Smoker
- 4 X 7 inch or 4 X 10 inch
- Bigger smokers are easier to light and last longer before additional fuel is needed
- Fuel types: wood chips, dry pine needles or grass, wood pellets, clean burlap, etc.
Veils/Jackets
- Wire mesh veil with helmet
- Sheer veils with hat or helmet
- Jacket style veil (veil and half suit)
- Full suit
Hive Tools
- Personal preference
- E.g., hand size, equipment type, etc.
- If too dull it wont cut through wax & propolis
- If too sharp it will damage frames 26