virtually unbreakable plastic. Very comfortable to use.

Radial and Tangential Extractors:The Pros and Cons

What do these terms mean? In a radial extractor theframes are like the spokes of a wheel pointing outfrom the centre. In a tangential extractor they arearranged flat against the outside of the cage. In asmall extractor, the diameter of the barrel may notbe enough to fit the frames radially so tangential isthe only option. If the machine is large enough, theadvantages are usually with the radial type, as eachframe is only handled twice, on loading andunloading. In a tangential machine, each frame isloaded, spun to extract some honey from theoutside face of the comb, turned to extract all thehoney from the other side, then turned once againto finish the first side. The extra handling meansthat extracting tangentially is generally slower thanradially. However, if you want to extract heatherhoney, or a deep frame, then tangential is thebetter option. N.B. Always spin a tangential cagewith the bottom bars of the frame pointing towardsthe direction of rotation.

Radial & Tangential CageWe can supply eitherradial or tangentialUniversal Extractor cagesseparately. These can beused for renewing anold existing cage or forthe DIY beekeeper. Bothhave collars for fixing to12.7mm shafts and arecomplete with Allen keyand grub screws. Theradial diameter is405mm and the depth is380mm. The tangentialcage has a depth of455mm and is 375mmacross at its widestpoint. For largermachines we also havethe 12 frame cage with adepth of 400mm, collarsize of 12.7mm anddiameter of 495mm.

Your Choice of CageRadial: nine B.S. or Langstroth shallow, six Commercial (16" x 6") or M.D. shallow, or six Manley frames of any size. This cage will only take brood frames when screens are fitted.Tangential: six B.S. or Langstroth shallow, or three of ALL other sizes except 14" x 12".

Using our Radial Extractor

1. Place the uncapped frame into the extractor, the top bar lug located in the “D” section of the bottom ringand the other end between the upper forks.

2. Ensure that the cage is evenly balanced.3. Rotate the machine for several minutes slowly and then gradually increase the speed until honey can be

seen leaving the comb freely. Continue to spin for 2-3 minutes, increasing to maximum speed on the electricmachine or approx. one hundred turns on a manual machine.

4. Extraction time will vary considerably depending on the ambient temperature and the viscosity of the honey.N.B. Ensure the top bars of the frames are clear of any honey in the extractor.N.B. Do not reverse the RM motor while the cage is revolving.N.B. Use only a 3 amp fuse in the plug.

HO

NEY

PR

OC

ESSI

NG



Conical Nylon Straining BagsMade from 200 micron rated cloth so are suitable foryour exhibition honey. The conical shape of the bagallows for a large head of honey. This ensures that the honey is strained under pressure as well as by gravity; speeding up the process. Two sizes available- for the 40kg or 70kg tanks.

Micron Rated ClothsTwo types inmetre squares. Fine(200 microns) andmedium (500microns). These areindustrial strainingcloths usedextensively in thefood industry and are ideal for filtering exhibition honey. The 200 micronversion is one of the finest honey straining cloths onthe market.

Straining ClothsThe nylon cloths are 760mm x 710mm andexceptionally fine.

Stainless Steel Band & ClampAn efficient device for securing a straining cloth aroundthe top of the honey tank. How many times have youtied on a cloth only to find that it drops in the honey?Sold per metre length. Let us know the circumferenceof your tank and we will cut and assemble to order.

Liquid Level SensorClip this small batteryoperated alarm overthe rim of your bucketor honey tank andpour in liquid honey.The alarm will ‘beep’as soon as honeytouches the sensor.

15lb. and 30lb. BucketsEasy to clean with snap-on lids. Both sizes nest savingconsiderably on storage space. Do not stack more thanthree high when full with liquid honey. Both sizes haveintegral tamper seals. Once the lid is on for the firsttime, it cannot be removed without breaking the seal.15lb: 220mm diameter, 200mm high.30lb: 270mm diameter, 240mm high.

28lb. Tin LinersHeavy gauge polythene bags, suitable for 28lb. tins or other containers of similar size. They measure 650 x 360mmand are large enough for a plastic tie when used in a 28lb. tin.

Linen scrim are 1 metre square and are very strongand coarse in texture; ideal for heather honey. Theycan be folded into “envelopes” for use in wooden or steel presses.

We also havecircular cloths madein nylon with pulltapes suitable forcontainers up to500mm in diameter.Special sizes ofnylon cloth can besupplied to order.

Stainless Steel Double Slide StrainerA large double strainer with adjustable arms. Anessential bit of beekeeping kit that will not break thebank. 240mm diameter. Arms, when extended, open to420mm. Suitable for our 40 kg. and 70kg. tanks.Coarse mesh has an aperture of 1.5mm and the fine0.5mm. Depth of top strainer is approx. 40mm.

Nylon Double StrainerA very effective and inexpensive version of the popularstainless steel strainer. Ideal for 30lb. buckets. Foodgrade plastic and nylon mesh, probably the mostpopular strainer we have. Diameter 225mm. 3 pointlocation lugs fits a 30lb. bucket. By using a woodenlath it also fits our 40kg tank. Strainers are 16 and 30mesh per inch.

15kg. RectankCompact and easy to store, this small tank and valve isideal for the small producer. 370mm long, 240mmwide, 270mm high. 11⁄2" nylon valve. Plastic carryinghandle. Available with or without 11⁄2" nylon honeyvalve.

Conical Tap StrainerMade in stainless steel witha coarse 1.5mm strainingmesh. The wire handlemakes this strainer suitablefor hanging on the tap of ahoney tank or extractor.Diameter 135mm.

40kg. TankAvailable with or without 11⁄2" nylon honey valve.Will take either a band and clamp combination or40kg. straining bag. Overall height 410mm; diameter370mm.

70kg. Tank with Valve This tank comes with an easy to remove airtight lid andstrong integral handles. Fitted with 11⁄2" nylon honeyvalve. Use either band and clamp or 70kg. strainingbag. Overall height 560mm; diameter 380mm.

HO

NEY

PR

OC

ESSING



Stainless Steel TanksProduced in threesizes from top qualitystainless steel.Capacity: Cottage25kg.; Medium50kgs.; Large 100kgs.All are fitted withmetal valves andcome complete withdetachable deepcoarse strainer andlid. All weldedseams. Convex baseensures honey runsto the valve. Thecoarse strainer ismade from 1.5mmperforated stainlesssteel and theoptional fine strainermade from 0.8mmperforated stainlesssteel mesh.

Dimensions:height diameter height with

strainerCottage 615mm 220mm 835mmMedium 695mm 310mm 1005mmLarge 745mm 395mm 1140mm

Pouring AidSimple and practical device in stainless steel to hold a bucket or tin on top of a honey tank for draining purposes. Will fit virtually all sizes of honey tank.

Nylon Honey Valve

Stainless Steel ValveA Thorne produced stainless valve with accurate cutoff. 11⁄2" bore. Ideally suited for welding or solderinginto a stainless steel tank. A threaded stainless steelboss is included with the valve.

Chrome Plated Honey ValvesThe threaded chrome plated brass valves are in 11⁄2"and 2" bore; hole size 17⁄8" and 25⁄16" respectively.Complete with backnut, washer and face seal.

Straining and RipeningClean up your honey by straining it to removedebris. Use either individual strainers on a bucket ortank or the strainers that fit into honey tanks. Adouble strainer with a coarse and fine second meshis more efficient than a single strainer. A typicalsecond mesh will allow all pollen through andinevitably some specks. By leaving the honey tosettle in the tank for a day or so, not only do the airbubbles rise to the top but these specks settle out,leaving your honey ready for bottling and sale.Finer meshes are available, e.g. the toughmonafilament nylon micron strainers, but theslightest hint of granulation in the honey will blockthe mesh. Before using these, you may need towarm the honey.Two tips. If you are using a strainer on the tap of theextractor which is blocking, forget about straining atthis point. Concentrate on getting the honey intobuckets and strain it later, heating if necessary.Secondly, splash out if you can on stainless steelequipment.

11⁄2" bore with accurate cut off. Backnut included.Spare face and back seals are usually in stock as are thumb screws in either nylon, galvanised steel or stainless steel.We also carry stock of stainless steel hinge bolts forthis valve.

Honey CreamerMade from aluminium with a wooden ‘T’ handle. Thesimplest creaming device. 660mm long with a 125mmdiameter head. Carefully warm granulated honey in itscontainer until approx. 1⁄3 is liquid. Immerse thecreamer and move it up and down, being careful tokeep the plunger below the level of the honey to avoiddrawing in air.

Mixing Propeller100mm diameter, all stainless steel. Can be poweredby an electric drill (at least 600W) with a 12mm chuck.Blades can be purchased separately for fitting to yourown 12mm shaft.

Corkscrew MixerStainless steel spiral, overall length 685mm, diameterof spiral 80mm, diameter of shaft 8mm. Fit it to an electric drill.

Hand Heather LoosenerA hand held tool with spring loaded nylon needles thatis used to agitate the heather comb.Place frame on a firm flat surface. Methodically plungethe loosener again and again into the comb ensuringall cells are covered and the honey agitated. Youshould now be able to extract the comb tangentially,work quickly however as the honey will soon revert toits thixotrophic nature.

M.G. Heather Press BagStrong, linen scrim bags. 380mm long, 230mm wide and 280mm deep. They will hold three full size B.S. Deep combs or 6 shallow.

Economy PressManufactured at Wragby. Solid hardwood timber basemeasures 355mm square x 50mm deep. Stainless steelbasket with 6mm perforations, 210mm in diameter and240mm deep. 25mm diameter BZP thread fitted towooden central “plunger”. Supplied with a speciallyshaped linen scrim bag which is also availableseparately.

90mm front legs, 100mm back legs, overall height550mm when fully screwed down. Easily disassembledfor cleaning. Tommy bar is 305mm long.N.B. Do not exert extra pressure by use of a tyre leveror hollow tube.

HO

NEY

PR

OC

ESSI

NG



Heating CableThermostatically controlled, 8 metres in length withcapillary probe. Suitable for wrapping around stainlesssteel tanks and extractors. Warms honey slowly. Thecable has an output of 30W per metre. Maximumattainable temperature 85°C.

Pedestal Heater135W fullycontrollable heatingelement ensures slowand even warmingand melting ofhoney. Strong, robustconstruction. 810mmhigh with an elementdiameter of 230mm.This type of heater isused widely on thecontinent. Simplystand on top of sethoney and let heatermelt its way down.

Creaming and Seeding Honey

Almost all British honeys will eventually set. Quiteoften a granulated honey is too hard, grainy onthe tongue and doesn’t look good. By controllingthe granulation, a creamed honey can beproduced which is not only soft and attractive butalso has a long shelf life.

How to do it

Liquify most of your honey by heating. Do notoverheat – 49°C is the maximum temperatureeven for hard oilseed rape honey.

Pour the liquid honey into a tank and let it coolslightly. Add some soft granulated honey, theamount is not critical – anything from 5-50% willdo. Using our honey creamer or one of theelectric mixing devices, stir well to disperse thecrystals evenly, then leave for a few hours. Repeatthis process several times over the next 24-48hours. When it appears opaque and thick, bottleimmediately. The honey will soft set quickly at15°C away from direct sunlight giving a premiumproduct with a long shelf life. Experiment withyour honeys to find the best combinations offlavour and colour.

Honey SpadeFor breaking up and transferringhoney in deep containers. All stainlesssteel construction, 2mm thick curvedblade with bevelled edge. Bladewelded to a 20mm diameter shaft with‘T’ head 55mm long. Overall length510mm.

Coil Heater System

Warming CabinetAn insulated cabinet that will accommodate 2 x 30lb.buckets. Overnight (i.e. 12 hours) temperature of thehoney will be approx. 110°F with 40W bulbs or 130°Fwith 60W bulbs. External: 735mm long, 395mm wide,560mm high. Internal: 685mm long, 345mm wide,325mm high above the wooden battens.

Thermostatically Controlled WarmingCabinetHave more control over your honey temperature withthis type of cabinet. Sizes as for the above Standardtype.Temperature range 0-120°C This newly developed cabinet holds 2x30lb. bucketsand is controlled by an accurate capillary thermostat.Heat is provided by using light bulbs of a wattagedetermined by the user. Strip temperature indicatorincluded.Using 2x60W bulbs the maximum temperature after2 hours with no added insulation is 50°C. The cabinetwill take just under 4 hours to reach 54°C.Using 2x100W bulbs the maximum temperature after45 minutes with no added insulation is 50°C. Thecabinet will take approx. 2 hours to reach 72°CSample timings:Set temp 60W 100W20°C - -30°C 14min 12min40°C 49min 20min50°C 111min 47min60°C - 78min70°C - 108minThe capillary thermostat can be retro-fitted to anyThorne cabinet.

Honey TrowelUse this tool to break up and transfer granulatedhoney. 2mm thick, slightly curved blade with honededge. Blade is 170mm long and 85mm wide. 190mmlong, shaped handle. Overall length 375mm.

Honey BladeStainless steel tool for scraping really stubborngranulated honey. 2mm thick stainless steel withbevelled edge. Blade is 120mm x 70mm. Rivetedplywood handle, overall length 140mm.

350w thermostatically controlled heater, shaped to hang over side of container, can be used with the system illustrated. Tripod stand, micron rated cloth (200) and stainless steel support cone makes viscous honey handling a pleasure.Speeds up filtering ofliquid honey drastically,producing beautifullyclear run honey suitable for showing.Tripod is 500mm highwith a diameter of320mm (70kgtank is notincluded).

Smith Cutter/ScraperStainless steel with woodenhandle. Insert the tensionedwire into the honeycomb atone end of the frame anddraw downwards. Thenreverse the tool and scrape offthe comb/honey. The comb isnow ready to be pressed.90mm blade, 120mm handle.Overall length 250mm. Hightensile stainless steel wire canbe purchased separately.

HO

NEY

PR

OC

ESSING



Melitherm SystemThis heating and melting system is probably one of themost efficient on the market today. It will dealadmirably with both liquid and set honey. The deviceconsists of an upper chamber with a stainless steelmesh base. Above this is placed a fine nylon clothwhich is trapped in place with a steel hoop. The lowertank will hold 50kgs.+ and has a chrome plated steelvalve. Between the two elements is a 50mm perforatedsteel ring that allows condensate to escape as thehoney is heated. A 500W flat spiral heater, 270mm indiameter, is placed in the top chamber. This has athermostat control with a range between 30°C and80°C. Add the honey to be processed to the topchamber either, liquid or granulated and switch on theheater. The device will filter and liquefy 25-50kgs. perhour depending on consistency of the honey. Overallheight 880mm, overall diameter 325mm.

Bottling TankA water jacketted tank for heating, cleaning andbottling honey. All stainless steel with a 3KWthermostatically controlled heating element. Visualwater level and temperature gauges. Steel ball valvewith positive cut-off. It will hold 100kg. of honey. Thestrainer support holds a 200 micron nylon bag. Overallheight 840mm, diameter 460mm. Internal height535mm, diameter 405mm.

Baby BottlerA superb stainless steel heated bottling unit withstainless steel valve at a very affordable price. This unitwill hold 70lbs. of honey and contains a 1800Wthermostatically controlled heater with a rangebetween 30° and 100°C. Honey can be heated directlyin the container on a very low temperature setting andprepared for bottling. Alternatively by using a steel gridor wooden blocks a 30lb. bucket of granulated honeydropped into water can be made liquid overnight.120 minute timer. 480mm high, 390mm diameter.N.B. Honey must be stirred frequently to avoid hotspots.

Small and efficient bottling unit of modular design.Suitable for creamed and liquid honey. Fully adjustablebetween 20g. and 9999g. and capable of bottling300x1lb. jars per hour. Accurate to within 3 grammes.The device will also operate as a pump and cantransfer 260kgs. per hour (additional pipe and tubingrequired). Simple to operate electronic control unit.The ‘Fill Up’ is capable of lifting honey from 1m belowthe head once primed. Quick to disassemble and cleanfilling head. 115V (transformer included). 100 Wattmotor.

Nassenheider ‘Fill Up’

*****Free of charge*****Help us to help you – sign up to BeeBase today!

Preventing and controlling the arrival and spread of exotic pests and diseasesMany beekeepers in England and Wales have signed up to BeeBase – the database managed by the NationalBee Unit. If you keep bees in England and Wales but haven’t signed up yet, we’d like you to.

Why?We want to be ready for the potential arrival of exotic pests and diseases, such as small hive beetle and aretaking steps to prepare. This includes having access to the names and locations of all people keeping bees. If we know that you keep bees, we will be able to communicate with you quickly about the arrival of exoticpests and diseases and to give you the right help at the right time if your hives are affected. We will also bebetter able to target resources where they are needed most for eradication and containment.By acting together, we will help reduce the impact of exotic pests and diseases, and as an added benefit,foulbroods and other diseases. So please get in contact with the National Bee Unit and sign up to BeeBase - free of charge - as soon as youcan.

Contact the National Bee Unit:www.beebase.csl.gov.uk/index.cfm or phone on 01904 462510

Honey DispenserA 1.25 litre heavy duty honey dispenser suitable for filling small jars or catering establishments. Will dispense liquid, semi-liquid and creamed honey.

LAB

ELS



L.1

L.2

L.20 Word “Honey” is pre-printed.

L.21 White or yellow.

LabelsIntroducing 11 pages of labels. Probably the best selection of honey labels in the world. Choose the basic label and then decide your text. Please see the basic regulations belowto guide you on the correct wording required in the UK. Concise details of sizes and print parameters will be found on page 32.All labels are shown at approximately 80% size.

L.4

L.6

SpecialWe can change the layout of the text on any of the basic labels – send us clearinstructions and we will place the text to your requirements.

UK Honey Labelling RegulationsBelow is our simple advice on honey labelling. For more detailed information – goto the website of the Food Standards Agency.1. The Word “HONEY” is required.2. The weight must be on the label – we will ensure it is the legal size and

format.3. You can specify the area where the honey is produced. For example,

Lincolnshire, Forest of Dean, Scottish Borders.4. You can specify the type of honey. For example, Heather, Borage. The honey

must be at least 75% of that particular type.5. If you are selling the honey, you must have your name and address on the

label. It does not need to be complete but you should be able to be foundfrom the information.

6. If you are selling the honey through a third party, you must have a lot number.7. You must have a best before date on the jar. We suggest 2-5 years from now.8. You must have a country of origin on the jar. For example – Produce of

England, Produce of Scotland, Harvested in Wales. Adding the country to theend of your address is not acceptable.

L.22

L.25

L.26

LAB

ELS



L.40

L.27

L.30

L.28

L.41

L.42

L.50 Portrait

L.50 Landscape

L.60

STH

LAB

ELS



Squeeze Bear

Label sizes and print parameters

Size Max. No. of Max. No. of Max. No. ofLabel millimetres letters in lines of characters

heading personalisation per lineL.1 Large 80 x 50 16 4 20L.1 Small 60 x 40 16 3 15L.4 63 x 45 12 3 24L.5 32 x 22 5 18Bar Code 32 x 22L.6 62 x 42 14 4 20L.7 38 x 25 12 3 12L.8 38 x 25 12 3 12L.9 51 dia. 12 4 16L.17 31 dia. 5 18L.19 45 dia. 15 3 18L.20 Large 90 x 50 24 4 20L.20 Small 80 x 42 20 3 15L.21 Large 76 x 51 14 4 18L.21 Medium 76 x 38 14 3 18L21 Small 76 x 25 14 0 0L.22 Large 76 x 51 14 4 14L.22 Small 60 x 40 14 3 12L.25 Large 78 x 48 16 4 20L.25 Small 60 x 40 14 3 16L.26 76 x 51 16 6 15L.27 76 x 51 14 3 30L28 100 x 50 12 4 20L.30 75 x 52 18 5 16L.40 63 x 45 12 4 20L.41 63 x 45 12 4 20L.42 63 x 45 12 4 20L.50 Large 80 x 50 11 2 35L.50 Small 60 x 40 12 2 26L.50 Portrait 50 x 80 12 5 15L.60 65 x 57 12 4 20STH 76 x 46 12 4 24

L.11 C8 L.11 C6

L.11White circular label with bee in centre. Diameter 32mm. Printed with “Pure Honey”and 28g. 1oz.; 42g. 11⁄2oz. or 57g. 2oz.

L.11 SpecialAny wording or weight.

L.11 BABY L.11 P

I SAW

TH

EQ U E

EN BESTBE

FORE END2011

BESTBE

FORE END2012 B

ESTBE

FORE END2013

BESTBE

FORE END2014 B

ESTBE

FORE END2015

L.11 QU L.11 B11

L.11 B12 L.11 B13

L.11 B14 L.11 B15

DIRECT

FROMTHE PRODUC

ER

PROT

ECTTHE BEES

PRO

TECT THEEA

RTH

L.11 DIR L.11 EARTHBEESPROT

ECTTHEENVIRONM

E NT

THE

WHOLEWORLD

LO

VES HON

EY

PROTECT THEBE

ES

L.11 ENVIRO L.11 WORLD

SOFT

SET HONEY

SOFT

SET HONEY

EASILY SPREAD

ABLE

L.11 SSH L.11 SSHES

Round Section LabelProduced in the USA to seal the covers to complete a round section container. 337mm x 32mm.

Bar Code L.5

L.7 L.8

5 0 2 9 6 5 8 3

LAB

ELS



Spectrum Labels

Now available in 8 sizes and approximately 80 designs – see examples below.Choose from the designs shown on pages 34 to 36, your size of label and then add your own text.Designs L201-204 cover the full label and L205 onward cover only the centre panel.Sizes: Large 76x51mm; Medium 63.5x46.6mm; Small 63.5x38.1mm; Tiny 38.1 x 21.2; Large Square 51mm, Small Square 40mm;

Large Oval 95x53mm, Small Oval 60x49mm

Large Medium

Small

Small Square

Large Oval Small Oval

Large Square

Tiny

LAB

ELS



Spectrum Labels – Samples of Pictures – Pick from the Images below and add your text.

Sizes: Large 76x51mm; Medium 63.5x46.6mm; Small 63.5x38.1mm; Large Square 51mm, Small Square 40mm; Large Oval 95x53mm,Small Oval 60x49mm

L.205 L.206 L.207 L.208

L.202 L.203 L.204L.201

L.219 L.220 L.221 L.224

L.225 L.226 L.227 L.228

L.229 L.230 L.231 L.233

L.215 L.216 L.217 L.218

L.209 L.211 L.212 L.213

LAB

ELS




L.234 L.236 L.237 L.238

L.239 L.240 L.241 L.243

L.244 L.245 L.246 L.247

L.249 L.250 L.254 L.255

L.256 L.257 L.258 L.259

L.260 L.262 L.263 L.264

L.265 L.268 L.270 L.273

L.274 L.276 L.277 L.278

L280 L.281 L.282 L.283

LAB

ELS




Sizes: Large 76x51mm; Medium 63.5x46.6mm; Small 63.5x38.1mm; Large Square 51mm, Small Square 40mm; Large Oval 95x53mm, Small Oval 60x49mm

L.294 L.295 L.296

L.284 L.285 L.287 L.291

L501 L502 L503 L504 L505

L.297 – L.407 Sizes: Large 76x51mm; Medium 63.5x46.6mm; Small 63.5x38.1mm.

L.297 L.298

L.300L.299

Spectrum Labels

LAB

ELS



L.402 Round / Oval

Sizes: Round 51mm diameter, Oval 60mm x 49mm

L.401 L.402

L.403

L.301 L.302

Spectrum Labels

L.404 L.405

L.407L.406

LAB

ELS



Unique LabelsSend us a photograph or colour drawing of your apiary, house, local beauty spot or landmark or something completely different. We will print your honey labels, using this andany text. Labels are rectangular, 76mm x 51mm; 63.5mm x 46.6mm and 63.5mm x 38.1mm. Square, 51 x 51mm and 40 x 40mm.

All over Design

Panel Design

LAB

ELS



L17Diameter 31mm.

L.17 C6 L.17 C8

L.17 P L.17 CR

L.17 CH L.17 HH

L.17 BH L.17 HS

L.17 PR L.17 LB

L.17 HC L.17 BP

L.17 BA L.17 HCM

L.17 NUT L.17 CAP

L.17 JAR L.17 HB

L.17 BO L.17 B11

L.17 B12 L.17 B13

L.17 B14 L.17 B15

L.17 SpecialWording of your choice.

L.17 SS L.17 SSH

L.17 SE L.17 SSES

GranulationSelf adhesive instruction label for the reverse of the jar.Includes use of microwave. 76mm x 25mm.

L.4 Polish63mm x 45mm. Wt. 70g, 80g or 90g. Can bepersonalised. Maximum of 3 lines with 20 charactersper line.

L.402 Polish51mm diameter, white background. Any text can be used. 2 lines personalisation only.

L.60 Granulation

PolishDiameter 70mm.

Maximum: 4 lines with 20 characters per line. Any weight.

Hazard WarningIt’s the law! If you are selling polish you must includethis label somewhere on the container.

LAB

ELS



L.12 Tamper Evident LabelHexagon fits onto the centre of the lid with tail sealing onto the jar. 30mm across hexagon, overall length 100mm.Co-ordinate with your label or use queen marking colour codes. All except clear can be overprinted on the tail.

L.12 Bee

L.12 Tartan

Produced specially for heather honey producers northof the border. Adds a certain Scottish flavour to themarketing of your honey.

Bees for DevelopmentImprove your honey sales with these labels supporting Bees for Development and all their good work.

BfD 10pBees for Development Labels, 65 per sheet. Each smalllabel is 38.1 x 21.2mm. The labels are printed anddonated by Thornes so the total cost is given to BfD. BfD 20cents

Bees for Development Labels, 65 per sheet. Each smalllabel is 38.1 x 21.2mm. The labels are printed anddonated by Thornes so the total cost is given to BfD.These labels are for beekeepers in the USA only.

L.12 Skep

Yellow/Green

Green/Green

White/Green

Gold/Black

White/Gold

Red/Black

Blue/Green

White/Black

Purple/Black

BEST BEFORE DECEMBER 2014

White/Green

White/Gold

White/Red

Yellow/Black

Gold/Black

L.12 Hive

Natural

Gold

Yellow

White

L.32 Double EndedThis extra long label, 162mm, has been designed to fitboth sides of a jar. The tails being covered by theproduct label on one side and perhaps a granulationlabel on the other. Can also be used to seal the lid of8oz cut comb containers. Hive design also in stock.

BfD 15cBees for Development Labels, 65 per sheet. Each smalllabel is 38.1 x 21.2mm. The labels are printed anddonated by Thornes so the total cost is given to BfD.These labels are for beekeepers in countries using theEuro only.

BfD Tamper

L.12 ClearImpossible to photograph! Clear transparent tamperlabel. Excellent with decorated lids.

BfD Labels are also available in French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Portugese, Danish and Russian.

PAC

KA

GIN

Gand M

AR

KETIN

G



Hexagonal Glass JarsBecoming more and more popular and now availablein three sizes: 4oz (113g), 8oz (227g) and 12oz (340g).All take gold lacquered twist off lids, sized as follows,48mm, 58mm, 63mm.

Plastic PotsInexpensive, lightweight and unbreakable honey containers with snap on lids and built in tamper seals. Considerable savings are possible on carriage charges. Available in two sizes 227-250g or 454-500g.

PET Jars227/250g and 454/500g crystal clear plastic jars. Incredibly light and inexpensive to transport. Both jars take a 63mm twist lid. Stylish cell pattern embossed around the shoulder of every jar.

Transparent BagsAnother simple and crystal clear packaging for sections. Attractive floral border sets off the comb. Seal with clear sellotape.

EverbriteA sanitising solution inconcentrated form. When diluted,each litre will make 300 litres ofsolution. At this strength, honeyjars and other containers do notneed rinsing in water. Also idealfor cleaning uncappingequipment, extractors, foodpreparation surfaces and tiles.250ml.

Squeeze Bears12oz. (340g) capacity. Very popular with children. Crystal clear PET plastic. Plastic coated wad seals. Painted nose, eyes and mouth. See page 32 for suitable labels.

Cut Comb ContainersAn inexpensive rectangular plasticcarton with clear clip on lid.Will hold 8oz. of combhoney. The simplest way ofpacking this premiumhive product.Container measuresinternally. 100mm x70mm x 45mm deep.

Squeezee ContainersTheseattractivesqueezecontainers areideal for usewith liquidhoney. Keepinverted forquickdispensing12oz and 1lb.sizes

Rectangular Comb Cutter 8ozHeavy gauge stainless steel. Honedcutting edge ensures a clean cutevery time. Spring assisted plungeraction aids comb release. Cutscomb 85x65mm, approx. 8oz.

“4 C”Cut comb container carton. Only available for the 8oz.(227g) container. Aids presentation and stacking ofcomb honey. Panel on end for weight. The dark purplecolour complements the white comb admirably andenhances the product enormously. Also available inblue, green, gold and red.

Section CasesThe traditional packaging for timber sections. Clear cellophane window provides clarity for the comb.

Squat Honey JarsThe traditional 1lb. jar with gold lacquered screw lid is still the most popular jar in use today. Lids are 70mm in diameter and have flowed-in seals.As an alternative we can also offer similar 1lb. and 1⁄2lb. squat jars that have 70mm and 58mm twist off lids.

Plastic Mini Pots1oz. (28g) capacity. White snap on lid. Opaque sideswith clear hexagon “windows”. Very light. Suitable forcatering, hotels, samples, etc.

Glass Mini PotsOne size only – circular 11⁄2oz. (42g)Gold lacquered twist lid. Suitable for hotels, guest houses, airlines, samples, etc. The perfect gift when used with our presentation racks.Mini Pail

A small attractivecontainer with lid.Plastic handle. Holdsapproximately 4lb. ofhoney.

TrioSupplied flat these cartons will quickly fold into anattractive package for 3 x 11⁄2oz. glass mini pots.

Patterned Plastic PotsAttractive plastic pots with snap-on-lids and decorated with hexagons around the base and rim. One size only 454-500g.

PAC

KA

GIN

Gan

d M

AR

KET

ING



Jar SafeA two-part cube of polystyrene with cavity for standard 1lb. (454g) jar. The perfect protection for posting honey as a gift or transporting to a show.(Honey not included!)

Plastic LidsThese screw lids fit regular 1lb. (454g) jars. Hygienic and easy to clean.70mm diameter.White or Gold Finish.

Screw-on Lids

The gold lacquered screw lids fit the standard 1lb.(454g) jars. They are 70mm in diameter and havehygienic flowed in seals.

Twist LidsIn six sizes – 43mm, 48mm, 58mm, 63mm, 66mm and70mm. All are gold lacquered and have flowed inseals. These will fit hexagonal glass jars, glass minipots, and of course 1⁄2lb. and 1lb. regular honey jarswith a twist-off neck. Beekeepers are no exception tothe message of recycling and these lids will fit a largevariety of jam jars, coffee jars, pickle jars, etc.

Digital Stem ThermometerAn inexpensive thermometer suitable for wax orhoney. It will determine honey temperature at thecentre of a warm honey or wax bucket.Never needs calibrating. Range -50°C to 150°C. Accurate to within 1°C. and is waterproof.Battery included.Two sizes: 125mmor 300mmprobe.

Muth JarsFrom the 1800s come these Muth Jars. Developed by Charles Muth of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA for liquid honey production using the very latest beekeeping technology . . . the honey extractor!!2 sizes available, 4oz. and 8oz. you cannot sell honey in these but with their bee and skep embossed front panel they make a lovely addition to a honey display.

RefractometerTest the water content of your honey with this accurateand inexpensive refractometer from China.Ready calibrated. Simply smear a small drop of honeyon the prism and look through the eyepiece towardsthe light.You will see 3 scales. Read off the figure against theright hand scale where the light meets the dark, this isthe percentage of water present in the honey. Ignorethe other two scales.

pH Tester and Buffer TabletsEnsure you are selling honey and not sugar syrup. (pHof sugar is 6, average pH of honey is 3.9). Easy to useand fully adjustable with a range from 0.00 to 14pH.

Digital RefractometerThis digital refractometer from Hanna instruments isone of the best and cost effective on the market.Rugged, water resistant, easy to use and very accurate.

Decorated Twist LidsBoost your honey sales with these 70mm twist-off caps. Suitable for 1lb. size twist lid jars.Bee on comb design only.

Honey TasterA 5" long glass rod with paddle and ball end suitable for use when tasting or judging honey.

Frame ShowcaseMade in clear pine, suitable for showing a fully drawnframe. Slots for glazing. (Glass not supplied). In BS,Commercial, Langstroth and MD shallow or BS deep.

Section ShowcaseA stiff white card box with perspex panels on bothsides for showing sections. Conforms to National Honey Show regulations.

Plastic Honey SignA large reflective black on yellow sign in rigid perspexwith honeycomb background. 201⁄2" x 6".

Self Adhesive Honey SignSimilar in size to above but on self adhesive vinyl.

Timber Honey SignAn attractive timber sign with a 3D WBC hive in profile.White vinyl weatherproof letters on each of three lifts.300mm wide, 350mm high.



Presentation RacksMade in rough sawn pine to give that rustic effect. Thetriple rack is supplied only in the flat and will hold 3 x11⁄2oz. (42g) glass mini jars. Pins for assembling areNOT included. Also available for 2 x 1⁄2lb. (227g) jars or2 x 1lb. (454g) jars, standard type, and 2 x 8oz.hexagonal jars.

Judges/Stewards TrilbyComplete your judging or stewarding apparel with these lightweight, washable and hygienic trilby’s. S, M, and L.

Local Honey SignA pressure sensitive plastic sign for use on glass to face outwards. 200mm across point to point.

Electronic ScalesIdeal for use in the honey and wax room, weigh yourwax for showing, check weigh your honey or sugarand pollen substitute mixture. Can be tared. Easy touse, one button operation, graduated in grammes orounces. Bowl included.

Floor Pollen TrapAn inexpensive all-weather pollen trap which keeps thepollen dry. Pollen is caught in a ventilated plasticdrawer which is easy to remove. Integral steel legsraise the floor by 110mm. The floor reverts to astandard solid floor with ease. Assembled only.

Fairweather Pollen Trap

Three sizes – National, Langstroth and WBC (will onlyfit WBC hives of our manufacture). Inexpensive andsimple to fit. Designed for use in good weather, cannotbe left on the hive in damp conditions. A removable5mm plastic mesh mounted vertically dislodges thepollen. This falls through the seven mesh grill into aplastic drawer. Fit onto the front of a hive using thebrass hooks and screws supplied.

Plastic Pollen MeshFor those who wish to make their own pollen trap. ThisGermanmade meshis suppliedon a roll1m wide.We canthereforecut to anysizerequired.1mm thick.

Star Pollen MeshEach strip measures 340 x 55mm and is 1mm thick.The star pattern is a more efficient pollen stripper thanthe traditional round pattern.

Rigid Pollen StripThis is the strip we use in our floor pollen traps. 510mm long, 35mm wide and 3mm thick. This pollen stripper is very rigid and therefore lends itself to easy removal from the pollen trap.

Pocket Pollen GuideHandy leaflet showing thecolour of 68 pollen grainsfrom British plants and theirorder of floweringthroughout the season.

Propolis ScreenPropolis is easily gathered by applying one of oursimple screens. Place the fibre glass mesh under thecrownboard of your hive and leave for the bees topropolise. Once full, remove the mesh and deep freezeuntil brittle, approx. twelve hours. Screw up the meshin your hands and all the propolis will drop off.

Royal Jelly Cups and HolderMake collection easy with this row of cups which slot neatly into the cup holder which can be clipped to a 16mm bar.

Propolis RemoverThis product will remove propolisfrom most surfaces especiallystainless steel and plastic. Greatfor cleaning gloves (carry out atest first) and hive tools. It is anti-bacterial and very economic touse, a little goes along way.500ml bottle with trigger spray.Apply to propolis and leave for afew minutes, rinse with coldwater. For stubborn areas leavefor 10 minutes before rinsing.Precautions required duringapplication. Contains potassiumhydroxide.

Large Solar Wax ExtractorPlace old combs, cappings and any odd scraps of waxinto the stainless steel tray and the heat from the sunthrough the double glazed lid melts the wax. This runsthrough the removable strainer into a separatereceiving tray. Strong timber construction, insulatedbase 810 x 685 x 230mm. Glass size (not supplied)699 x 822mm and 699 x 832mm. Trays may bepurchased separately. Tray sizes: large approx. 660mmsquare, 130mm deep; Small 600x160x80mm deep

Small Solar Wax ExtractorSame principal as above but produced in composite timber with galvanised trays. 405mm wide, 760mm long, 405mm high. Glass size (not supplied) 350x660mm and 350 x686mm.Tray sizes: 320x520x130mm deep and 300x110x70mm deep.

Steam Wax ExtractorsThree part stainless steel, supplied with electric heatingelement. Small size: height 535mm, diameter 230mm,depth 245mm, basket depth 245mm. Jumbo size710mm, diameter 280mm, depth 380mm, basket depth380mm. The jumbo will hold full combs. Place oldcomb etc. in the basket. Fill lower unit to within 50mmfrom the top with water and apply heat. Steam willmelt and clean the wax. Molten wax runs from spout inthe side into suitable container.

PAC

KA

GIN

Gand M

AR

KETIN

G

PR

OD

UCTS

of the HIV

E

PR

OD

UCT

Sof

the

HIV

E



Making Beeswax Polish

Making traditional polish is a simple andprofitable way of using surplus wax. The basicrecipe for furniture polish is to mix equalquantities of beeswax and a good quality genuineturpentine, and heat in a water bath, not overdirect heat. When it is liquid, pour into containersand leave to set. For a smooth paste, increase theamount of turpentine. For a cream polish, addapprox. 10% pure soap flakes. Many recipes forpolish, cosmetics and other ways of usingbeeswax are given in our range of books.

Kochstar Wax Melter IIThis wax melter will liquefy and clean up to 15kgs ofwax on water using the sedimentation principle. Tap offliquid wax from theupper tap and drainwater from the lower.Makes wax melting forthe candle makera dream.Stainless steel tankwith plastic lid andhandles. Chrome platedbrass ball valves withpositive cut off. 1800Wheater controlled by athermostat with a rangebetween 30°C and 100°C.220-240V AC. 120 minute timer.365mm diameter, 480mm high.

Wax Melter InsertA stainless steel container suitable as a bain-marie chamber for the Kochstar I. Holds 12kgs of wax.

Kochstar Wax Melter IMade in Germany this versatile appliance is invaluableto beekeepers and candle makers alike.Heavy duty stainless steelboiler with plastic lid.Thermostaticallycontrolled 1800Wsealed heater socannot come intocontact with wax,honey or water.Calibrated to operatebetween 30°C and100°C with neonindicator light, 120minute timer. 365mmdiameter, 480mmhigh. Full instructionsfor wax melting supplied.

Carnauba WaxAdd approx. 10% by volume toyour mix to produce a qualityhardened polish. Carnauba is awax which has the highestmelting point of all the naturalwaxes. It is obtained from theleaves of a palm tree that is onlyfound commercially in N.E.Brazil.

TurpentineThis is pure gum of Portugueseorigin, the best available. Suitablefor making traditional or creamedpolish. 2.5 litre size. Collectiononly.

Easi-steam

This steam extractor is definitely a winner, especially asthe ‘messy’ bit can be outside in the open.

An electric steam generator (4 litre capacity, 1800W,cable length is 3m) is attached to a steel cover via asteam hose (3m in length). This cover fits snugly over abrood box (not supplied). The steel tray and grid areplaced on a solid floor (not supplied) and the woodeneke placed on top of the floor. Place a suitablereceptacle next to the outlet, e.g. old bucket feeder orice cream container, switch on the steam generatorand wait. After about 20 minutes wax and water willrun out of the front of the hive. Leave to settle andcool. The wax will float on top of the water producedby the condensed steam. Switch off generator andcarefully remove steel cover. In the hive you will findcompletely empty frames apart from some cocoon thathas lodged on the frame bottom bars and of coursethe wire from the foundation. The majority of thecocoon will be on the mesh base and can bediscarded. The frames are totally free of wax, all thatremains is the propolis. The Easi-steam has not onlyextracted the wax from the old comb (approx. 90% byour calculations) but it has also sterilised the framesand the brood box. Temperature reached in the broodbox using this method is approx. 105°C.

The beekeeper can use a different floor and brood boxevery time this process is used or have dedicatedequipment for the application. Steam generatoravailable separately.

All sizes available except W.B.C.

N.B. Plastic runners will distort if left in place.

Hot Wax PressThis little German press is another small and efficient way of extracting wax from old comb and cappings. Electrically heated with a 300W element. Cast aluminium pressure plate and base. Sheet aluminium basket. Mild steel thread and bar. When switched on the whole base of the press becomes hot (approx. 65°C) after about 15 minutes with a maximum of 85°C being reached after one hour.(Temperatures refer to an empty press and will varywhen the basket is loaded with cold, wet cappings forinstance). Comb/wax should be wrapped in linen scrimto separate solids from the wax. 400mm high, 370mmdiameter. Basket diameter 180mm, 240mm high.

Stainless Steel BucketFor the larger scale wax producer. This stainless steel pail is ideal for carrying large quantities of liquid wax safely. Holds approx. 9kgs of wax. Will not discolour wax like the galvanised equivalent. Solid stainless steel handle. 230mm high, 260mmdiameter.

Polish TinsTwo sizes. 100ml and 200mlThe 100ml size are of the twist-key pattern. To openthe 200ml size simply depress the lid on the sidewhere the rim alters to release the vacuum and the lidjust pops off. Not suitable for creamed polish.100ml: 94mm diameter, 26mm deep. Lid recess 77mmdiameter.200ml: 94mm diameter, 42mm deep. Lid recess 77mmdiameter.

Aluminium JarsAttractive squat containers with a 70mm wadded screw lid. 70mm diameter, 35mm deep. 100ml capacity. Suitable for cosmetics.

Aluminium PotsCan be used for cosmetics or polish. These stylishcontainers have proved very popular since theirintroduction. 2 sizes are available. 15ml, ideal for lipbalm, this has a raised, clip on lid and measures 42mmin diameter. The 70ml has a raised lid and a diameterof 64mm.

Cosmetic JarsIn three sizes, these British made containers will add atouch of class to your cosmetic marketing. Thick walled,crystal clear base with a deep screw-on, lined cap.25ml - 32mm high, 42mm diameter50ml - 42mm high, 50mm diameter100ml - 55mm high, 62mm diameter

PR

OD

UCTS

of the HIV

E



Medium Skep40g65 x 55mmN.B. Medium skep, flower and hexagon form one mould, 1 cavity of each design

WAX MOULDSRigid plastic moulds with a beekeeping theme. Thesecret of easy release is to pour the wax into themould when it is cool. Wiping the mould with washing-up liquid or spraying with silicone will also assist inrelease.

Bee on Comb and Bee on FlowerEach mould has three cavities. The Bee on Combdesign weighs approximately 70g and the Bee onFlower 80g.

RectangularThe regular five cavity version. Each block weighsapprox. 28g with the word “BEESWAX” etched on thetop.

Hexagonal A six cavity mould incorporating two designs. Bees onhoneycomb and the word “BEESWAX”. Each block isapprox. 28g in weight.

Small Queen Bee There are three hexagonal cavities in this mould. Eachblock is 28g with a central design of a queen bee. Thesix sloping sides have a honeycomb pattern.

Large Queen BeeThe largest mould we produce. Suitable for a wax orshop window display. 260mm long, 210mm wide and40mm deep. It will hold approx. 1.8kg of wax.

WBC HiveThe hive is shown in relief form and holds approx.170g of wax. The finished casting is 150mm high and120mm wide.

Cire D’abeilles Identical to the 5 x 28g rectangular moulds but“BEESWAX” in French.

BienenwachsAs above but “BEESWAX” in German.

SkepSkep with bees relief mould. 150mm x 150mm. Holdsapprox. 230g of wax.

Soap / Wax MouldsA new and exciting range of moulds made here at Wragby on our new vacuum forming equipment. Use them for soap, wax or chocolate.Resulting weights and sizes from moulds are approximate.

Maiden80g60 x 90mm3 cavities

Valentine70g65 x 80mm3 cavities

Large Skep90g65 x 85mm3 cavities

Small Skep15g40 x 45mm6 cavities

Flower30g60mm dia.N.B. Medium skep, flower and hexagon form one mould, 1 cavity of each design

Hexagon40g55mm acrossN.B. Medium skep, flower and hexagon form one mould, 1 cavity of each design

Geisha60g60mmacross3 cavities

The Boss100g50 x 75mm3 cavities

Lovers120g65 x 90mm3 cavities

Leaf115g60 x 80mm3 cavities

Clover115g60 x 80mm3 cavities

Comb100g65 x 90mm3 cavities

Cricket60g65mm dia.3 cavities

Golf80g70mm dia.3 cavities

Cells20g35 x 50mm6 cavities

Roses115g80mm dia.3 cavities

Sun120g80mm dia.3 cavities

Fairy60g60 x 70mm3 cavities

Bears200g 70 x 70mm3 cavities

Filigree90g75mm dia.3 cavities

THE

QU

EEN



Apidea Mating Hive

Cupkit SystemThis clever and very successful system encompassesevery aspect of the queen rearing process, achievingthe benefits of grafting without the difficulties.One hundred brown cell cups are placed in the back ofthe comb box which has previously been fixed in abrood comb, and the queen is put in the front of thecage under a queen excluder. As she is in full lay, shecontinues to lay eggs in the artificial cups. She can bereleased manually the next day.

On the 4th day, very small, newly hatched larvae canbe seen through the transparent back and cups, eachin a pin-prick of royal jelly. Very easily, each cell cup islifted off with a cell cup cap which passes onto a cellbar fitted with cell bar blocks. When the queen cellsare sealed, hair roller cages can be slipped over, sothat emerging virgins are contained. These cages canthen be used for travelling and introduction.Each kit contains: 1 plastic comb box, 10 hair rollercages, 100 brown cell cups, 10 cell bar blocks, 10 cellcup caps and full instructions.

Jenter SystemSimilar to the Cupkit method. Each kit contains 1 combbox, 10 hair rolercages and plugs, 115 brown cell cups,115 cell cup holders, 1 cell transfer tool, 40 ribbed cellcarriers. Full instructions supplied.

IncubatorSerious queen breeders appreciate the convenience ofan incubator for keeping ripe cells, virgins andinseminated queens in controlled conditions. 35°C forpupae, 32°C for emerging queens. Fine temperaturecontrol, electric fan to circulate air and water reservoirto maintain high humidity ensure the correctenvironment. Queen cells should be caged and put inthe incubator on the 14th or 15th day, and each cageshould have a recess for a little honey or candy, andperhaps pollen. Virgins can be kept a few days beforebeing introduced ideally to a mating hive. Queens canbe kept for longer periods in larger cages withattendant workers. Takes approx. forty queen cells. Size330 x 230 x 255mm high.

Double Mini-nuc

These Polish hives are very compact, 300mm squareand 320mm high.

Separate, floor, brood with a division board and spacefor 3 frames on either side (included), syrup feederthat covers both halves of the hive and tight fittingroof. The floors are ventilated and versatile withremovable blocks, alighting boards and vents.Polystyrene is 35mm thick, superb insulation.

Mating HivesWe offer four types of mating hive, Apidea, Warnholz,Micro and Double Mini. Follow the instructions belowfor trouble-free queen rearing.Once queen cells have been raised, the virgins have tobe mated. This has traditionally been done by makingup a nucleus, with full size frames, for each queen,effectively taking a lot of bees out of honey production,just to support one queen. Modern plastics, and adifferent approach to creating a mini colony, havegiven us the mini-nuc, which uses only a cupful of beesat a time. Not only that, but each mini-nuc can lookafter a number of queens in succession.This is the technique:� Assemble the mini-nuc with a strip of foundation

only, no comb, in each frame. Fill the feedercompartment with candy.

� Shake young bees into a box and spray them withsugar syrup.

� Drop one large cupful of sticky, wet bees into themini-nuc, and close up, making sure thatventilation is clear.

� Leave for about an hour, until the bees roar inpanic, then run a virgin queen in.

� Leave in a cool dark place for two or three days.� Release the bees at the chosen site.� Check in two weeks for signs of laying.

Nucleus HivesThe regular patternis supplied in B.S.,Langstroth, M.D., Commercial and 14" x 12" sizes. They will all accommodate five frames and have extra deep roofs suitable for a small contact feeder. Made in Western Red Cedar, each hive comprises: floor with entrance block, brood body,crownboard with feed hole and roof.

National TwinstockThe National Twinstock is designed to hold 12 full sizeB.S. brood self-spacing Hoffman frames (if you spaceyour frames on plastic or metal ends it will onlyaccommodate 10 frames). The floor is a standard typewith two diagonally opposite corner entrances. Thebrood is completely divided by a rigid, removableplastic division board, twin nucleus crownboards closeoff each half of the box. On top of this you can place adouble access, rapid feeder; once empty if one of theclear covers is removed bees from one of the nucs canaccess the whole feeder for any remnants of syrup.The whole hive is protected with a standard 4"National Roof. Half size travelling screens are alsoavailable.We recommend the hive is sited away from shade andwell off the ground at a convenient working height.The nuclei can be set up by placing in eachcompartment next to the division board two goodcombs of bees and emerging brood plus some storesof pollen and honey then one comb of bees and honeyand finally one frame of foundation. If the nuclei are toremain in the same apiary as they are made-up in,then two more good combs of bees should be shakeninto each nucleus, this will compensate for the flyingbees that return to their parent hive, if stores are shortyou can feed some syrup or Apifonda, a day later thenuclei can be given a queen cell that is due to emergein one to two days time or if you prefer a caged,mated queen.A close watch must be kept on nuclei to make surethat queens are laying and they have food and thatframes of foundation are given until they are full andready to transfer to larger hives, or if you wish to keepthe nuclei as queen mating hives, bees and brood mustbe taken away to reduce overcrowding and swarming.If you wish to unite the two nuclei, remove one queen,wait for about four hours then pull-out the divisionboard.A good degree of bee-keeping skill is required tomake-up and maintain nucleus hives, and mostimportant, to know all the diseases that affect honeybees. Nuclei can be treated for varroa infestationanytime as they are not yet honey producing colonies.Nucleus hives are very important in modern bee-keeping, to mate queens, to make up losses and toconstantly improve the bees we keep.The complete hive comprises floor, split brood boxwith plastic division board, two half size crownboards,two half size travelling screens, full size double accessrapid feeder, 4" roof. All parts are available separately.Assembled only. Frames not included.

Warnholz Mating Hive

Micro Mating HiveA small, compact, queen mating nuc. Only a small number of bees are required, they are stackable if you wish to have a bank of nucs. 170x125x120mm. Supplied with two frames and embossed starter strip.Removable floor ventilator means a virgin can beintroduced from underneath. Adjustable disc entrance.

THE Q

UEEN



Nursery Frame and CageMade in all sizes. The National holds sixteen cages,Langstroth-twenty, M.D.-thirty and Commercial-twenty-seven. Each cage is covered in wire mesh with awooden cell cup in the top and exit “door” in the base.

Economy Grafting ToolInexpensive plastic grafting tool. 105mm long. Keep it in the tool box for removing suspect eggs/larvae that need testing for disease. Replaceregularly to avoid spreading disease.

Wax Cell MouldSimple and efficient method of producing wax cellcups. Readily accepted by the bees. Pour molten waxat approx. 80°C into the mould, scrape off excess and allow to cool. When set, the cups will drop out of the cavities.

Wooden Cell CupsThe traditional queen rearing cups. For use with anursery frame and cages. Flat tops for smearing withwax and fixing to underside of bar in rearing hive.

MandrilA shaped piece of hardwood which is used for forminga wax cup in the base of the wooden cell cups.

Grafting ToolsStainless Steel Grafting ToolA precision made scientific instrument. One endincorporates a miniature spoon shape; the other isshaped and cranked for easy access to the base of acell with new laid eggs. 160mm long.

Chinese Grafting ToolDelicately manufactured in the far east with springloaded plunger for sliding eggs off the flexible spatulatip. 100mm long.

Spatula Grafting ToolAn excellent double ended tool with central rubber finger grip. 165mm long. One end has a delicate egg removal tip, the other a 5mm wide angled spatula. Both ends are cranked at 45 degrees.

Bee BoostImprove queen rearing success, hold queenless splits and nuclei or use as a temporary queen replacement.Store in a freezer. Complete instructions provided.

Illuminated Magnifying Grafting ToolA very useful piece of equipment for the serious and optically challenged bee-keeper. The tool runs off 2x1.5V batteries (not supplied) and operates a brilliant light. This provides excellent illumination to the bottom of cells for trouble free grafting. Includes a x3 magnifying glass. Complete withuseful carrying case. Grafting tip can be folded awayfor protection. 800mm long cable. Compartmental case140 x 175 x 35mm deep.

Butler CageThe simplest and most popular introduction method.Simply wrap newspaper over open end and hold inplace with an elastic band. Place cage paper end downjammed tightly between two frames.100x20x12mm.

Marking Cage with PlungerA gentle way of holding the queen for marking and examination.

Press-in CagePlace over the queen whilst she is on the comb. Mark carefully through the threaded top.

Telescopic Queen CageA great idea for a queencage. When closed itmeasures 50 x 30 x 17mm.Can be fully opened tomeasure 87mm long. Barsare 4mm apart, a bee-space therefore, makingrelease of attendants prior to queen introduction easy. Anintermediate setting howeverenables the bars to be closedup to 2mm, preventingworkers from escaping.Removable plastic end cap.

Excluder Queen CageAll plastic cage 66 x 37 x24mm with removable cell cup. Fixed queen excluder on one face, swivel aside excluder on the other.

Ventilated Queen CageAs excluder cage but with fixed wire mesh on one face and a swivel aside ventilator on the other.

Queen Puzzle CageFor transporting and introducing queens. Cages can be clipped together for security and stability.

Queen Guard CageA multi-use cage for posting, introduction, marking, trapping and gathering sample bees. The ergonomic shape makes it particularly easy to use. When new it may be stiff, simply move the components rapidly against each other and it will becomecomfortable to use.

Plastic Queen CatcherFor an undisturbed examination of the queen and alsofor introducing the queen and attendants into postalcages. Remove foam and place bulb end over queen/workers, hold upright. They will walk up the tube.Remove rubber bung and place over hole of postalcage. Replace foam and blow through the foam. Thebees will rapidly enter the postal cage.

Clip Queen CatcherPress between thumb and forefinger to open the cage. Place over the comb and pick up the queen. If worker bees are also gathered they can escape through the queen excluder size slots.

Cell ProtectorPrevents the bees from tearingdown a “ripe” queen cell. Placeover cell and fix to comb with wirespike. The tin slide is used tocontain the cell, once removed.

Marking PaintA quick drying non-toxic water based paint in the fiveinternational colours. Mark as follows:-

Year ending 1 or 6 White2 or 7 Yellow3 or 8 Red4 or 9 Green5 or 0 Blue

Marking PenWater based, non toxic, non fade and quick drying. Very easy to apply. Will not dry out. Built in agitator mixes paint prior to use. In all five international colours.

Marking KitFive cards each with different coloured discs marked 1–99. With applicator and glue. Used extensively on university and laboratory field trips for insect tagging. Glue available separately.

Turn and MarkA nifty new device for markingyour queen. Uses the plungertechnique to move the queendown the tube to enable marking.The plunger can then be twisted,turning the queen into the bestposition for marking.

HEA

LTH



Fume Pads and Fume BoardSee page 16.

Fumidil BThis is now widely accepted as the only proveneffective treatment for the control of Nosema. In 25g.or 475g. bottles, enough for three or fifty-four coloniesrespectively. Fumidil B is effective when fed in syrup inthe autumn. It can also be used in spring as apreliminary measure to the transfer of bees onto cleancombs. Each colony to be treated should receive approx. 166mg. of active ingredient (1⁄3 of a 25g. phial) administered in a syrup containing 14lbs. sugar in seven pints of water.

Sulphur Strips and BurnerSulpher dioxide is one of the most effective methods of controlling wax moth. It is highly volatile, not fat soluble and poses very little risk to bees, wax and honey. When ignited the strips give off noxious sulphur dioxide, this heavier than air gas then sinks through the pile of supers and frames being treated. The galvanised steel burner measures 195mm long with a diameter of 95mm. A hook in the lid is used to suspend the sulphur strip centrally in the burner. NB. DO NOTINHALE GAS FUMES. How to use: Once you have your sealed stack ofsupers ready for treatment place an empty brood bodyon the top with a sulphur burner inside. Insert 2 stripsand light, closing the top with a roof. Stack supers 6high (1 strip is enough for 3 supers). Repeat treatmentevery 4 weeks. Also prevents pollen going mouldy.

EFB Test KitEuropean Foulbrood(EFB) is a bacterial brooddisease caused byseveral agents the mainbeing the bacteriumMelissococcus pluton. Itoccurs most frequentlyin the spring or earlysummer during broodrearing and is thought to be caused by stress in thecolony and lack of pollen. Symptoms can be variablewhich makes EFB difficult to identify with certainty;frequently disappearing once there is a nectar flow. ButEFB can seriously effect brood development and needsto be identified in a colony as soon as possible. It isvitally important to detect EFB as early as possible inorder to prevent its further spread to healthy colonies.Vita’s quick and effective Diagnostic Kit, developed withCentral Science Laboratory Pocket Diagnostics enablesevery beekeeper to test their hives at the first suspicionof the presence of EFB. The Diagnostic Kit takes just 3minutes to give a result and has been validated with98%+ accuracy. For single use only.

AFB Test KitAmerican Foulbrood (AFB)is an infectious brooddisease caused by thespore-forming bacteriumPaenibacillus larvae varlarvae. It is the mostdestructive andwidespread of thehoneybee brood diseases.AFB disseminates rapidly through the colony and, if leftunchecked, spreads quickly to other healthy coloniesboth in the same apiary and those nearby. It is vitallyimportant to detect AFB as early as possible in order toprevent its further spread to healthy colonies. Vita’squick and effective Diagnostic Kit, developed withCentral Science Laboratory Pocket Diagnostics, enablesevery beekeeper to test their hives at the first suspicionof the presence of AFB. The Diagnostic Kit takes just 3minutes to give a result and has been validated with98%+ accuracy. For single use only.

CertanIn 120ml. plastic bottles, enough for 120 frames. It is the only biological larvaecide available for the control of wax moths. It will not harm you, your bees, your wax or honey.

Acetic Acid 80%Place a closed hive floor on earth/grass/wooden board – not concrete. Put 2 or 3 of our absorbent fume pads saturated with 1⁄4 pint of acetic acid onto the floor. Place a brood box full of frames on top. Put another soaked pad onto the top bars of the box before placing a further brood box on top. Repeat this for as many boxes as need to befumigated. Seal the top with a roof. Fumigation shouldtake approx. one week. Acetic acid used in this way is very effective in treatingnosema and all stages of wax moth. It will however benecessary to repeat the process every 2 or 3 weeks.Note: Acetic acid is highly corrosive. It will remove skinvery quickly. Always wear overalls, rubber gloves and asuitable mask. 2.5litres. Collection only.

WBC Varroa FloorThis floor is designed to replace an existing floor. It isfitted with two drawers similar to the National. Accessis from the back and does not require lift removal formanipulations. Stainless steel mesh.

National Varroa FloorA versatile full size floor that can be used as a screenfor varroa identification, as an adjustable ventilatedfloor; or as a conventional timber floor. Stainless steeleight mesh in cedar frame, can be removed completelyand exchanged with lower ply drawer.

Economy Varroa FloorSupplied in all sizes. Stainless steelwoven mesh with alloy leading edge as a protector and stiffener. Simply reverse the existing floor (thisnow becomes the insert drawer). Place this floor ontop, protected edge to the front – this becomes thenew floor entrance.The design is slightly different for the WBC hive. Placethe floor as illustrated on top of the existing, and slideback between the wedges until the slopes of bothfloors meet. Access to the underside of the mesh is viathe back of the floor. Note: The lifts must be removedeach time you wish to examine the insert.

Varroa Test TrayA quick and easy to use tray for varroa testing. Smallenough for all sizes of hive, except WBC. Simply slip itunder the brood nest. Dispenses with the need for cardor paper inserts. Floor not included. Black epoxy mesh.

Open Mesh FloorMore and more beekeepers are convinced that theuse of this type of floor is beneficial to the colony.Made from cedar with a galvanised expanded meshscreen and yellow correx sheet.Advantages:* Improved wintering - water vapour escapes easily

through the floor - no need for top ventilation whichwastes the colony’s heat.

* No need for extra screens when moving bees.* Reduction of varroa populations - mites which fall

through the screen do not climb back up. Distancebelow mesh is 40mm.

* Easy monitoring of mite populations - simply slidein the plastic drawer under the screen whenrequired.

All sizes available except WBC.

Stainless Steel MeshWoven 304 gradestainless steel mesh(8 mesh per inch).Will not rust orcorrode whenexposed to acids.

Galvanised MeshAn alternative to the stainless steel . Very strong and rigid. Can be cut to any required size. Please specify. Mesh aperture isapprox. 3 x 4mm.

HEA

LTH



Thymol FrameDeveloped in Germany, usethis frame to administerthymol crystals safely.Full instructionssupplied.

Thymol CrystalsAvailable in 100g and 500g sizes. Used extensively asan anti-fungicide in syrup feeds. Use to control varroa,acarine and chalkbrood.

Brood Frame TrapMade in all standard sizes.1. Confine the queen on an empty comb and place in

the trap.2. After 7 days, remove the frame and substitute

another frame with the queen trapped again.3. After 18 days, both frames will be full of sealed

brood and, hopefully, full of varroa mites trappedwith the only brood available to them.

4. Remove both frames and destroy.Frame notincluded.

ApistanUsed throughout the worldand recognised as themarket leader in varroacontrol. Each pack ofApistan will treat 5 hives (10strips per pack, 2 strips perhive).Apistan is a slow releasepolymer strip formulationspecifically designed for usein beehives for the controlof varroa jacobsoniOudemans on honeybees.Apistan efficacy ismaximised if the product isused in late summer and after the main honey harvest (when the brood isdiminishing). However, in the case of severeinfestations Apistan can be used at any time of year,honey however must not be removed from the hive.NB Apistan resistance is now present over much of theUK. Check with your local association for resistance inyour area.

ApiguardBees frequently suffer from numerous disorders:disease, various parasites and the effects of cropspraying. Despite regular treatment, the Varroadestructor mite remains their No. 1 enemy. Recentlythis mite has developed strains which are resistant tocertain active ingredients that were effective until now.A different approach is required to confront thisworrying situation.Apiguard is a treatment based on natural ingredientsthat are efficient, safe and beneficial for honeybeecolonies. It is the best weapon to fight resistant mitestrains. Apiguard provides a natural rotational partnerto Apistan®.Available in boxes of 10 trays, enough for 5 hives. Alsoin 3kg tubs - for 30 hives. Each tub is supplied with ameasuring scoop, spatula and a quantity of card trays for holding the Apiguard.

Api Life VarA recently VMD (VeterinaryMedicines Directorate) approvedall natural Varroa treatment fromItaly. Not to be confused withApivar, which is a totally differentproduct.Composition100g of product contains76.60g pure thymol16g Eucalyptus as an essential oil3.70g Camphor3.70g mentholFormAn 11g evaporating tablet withproduct suspended in vermiculite.Full instructions supplied.

Apiguard RimMade in cedar, this simple 40mm deep frame acts as asmall eke above the brood body for holding trays ofApiguard, packs of Apifonda or Nektapoll pollenpatties. National or WBC size only. Apiguard notincluded.

Light Liquid ParaffinIf using a fogger is your preference then this is the correct grade of FGMO (food grade mineral oil) to use. Specific gravity of 0.85%. Available in 2 litre packs. Can also be used for removing bloom from candles. Especially good at reviving rolled candles. Use sparingly.

Varrox VaporiserThe most successful tool in usetoday for vaporising oxalic acidcrystals. One treatment uses just1g. Particularly effective inbroodless periods, idealtherefore for use during thewinter months. A very quickmethod if you have many hivesto treat. Runs off a 12V carbattery. An optional extra is a 7metre 12V extension cable with acar cigarette lighter plug. Fullinstructions provided.

FGMO FoggerUsed extensively in the USA and parts of Europe for administering treatments suspended in FGMO (food grade mineral oil), better known in UK as Light Liquid Paraffin. The foggers are powered by propane gas (butane is not a substitute). Electronic start. Propane not included.

Comfort Syringe50ml capacity. Clear acrylic tube with graduated scale.Plunger has a very smooth action, very comfortable tohold.

Simple SyringeA basic, all plastic large 60ml capacity syringe withgraduated scale.

5ml SyringeSold in pairs. Each full syringe will be enough to trickleone seam of bees. Quite often beekeepers work inpairs, beekeeper 1 treats the hive beekeeper 2 fills thesyringes

5ml ‘V’ grip sprayer-deluxeA 5ml spray gun and 80cm of hose. Simply connect thehose to any modified liquid container, or put the hosedirectly in the container. Each press of the spray guntrigger releases exactly 5ml of solution in a steady evenflow. The spray gun has an ezi-grip handle that is reallyeasy to operate.

2.5l back-packSimply make up youroxalic acid solution inthe backpack. Strap iton and connect a hoseand spray gun.Also available to buywith the deluxe spraygun.

HEA

LTH



Trickling NotesIf practising the trickling method of control by usingoxalic acid in a sugar syrup please be aware of theinherent dangers to your bees.A sugar syrup/acid solution requires special lowtemperature storage conditions. At this level the HMF(Hydroxymethylfurfural) content in the solution ismaintained at 22mg/kg.HMF levels increase with temperature and syrup/acidsolutions stored, even at room temperature, willcontain high levels of HMF (approx. 1200mg/kg after30 weeks). At this level live bees will not be harmedbut any syrup stored for later feeding to larvae will behighly toxic and could kill them.It is therefore advisable to always prepare a freshmixture before treatment.

Acid Safety KitOrganic Acids are dangerous: it is therefore essentialthat the correct safety measures are taken whenhandling them.This kit comprises 1 pair of industrial rubber gloves,1 pair of safety goggles and 1 moulded face mask(FFP3 S/L rated).

Oxalic Acid Di-hydratePacked in 500g. This di-hydratetype of Oxalic Acid is ideal foruse in the Varrox Vaporiser.Readily soluble in water foruse in syringes if practising thetrickling method. Can also beused for cleaning weatheredcedar assisting in returningyour hive to its natural colour.

5ml ‘V’ grip sprayer-economyAll plastic automatic, dispenses 5ml or less as required,refills automatically, complete with 1 metre long draw-off tube.

5ml auto syringeSimple single action syringe dispenses 5ml or less asrequired, refills automatically from your chosenreservoir. Complete with 1 metre long draw-off tube.

OxuvarA 3.2% formulation of Oxalic Acid for use with tricklingmethod. Developed by Andermatt Biocontrol inSwitzerland. Simple to use - full instructions included.No need for a safety mask but gloves and safetyglasses are recommended. 500ml container, enough totreat 10 hives. Can be kept for 3 years before mixing.Once mixed use at once.

Mite AwayII™ Formic Acid PadsNew to the UK! MiteAway II, Formic Acid Pads.These are ready to use and do not involve any pouringof acid. The substance penetrates sealed cells and is95% efficient. It controls Varroa & Acarine, and each pail contains 10treatments. Follow safety and administration instructions exactly Formic Acid is a hazardous chemical and can be fatalto bees and beekeepers Formic acid will corrode ferrous metals. Mesh floorsshould be blanked off with the insert being placed ontop of the mesh or removed all together. Ideally thehive should have plastic frame runners

Trickle2A 3.2% oxalic acid/sugar syrup treatment of 100ml. forHive Health maintenance.Enough for 2 standard hives. Dispensed accuratelyfrom a tried and tested container. Simply squeeze thebottle until 5ml. of solution is in the upper chamber, ifyou squeeze over 5ml the residue will return to themain chamber. Hold the container with the 5ml.chamber closest to your wrist, unlock the nozzle andinvert. Squeeze gently running the liquid along the firstseam of bees, once the 5ml. chamber is empty, turnthe container over and refill chamber with a quicksqueeze, it will always level out at 5ml. repeat theprocess on the next seam. Once treatment is complete,dispose of the empty container responsibly. Simple,efficient and safe for you and your bees. NOTE: we wouldrecommendpurchasing anempty containeras well for you topractice acomfortabletrickling techniqueusing waterbeforeadministering theOxalic Acidtreatment. Useduring broodlessperiods only,ideally the wintermonths.

Sugar Dusting Grid

A simple 460mm square of nylon mesh trapped in asoftwood frame.Visit www.scientificbeekeeping.com for full details oflikely results and technique. Icing sugar dusting of bees to control varroa is notnew. Using a hive size grid however is a recentdevelopment which makes this system very attractive,especially as it works with outstanding results. Simply insert a collection tray/board on to, or under,your floor (whether solid or open mesh. Remove hiveparts to the brood body. Smoke bees and add thedusting grid. Scoop up 100g approx. of dry icing sugar scatter overmesh and brush all over with our adapted bee brush.Remove grid and gently dust sugar on the top bars intothe seams of bees. Within minutes mites will be dropping onto the floor ofyour hive for disposal. If you operate a double brood, use twice as muchsugar. The sugar will drop very quickly through twobrood boxes. The advantages of this system are obvious. It is prettyquick, it can be done at any time of year, there is nowithdrawal period and it is perfectly safe for you andyour bees.

Sugar Dusting Measure and BrushUse to measure out100g of icing sugarfor use with abovegrid.

Sugar Dusting Bellows

The use of icing sugar is becoming more and moreaccepted worldwide. We are now therefore offeringthis 1kg capacity air bellow operated duster.Simply fill the chamber with dry icing sugar, insert tubeinto hive through the floor and pump vigorously.Moving the bellows quickly from left to right and frontto back. Continue this action for approximately 20seconds. NB a card or sticky floor insert is a good ideaas the varroa drop can be immediate.

Lactic Acid 15% SolutionLactic Acid is a compound foundnaturally in milk, molasses, variousfruits and honey.Normal varroa mite kill for theproduct in broodless hives isconsidered to be about 80%.However if it is applied to colonieswith brood the effectiveness drops to20-40%. As a result Lactic Acid isnormally used as a mite controlduring late autumn and winter.Application is achieved by using atrigger spray. 4-6 pumping strokes willbe required to administer the dose of5-6ml per single side of a frame.

HEA

LTH



Budget Wooden FeederNational size only – This timber feeder is supplied untreated and will therefore require sealing with glue/wax prior to use. Holds 2 gallons of syrup. Central feed hole with clear plastic cover. Cost effective.

Rapid FeederUnbreakable plastic. Holds approx. 4 pints of syrup.Centre cover prevents bees escaping. Can be refilledwith ease without removing it from the hive.

Drop-in FeedersFor National and Smith Hives. Vacuum formed plasticfeeder with 2 chambers, one holds 2 litres and theother 4 litres. The central access is supplied with 2covers, one that allows the feeding of syrup in bothchambers and one that gives the bees access for pollenor Apifonda feeding – you can even leave cappings forcleaning up. 460mm square and made to drop insidean empty National super. Bees however will not alwaysaccess feeders if too remote from their brood nest. Ifyou cannot cut down an old super to 70mm we alsohave an inexpensive National Feeder Eke that willdrop the feeder closer to the brood nest.

Jumbo Rapid Feeder6 litre capacity allplastic feeder. 330x 405 x 70mm.This feeder willprobably requirea new feed holein yourcrownboard.

Ashforth FeedersAll sizes. Two gallon capacity. Covers the whole area ofthe brood chamber. Manufactured in Western RedCedar. All joints are well glued. Finished with threecoats of paint. Bees access is at one end. Place on hivewith access to the front (a hive should tip slightlyforward) all the syrup should then be taken by thebees.

1lb. Jar Attachment FeederTurns the standard 1lb. (454g) glass honey jar into a very efficient feeder. Ideal for feeding back honey or syrup to full colonies, nuclei or observation hives. Phosphor bronze gauze. Easy to clean plastic lid with bee space on one side. Jar not included.

Entrance FeederA further development from the jar attachment feeder. Ideal for nuclei or full colonies for supplying water, syrup and honey. Not suitable for WBC hives.

Plastic Entrance FeedersTwo large capacity entrance feeders holding 1 litre and2 litres respectively. Easy to fill and fit at hive entrance.Ideally suited to hives with alighting boards.

AmbrosiaAmbrosia bee feed syrup is a liquid prepared foodwhich comes very close to natural bee nutrition. Itconsists of fructose, glucose and sucrose. Because of itsvery high concentration it is not susceptible tomicrobiological degradation. Its very high fructosecontent (40% on dry weight) prevents crystallisation.Ambrosia bee food syrup is a balanced liquid preparedfood with a low HMF content. The pH value is adjustedto suit bees and contributes to the creation of healthyand strong Spring colonies. Available in 17.5 litre(25kg) jerry cans or we can dispense into your owncontainers.

Feeding Your Bees

Autumn:

Feed Ambrosia or concentrated syrup: 2 partswhite sugar to 1 part hot water, then leave to cool,OR Ambrosia Fondant, in August/September, sothat the brood nest, which is now emptying, fillswith stores for winter. If Nosema is suspected ordiagnosed, add Fumidil B to the syrup. Feed 2 or 3gallons, or until the bees stop taking the fooddown.

Winter:

If there is doubt about the quantity of storesavailable in the winter, do NOT feed syrup whichwill distress the bees in the long periods of badweather but put Apifonda directly on the top barsof the brood frames.

Spring:

A vulnerable time in the beekeeping calendar asthe increase in brood rearing can rapidly rundown stores. Give small amounts of a weaker(1:1) syrup. The extra water aids the developmentof the brood nest.

Pollen Substitute:

The bees which have survived the winter have toproduce 2 or 3 generations of brood to get thecolony off to a good start. In a poor spring lack ofpollen can hold up development. Nektapollprovides the nourishment necessary for those oldbees to raise brood.

Ambrosia FondantA ready-to-use fondant paste consisting of refinedsugar, fructose and glucose. Perfect for spring feeding. Available in 2.5kg. bags or multiples of 12.5kgs.

HEA

LTH



Record CardStiff A4 card to keepnotes on disease,feeding, colonybehaviour, honey yield,etc. Vital for goodcolony management.Can be laminated toproduce a write on-wipe off surface.

Frame FeederHolds approx. 31⁄2 pints of syrup. Complete withwooden float lined with glue. BS size only.

Contact Feeders3 sizes. 1⁄4 gal., 1⁄2 gal., 1 gal. Fill with sugar to about 1"from the top and add warm water. Stir to release airtrapped in the sugar and continue until fully dissolved.Continue adding water until completely full. Press lidon firmly and quickly invert the feeder and place overthe feed hole on the crownboard of the hive.

160mm x 140mm x 95mm x240mm dia. 200mm dia. 140mm dia.

VitafeedGOLDA biostimulant, enhanced liquidfeed. Based on beet extract andmolasses it strongly stimulatesthe development of colonypopulation, particularly if weak.It is very simple to use and applyand is safe for bees and thebeekeeper. It leaves no residuesand contains no antibiotics. It isparticulary effective whenapplied to colonies infected withnosema.

VitafeedGREENAn enhanced liquid feed for yourbees. This also stimulates colonydevelopment and is based onoils of walnut, thyme, marjoramand wild marjoram. It stabilisesbee gut pH to within theoptimum range and provides awide spectrum of protection:fungicidal, bactericidal,antioxidant and varroa repellent.Both the above are available in 250ml (5 colony) and 1 litre (20 colony) treatments. Full instructions supplied.

NektapollNektapoll is a ready-to-feed pollen substitute/fructosesyrup patty. Use from early March to stimulate yourbees if there is a shortage of pollen. Feed between250g and 500g per colony by splitting plastic sleeveand slicing patty with a sharp knife. Place on top ofbrood frames, ideally inside a small eke or ourApiguard Rim.

ApiherbApi Herb is an Italian foodsupplement used for combatingbee diseases, such as nosema,and for strengthening the colony. Treatment is recommended oncea week for three weeks in bothspring and autumn. Api Herb comes in a single dose sachet which is diluted in 500ml of sugar solution. This is sufficient for a single treatment of 10 hives. Drip 5 ccsof the solution on each frame, dispose of remainingsolution within 48 hours.

Honey-B-HealthyA Feeding stimulant withessential oils. Can be used inearly spring, autumn orwhenever there is a shortageof pollen. Used widely in theUSA in trigger sprays as analternative to smoke forcalming bees or when unitingcolonies.Each 475ml (approx.)container will make up to 23gallons of solution.In a 1:1 syrup mix add just 5cc. If used in a triggerspray use 20cc per litre.

SuperboostA revolutionary new product for improving bee healthand vigour as well as crop pollination. SuperBoost is a pheromone device that is easily hungbetween brood frames. One device works for over 30days. Tests have shown huge increases in: pollen loads,colony growth rate, young worker bees, egg layingrate, honey production and it inhibits swarming!

Bee AttractA 5g mix of wildflowerseeds that encouragesbees into your garden.Varieties include Bird’sFoot Trefoil, CommonKnapweed, GreaterKnapweed, Red Clover,Cornflower, Selfheal andSainfoin.

Wasp BaneKeep wasps under control with this highly efficient trap. A two part device. When the lower chamber is full of wasps, (and it will be if our experience is anything to go by!) simply replace. Retain the upper chamber. Great for reducing robbing in the apiary.

Venom ExtractorA vacuum principle, venom extraction kit neatlypackaged for travelling abroad. Full instructionssupplied.

Bite AwayA German device for sting relief. Apply immediatelyafter a sting or insect bite to reduce pain, itching andswelling. Uses concentrated heat via the gold platedsurface for 3 to 6 seconds. Completely safe for adultsand children.

Small Hive Beetle TrapA very simple yet effective device for trapping smallhive beetle (Aethina tumida). This pest, if it reachesour shores and can survive our conditions could provequite a challenge to beekeepers. The trap is thereforefor monitoring purposes. Simply place inside the hiveon the floor to one side. The beetles prefer the dark,hence the black CORREX, and hide in the flutes.Remove and check contents at every hive inspection. Ifyou are seriously concerned with what you find sendto the National Bee Unit, Central Science Laboratory,Sand Hutton, York YO41 1LZ for examination.

Beekeepers RuleA clever devicedeveloped byProfessor R. Pickardto assist thebeekeeper tomaximise the honeycrop, queenpropagation,breeding, or evensiting of an apiary.

BO

OK

S



BooksBefore you start beekeeping, we always recommend that a good book is purchased on the subject. We have one of the largest ranges of books on beekeeping in the U.K. andwould be pleased to advise on the most suitable titles available.

BO

OK

S



BO

OK

S



BO

OK

S



EDU

CATION



Wall Chart – Pollen in HoneyFor those interested in pollenidentification. Details are given ofthe following pollens, includingelectron microscope illustrationsand blossom time: dandelion,horse chestnut, oil-seed rape,white clover, willowherb,blackberry, thistle, lime, borage,balsam, ling heather and ivy.840 x 595mm.

Wall Chart – Honey BeesSpecifically on honey bees. Thisexcellent chart gives details of thevarious castes with close-ups ofvarious anatomical features anddetails of their brooddevelopment from egg to adult.855 x 610mm.

Optical RangeA series of five instruments to assist in Varroa detection and identification.Nature Viewer. The simplest device with a bottom chamber for holding sample. 5x magnification.Scaled Viewer. More sophisticated and can be focused. Has a metric scale incorporated into the base. 10x magnification.Illuminated Viewer. Probably the best for easyidentification of varroa. Batteries not included. 10xmagnification.

Pocket Microscope. For a really close-up look at bee anatomy or counting legs on mites. 30x magnification.Headband Magnifier. Fullyadjustable for size and isperfect for studying fullframes of eggs and brood.2.5x magnification.

Study PrintsA set of 12 excellent colour printseach measuring 330 x 460mmcovering the honey bee’s life withadditional information printed onthe reverse of each photograph.

Wall Chart – BeesThis is on bees in general andcovers solitary bees, (miningbees), social bees (bumble bees)and advanced social bees (honeybees). Included are all aspects oftheir nature and habitat.855 x 610mm.

MagazinesWe are appointedagents for many ofthe world’sbeekeepingmagazines,making it easy forsubscriptions to bepaid in sterling. Allare extremelyinformative andkeep thediscerningbeekeeper intouch withdevelopments.Free samplecopies on request.

Cardboard Model HiveA useful educationaltool. Press-out, foldand stick parts forma brood box,excluder, super androof plus brood andsuper frames. Madefrom stiff card andin full colour. The hive when assembled is 65mm high and 50mmsquare.

Secrets of the BeehiveA cut out and colour teaching aid for children. Wellillustrated, it shows the life history of a honeybee fromegg to foraging worker. A must for all primary schoolsand young budding beekeepers.A4 in size, produced on stiff art card, brass fastener provided.

EDU

CATI

ON



DVDs

AN INTRODUCTION TO KEEPING BEES – 70 minutes

A video from Farming Press, it is ideal for any prospectivebeekeeper, giving an overview of the hobby and also theconfidence with which to begin. It covers equipment, siting yourhive, harvesting and processing honey, marketing and muchmuch more. 2001.

AN INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING WITH PAULMETCALFE – 100 minutes

Paul Metcalfe has been keeping bees for almost 50 years. For12 of those years he was the Beekeeping Adviser for Norfolk,and he is currently lecturer on Beekeeping at Easton College. Inthis video he takes us through the beekeeping year, from Aprilto the onset of winter. The management of thehive is carefullyexplained and demonstrated, including swarm control, diseasecontrol, honey extraction and feeding. The video is paced toallow the viewer time to study in detail correct handlingprocedures at all stages of the hive’s summer cycle. 2001.

BEEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS & OLD HANDS – 90 minutes

John Furzey started working on the commercial bee farm of AWGale of Marlborough in 1949. In 1967 John moved to ClapperHill Bee Farm, working with the late David Rowse until 1991.With a lifetime of experience, John shares with us hisknowledge and passes on very practical, informative andeducational material to help both beginners and old handsalike. 2001.

THE MONK AND THE HONEYBEE – 90 minutes

A York Films production of Brother Adam. Charting his life’swork from early beginnings at Buckfast Abbey to his triumphwith the Buckfast strain of queens.

THE HONEYBEE is the story of the life of a colony withpreviously unseen close up footage of the queen, workersand drones, featuring communication within the nest, theexcitement of the swarm, wax production, foraging for food,water and propolis, defence, disease and the survival of thebees through the winter. 43 minutes.

Model HivesBoth hives are half size and made throughoutin Western Red cedar.The WBC consists of floor, lift and porch withentrance slides, two further lifts and a roof.Use it for demonstrations, displays andexhibitions.

The National comprises floor with entranceblock, brood body, two supers, crownboardand metal covered roof. It is complementedwith the inclusion of several half size frames.

Observation HivesStandard stock sizes are the Langstroth and National. Bothare made in mahogany. Complete with shutters and 1⁄4gallon contact feeder. Both types will hold one brood andtwo super frames (not included). Central base entrance thatalso acts as the swivel axis. Glass not supplied. Glass sizes:National – 4 pieces 3 x 386 x 564mm. Langstroth – 4 pieces3 x 470 x 564mm.

Translucent TubeThis clear 19mm diameter tube is suitable for fixing to the plastic pipe and provides flexibility when positioning observation hive.

Mobile Nuc/Observation HiveThe simple and effective answer to easy andtrouble-free live bee demonstrations, completewith a nuc roof and crownboard, frame feederand glass. Available in National, Langstroth,Commercial and Dadant sizes.When visiting a school, etc., simply remove theframe with the queen from the nuc and replacewith a frame feeder. Place the frame in the topsection.The bees in the nuc body work away quitehappily processing the syrup feed and servicingthe queen, above the queen excluder.The colony is quite happy to remain closed allday because of the wire mesh ventilated floor.Very easy to transport, unlike the tall, thinvariety. Strong carrying handles. A must for allassociations.

Ten tips on Stocking an Observation Hive1) Ensure the hive is completely free of observable diseases and parasites.2) The bees should be as docile as possible.3) The frames and combs should be clean with a uniform brood and cell pattern.4) The hive must be well ventilated and away from direct sunlight.5) Stores of food should be present, i.e. pollen, honey and nectar.6) The bees must have easy access to the outside, preferably above head height.7) The queen should be marked and laying.8) Drones as well as workers should be obvious.9) Drone, worker and queen cells should be in evidence with eggs and larvae visible.

The queen cell should be ripe or recently vacated.10) If exhibited at an agricultural show ensure the hive is stewarded at all times.

Observation PanelReplaces the inner wall of a standardNational Hive allowing the beekeeper tosee inside the brood without dismantlingthe hive. Supplied as individual panels orready assembled in a brood body.Ply shutter included. Made fromunbreakable polycarbonate. Clean withhot water. Do not scrape with hive tool.

Colour SlidesThese slides willcomplement any speakersrepertoire on beekeeping.The excellent OxfordScientific “Life History of theHoney Bee” has been theslides of choice for manyyears. Clear concise bookletaids presentation (30 slides).

CD-ROMS

The Medicine from the BeesProduced by the Apimondia Standing Commission onApitherapy. This CD ROM looks at all currentknowledge on the subject by a variety of internationalexperts. It contains over 300 photographs, video clips,graphs and slide shows.

Pollen Identification for BeekeepersAn illustrated key to accompany Rex Sawyers book.The DVD to a certain extent replaces Sawyers work asit contains a spreadsheet that not only sorts thepollen but allows the beekeeper to view an image ofeach pollen type. Also included are pictures ofcommon pollen that were not in the original book.

GIFTS



Wooden Honey ServerServe liquid honey without the drips. Very attractively priced when bulk purchased.

Stoneware MugStonebridge pottery coffee mug with bear and honeypot embosseddesign.

Creamware HoneypotsGenuine English Creamware honeypots. Made inStoke-on-Trent with ‘bee’s knees’ or ‘honey trap’ motto.120mm high incl. lid, 80mm diameter.

Silver Bee NecklaceSterling silver with bee design, 440mm chain.

Skep NecklaceA delicate piece of sterlingsilver jewellery. Skep withbees on a very fine chain.

Stoneware Honey Pot ITraditional design of honey pot in an attractive presentation box. 115mm high.

Acrylic Key RingTransparent acrylic keyring, withBelinda Bee design.

Silver Drop EarringsSterling silverdrop earrings.

Silver Stud EarringsSterling silver small stud earrings.

Silver Skep EarringsSterling silverskep earrings

Zirconia Bee NecklaceDelicate sterling silver beenecklace with yellow cubiczirconia stones in the wings. 440mm chain.

Bee Mug and Coaster 1Fine China mug. Add that touch of bee-class to your coffee break.

Bee Mug and Coaster 2Fine China mug. Add that touch of bee-class to your coffee break.

World’s Greatest BeekeeperPottery Mug.

Lapel BadgeFor men or ladies. Fits using a standard clutch grip. 15mm.

Bee Mosaic KitAn easy to use kitthat includes all thematerials requiredto create anenduring mosaicstepping stone foryour garden.Diameter 250mm.

Welcome Plaque245mm x 165mm

Wooden Welcome Sign - SkepSkep measures 110mm x 110mm

Wooden WelcomeSign - Honeypot.Pot measures 110mm x 110mm Bee Pins

Use pins for decorations for candles, floral arrangements, displays, etc.

StickersPaper – 15 beesper pack.

Sparkly – 27 beesper pack.

Dazzly – 27 beesper pack.

Funnybees – 12 beesper pack.

Slogan StickersBumper size 500 x 100mm. Environment 105mm diameter and Speedy Bee 100mm long.

GIF

TS



Fridge MagnetsTwo designs, bees on comb and flower with bees.

Stand-OutsSuper little 3D stickers.Great for letters, cards,scrapbooks, etc.Each bee is approx. 20mmlong, 12 per packet asshown.

Paper BlissIn packs of 4 these stickersare slightly larger thanStand-Outs at 35mm long.Wire antennae and wobbly-eyes.

Belinda Bee StickerSelf-adhesive vinyl in three sizes. 11⁄2", 3" and 6" diameter.

Belinda Bee Soft Toy350mm long, soft and furry and made to BS5665 and EN71 standards.

Wooden NoveltiesBritish made bee themed gifts. Colours may vary.

Hanger 65 x 145mm Peg

CoasterFridge Magnet

KeyRing

Bookmark170mm long

Belinda Bee PenHandbag size black pen, with a cute Belinda Bee chain.

Egg CosiesSkep and bee design, pack of 4.

Tea CosySkep and bee design.

Long Leg Bee MagnetBody 50mm high.

Shopping BagCloth shoppingbag with BelindaBee image andthe slogan Protectthe Bees, Protectthe Earth shownon both sides.38cm x 40cm.

Bird Househeight 260mm.

White Cotton Tea TowelSkep and bee design

Bendy Bee PencilYes, really, a pencil that bends and still writes. 330mm long. Can be sharpened like a conventional pencil, Belinda Bee design.

Bee StationeryCo-ordinated pencil, pen and notepadwith our Belinda Bee design logo.

Silk TieNew skep and bees design,pure silk and madein England.

Medium WindwheelLarge bird scarer. 500mm diameter, 750mm high. Very fast revolving wings with earth fixing point.

Cast Iron BeeA Bruiser of a candle holder. Very heavy, cast iron frame with glass body parts. Facility for holding one Night-lite candle. 250mmlong, wing span 370mm, body height 120mm.

SquidgySoft and pliable, stressrelief bee key ring.

Gift VoucherGive to a friend or relative to spend as they wish.Value: £1.00, £5.00 or £10.00. Accepted by our agents.

Van Door StickerFlying Bee with full pollen sacs. Width 330mm; Point to point 375mm.

Face MaskVacuum formed plastic mask. Lifelike bee features with compound eyes, antennae and mouth features. 200mm wide, 220mm long.

CAN

DLEM

AK

ING

EQU

IPM

ENT



Rainbow Beeswax Sheets and DyesA range of coloured sheets made from pure beeswax. 16" x 8" packed in multiples of 10. Natural and Ivory sheetsare also available in the following sizes: 137⁄16" x 5", 137⁄16" x 8" and 163⁄4" x 103⁄4". Please note that due to the natureof beeswax there can be shade variations.Synthetic, granular dyes are also available in the colours. Packed in 10g pots or 50g bags.

Natural Ivory Acid Yellow Peach

Amber Sandalwood Orange Salmon Pink Soft Pink

Rose Pink Cerise Rubine Bright Red Berry Red

Burgundy Dark Red Pale Blue Sky Blue French Blue

Reflex Blue Navy Blue Lavender Pale Lilac Violet

Vivid Purple Purple Mint Lime Green Pale Green

Emerald Green Christmas Green Dark Green Olive Green Light Brown

Russet Chestnut Dark Brown Grey Black

Candlemaking

Candlemaking is one of the most popular, educational and therapeutic of hobbies. Beautiful shapes can be formed in a variety of ways. You will find all theequipment needed to make moulded, dipped and rolled beeswax candles in this catalogue.Beeswax is a ‘green’ wax from a renewable source and totally environmentally friendly. It burns evenly with a lovely aroma. It is pleasant to touch and easyto work. It is the king of the waxes and, as such, is highly sought after by cosmetic and polish producers as well as candlemakers.

Rolled CandlesThe easiest and safest way to make beeswax candles.Suitable for all ages. No molten wax used. Uses onlybeeswax sheets and the appropriate wick.

Instructions:1. Decide on the

finished diameterof your candle(One 16" x 8"sheet, when rolledlengthways, has adiameter of justover 1").

2. Use the size ofsquare braidedwick one sizesmaller than thediameter of yourfinished candle.

3. Cut the wick 1/2"longer than thesheet and place it1/4" in from oneedge.

4. Carefully turn upthe edge of the waxand fold over thewick.

5. Begin rolling,ensuring the endsof the candle aresquare. If you rollout of square,simply unroll andstart again.

6. The final edge of the sheet can be secured bywarming the wax gently near a radiator andpressing carefully with the fingertips. Alternatively,a few small spots of wax glue can be used alongthe length of the edge.

Tips and Ideas:� The sheets should be kept at room temperature

for at least 24 hours before use to ensure the waxis supple.

� Work in a warm room. Alternatively, hold thesheet close to a hairdryer or radiator for a fewseconds.

� To make tapered candles, cut the sheet slightly atan angle.

� To finish the top of the candle, a pleasing effectcan be achieved by dipping the tip in moltenbeeswax.

� To make candles with a larger diameter, add extrasheets into the rolling process.

CAN

DLE

MA

KIN

G E

QU

IPM

ENT



Bee PinsEasy to apply, inexpensive and they look like bees!

Candlemaking Kit15 different coloured 8" square sheets of beeswax, wick and instructions. All you need for making rolled candles.

Night-lite Mould and Holders

High impact polystyrene mould for 16 regularnight-lite candles. Aluminium and glass night-liteholders also available.

Kochstar Wax Melter IMade in Germany this versatile appliance will beinvaluable to beekeepers and candle makers alike.Heavy duty stainless steel boiler with plastic lid.Thermostatically controlled 1800W sealed heater socannot come into contact with wax, honey or water.Calibrated to operate between 30°C and 100°C withneon indicator light. 365mm diameter, 480mm high.Now with 120 minute timer. Full instructions for waxmelting supplied.

Wax Melter InsertA stainless steelcontainer suitable as abain-marie chamber forthe Kochstar I. Holds12kgs of wax.

Dipping Jig and Cooling ArmMake 4-8 candles simultaneously.All stainless steel framework. Fullyadjustable. Makes candles up to17" high.1. Adjust the collars for the

required candle height.Thread the wick aroundthe hooks and tension.

2. Dip to release airbubbles, then dip andcool alternately.

3. When the desireddiameter is reached,trim the base of thecandles away from thebottom collar.

4. For larger diametercandles, thread the wickover every second hook.

The wooden arm holds up to three jigs for coolingthe wax.

Six hole lid Handle

Small Tube

Kochstar Wax Melter IIThis wax melter will liquefy and clean up to 15kgs ofwax on water using the sedimentation principle. Tap offliquid wax from the upper tap and drain water fromthe lower. Makes wax melting for the small scalecandle maker a dream.Stainless steel tank with plastic lid and handles.Chrome plated brass ball valves with positive cut off.1800W heater controlled by a thermostat with a rangebetween 30°C and 100°C. 220-240V AC. 365mmdiameter, 480mm high. 120 minute timer.

Kochstar Dipping StationThe Kochstar Dipping Station,using the Kochstar Wax melter asthe base, has two models, theNo. 4 and No. 6. Each can beused for making dipped candlesof different sizes and coloursNo. 6 has six stainless steel tubes87mm in diameter and 330mmhigh. No. 4 has four stainless steeltubes 110mm in diameter and430mm high.The tubes from the dippingstation can be purchasedseparately as can a smallaluminium dipping tube 87mmin diameter and 225mm high. This small tube will work very well in a small kitchensaucepan. To assist in handling this tube when hot andfull of wax we can also supply a handy clip on handleto aid pouring.

Applique WaxThin wax sheets in 30 colours.Available in packs of 12 in assorted colours or packs of5 of the same colour.Each sheet measures 200 x 100 x 0.5mm. Slightdeviations in colour shade is possible.

Skin Carmine Red Pink Pine Green

Cream Wine-Red Gentian White

Lemon Lilac Ultramarine Grey

Sun-Yellow Violet Light Blue Black

Maize Purple Yellow-Green Natural Yellow

Orange Carnation Pink Lime Green Red-Brown

Light Red Dusky Pink Light Green Mocha

Bronze-Gold Aluminium-Silver

CAN

DLEM

AK

ING

EQU

IPM

ENT



TS MouldsDeveloped in Wragby and carefully made at our branch in Newburgh, these moulds produce excellent results time after time. All are pre-holed for wicks and come with a wick-laying channel to keep them erect when pouring wax. Made from silicone rubber. Very easy to use and the moulds, with care, will last several years.

BeeTheme

TS1 Bear and Comb TS2 Bear and Honeypot TS3 Bear and Skep 1 TS4 Bear and Skep 2 TS5 Bear and Smoker TS6 Belinda Bee TS7 Framed Skep

TS8 Honey BearTS9 Honeycomb

GlobeTS10 Honeycomb

Globe and Bee TS11 Textured Skep TS12 Tree Bears TS13 WBC HiveTS14 Woven Skep and

BeeTS15 Small

Honeycomb

TS16 SmallHoneycomb with Bees

TS17 LargeHoneycomb

TS18 LargeHoneycomb with Bees

TS19 Textured Skepwith Bees TS20 Bee Plaque TS21 Small Button TS22 Medium Button TS23 Large Button

TS24 Bee Oval TS25 Skep and Bees

Animals

TS101 Boy Owl TS102 Boy Piglet TS103 Brown Owl TS104 Cartoon Pup TS105 Daisy

TS106 Dolphin TS107 Dumpy Owl TS108 Elegant Cat TS109 Elegant Frog TS110 Ermintrude TS111 Girl Owl TS112 Girl Piglet TS113 Gorilla

CAN

DLE

MA

KIN

G E

QU

IPM

ENT



TS114 Jungle TS115 Koala TS116 Old English TS117 Penguin TS118 Pensive Cat TS119 Skippy TS120 St. BernardTS121 Teddy in

Bow-Tie

TS122 Terrier 1 TS123 Terrier 2TS124 Curvy Owl 1, TS125 Curvy Owl 2,

TS126 Curvy Owl 3TS127 Wise Monkey – ‘Hear no Evil’, TS128 Wise Monkey

– ‘Speak No Evil’, TS129 Wise Monkey – ‘See No Evil’ TS130 Sticky Bear TS131 Bear and Posy

TS132 Nelly TS133 Cat with Bow TS134 Frog

People

TS201 BeefeaterTS202 Chelsea

Pensioner TS203 Chinaman TS204 Clown

TS205 Face TS206 Farmer TS207 Farmers Wife TS208 Girl with Teddy TS209 Hiker TS210 Lovers TS211 Skull TS212 Sleep

TS213 The Kiss TS214 Thumbs Up TS215 Toby TS216 Two-faced TS217 Valley Girl TS218 Warrior TS219 Weeping Figure

CAN

DLEM

AK

ING

EQU

IPM

ENT



Christmas

TS301 Bell 1 TS302 Bell 2 TS303 ChristmasTS304 DecoratedChristmas Tree

TS305 FloatingChristmas

TS306 Madonna andChild TS307 Parcel

TS308 Santa TS309 Christmas Tree TS310 Snowflake TS311 Holly TS312 Small Poinsettia TS313 Santa Head TS314 Large Pine Cone TS315 Small Pine Cone

TS316 Traditional PineCone

TheWorld

TS401 Big Ben TS402 Bricks TS403 Cleopatra TS404 Eiffel TowerTS405 King Tut’s

Coffin TS406 King Tut’s Mask

TS407 Letterbox TS408 Liberty TS409 Lima TS410 Macchu Picchu TS411 Ornate Pyramid TS412 Pisa TS413 Seated Chief TS414 Telephone Box

TS415 Castle

DecorativeShapes

TS501 Adjustable TS502 Banana 1 TS503 Banana 2 TS504 Bols TS505 Brandy TS506 Cone

TS507 Candle Stick TS508 Decorated Stick TS509 Diamond Faces TS510 Dipped N’Carve TS511 Hammer TS512 Herringbone TS513 Jerez TS514 Lantern

TS515 Large ObeliskTS516 Small Obelisk

TS517 Large ScentTS518 Small Scent

TS519 Large Stepped PyramidTS520 Small Stepped Pyramid TS521 Light Bulb TS522 Lighter TS523 Mobile TS524 Ribbed TS525 Russian

TS526 Salt and Pepper TS527 Sparky TS528 Square Faces TS529 Textures TS530 Turkish TS531 Vase TS532 Violin TS533 Flame Burst

TS 534 Lamp Shade TS 535 Petals TS536 Fleur de Lys TS537 Small Sunflower TS538 Rose TS539 Pineapple TS540 Small Rose TS541 Acorn

TS542 Valley TS543 Rose Column TS544 Pendant TS545 Grip TS546 Bubble Cube TS547 Traffic Lights TS548 Flower Block

CAN

DLE

MA

KIN

G E

QU

IPM

ENT



CAN

DLEM

AK

ING

EQU

IPM

ENT



PlainShapes

TS601 Buttress TS602 Fat Taper TS603 Plain Pyramid TS604 Polygon TS605 Shell TS606 Slim Taper TS607 Tapered Rings

TS608 TaperedTriangle TS609 Heart TS610 Fluted Heart TS611 Star TS612 Fluted Triangle

TS613 Fat Column LTS614 Fat Column MTS615 Fat Column S

TS616 Slim Column LTS617 Slim Column MTS618 Slim Column S TS619 Spiral

TS620 Household TS621 VotiveTS622 Small Plain, TS623 Medium Plain,

TS624 Large Plain TS625 TS626 Rings TS627 TS628

TS629 TS630 TS631 TS632 Tall Twist 2

Bees for Development Trust MembershipThe Bees for Development Trust has a Membership Scheme so that beekeepers may become Members of the Trust.Beekeepers in the poorest countries need our help. They lack access to information, training, books, business expertise, technicalguidance, reliable buyers as well as other constraints. Despite these problems, keeping bees can keep families out of dire poverty.Bees for Development Trust supports beekeepers in poor countries by providing up-to-date information, lobbying on their behalf,building their skills and linking them to markets. No other organisation provides these services.Become a Member of Bees for Development Trust today. Annual Membership is £25. You will receive regular Newsletters aboutour work, and 50 anti-tamper labels for your honey jars to promote the Trust and show your involvement. Send your contactdetails and Membership fee, or join on-line, and we will send you a welcome pack.

Bees for Development Trust PO Box 105, Monmouth, NP25 9AAUKTel +44 (0)16007 13648 [email protected] www.beesfordevelopment.org

UK Registered Charity Number 1078803

CAN

DLE

MA

KIN

G E

QU

IPM

ENT



Latex Moulds

Christmas Scene21/4" high, 13/4" wick

Snowman43/4" high, 21/2" wick

Santa41/2" high, 2" wick

Father Christmas41/2" high, 13/4" wick

Christmas Tree41/2" high, 11/4" wick

Pepper31/2" high, 21/2" wick

Tomato2" high, 21/2" wick

Lemon3" high, 2" wick

Pear3" high, 2" wick

Apple21/2" high, 2" wick

Orange21/2" high, 21/2" wick

Spiral71/2" high, 1/2" wick

Classical Queen61/2" high, 11/2" wick

Chinese Queen81/2" high, 11/2" wick

Chinese King8" high, 11/2" wick

Lion6" high, 21/2" wick

Brown Owl53/4" high, 2" wick

Owl4" high, 11/2" wick

Baby Owl3" high, 11/2" wick

Frog5" high, 2" wick

Scottie2" high

Old English Sheepdog31/4" high

Afghan21/4" high

Spaniel2" high

Puppy31/2" high

Cat3" high

Acorn4" high, 2" wick

York Rose51/4" high, 11/2" wick

Golf Ball21/2" high, 2" wick

Vine31/2" high, 11/2" wick

W.B.C. Hive21/4" high, 11/4" wick

Small Skep13/4" high, 11/2" wick

Large Skep21/4" high, 21/2" wick

METAL MOULDSNot suitable for use with soy or palm wax. Instructions for use – as glass moulds on page 70.

Pyramid60 x 60 x 150 mm, � Base60 x 60 x 250 mm, � Base60 x 60 x 350 mm, � Base70 x 70 x 450 mm, � Base75 x 75 x 600 mm, � Base80 x 80 x 750 mm, � Base75 x 75 x 150 mm, � Base75 x 75 x 350 mm, � Base

Cylinder∅ 30 x 100 mm∅ 30 x 150 mm∅ 30 x 200 mm∅ 50 x 100 mm∅ 50 x 150 mm∅ 50 x 200 mm∅ 50 x 250 mm∅ 50 x 350 mm∅ 70 x 100 mm∅ 70 x 150 mm∅ 70 x 200 mm∅ 70 x 250 mm∅ 70 x 300 mm∅ 70 x 400 mm

∅ 70 x 500 mm∅ 70 x 600 mm∅150 x 150 mm∅150 x 400 mm

Star90 x 160mm

Square

26 x 26 x 150 mm26 x 26 x 250 mm26 x 26 x 350 mm36 x 36 x 150 mm36 x 36 x 250 mm36 x 36 x 350 mm41 x 41 x 150 mm41 x 41 x 250 mm41 x 41 x 350 mm46 x 46 x 150 mm46 x 46 x 250 mm46 x 46 x 350 mm

72 x 72 x 75 mm72 x 72 x 100 mm72 x 72 x 200 mm72 x 72 x 350 mm

Floating MouldsAlso made in Switzerland, these clear plastic trays are very easy to use andhard wearing.Each tray has six cavities producing a candle between 25 and 30g approx.

Flame Fish Maple Leaf Ship Duck Triangle

Flower Heart Sun Star

Hexagon Nit-lite

Obelisk

48 x 48 x 150 mm48 x 48 x 200 mm68 x 68 x 250 mm88 x 88 x 350 mm

Hexagon

45 x 100 mm45 x 150 mm45 x 200 mm45 x 250 mm

Larger pyramids areavailable, pleasetelephone for prices.

CAN

DLEM

AK

ING

EQU

IPM

ENT



POLYCARBONATE MOULDS

Church Candles

1 2 3 4 5 6Church Mould

Cylinder Candles

1 2 3 4

Hexagon

Large Sphere

Square

Small Sphere

Pyramid

Egg

Cone

Star Cog

Instructions for useas glass moulds onpage 70.Strong, crystal clearplastic moulds fromSwitzerland.Each mould issupplied with aneedle fortensioning the wick.

Mould HolderWhat a superb idea. This plastic frame willhold four polycarbonatemoulds and allows thecandle to be rotated ontheir own axis and held atan angle. Great forlayering different coloursat different angles. Mould Holder

Cross Stepped Rhombus Large Penta Small Penta

Mould Height Base/Dia. mm Candle WickWeight gms Size

Church 1 125 40 150 11⁄2"Church 2 65 45 100 11⁄2"Church 3 140 50 270 2"Church 4 155 60 425 2"Church 5 200 60 550 2"Church 6 185 70 690 21⁄2"Cylinder 1 95 50 180 2"Cylinder 2 110 60 300 2"Cylinder 3 120 70 450 21⁄2"Cylinder 4 130 80 635 21⁄2"Cylinder 5 220 47 365 13⁄4"Cylinder 6 220 67 740 21⁄2"Hexagon 170 55 400 2"Square 160 60x60 560 2"Tall Square 220 50x50 500 2"Square 3 220 38x38 310 11⁄2"Pyramid 230 60x60 245 11⁄2"Cone 140 60 125 11⁄2"Large Sphere 80 260 21⁄2"Small Sphere 65 140 2"Sphere 3 100 510 4"Sphere 4 120 880 4"Flat Sphere 60 125 200 4"Egg, Small 65 45 100 11⁄2"Egg, Medium 96 70 350 21⁄2"Egg, Large 135 100 1025 4"Star 200 55 230 11⁄2"Cog 200 50 260 11⁄2"Cross 160 40x40 175 11⁄2"Stepped 225 55x35 300 11⁄2"Rhombus 225 65x40 215 11⁄2"Large Penta 175 75 240 2"Small penta 125 75 130 11⁄2"Swirl 75 70 180 21⁄2"Twist 80 85 225 21⁄2" Oval 220 60x36 300 11⁄2"Staggered Oval 220 60x40 300 11⁄2"Triplet 220 57 340 2"Star Cone 200 100 290 2"Skep with Bees 108 75 200 21⁄2"Opening Bud 140 115x50 390 2"Arch Motif 170 80x50 370 2"Flame 135 70 110 2"Twin Peaks 220 82x40 500 2"Wave 190 150x40 1000 11⁄2"Fir Tree 150 100x40 700 11⁄2"Waterlily 40 70 300 21⁄2"Marguerite 40 80 300 21⁄2"Discus, Small 100 105x56 300 2"Discus, Large 140 147x60 400 21⁄2"Heart 50 105x107 200 4"Square Lantern 135 125x125 1800 4"Round Lantern 135 130 1600 21⁄2"

Swirl Twist Oval Staggered Oval Triplet

Star Shaped Cone Skep with Bees Opening Bud Arch Motif Flame

Discus Fir Tree Heart

Marguerite Twin Peaks Waterlily

Wave Square Lantern Round Lantern

Silicone SprayA non toxic spray that will assist incandle release. Recommended forglass and polycarbonate moulds.Can also be used on latex moulds.400ml.

CAN

DLE

MA

KIN

G E

QU

IPM

ENT



Beeswax BlocksWe produce 500g. beeswax blocks in black, blue,yellow, green, red, pink, orange, violet, brown, ivoryand natural. Suitable for moulded or dipped candles.

Container Blend Soy WaxA low melting point (47°C)vegetable wax derivedcompletely from soya beansand specially formulated forcontainer candles. GM free andburns with a bright, cleanflame. Square braided wickworks well with soy wax. Canbe blended with paraffin waxor beeswax. Packed in 500gbags.

Pillar Blend Soy WaxMade from pure 100% soyabeans. Pillar candles producedhave a superb creamy, opaqueappearance and silky smoothfeel. It is excellent for scentedcandles and is self releasing frommost moulds. Pillar blend soywax melts at 54°C and is totallyGM free. We recommend squarebraided wick with soy waxcandles. Can be blended withparaffin wax or beeswax.

Palm Wax - Starburst BlendA fabulous wax made from 80% palmoil. This produces a candle like no otherwax we have seen. Smooth to touchand sparkles in the light with a finishthat can be best described as newlyfrozen ice! Congealing point of 57°C.Burns with a smoke free flame. Byexperimenting with wicks and moulds,very attractive effects can be achievedas the candle burns.

Palm Wax - Feather BlendVery similar to Starburst Blend but aslightly creamier colour and muchsmoother finish. This looks and feelslike marble. Congealing point of 54°C.Burns with a smoke free flame. Byexperimenting with wicks and moulds,very attractive effects can be achievedas the candle burns.

Wax Melting TankAll stainless steel with a 3kW heating element.Thermostatically controlled with a maximum attainabletemperature of 120°C. Visual water level andtemperature gauges. Steel ball valve with positive cut-off. It will hold 100kg. of wax. Overall height 33";diameter 18". Internal height 21"; diameter 16".N.B. When filling with wax blocks, take care that thetemperature gauge probe is not damaged. Completewith a 25w tap heater to prevent wax “freezing” in thevalve. Stainless Steel Bucket

For the larger scale wax producer. This stainless steelpail is ideal for carrying large quantities of liquid waxsafely. Holds approx. 9kgs of wax. Will not discolourwax like the galvanised equivalent. Solid stainless steelhandle. 230mm high, 260mm diameter.

Pouring Jugs

Stainless Steel

Tinplate

Available in 1 pint or 2 pint capacity.

Paraffin WaxIn 500g. bags. Pelleted for rapid melting. Suitable forlatex, silicone or glass moulds. It has a melting point of approximately 70°C.

Bain MarieA great piece of kit for the casual candle maker. Allaluminium double walled vessel. Holds approx. 2kgs of wax. Side safety valve whistles like a kettle when water boils. 150mm high, 165mm diameter.

ThermometerInexpensive glass thermometer with a range from -10°C to +100°C. Supplied in a rigid plastic sheath.

Wax SmelterA double cavity stainless steel container. The outer oneholds water and the inner one, beeswax. Slowly heaton an electric ring or gas burner. The ideal device forpouring wax when making moulded candles. Holdsapproximately 5lbs.

Glass MouldsMade from laboratory grade heatproof glass. Excellentresults every time. Please follow instructions carefully.In 10 sizes:8" x 1/2", 8" x 3/4", 8" x 7/8", 8" x 1", 8" x 11⁄4", 12" x1/2", 12" x 3/4", 12" x 7/8", 12" x 1", 12" x 11⁄4", 12" x11/2", 181/2" x 1" and 18" x 11⁄4"1. To help the candles release from the mould, rinse

in soapy water and shake off the drops or spraywith silicone.

2. Dip the correct size wick into molten wax until allair bubbles have come out. Warm the mouldgently by a fan heater.

3. Arrange the mould so that it is held vertically withthe wick supported a few centimetres above themould. Seal the wick where it exits the mould withplasticine or wax glue.

4. Pour the beeswax at about 75°C. The hollowformed in the base as the wax cools can be filledwith fresh wax.

5. When the candle is quite cold, remove it from themould. A sharp tap with the hand may help it or a spell in the freezer may encourage really stubborn ones.

Bee MouldThis is a super little polycarbonate mould producingthree flying bees and three static bees. Each bee isapproximately 25mm long and we are sure will be abig hit with those beekeepers who mount beekeepingdisplays.

Bees

CAN

DLEM

AK

ING

EQU

IPM

ENT



Wicking NeedleA 6" steel needle for threading wick through latex orglass candle moulds.

Wick GripperThis super little gadget, besides being used in the motor trade for picking up dropped nuts/bolts in engine bays, is great for gripping wick from inside a tall candle mould. Very strong spring loaded action grips time after time. 375mm long.

StearinThe function of Stearin in candlemaking is threefold. Itmakes the candle more opaque, it forms a crystallineframework within the candle wax making it less brittleand improves the casting and burning characteristicsthus reducing the amount of smoke produced by thecandle flame. The amount of Stearin which should beused may vary from approximately 5% to 30%.However it should not be used when casting in rubberor latex moulds. Substitute Stearin with Vybar. Packedin 500g bags.

VybarUsed as an alternative to Stearin for casting in flexiblemoulds. Improves candle opacity, colour, burning timeand strength. Generally used in quantities of 2.5%.Packed in 250g bags.

LacquerPrevent bloom and keep your candles fresh by using this clear lacquer. For a matt finish, use a brush or dip the candle completely for a gloss finish.

Wax GlueVery sticky and soft paraffin wax in 50g blocks. For fixing candles into packaging and using as a mould seal.

LabelsAttractive, clear, self-adhesive label. Ideal for acetate orcellophane packaging. 160mm x 25mm.

L11 and L17 LabelsBoth labels are self adhesive and 30mm in diameter.

L11

L17

PackagingAttractive, clear acetate to add that final touch for yourcandle marketing. Lengths are cut to order. Bases andlids are available separately. 35mm x 50mmrectangular and 57mm, 64mm and 76mm in diameter.

BooksA range of books to assist you in your hobby.

� All candle waxes are flammable and should never beheated above 100°C.

� Always use a double melting pan.If a fire does occur:� Switch off the heat immediately.� Do not move the pan.� Smother the flames with a damp cloth. DO NOT use water.

Candle Wick

Square braided wickThe only type recommended for beeswax. In 10 sizesfor candles of 1/4", 1/2", 3⁄4", 1", 11/4", 11/2", 13/4", 2",21/2", 4". All sizes are in lengths of 5 metres, 50 metresor approx. 2kg. rolls. This is the wick the professionalsuse.

Wick HolderUse these small wooden clips for holding the wickfirmly in place when producing moulded candles.

Zinc Cored WickSuitable for all waxes and ideal for night-lites and wicksustainers because of its rigid core. Four sizes availablein 5m or 50m lengths. 1-1.5", 1.5-2", 2-2.5", 2.5-3".

PerfumeA range of twelve fragrances for scenting candles. In15ml bottles with dropper. Oriental Spice, Green Apple,Cranberry, Frankincense, Freesia, Jasmine, Lily of theValley, Orange Blossom, Patchouli, Pine, Strawberryand Tudor Rose. Use sparingly.

Candle PailMiniature spun aluminium pail, use as a candle holder or votive candle container. 80mm diameter, 70mm high.

Cupit Print, The Ropewalk, 23 Louth Road, Horncastle, Lincs., LN9 5ED.

01.ps, page 1 @ Normalize ( Thornes Catalogue 2010-11 )

Documents