Welcome to Episode 20 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. This Episode we are going to talk to our shopping special and ideas we have for beekeepers this holiday season! Please note there are Amazon Affiliate Links here that give us 3% of the overall purchase price if you do click on any of these links.

 

9 Frame Spacers

Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m00874-9-frame-spacers-each Amazon - https://amzn.to/3ZKrg9F Amazon Spacer Tool (not recommended) - https://amzn.to/4gKH1EA Refractometer

Amazon - https://amzn.to/49MiInb Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m005961-refractometer-standard Ez Mite Check

Amazon - https://amzn.to/404LPPi Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/varroa-easy-check-m014908 Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/varroa-easycheck/ Mouse Guard/Entrance Reducer

Luke's Choice Amazon - https://amzn.to/4fvn5US Steve's Choice Amazon - https://amzn.to/41Km7RB Bee Veil

Amazon - https://amzn.to/49JkJRb Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/v01108-hat-veil-pullover-combo  Hive Tool

Luke's Choice Amazon - https://amzn.to/4iDtiRw Luke's Choice Hillco - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/deluxe-hive-tool?_pos=4&_sid=9973edb39&_ss=r Luke's Choice Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/hive-tools/multifunctional-hive-tool/ Steve's Choice Amazon - https://amzn.to/4goPIof Steve's Choice Hillco - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/j-hook-hive-tool?_pos=1&_sid=9973edb39&_ss=r Steve's Choice Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m00856-j-hook-hive-tool Steve's Choice Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/beekeeping-tools-more/hive-tools/10-1-2-frame-lifter-and-scraper-hive-tool/ Queen Rearing Kit

Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/honey-bees/queen-rearing/complete-queen-rearing-kit/?srsltid=AfmBOoomfcINdTDn3cWnU_BC596ITxtNr9-dChLdGbJrihOxZ0w-I5Bq Amazon - https://amzn.to/3DtwXS4 Hillco -  Dadant - Grafting Tool

Master Grafting Tool (US version) Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m00654-master-grafting-tool Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/queen-rearing/master-queen-grafting-tool/ Simple Grafting Tool Hillco - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/simple-grafting-tool?_pos=1&_sid=47f71bcda&_ss=r Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m01941-plastic-grafting-tool Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/honey-bees/queen-rearing/chinese-grafting-tool/ Amazon - https://amzn.to/4fudBcw German Grafting Tool Amazon - https://amzn.to/3P4s6sU Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m01942-stainless-grafting-tool-each Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/honey-bees/queen-rearing/metal-german-grafting-tool/ JZ BZ Kit

Amazon - https://amzn.to/3VKonEH Candle Mold

Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/search-results/?search_query=candle%20mold Amazon - https://amzn.to/3BzDCcJ Lip Balm Kits

Amazon - https://amzn.to/3ZP2HIy Luke's 50 Kit Amazon - https://amzn.to/3ZIY0A1 Pyrex Measuring Cup - https://amzn.to/3VNYfJ6 Double Boiler - https://amzn.to/4frHWbF Bee Suit

Hillco Vented Suit (need baseball hat) - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/featherlite-ventilated-beekeeper-jacket?_pos=1&_sid=4707b1863&_ss=r Hillco Vented Suit (round veil) - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/featherlite-ventilated-beekeeper-jacket-round-veil?_pos=2&_sid=4707b1863&_ss=r Dadant Vented Suit - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/economy-vent-jacket Amazon Mann Lake - https://amzn.to/3P4ypwv Car Year End Detail

Favorite Local Detailer - https://pioneerautocenteranddetailing.com/ Smoker Fuel

Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m00808-40-lb-wood-pellet-smoker-fuel Hillco - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/burlap-smoker-fuel-12-pack?_pos=1&_sid=d09a6b2ab&_ss=r Amazon - https://amzn.to/4foetPT Smoker Fuel Bucket Screw On Lid

Smoker Fuel Hillco - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/burlap-smoker-fuel-12-pack?_pos=1&_sid=f1bf81259&_ss=r Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m00808-40-lb-wood-pellet-smoker-fuel Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/beekeeping-tools-more/1/2-lb-smoker-fuel/ Amazon - https://amzn.to/41HCePO Screw On Bucket Lids - https://amzn.to/4gJKdjB Propant Torch Kit

Menards - https://www.menards.com/main/tools/torches-soldering-tools/mag-torch-reg-self-light-propane-torch-kit/mt525/p-1571380065594-c-8533.htm?exp=false Home Depot - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomatic-Utility-Torch-Kit-with-14-1-oz-Propane-Gas-Cylinder-and-Adjustable-Flame-WK2301/202539561 Bee Cozy - Help keep your hive warm this winter season. Helps keep the hive temperature consistent.

Amazon Link -= https://amzn.to/41Jq0WR Heated Honey Uncapping Knife

Amazon - https://amzn.to/3ZOyk52 Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m003391-speed-king-knife-220-volt Hillco - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/heated-uncapping-knife?_pos=1&_sid=35a5e8172&_ss=r Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/honey-uncapping-tanks-tools/uncapping-knife-north-american-model/ Beekeeping Journal

American Bee Journal - https://americanbeejournal.com/ Bee Culture - https://www.beeculture.com/ Bee Book Ideas

Honeybee Democracy - https://amzn.to/4gjgHkW Piping Hot Bees and Boisterous Buzz-Runners - https://amzn.to/4gmJQM1 Following the Bees - https://amzn.to/4gESF3u Beekeeper Bible - https://amzn.to/4iKVVfG Langstroth's Hive and the Honeybee - https://amzn.to/49LgRiq Paul Kelly's Bee Belt

https://www.dancingbeeequipmentusa.com/products/bee-belt?srsltid=AfmBOop_1eKlY4dnVjrX34TqaCS8zrWn0mzpyRM49WCvwNNDx76ryX1X https://hiddenhollowhoney.com/products/bee-belt?srsltid=AfmBOoqqMj5ckSinlPiapyNroYr8N0Rjpp1IoF3bPveBp3CeI0L_WbBj Leather Softener - https://amzn.to/4fx5xI2 Flir Camera

We suggest the Flir One Edge Bluetooth - https://amzn.to/3ZKuTMP Nuc

Riverview Road Apiary - https://riverviewroadapiary.com/products/spring-2025-nuc Pro Nuc - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/pro-nuc-box-m01515 Swarm Trap

Hillco - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/swarm-trap?_pos=1&_psq=swarm&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Hillco Swarm Commander - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/swarm-commander-1oz-gel?_pos=3&_psq=swarm&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Amazon Swarm Commander - https://amzn.to/400QYrU Honey Harvest Consumables

Bee Quick Amazon - https://amzn.to/3BA8Wbl Honey Robber (foul smelling but effective) - https://www.brawes-bee-farm.com/products/honey-robber Hillco Escape Board -  https://www.hillco.buzz/products/triangle-bee-escape-board-10-frame?_pos=1&_psq=escape+boa&_ss=e&_v=1.0 Amazon Escape Board - https://amzn.to/4gJ4tlA Beekeeping Classes

HOIBA Class ($65) - https://hoibees.org/membership/ CIBA Class - https://drive.google.com/file/d/10RG_WuQcO2cCR743TB5oNPYDKpVjF4qo/view Riverview Road Apiary - https://riverviewroadapiary.com/products/fall-2022-apprenticeship Managed Hive Program

Riverview Road Apiary Beefriend - https://riverviewroadapiary.com/products/honey-bee-stewardship Beekeeping Vacation Package

Cuba Bee Tours - http://www.cubabeetours.com/  

Beekeeping Buddies Email - beekeepingbuddies@gmail.com

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Release Date: 20/12/2024, 01:50:00