In this video, I'll go through all of the tools and gear you need to start beekeeping: protective clothing (veils, suits, and gloves), smoker, hive tool, bee brush, and varroa mite test kit. This is a great video to watch if you want to start beekeeping and want to know what the essentials are to purchase.

Check out our Beekeeping Tools and Gear Checklist for even more information:
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Leave a comment below if you have any questions!

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*** WHERE TO BUY EQUIPMENT ***
The following are not paid promotions, this is where I get my equipment.

PENINSULA FEED STORE
If you're local to the bay area, I love supporting my local feed store. They carry basic beekeeping supplies, and this is a great way to see equipment before you buy it. My local feed store is Peninsula Feed Store in San Mateo, CA: [ Ссылка ]

MANN LAKE
Mann Lake is like the amazon of beekeeping supplies. You can find almost anything you want, and it gets shipped to you fast (and free for most orders over $100).
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*** VARROA MITE TESTING ***
It is very important that you monitor your hive for mites. Varroa mites are one of the largest suspected causes in the decline in bee populations. Varroa mites are small pests that bite bees and transmit disease (like a mosquito to humans). There is no vet (currently) that you can take your bees to when they are sick, so it is important that you know how to keep your bees healthy. While varroa mites aren't the only way your bees can get sick, it is an important first step to identify the infestation level in your hive so you can treat them.

HOW TO TEST FOR VARROA MITES
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VARROA MITE TEST KIT
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