Price List

Plastic foundation that is wax coated, high quality and made from food grade plastic.

Pre-Waxed plastic foundation sheets that fit into deep wooden frames for Langstroth hive brood boxes

Size 8 1/2″

Add Ons:

Order the Frames for these Foundation sheets
Order the nails for assembly

This are the most common choice for beekeepers.

*** This item qualifies for a 5% discount off the regular price for Cowichan and Victoria Bee club members and approved FREQUENT BUYERS. Club members must reside in the region of the club.  Membership will be verified.

Plastic Foundation Sheets for Medium Wooden Frames. They are coated with wax.

These fit in standard honey super aka Medium aka Dadant hive boxes.  Pre-waxed. Size 5 5/8″

Black is commonly chosen for the brood boxes so the beekeeper can see the eggs.

*Volume discount for a box of 100*

**This item qualifies for a 5% discount  for  members of the Cowichan & Victoria Bee clubs and also for approved frequent buyers. Club members must reside in the region of their club.  Membership will be verified.

1.5″ x 2″ Honey Nutritional Labels.

Cost: .15 each.  or
$30 for a roll of 250 (.12 each)

VOLUME DISCOUNT.  Buy a box of 40 and Save.

Arrived Jan 18

15% protein.  Global Pollen Patties.

Each patty is 1 lb.

Wicking for Beeswax candle making.   

We sell square braided cotton wicking created specifically for the use in beeswax candles. The ” bleaching ” process is used to whiten the wicking and remove impurities through the use of a salt solution resulting in a cleaner burning wicking.

We carry many sizes.  See the chart below.  Basically smaller wicks for small diameter candles.  Thicker wicks for wider diameter candles.

For Tealight wicks, please see our wick with tabs.

No Refunds once we have cut it. 

*you need to add each size to the CART separately.

SOLD BY THE YARD

Wicks with tabs for tealight  other small candles. candles. Don’t forget the tealight cups.  Link to the Plastic Tealight Cups.

NOTE:  Minimum charge for shipping is $20.00

Bees love them and they make life easier for the beekeeper. : -)

Plastic ‘All in one’ Frames for Langstroth hives.  These are medium boxes 6-5/8″ deep.

These frames have been sprayed with wax.  They are waxed.

If you need them for Deep boxes, go to this link

This Product is for Medium Boxes.

Formic Acid Pads  $.11 ea

Formic Acid Pads are used for the treatment of varroa mites. Simply soak the pads in formic acids and apply the pads to your hives.

375 ml Glass Jars with gold lid.

12 in a box. Gold lid is self sealing

Honey jars.  Holds 500 grams of honey = .5 kg of honey or 1.1 lbs

$12.50/lb ($27.75/kg) These chunks of pure beeswax are approximately 1-5 lbs each

PURE CANADIAN BEESWAX from the prairies.

The chunks are small enough to fit in most melting pots.

We also sell cotton wicking used specifically for beeswax candles as well a few other Candle Making Supplies

100% Pure Canadian bees wax.  Great for candles, beeswax wraps, creams, salves or for beekeepers to use on their equipment.

Our light coloured Pure Beeswax is from prairie Beekeepers and it is very clean and rendered and ready for use.  See Gallery photos.

The dark wax is from Vancouver island, a dark golden color, but may need to be filtered through cheese cloth or a nylon.

For larger blocks that get a discounted price See Beeswax -Bulk

*** ORDER BY The pound

Unassembled hive box.  aka Dadant  aka honey super.
The only boxes available are ‘less than perfect’ but ‘perfect enough’ for your bees to be safe.

Canadian made white pine boxes. All our hive boxes are 7/8″ thick and finger jointed, making them durable and long lasting. They have easy to grip handholds to make even the heaviest honey more manageable.

Dimensions: 6 5/8″ high and 7/8″ thick

To assemble: Use wood glue and thin 1 1/2″ galvanized nails

*** This item qualifies for a 5% discount off the regular price Cowichan and Victoria Bee club members and approved frequent buyers. Club members must reside in the region of the club.  Membership will be verified.

These Tealight cups are made from clear, flame retardant polycarbonate with a very high melting point. Beeswax can be a challenge to wick properly, but we find the 104-25 pre-tabbed wick works well for our natural beeswax tealights.

Don’t forget to buy the wicks (with the tab)  Link to Wicks with Tabs

NOTE:  Minimum charge for shipping is $20.00

Unassembled Wooden Frames for Wax Foundation:
*The Price is for the wooden frames only. The foundation is an ‘add on’ below

We don’t carry these as Assembled Frames.

Bundles of 10

• Sidebars have drilled  holes
• Pull away strip on the top bar.

Hive Box Deep, unassembled.

LINK to Assembled Box

Dimensions: Size- 20″ x 16-1/2″ x 9-5/8″

*** This item qualifies for a 5% discount off the regular price for Cowichan and Victoria Bee club members and approved FREQUENT BUYERS. Club members must reside in the region of the club.  Membership will be verified.

Small and Large option for thin or thicker wicking?

NOTE:  Minimum charge for shipping is $20

Gold metal lids.  These fit the 750ml and 500ml jars that we sell.

*NOTE: our jars include a lid, so please only order these if you need the jars for replacement or other reasons.

These large blocks of was are $11.50/lb ($25.53/kg)  Our large blocks of beeswax that get a discounted price, are approx. 30-35 lbs each.
Works out to approximately $350.00 or more, plus tax

100% Pure Canadian bees wax.  Great for candles, beeswax wraps, creams, salves or for beekeepers to use on their equipment.

Our Pure Beeswax is from Canadian Beekeepers and it is very clean and rendered and ready for use.  See Gallery photos.

For smaller blocks, that fit in small pots, visit Beeswax – Small Chunks

• $11.50/lb ($25.53/kg) for the Large blocks that around 30 lbs each

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ORDER BY The Block

**Please note, the blocks are not exactly 30 lbs.. You will probably owe us a bit more and we will let you know that amount. 

750ml glass jars with gold lid included

Honey jars.  Glass with gold lid included.  1 kg of honey.  750 ml jar / container.

12 in a box.  Gold Lid included. Glass cylinder.

Honey container, jam container, pickling jar, preserve containers.
honey jars, jam jars, pickling jars, preserve jars.

April 27th.  Queens avail. 5-6 pm and on Tuesday

*These are Australian Queens $60

• Carniolans $60
• Italians $60

California Queens 

Avail May-June   *pre-ordering required

• Randy Oliver Golden West  $90
• Saskatraz $90
• Hygenic Italian $80
• Carniolan $80

For questions email  pat@cowichan-bees.com or text Pat @ 250-709-7339

We prefer Cash, Debit, E-transfer     CHOOSE   ‘pay later’   when you CHECK OUT  for payments by e-transfer or cash or debit.

*there will be a 3.5% fee for credit card payments made on the website.

This screened bottom board is made from high-quality pine for 10 frame Langstroth hives.
100% Canadian Made with Canadian pine

• Allows mites to fall through so they can’t climb back into the hive
• The back drawer allows for easy cleaning of mites and debris
• Use with sticky board to monitor varroa mites
• An important part of an IPM (Integrated Pest Management) strategy

55 x 42 x 8 cm.

*** This item qualifies for a 5% discount off the regular price for Cowichan and Victoria Bee club members and approved FREQUENT BUYERS. Club members must reside in the region of the club.  Membership will be verified.

500 ml glass jars with lid

Gold lid is included in price. Self sealing.

*12 in a box, lid included in price

500 ml = 720g of honey or 1.58 lbs of honey

These jars use the same size of lid as the 750ml jars.

SOLD BY THE BOX

Wooden Entrance Reducer (Two Entrances)

This reducer is a must-have item for your be yard. It has 2 entrance options – one for late summer and one for fall/winter

4 1/2″ and 3/4″ reduced entrance sizes.

*** This item qualifies for a 5% discount off the regular price for Cowichan and Victoria Bee club members and approved frequent buyers. Club members must reside in the region of the club.  Membership will be verified.

260 ml Hexagon Jars.  Holds 12 oz of honey or 340 g of honey (1 cup of honey) . Gold lid is included. 12 in a box.

Honey jars.  Glass with gold lid included.

*if you are ordering a large quantity, please give us the heads up.  Thanks.

This premium Galvanized hive cover fits 10 frame Langstroth hive boxes.

Telescopic Cover.  Wide enough to keep rain off.

Built to last. No rust.  Long lasting.

*** This item qualifies for a 5% discount off the regular price Cowichan and Victoria Bee club members and approved frequent buyers. Club members must reside in the region of the club.  Membership will be verified.

Available in Deep and Medium sizes.  Waxed.  Using the finest bees wax available. Fits 9-5/8″ and 6-5/8″ supers.

Bees love them and they make life easier for the beekeeper. : -)

*These ones are for Deep boxes.

Our spacer rooms are using for various things.
The shorter ones are used to make room for fondant and pollen patties.  So they don’t get squished and so there is not an air gap.

The larger ones are used to go around some top feeders

They are all used in various configurations for winterizing.

Some people buy the 3″ ones and make their own pillow box or winter feeder box.

Spacer rims are multi purpose items provide extra space, when needed and they also prevent air gaps and breezes and keep pests from entering the hives.

Can be used below or above the inner cover.

*Product may not be exactly as shown

190ml hexagon glass jar with self sealing gold metal lid.

Honey Jar. Cosmetic jar. Jar for creams and crafts.

12 per box.

Sold by the box.

90 degree metal rests but they do not have the nail holes pre-punched as you see in the photo.

These metal frame rests help your frames slide easier.

$2.00 for a pair

Frame Rests are placed inside brood boxes and honey supers to save your box ledges and your frame edges.

They are used to protect the wood from damage caused by scraping and hive tool wear.

This Canadian made inner cover will fit the standard 10 frame Langstroth bee hive boxes.

It comes assembled.  I has a 2″ hole in the center

It has a deeper overhang so you are less likely to crush bees.

Use with a 3/4″ spacer rim for fondants and pollen patties.  It also works well with our Plastic Top Feeders.

***This item qualifies for a 5% discount off the regular price for Cowichan and Victoria Bee club members and approved FREQUENT BUYERS. Club members must reside in the region of the club.  Membership will be verified.

Queen Excluder – Plastic

Queen excluders prevent the queen from producing brood in honey supers. This queen excluder is made from high quality plastic. It work efficiently and provides great value for its price.

The plastic queen excluder is placed above the brood chamber to keep the queen down.  As a result, the upper frames will be filled with honey and no brood.  The plastic ones can be thrown in the freezer, wax easily snaps off.

*** This item qualifies for a 5% discount off the regular price for Cowichan and Victoria Bee club members and approved FREQUENT BUYERS. Club members must reside in the region of the club.  Membership will be verified.

Frame feeder for deep brood box.  1 gallon. Replaces one frame.

Need ladders for your old feeders??  We have ladders

*** This item qualifies for a 5% discount off the regular price for Cowichan and Victoria Bee club members and approved FREQUENT BUYERS. Club members must reside in the region of the club.  Membership will be verified.

Gold metal lids for 375ml glass cylinder jars.

110 ml Hexagon Jars (4 oz)  Holds 158g of honey . Self sealing Gold lid is included.

12 in a box. Honey / jam jars.  190ml Glass with gold lid included.

These jars are perfect for wedding favours, parties and other small gifts.

Also great for samples

1 Gallon feeder pail for honey bees.  Fits nicely inside another hive box.  It is not too high.

For syrup water.

*** This item qualifies for a 5% discount off the regular price for Cowichan and Victoria Bee club members and approved FREQUENT BUYERS. Club members must reside in the region of the club.  Membership will be verified.

NEW TO CANADA:
Developed in New Zealand by Ceracell

The Beast Blocker – Entrance Protector& Reducer by Ceracell

Great to stop WASPS and Robbing.

Great for moving hives – lock them and keep them ventilated.

Watch the YouTube Videos before installing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnC_JCrkeBs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLr19aSQ_3Y

Queen Excluder – Metal

Two options:

• The standard Metal Queen Exluder is shinier and has 4 cross bars
• The Deluxe Metal Queen Excluder is less shiny and has 6 cross bars.

*see the image

Queen excluders prevent the queen from entering and producing brood in honey supers. The spaces are large enough for worker bees to move through but small enough that the queen is unable to fit through. This queen excluder is made from high quality metal that prevents rusting, warping, and oxidizing. These excluders have a long life span – they are heavy duty and built to last!

*** This item qualifies for a 5% discount off the regular price the Cowichan and Victoria Bee club members and approved frequent buyers. Club members must reside in the region of the club.  Membership will be verified.

Winter insulation wrap for a double hive boxes.

A full plastic deep drone frame. Green.

J Hive Tool. A must for a beekeeper to work in is hives. J type hive tool is great for getting under frames and prying them apart. The other end is used for cleaning frames and supers. Made of stainless steel.

Small enough to slip between frames to ‘crack’ them apart and lift, enabling easier frame removal.

**This item qualifies for a 5% discount for Frequent buyers and members of the Cowichan & Victoria Bee clubs. Club members must reside in the region of their club. Membership will be verified.

Solid bottom board for a 10 frame hive. Langstroth

The bottom board of a beehive is the base of the hive, and serves as a platform for which the other components of the hive rest on. … This base also serves as a closer to the bottom of the hive to protect the honey bees, and the contents inside the hive from larger predators like mice, racoons, etc.

We recommend using a Sticky Board with a Special Screen/mat to test for mites.

*** This item qualifies for a 5% discount off the regular price for Cowichan and Victoria Bee club members and approved FREQUENT BUYERS. Club members must reside in the region of the club.  Membership will be verified.

(Treats 80 Colonies)

Oxalic acid 99.6% is used for the control of Varroa mites in honey bee colonies.

This is a  12-strip pack.  Active ingredient: Amitraz 3.3%; Two strips per brood chamber; Not temperature-dependent .

*EXPIRATION DATE May 2026 (2 years from Mfg date)

Apivar is a contact miticide, meaning it works when the bees come in contact with the impregnated polymer strip and distribute the miticide by contact with other bees within the hive.

Nosema Control

24 grams treats 5-6 Colonies

Fumagilin-B combats Nosema, a debilitating disease of adult honey bees worldwide. The active ingredient is Fumagillin, the only compound completely effective against Nosema without harming colonies.

NO RETURNS PERMITTED.

Control traffic on any hive with our steel entrance disc. There are a wide variety of applications for this piece of equipment! Simply mount with a screw onto your hive. It is designed with four entrance options: open access, queen excluder, ventilation, and closed.

Outside dimension of large disc is 5″

Nicot Cups for Queen Rearing

5 Frame JESTER EZ coroplast NUC box with attached lid. Comes unassembled.

Five frame corrugated plastic NUC box that’s durable enough to last for years. Stronger than cardboard, the bees cannot chew through. It is sold unassembled and folds together with no fasteners, easy to open/close entrance, hand holds for easy carrying and more ventilation than cardboard NUC boxes.

Hive Box – Medium – Assembled – Unpainted

Canadian made white pine boxes. All our hive boxes are 7/8″ thick and finger jointed, making them durable and long lasting. They have easy to grip handholds to make even the heaviest honey more manageable.

Dimensions: 6 5/8″ high and 7/8″ thick

This is a 4-strip pack is perfect for the hobbyist beekeeper. Active ingredient: Amitraz 3.3%; Two strips per brood chamber; Not temperature-dependent .

Apivar is a contact miticide, meaning it works when the bees come in contact with the impregnated polymer strip and distribute the miticide by contact with other bees within the hive.

Our JZ/BZ Plastic Queen Cages are scented with a pheromone to increase acceptance in the colony. They are the most popular type of queen cage and are simple to use with no staples or corks necessary. They fit between frames and can hold 1 queen and 3 attendants comfortably. The flip-top includes a 1″ tube for candy as well as a removable plastic tab. Sold in packs of 10

Oxalic acid 99.6% is used for the control of Varroa mites in honey bee colonies.

1 kg treats approximately 500 colonies Colonies

Frame Holder for use while inspecting your hives.  

This metal  entrance reducer fits over the entrance of a hive to prevent mice from entering while still allowing bees full access. It is ideal for winterizing hives as it provides maximum protection against robbery.

It slides in and out so that one side has ventilation holes only and the other is a reducer/mouse guard.

Really handy and solves the problem of wooden reducers that are the wrong size.

24 ml Hexagon glass jars with gold lids for honey or jam or other preserves. Perfect size for gift baskets or party favours or samples.

Honey jars.  Gold metal lid is included in the price.

Hive Box – Deep, Assembled, Unpainted

Dimensions: 9 5/8″ high and 7/8″ thick

The wooden pieces for our boxes are made in Canada and made with 100 % Canadian pine. All our hive boxes are 7/8″ thick and finger jointed, making them durable and long lasting. They have easy to grip handholds to make even the heaviest honey or brood more manageable.

160z bottle (approx 475ml) of HONEY-B-HEALTHY helps promote healthy vigorous hives when used as a feeding stimulant. Use as a feeding stimulant for fall, late winter, early spring, and during dearth’s of nectar. Also add to your feeding mix to help build up packages, NUCS and swarms.

This top Feeder will fits on the hole of the inner cover in langstroth hives and some top bar hives.

It is 8 1/4″ wide by 2″ high

It holds less than 2 liters of liquid of sugar syrup.

*** This item qualifies for a 5% discount off the regular price for Cowichan and Victoria Bee club members and approved FREQUENT BUYERS. Club members must reside in the region of the club.  Membership will be verified.

The bee brush is an important tool for every beekeeper. It is used to gently move bees when needed. This tool is ideal during honey harvest when bees need to be removed from frames before extraction. The tool can also be used to sweep been gently off queen cells and frames during inspection. A bee brush is much more effective than using your hands of any other tool. However, it is recommended to use the brush sparingly (just when needed).

**This item qualifies for a 5% discount for members of the Cowichan & Victoria Bee clubs and also for approved frequent buyers. Club members must reside in the region of their club. Membership will be verified.

Varroa and Tracheal Mite Control
1 kg, 1 Litre size

To be used with the  formic acid pads

Or Formic Evaporator

*Wooden Rim Included
Fits over a 10 frame Langstroth Box

This top feeder provides a simple solution to a common problem for beekeepers. As beehives are usually mounted on a forward slope, with a regular hive top feeder there’s always a bit of syrup that the bees can’t get to. With Ceracell’s patented corner access system, they have access to every drop without drowning.  Comes with an unassembled Wood Rim.

Place directly on top of the frames.  No inner cover.

• Extra Heavy-Duty with underside ribs for strength
• Made from 100% virgin food-grade plastic
• Holds 8.5 litres (2.25 US gal.)
• Fits any 10-frame Langstroth hive
• Can also be used to dry feed by removing the chimney cap
• Comes with an unassembled Wood Rim

*** This item qualifies for a 5% discount off the regular price for Cowichan and Victoria Bee club members and approved FREQUENT BUYERS. Club members must reside in the region of the club.  Membership will be verified.

20 Litre pail with honey gate spout for filling jars. Lid included.

Hold about 60 lbs of honey.

Food grade plastic.

10 Litre pail also available with the same size lid.

Wooden screened queen cage with cork with Candy plug included

The small size makes this wooden queen cage easy to insert between the frames without damaging the comb or disturbing the hive. The fine screen front keeps the queen visible but protected and it is pushed flat to the cage during manufacturing to reduce the chance of injury to the beekeeper handling them. The large release hole can be fitted with the cork or filled candy tubes (included).

It is durable and easy to use.

This 10 dose (20 strips) pack is perfect for beekeepers with 1-25 hives!

EXPIRATION DATE:  2027

By far the most popular and easiest mite treatment.  Used in spring in summer during 10C -29C Daytime temperatures..  Safe to use during the honey flow.

Formic Pro is a certified organic varroa mite treatment.

Winter insulation wrap for single deep hive boxes.

A full plastic medium Drone frame. Green.

8 Frame Spacer for Langstroth Hive Boxes.

8  frame spacers are used to space frames in a box out to 8 frames instead of 10. This is great for getting the bees to draw thicker frames in honey supers. You need 2 spacers per box.

Sold as a pair.

This is a standard, good quality smoker for bees and hives.  Good quality and value for your money.  Stainless steel, 4″ x 10″ with a guard.  Lots of room for fuel.  Top ring for easy glove access.  Good quality bellow.

These sticky board can be used with or without the screen to monitor or diagnose a mite infestation.

When placed directly on the bottom board, a screen will be needed to keep the bees from sticking to the adhesive.

When used in conjunction with a screened bottom board, the replacement sticky board can be used alone.

This sticky board is conveniently printed with grid lines to aid in determining the number of mites that are present.

If using it on a solid bottom board the Sticky Board Screen  is recommended, – it fits over it.

Swarm Lure with Nasanov.  Instructions included.

MANUFACTURE DATE: March 2, 2026

Each package has 2 lures.  $8 for a pack of 2.

Swarm Lure instructions
PRINT these Instructions

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This Queen Catcher make it easy to trap your queen without imposing harm. It can be used to hold or move the queen easily.

Stainless steel double strainer for honey. Fits on a 5 gallon pail.

These bee escapes and economical and easy to use! Attach them onto your existing inner cover and have an instant Bee Escape Board.

The Varroa Mite Counter Jar is an effective way to check mite levels. Fill the bottom jar with 50-100ml of rubbing alcohol or windshield washer fluid, add 1 cup of dead bees and shake for 90 seconds. The alcohol allows the mites to fall off the bees and collect in the opposing jar. If your sample contains mites, they can now be easily counted in the bottom of the jar. This jar can also be used with the sugar roll technique.

With the fork style of uncapping the user has full control of what is being scraped. It is easy to get into tight spots on the frame.

Standard Hive Tool.

*** This item qualifies for a 5% discount off the regular price for Cowichan and Victoria Bee club members and approved FREQUENT BUYERS. Club members must reside in the region of the club.  Membership will be verified.

The 5% Customer Appreciation Discount has been applied to the price.

This kit is ‘ready to go’ and just needs painting on the outside of the boxes.
No assembly of boxes or frames required.  *if you want to save money and assemble them yourselves,  choose the discount below.

PLEASE NOTE:  Many NUCS come with the bees on deep frames so we recommend you purchase a Deep Box with 6 Frames.

HIVE KIT#4 INCLUDES: 

• 3 Medium Boxes, Assembled (6 5/8″ height)
  
• 30 Assembled Wood Frames with plastic Foundation for these boxes
  
• 1  Standard Hive Cover (not exactly as sh0wn in photo)
• 1 Standard Inner Cover
• 1 Screened Bottom board
  
• 1 Wooden Entrance Reducer

The 5% Customer Appreciation Discount has been applied to the price.

This kit is ‘ready to go’ and just needs painting on the outside of the boxes.
No assembly of boxes or frames required.
*if you want to save money and assemble them yourselves,  choose the discount below

This Kit INCLUDES:

2 Deep  Hive boxes, Assembled*
20 Wood Frames with Plastic Foundation for those boxes, Assembled
1  Standard Hive Cover (not exactly as sh0wn in photo)
1 Screened Bottom Board
1 Inner Cover #1
1 Wooden Entrance Reducer

* The boxes we sell are 10 frame Langstroth boxes.

Please Tick:

The Quebec Bee Escape Board will get approximately 95% of the bees out of the honey super.
Just place under your honey supers with the triangle side facing down. Once the bees move down through the escape board they are unable to move back up. Leave it on for several hours or overnight. It’s a passive way to separate the bees from your honey supers.

This is a light weight vaporizer for the back yard beekeeper that only has a few hives.

Please watch this youtube video to understand how to use this vaporizer properly for your safety and for the safety of your bees.:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1HrmQJCVnw

These sturdy metal wick holders are a must have for the serious candle maker and will hold your wick straight and taught in the container every time.

Perfect for securing your wicks whilst pouring and setting your candles.
Grooves on each ‘arm’ of the device will fit securely inside the candle jar ensuring that your wick stays centered. It also features three keyholes which so your wick stays locked into place without the need for extra fastening.

The two outer keyholes are ideal for double wicking your candle.

NOTE:  Minimum charge for shipping is $20.00

Price is based on ordering one.

Protective beekeeping hat with attached veil / netting. The veil has arm straps to secure the bottom edges from openings to keep the bees out.

*** This item qualifies for a 5% discount off the regular price for Cowichan and Victoria Bee club members and approved FREQUENT BUYERS. Club members must reside in the region of the club.  Membership will be verified.

The 5% Customer Appreciation Discount has been applied to the price.

This is our most popular HIVE KIT

This kit is ‘ready to go’ and just needs painting on the outside of the boxes.
No assembly of boxes or frames required.  *if you want to save money and assemble them yourselves,  choose the discount below

This Kit INCLUDES: 

2 Deep Hive boxes assembled (Brood Boxes)
1 Medium Box Assembled (Honey super)
30 Wood Frames with Plastic Foundation Assembled
1  Standard Hive Cover (not exactly as sh0wn in photo)
1 Screened Bottom Board
1 Inner Cover #1
1 Wooden Entrance Reducer

* The boxes we sell are 10 frame Langstroth boxes.

Non Toxic. water-based art pen for marking your queen so you know which year she was born.

A tiny dot on the flat area above her neck.

Try our ‘marking’ plunger if you need help

These high-quality brass eyelets are used to reinforce frames so that the frame wire will not cut into the wood. Wire and eyelets are used when installing natural wax foundation into frames. They help strengthen and stabilize the fragile wax foundation to prevent it from sagging in the frame or breaking during extraction.

Roll of Wire for beeswax  foundation and wooden frames with holes.  1 lb roll.

1 pound of wire in each spool.
Extra thin, 26-gauge (.478 mm) steel tinned wire.
Approximately 1400 ft (427 m)

Scraper tool For metal Queen excluders –  cleaner and scraper. Takes the propoplis and comb off the queen excluder.

Candle Wick Stickers – Double Sided stickers
Heat Resist

wick stickers for candles are the perfect accessory for securing wicks to the bottom of your candle container. Simply apply the wick sticker to the bottom of the wick tab and firmly attach the wick to the bottom of the container. Placing the wick in the container and securing it tightly with a wick bar prior to pouring melted wax in the container is recommended.

Each sheet has 20 stickers

$2.00 for 20 stickers

**Order by the sheet

NOTE:  Minimum charge for shipping is $20

2 1/2 ” Yellow plastic Plugs ideal for self-made feeder pails or to plug entry openings in the hive.

• Fits 2 1/2″ hole. Priced per plug.

2″ Yellow Plastic Plug

1 1/2″ Plastic Plugs ideal for self-made feeder pails or to plug entry openings in the hive.

1  1/4″ Yellow plastic plug, ideal for self-made feeder pails or to plug entry openings in the hive.

• Fits 1 1/4″ hole. Priced per plug.

3/4″ Plastic Plugs – Yellow plastic plug ideal for self-made feeder pails. Priced per plug.

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A 5% Customer Appreciation Discount has been applied to the price

This kit includes 5 Items:

1. One Hobbyist Smoker
2. Burlap for Smoker
3. Hive Tool
4. ‘J’ Tool
5. Bee Brush

Stainless Steel electric heated uncapping knife.

The blade heats up and melts the wax capping off.

Slides right along the outer edges of the frame and makes a nice cut.

This is the small Stainless Steel entrance Disc.

Outside dimensions: 2.68 inches Diameter (6.8 cm)
Inner Circle diameter:0.95 inches (2.4cm)
Material: Stainless Steel

Winter Quilt Board:

Consists of:

• 3 3/4″ high.  Canadian Pine, 7/8″ thick.  (same as the boxes we sell)
• Screened bottom –  1/8″ screen hardware cloth (Same as the screened bottom boards)
• 3 Screened Ventilated holes on the sides

RECOMMENDED:  We recommend that you add the 2 burlap sand bags and put pine shavings in them.  This acts as an absorbent material for moisture and also as insulation.
Our insulation pillows can also be used on top of the burlap as extra insulation to keep the cold out.

Recommended:  Use a 3/4″ rim below the Quilt board and above your inner cover to put fondant, pollen patties, sugar cakes etc.

*For orders larger than 5,  please email us at :info@cowichan-bees.com to check our inventory supply

The reusable BeeDry winter wrap is a radiant foil insulation hive wrap. It helps keep the air at a constant temperature inside the hive by reflecting 97% of the radiant heat of bees back to the cluster, at the same time reflecting 97% of the outside temperatures away from the hive.

Fits any 10-frame single-box hive.

Top insulation pillow sold separately

JZ/BZ Cell Bar  

If you don’t know what kind of nails you need, we recommend the following:

• Use 1 1/4″ for frame top bars,
• 7/8″ for frame bottom bars

The 1 1/4″ are 17 gauge (Approx. 1100 nails per pound)

7/8″ are 18 gauge ( Approx. 2200 nails per pound)

PRICED PER LB

Various colours of the JZ/BZ Queen cell cups are used for grafting larvae during queen rearing.  Bags of 100

JZs BZs candy caps are used to cover the candy tube of the JZ/BZ style queen cages. The cap prevents the worker bees from chewing at the candy and releasing the queen too early. They are durable and easy to use

There is also a built in hanger to attach the cage and cup to the frame while introducing a new Queen

use these with this item: JZ/BZ Queen Cages.

100 for $15.00

ORDER BY THE 10 PACK. **
**(ie if you want 100 for $1.50 order 10 and it will adjust the price

3.5″ x 9″

These smokers are great quality for their price! They are an ideal size for entry-level, and hobbyist beekeepers. They have a simple design and work well. It is made of stainless steel and includes a bottom grate as well as a heat shield. You will get a lot of use out of this smoker and it will not kill your budget.

Total height 23 cm, 9 inches.

Half gallon glass jars with lids. Honey jars. Pickle jars. Storage jars. Preserve jars. Bulk honey jar.

White Metal Lid with Plastisol Liner.

The lid is included in the price

For the 1 Gallon jars, go to this link.

Bee Suits for Children

STYLES may vary

****PLEASE COME INTO the store to purchase the child suits to ensure the proper size**

*The boy in the photo is 8 years old.

Some of these have fencing veil hoods.

**PLEASE Text 250-709-7339 to confirm size availability

Colour: WHITE Cotton

*** This item qualifies for a 5% discount off the regular price for Cowichan and Victoria Bee club members and approved FREQUENT BUYERS. Club members must reside in the region of the club.  Membership will be verified.

Queen Marking tool.  Plunger Style.

Gently direct your queen into the tube, gently push her towards the end with the foam plunger.  Have your marking pen primed and ready to go and then mark her on the round clear button area behind her neck.  Let the ink dry and then slowly release her without letting her fly away.

This protector will help you experience high acceptance rates with the JZs BZs between-frame type of Push-In Cell Protector. After being placed over the queen cell, it is pushed into the drawn comb of the brood nest where the workers are most likely to care for the cell. The protector prevents the bees from damaging or destroying the queen cell.  Sold in a 10 pack.

Red Cone Bee Escapes

The Needle style Queen cage is used to hold/store the Queen on the comb and keep it secure during hive manipulations and  inspections. It can be useful during colony splitting and removing nurse bees/worker bees

• Durable and easy to use
• Size (Dia.x H): Approx. 5 x 4cm
• Material: Stainless steel + Plastic

Stand your frames up in a 5 gallon bucket.  No more slipping.

Fits any standard 5 gallon bucket Holds shallow, medium & deep frame Underside recessed arch provides added stability Hands-free capability! Low cost alternative to uncapping units Dishwasher safe

Varroa Mite Test Bottle is a ready-to-use varroa mite shaker that makes monitoring infestations more accurate and reliable than ever before.  Made in New Zealand

• Designed for effectiveness: The filter basket is the key to the test bottles reliability! Fallen mites pass through the slots in the base and sides of the filter basket.
• Quick and easy to use. And complete printed copyrighted instructions come in four languages (English, French, Spanish and German).
• Easily transportable and made from robust, solid material.
• Tight-fitting lid is leak-free and comfortable to use.

The reusable BeeDry winter wrap is a radiant foil insulation hive wrap. It helps keep the air at a constant temperature inside the hive by reflecting 97% of the radiant heat of bees back to the cluster, at the same time reflecting 97% of the outside temperatures away from the hive.

Fits 10 Frame Langstroth Hives boxes

Top insulation pillow sold separately

Cotton beekeeping jackets with a zipper.

SIZE LARGE in the fencing veil style has a double clearance price of  $50

Some have fencing style veils, other round hat style

**LOOK at the Photo Gallery for options.

Jackets go great with our Bee Pants

Also see our Pull-over jackets

> We Strongly recommend you come to the store for a proper fitting. <

*** This item qualifies for a 5% discount off the regular price for Cowichan and Victoria Bee club members and approved FREQUENT BUYERS. Club members must reside in the region of the club.  Membership will be verified.

Beekeeping gloves for kids.  Children sizes.

Photo may be different than what is in the store.

***IT IS BEST IF YOU COME TO THE STORE to get the proper size.

*** This item qualifies for a 5% discount off the regular price for Cowichan and Victoria Bee club members and approved FREQUENT BUYERS. Club members must reside in the region of the club.  Membership will be verified.

6 1/4″ Pro Feeder – 3″ Wide with Cap and Ladder

Frame feeder for MEDIUM boxes.  Holds 1 gallon. Replaces two frames.

*** This item qualifies for a 5% discount off the regular price for Cowichan and Victoria Bee club members and approved FREQUENT BUYERS. Club members must reside in the region of the club.  Membership will be verified.

This standard telescopic hive cover is made with silver aluminum. The sides hang over the top of the hive helping to keep the hive dry and protected from the elements.

59 x 51 x 8.5 cm.

*** This item qualifies for a 5% discount off the regular price for Cowichan and Victoria Bee club members and approved FREQUENT BUYERS. Club members must reside in the region of the club.  Membership will be verified.

10 Litre honey pail, with lid. ( 2.5 US gallons)

Fits nicely under a honey extractor.

Holds about 30 lbs of honey.

Food Grade Plastic.

The same lid fits the 20 Litre pail and the pail with the honey gate.  But this is lighter if using for honey .

This uncapping tool is excellent quality and will last you many years. It has a stainless steel cut that is very durable. The cushioned rubber handle makes for comfortable usage.

Can be used to easily remove wax cappings on honey frames or to remove drone brood for varroa mite checks. It also includes an edge blade for scraping burr comb off top bars, etc.

This bee escape attaches to a standard inner cover to produce an instant bee escape board. All you have to do is insert the escape into the inner-cover hole and place under the honey supper.

*Inner cover not included*

4 Frame VENTED NUC Box

WAXED CARDBOARD

Easy to ASSEMBLE

How to assemble
https://youtu.be/EVhKVSUBBf4

Made in Canada 🍁

Half Respirator Mask for Oxalic Acid Use.  With the proper filter to keep your lungs protected.

Includes two N75002L air purifying, acid gas & small particle cartridges for use with Formic Acid or Oxalic Acid.

Large half mask style black face piece is made of an extremely soft non-allergenic elastomer for comfort and fit. Face piece featuring low dead air space improves comfort and productivity by limiting re-breathing of exhaled air. Face piece with wide contoured sealing flange eliminates discomfort caused by pressure points on facial nerves. The face piece is provided with a direct cartridge which minimizes replacement parts and simplifies maintenance. The nose area is uniquely designed to offer excellent comfort and fit.

Candle mold release spray. To be used with silicone candle molds.

This screened bottom board is similar to #1 except for these 3 differences:

1.  The pull-out board has a wood spacer on top – this ensures the debree won’t get wiped off.
2. The wire on top, by the entrance, does not have a metal protector strip
3. the landing board is shorter than #1

Made in Canada with Canadian pine.

*** This item qualifies for a 5% discount off the regular price for Cowichan and Victoria Bee club members and approved FREQUENT BUYERS. Club members must reside in the region of the club.  Membership will be verified.

This double screened inner cover allows you to tilt your hive cover during the hot summer days without letting wasps or other predators into the colony.

There are screens on both sides of the board, not just the top.

Uncapping knife for removing the wax capping before honey extraction.

One side  is serrated, the other side is a smooth knife.

1. Single serrated sides with the other side a flat knife.
2. Double serrated sides

This is a replacement ladder for the black 1 gallon and 2 gallon frame feeders.