New Bee Hive Smoker Stainless Steel w/Heat Shield Beekeeping Equipment

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This means doing your hive inspections during cloudy, cold, windy, or rainy weather should be avoided if possible.

Bees don’t like to be disturbed. But it is important for the beekeeper to perform a number of functions to take care of the bees and to harvest the products of the hive. Injecting cool smoke into the hive has a calming effect on the bees and enables the beekeeper to work without fear. Using a good bee smoker with the right kind of smoker fuel gives the beekeeper control of the hive. The smoke itself also may help to control some of the microorganisms that can invade a hive. Natural Smoker Fuel – Natural smoker fuel are available anywhere. Organic materials such as dried leaves, herbs, flowers, or any other plans can be used as smoker fuel. This is definitely preferable than using newspaper which contains ink that might be toxic and produce noxious smoke. We are going to take a look into what a bee smoker is and which are the affordable, yet highly effective bee smoker products available in-stores. Additionally, we are going to briefly discuss the main components of a bee smoker as well as how it works.For protection, the stainless-steel material is surrounded by a solid cage of the heat shield that will surely make your bee smoking experience safe and injury free. It has durable leather bellows and the beehive smoker is one of the products that is solely manufactured in the United States, hence the American Design.

Attached to the burner are bellows, conveniently designed so the beekeeper can hold and squeeze at the same time, with one hand if necessary. Doing so pushes air and therefore oxygen into the burner, giving the fuel a new lease of life. The result is a puff of smoke. If it is raining or there is any chance of rain then it is very unwise to try and open your hive. Bees get stressed when there is rain, especially when there is the chance of a storm so opening the hive is only going to heighten their stress levels and make them more grumpy. This won’t end well for you and it certainly isn’t pleasant for the bees. A well-maintained bee smoker guarantees an excellent, clean supply of smoke. Every bee smoker should be kept in good condition for them to operate properly. Here are some of the ways to maintain your bee smoker: The answer to this isn’t quite as straightforward as was thought for many years. For a long time it was assumed that bees dive into the hive as a reaction to a perceived fire. Bees don’t like to just leave a hive and “park” themselves elsewhere. Doing so leaves valuable honey resources behind. So the theory is that bees know they will need to leave soon, so they dive into the hive to fill themselves with honey from their reserves.Bee smokers are definitely a very important tool in beekeeping. That is why it is of our best interest to provide you with the best equipment you can get at a very affordable rate without compromising quality. Based on our research, public opinion, and recommendations from professional, the best beekeeping smoker would be the VIVO – Bee Hive Smoker with Heat Shield Beekeeping Equipment (BEE-V001). It is very easy to use, and its materials have been highly praised by most users. In fact, in most of our research, this product has always been at the top of the list, not to mention that it is also very affordable for beginners and experts. In addition, we suggest that you always go for natural organic smoker fuel. They will surely not cause any toxic reaction to the bees and in addition, you can save money as well as clean the surroundings if you are opting to use dried leaves. As a beekeeper, your bee smoker is a crucial tool in keeping your hive calm and preventing bee stings. Step 3: Give your bellows a few squeezes while you’re stuffing your smoker with fuel to help with the fire.