Welcome to Episode 20 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. This Episode we are going to talk to our shopping special and ideas we have for beekeepers this holiday season! Please note there are Amazon Affiliate Links here that give us 3% of the overall purchase price if you do click on any of these links.
9 Frame Spacers
- Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m00874-9-frame-spacers-each
- Amazon - https://amzn.to/3ZKrg9F
- Amazon Spacer Tool (not recommended) - https://amzn.to/4gKH1EA
Refractometer
- Amazon - https://amzn.to/49MiInb
- Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m005961-refractometer-standard
Ez Mite Check
- Amazon - https://amzn.to/404LPPi
- Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/varroa-easy-check-m014908
- Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/varroa-easycheck/
Mouse Guard/Entrance Reducer
- Luke's Choice Amazon - https://amzn.to/4fvn5US
- Steve's Choice Amazon - https://amzn.to/41Km7RB
Bee Veil
- Amazon - https://amzn.to/49JkJRb
- Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/v01108-hat-veil-pullover-combo
Hive Tool
- Luke's Choice Amazon - https://amzn.to/4iDtiRw
- Luke's Choice Hillco - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/deluxe-hive-tool?_pos=4&_sid=9973edb39&_ss=r
- Luke's Choice Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/hive-tools/multifunctional-hive-tool/
- Steve's Choice Amazon - https://amzn.to/4goPIof
- Steve's Choice Hillco - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/j-hook-hive-tool?_pos=1&_sid=9973edb39&_ss=r
- Steve's Choice Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m00856-j-hook-hive-tool
- Steve's Choice Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/beekeeping-tools-more/hive-tools/10-1-2-frame-lifter-and-scraper-hive-tool/
Queen Rearing Kit
- Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/honey-bees/queen-rearing/complete-queen-rearing-kit/?srsltid=AfmBOoomfcINdTDn3cWnU_BC596ITxtNr9-dChLdGbJrihOxZ0w-I5Bq
- Amazon - https://amzn.to/3DtwXS4
- Hillco -
- Dadant -
Grafting Tool
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- Master Grafting Tool (US version)
- Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m00654-master-grafting-tool
- Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/queen-rearing/master-queen-grafting-tool/
- Simple Grafting Tool
- Hillco - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/simple-grafting-tool?_pos=1&_sid=47f71bcda&_ss=r
- Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m01941-plastic-grafting-tool
- Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/honey-bees/queen-rearing/chinese-grafting-tool/
- Amazon - https://amzn.to/4fudBcw
- German Grafting Tool
- Amazon - https://amzn.to/3P4s6sU
- Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m01942-stainless-grafting-tool-each
- Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/honey-bees/queen-rearing/metal-german-grafting-tool/
JZ BZ Kit
- Amazon - https://amzn.to/3VKonEH
Candle Mold
- Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/search-results/?search_query=candle%20mold
- Amazon - https://amzn.to/3BzDCcJ
Lip Balm Kits
- Amazon - https://amzn.to/3ZP2HIy
- Luke's 50 Kit Amazon - https://amzn.to/3ZIY0A1
- Pyrex Measuring Cup - https://amzn.to/3VNYfJ6
- Double Boiler - https://amzn.to/4frHWbF
Bee Suit
- Hillco Vented Suit (need baseball hat) - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/featherlite-ventilated-beekeeper-jacket?_pos=1&_sid=4707b1863&_ss=r
- Hillco Vented Suit (round veil) - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/featherlite-ventilated-beekeeper-jacket-round-veil?_pos=2&_sid=4707b1863&_ss=r
- Dadant Vented Suit - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/economy-vent-jacket
- Amazon Mann Lake - https://amzn.to/3P4ypwv
Car Year End Detail
- Favorite Local Detailer - https://pioneerautocenteranddetailing.com/
Smoker Fuel
- Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m00808-40-lb-wood-pellet-smoker-fuel
- Hillco - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/burlap-smoker-fuel-12-pack?_pos=1&_sid=d09a6b2ab&_ss=r
- Amazon - https://amzn.to/4foetPT
Smoker Fuel Bucket Screw On Lid
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- Smoker Fuel
- Hillco - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/burlap-smoker-fuel-12-pack?_pos=1&_sid=f1bf81259&_ss=r
- Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m00808-40-lb-wood-pellet-smoker-fuel
- Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/beekeeping-tools-more/1/2-lb-smoker-fuel/
- Amazon - https://amzn.to/41HCePO
- Screw On Bucket Lids - https://amzn.to/4gJKdjB
Propant Torch Kit
- Menards - https://www.menards.com/main/tools/torches-soldering-tools/mag-torch-reg-self-light-propane-torch-kit/mt525/p-1571380065594-c-8533.htm?exp=false
- Home Depot - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomatic-Utility-Torch-Kit-with-14-1-oz-Propane-Gas-Cylinder-and-Adjustable-Flame-WK2301/202539561
Bee Cozy - Help keep your hive warm this winter season. Helps keep the hive temperature consistent.
- Amazon Link -= https://amzn.to/41Jq0WR
Heated Honey Uncapping Knife
- Amazon - https://amzn.to/3ZOyk52
- Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m003391-speed-king-knife-220-volt
- Hillco - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/heated-uncapping-knife?_pos=1&_sid=35a5e8172&_ss=r
- Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/honey-uncapping-tanks-tools/uncapping-knife-north-american-model/
Beekeeping Journal
- American Bee Journal - https://americanbeejournal.com/
- Bee Culture - https://www.beeculture.com/
Bee Book Ideas
- Honeybee Democracy - https://amzn.to/4gjgHkW
- Piping Hot Bees and Boisterous Buzz-Runners - https://amzn.to/4gmJQM1
- Following the Bees - https://amzn.to/4gESF3u
- Beekeeper Bible - https://amzn.to/4iKVVfG
- Langstroth's Hive and the Honeybee - https://amzn.to/49LgRiq
Paul Kelly's Bee Belt
- https://www.dancingbeeequipmentusa.com/products/bee-belt?srsltid=AfmBOop_1eKlY4dnVjrX34TqaCS8zrWn0mzpyRM49WCvwNNDx76ryX1X
- https://hiddenhollowhoney.com/products/bee-belt?srsltid=AfmBOoqqMj5ckSinlPiapyNroYr8N0Rjpp1IoF3bPveBp3CeI0L_WbBj
- Leather Softener - https://amzn.to/4fx5xI2
Flir Camera
- We suggest the Flir One Edge Bluetooth - https://amzn.to/3ZKuTMP
Nuc
- Riverview Road Apiary - https://riverviewroadapiary.com/products/spring-2025-nuc
- Pro Nuc - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/pro-nuc-box-m01515
Swarm Trap
- Hillco - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/swarm-trap?_pos=1&_psq=swarm&_ss=e&_v=1.0
- Hillco Swarm Commander - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/swarm-commander-1oz-gel?_pos=3&_psq=swarm&_ss=e&_v=1.0
- Amazon Swarm Commander - https://amzn.to/400QYrU
Honey Harvest Consumables
- Bee Quick Amazon - https://amzn.to/3BA8Wbl
- Honey Robber (foul smelling but effective) - https://www.brawes-bee-farm.com/products/honey-robber
- Hillco Escape Board - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/triangle-bee-escape-board-10-frame?_pos=1&_psq=escape+boa&_ss=e&_v=1.0
- Amazon Escape Board - https://amzn.to/4gJ4tlA
Beekeeping Classes
- HOIBA Class ($65) - https://hoibees.org/membership/
- CIBA Class - https://drive.google.com/file/d/10RG_WuQcO2cCR743TB5oNPYDKpVjF4qo/view
- Riverview Road Apiary - https://riverviewroadapiary.com/products/fall-2022-apprenticeship
Managed Hive Program
- Riverview Road Apiary Beefriend - https://riverviewroadapiary.com/products/honey-bee-stewardship
Beekeeping Vacation Package
- Cuba Bee Tours - http://www.cubabeetours.com/
Beekeeping Buddies Email - beekeepingbuddies@gmail.com