tom pankonen honey pimp apiaries protective devices and basic tools
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T O M P A N K O N E NH O N E Y P I M P A P I A R I E S
PROTECTIVE DEVICES AND BASIC TOOLS
PROTECTION
• There is no sting proof suit!• You’re going to get stung• Take your time and pay attention• Focus on the bees; put your other concerns aside
for a bit
PROTECTIVE GEAR
• Suit?• Jacket?• Veil?• Gloves?• EpiPen
SUIT
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JACKET
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VEIL
Dadant.com
GLOVES
Dadant.com
EPIPEN
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BASIC TOOLS
• Smoker• Hive tool• Frame grip• Brush
SMOKERS
• Steel or stainless steel?• Shielded?• Plug or cork• Storage• Fire extinguisher
UNSHIELDED SMOKER
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SHIELDED SMOKER
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HIVE TOOLS
• Why?• Size?• Cleaning?• Spreading disease?
HIVE TOOL
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FRAME GRIP
• Required?• When to use?
FRAME GRIP
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BRUSH
• Why?• When?
BEE BRUSH
Dadant.com
OTHER HANDY STUFF
• Propane torch• Buckets• Spare hive tools• Smoker fuel