
Catalogue
Buying Beekeeping Equipment
All the items we supply are illustrated in this section. They can be purchased by calling 07905 190701 or text. If you would like to place an Order send your request by email to: durhambeesupplies@gmail.com or call at : 4, South View, Brafferton DL1 3LB. Items can be delivered in the Darlington/Newton Aycliffe area - please ask for more details.
Super Box (Cedar)
This kit comes complete with rails and nails
£25

Open Mesh Floor
Complete with entrance block
£20

Queen Excluder
Stainless steel with wood surround
£20

Frames
All our frames are Hoffman style (SN4 and DN4) but we do have a small quantity of Manley Frames and SNI/DN1 Frames with spacers
£1.50

Brush
£8

Brood Box
This kit is easy to put together, is made of durable hardwood (Cedar) and comes complete with rails and nails
£28

Roof
These roofs are 4" deep with a metal top and ventilation slots. Completely weather-proof and hard wearing.
£20

Marking Cage (with plunger)
A cheaper alternative to the Crown of Thorns - this tool is a fool-proof way of marking queens safely and with the minimum of skill.
£5

Smoker
This is one of the larger smokers produced and s guaranteed to keep lit throughout the inspectin session. A great asset to any beekeeper.
£15

Doughnut Feeder (4 pint)
These feeders are the most efficient way of introducing syrup to any colony housed in a main hive. Easy access and is large enough to keep the bees going for at east 24 hours.
£5

Crown of Thorns
This tool enables the beekeeper to trap the queen at the point she is at on the face of the wax. Once she has been immobilised the queen can then be marked with the appropriate colour.
£10

Nuc Feeder
These feeders are ideal when space is tight i.e. when the bees are housed in a nuc.
£10

Clip Catcher
Ideal for isolating the queen in cases where the beekeeper is carrying out a procedure which could damage her.
£5

Mouseguard
Easy to fit guard which is guaranteed to keep the mouses at bay during the vulnerable winter period
£1.50

Marking Pens
The colour queens should be marked in 2023 is RED but beekeepers often prefer to use lighter colours which makes the queen easier to spot. We therefore stock all 5 colours.
£5

Smocks
We stock smocks in all sizes. Very good quality which will ensure the beekeeper will remain protected whilst working with the bees.
£35

Suits
A full-size suit is the ideal protection for handling the bees when the colonies are strong - the suits are good quality and we stock all sizes.
£45

Correx Nuc
These boxes are ideal to assist with the manipulation of colonies or for temporary storage/transportation of small colonies.
£10

Frame Rest
When checking through the colonies it's always helpful to be able to hang the first few frames on the side of the hive. This frame rest is in one piece and is ideal for the purpose.
£10

Clearer Board (Rhombus)
A perfect alternative to the standard Porter Bee Escape which has proven to be best at clearing the bees from the Supers efficiently and quickly.
£3

Circular Clearer Board
Anoter alternative to the Porter Bee Escape and Rhombus board. Just as efficient.
£3

Porter Bee Escape
The standard way of clearing bees. These devices clear the supers and fit neatly into the crown boards elliptical feeder slots.
£1.50

Gloves
Leather gloves which provide safe protection when manipulating the colony. We also stock vitrile gloves but many beekeepers still prefer to use the more robust leather ones. All sizes stocked.
£10

Jars
We keep a stock of all the main jars used by beekeepers for processing heir honey. The are all the same price and vary from the small 8oz jar to the standard 1lb jar. Both round and hexagonal jars are available with gold lids.
£0.60

Quilt
Quilts are a convenient replacement for a crown board with the extra advantage that the bees can be seen though the transparent board without disturbing the bees.
£15

Uncapping Slice
This slice efficiently and effectively enables you to remove the cappings quickly. A brilliant tool making honey processing easy.
£10

Electric Uncapping Knife
This makes decapping so easy.
£15
