Thursday 27 April 2017

Tips On Buying Used Beekeeping Equipment Indiana

By Daniel Lee


There are many reasons why in the practice of beekeeping it is important to have new equipment at one's disposal. However, there are probably twice as many reasons why used beekeeping equipment is more popular especially among the beekeepers that have practiced for quite a while. According to them, 'the old broom knows all the corners' and they have insisted on using the used beekeeping equipment. It might seem rather unwise to go for used Beekeeping Equipment Indiana but the fact is that they are actually advantageous.

Let us start with the most important part of beekeeping. Honey bees can be bought locally or online, or you can use techniques to draw honey bees that are already in the area to you. Some people have been known to bond more with the bees they have attracted themselves and it is said that the honey yields are higher than with bees that have been shipped and perhaps traumatized. Attracting the bees may not be possible in your area though, and in such cases you may need to purchase bees online.

Extractors and other tools for processing the honey is also another area where purchasing used tools can be a cost saving. As many extractors and processing tools can also be cleaned and sterilized by following the recommend procedures, there is reduced risk of introducing contamination.

Buying a used hive is another matter and it can be a big problem for an inexperienced beekeeper. The hive is where pest and disease problems are most likely to occur, so you would need to be certain that you are buying a disease and pest free hive. Only buy used a used hive from a disease free apiary. It is important to ask to see the inspection history of any used hive you are considering and if it is to be purchased together with the bees, you would probably be best to ask for a honey culture test to check the health of the hive.

After you get back from the store, jump online and do some price comparisons as well. Make sure you factor in shipping costs before you purchase tools online. There is also a danger in purchasing used tools on the Internet because you can't inspect the tools prior to purchase.

Handling bees is much easier when you use a custom bee smoker to calm them down first. Smokers use kindling to emit a stream of smoke into the hive, subduing them and making them less likely to swarm. You can either buy specially made bee smoker fuel or you may use kindling found in your yard. Care must be taken that the kindling you use has not been treated with chemicals otherwise you may destroy the colony.

When purchasing used tools remember that this is something that somebody else no longer needed. It is likely to not last nearly as long as something that is purchased new. Carefully inspect anything you intend to buy for obvious signs of wear and tear so you can anticipate the failures and make the required repairs ahead of time. Sometimes people discard perfectly good tools that have many more years of life in it, and sometimes the stuff just needs to be thrown out or recycled.

Buying used bee rearing tools can save you a significant amount on the initial start-up costs. Just be very particular about what tools and supplies you buy and understand that some used beekeeping equipment can come with unexpected consequences if you're not careful.




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