New Bee Hive Smoker Stainless Steel w/Heat Shield Beekeeping Equipment

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If you’ve done your job, the smoker should remain lit for much longer than the duration of your inspection. Use a rag to wipe away any leftover dirt or ash. Finally, hang your bee smoker out to dry. FAQs about Bee Smokers Another pro of the Blisstime Beehive Smoker is its ease of use. The smoker is lightweight and easy to handle, making it an excellent option for anyone new to beekeeping or anyone who wants to save time and effort in maintaining their hive. Some useful alternatives to hive smokers include homemade sprays and liquid bee smoke. How we tested the best hive smokers The use of smoke on the hive initiates a kind of fire drill for the bees. Once the bees get the idea that there is a fire breakout their immediate action would be to immediately embark on a honey consumption spree. They immediately consume as much honey as each can hence resulting in full bellies. They will then be prepared to flee their home and search for a new home if deemed necessary. All this hustle disrupts the bees and when full, they are harmless. You can therefore work on the hive without fear of being stung by an aggressive bee colony.

Bees don’t like to be disturbed. But it is important for the beekeeper to perform a number of functions to take care of the bees and to harvest the products of the hive. Injecting cool smoke into the hive has a calming effect on the bees and enables the beekeeper to work without fear. Using a good bee smoker with the right kind of smoker fuel gives the beekeeper control of the hive. The smoke itself also may help to control some of the microorganisms that can invade a hive.

What Does Smoke Do to Bees?

A large enough fire chamber to hold smoker fuel so you don’t have to refill it often. Of course, this depends on how many hives you have. If you only have one or two hives, a smaller fire chamber will work. If it is raining or there is any chance of rain then it is very unwise to try and open your hive. Bees get stressed when there is rain, especially when there is the chance of a storm so opening the hive is only going to heighten their stress levels and make them more grumpy. This won’t end well for you and it certainly isn’t pleasant for the bees. Also, wood pellets can produce hot smoke, which isn’t good for bees. That’s why many beekeepers top their wood pellets with other smoker materials to keep the smoke from getting too hot. Place in the bottom of the smoker, perhaps using your hive tool to push the burning paper into place This is where the beehive smoker comes into play; it emits smoke that masks these pheromones and interrupts the bee’s defense mechanism. Beehive smokers are essential for the safety of every beekeeper.

Beginning beekeepers will need to learn how to control the smoke they are inserting into the hives. It shouldn’t be too hot, and there needs to be just the right amount. Too little smoke and the bees will not be affected. Too much smoke can cause serious harm to the bees. The fine points of different smokers will be appreciated once the beekeeper has some experience. Some of the smokers we compared come with complete basic tool sets. This makes them an attractive starter kit for beginners but will be of less interest to experienced beekeeperswho will already have an assortment of tools.Raw cotton is ideal because it lights easily and produces a continuous burn. It smolders nicely and never has an open flame. However, most customers have stated that the bottom part of the unit tends to get hot so, as a solution, it is recommended that the three tabs in the inner disc be bent downwards to allow airflow in the unit.

Humans have mastered the art of taming bees, and one of the ways in which we have done so is by using a bee smoker. Smoke is widely used when working with bees because of the lulling effect it has on the little critters. It disrupts their natural defensive instinct so they won’t sting you, thus making it easy to work on the beehive. It can also help get to rid of some notorious hive pests such as the common varroa mite. That’s why bee smokers are such an important beekeeping equipment.This is absolutely the top choice when the biggest factor in your list is safety. This bee smoker provided by Aspectek is also the lightest among the list, so it is pretty convenient if you are like to carry it or if you have honey bee hives from different places. If not, you can still opt to use the mounting hook that is attached in the bee smoker for easy suspension and storage. It is common for beekeepers to apply some smoke before opening the hive. After 20 seconds or so, the visible activity declines. The best way to maintain your smoker is to clean it at least once or twice per year. Of course, you may need to clean it more frequently if you maintain several hives and use it often. Remember, you are working with an open flame, so use caution. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby in case of emergency. Also, the body of the smoker gets hot, so be careful not to burn yourself. Honey keeper’s bee hive smoker is the best quality smoker you can get without having to break the bank.