There is a lot of equipment out there for your Honey Bees. In truth, I think most of it is for the beekeeper’s ease-of-mind! But, if you get a catalog from one of the suppliers, the choices can be overwhelming!
But, the basics are pretty simple – you need something for the bees to live in (the Hive), something to protect you from the occasionally cranky lady bee and a few tools to help you open and inspect the hive. That’s pretty much it.
The Basics