Beekeeping Equipment – Tools

Short Description:When perusing any beekeeping catalog, an array of helpful tools can be found. Because there are so many options, this factsheet will cover some of the more basic beekeeping tools. First and foremost, a hive tool (Fig. 1) is a must for beekeeping. Hive tools allow the beekeeper to break propolis—a substance bees produce from wax and tree resin to seal up their home.