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Protective devices and basic tools. Tom Pankonen Honey Pimp Apiaries. Protection. There is no sting proof suit! You’re going to get stung Take your time and pay attention Focus on the bees; put your other concerns aside for a bit. Protective Gear. Suit? Jacket? Veil? Gloves? EpiPen.
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Protective devices and basic tools Tom Pankonen Honey Pimp Apiaries
Protection • There is no sting proof suit! • You’re going to get stung • Take your time and pay attention • Focus on the bees; put your other concerns aside for a bit
Protective Gear • Suit? • Jacket? • Veil? • Gloves? • EpiPen
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Basic tools • Smoker • Hive tool • Frame grip • Brush
smokers • Steel or stainless steel? • Shielded? • Plug or cork • Storage • Fire extinguisher
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Hive tools • Why? • Size? • Cleaning? • Spreading disease?
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Frame grip • Required? • When to use?
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brush • Why? • When?
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Other handy stuff • Propane torch • Buckets • Spare hive tools • Smoker fuel