| Name | Summary | Categories | Price | Add to Cart |
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| Foundation Plastic (waxed) - for Deep Brood Box Frames | 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 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. | Frames & Foundation, All Hive Components | $2.25 | |
| Foundation Plastic (waxed) - for frames for Medium boxes. | 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. | Frames & Foundation, All Hive Components | $2.20 | |
| Honey Nutritional Labels - small | 1.5″ x 2″ Honey Nutritional Labels. Cost: .15 each. or | Jars & Pails |
$0.05 You save | |
| 15% Global Pollen Patties | VOLUME DISCOUNT. Buy a box of 40 and Save. Arrived Jan 18 15% protein. Global Pollen Patties. Each patty is 1 lb.
| Winterizing, Bee Food & Supplements |
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| Cotton Candle Wicks / Wicking for Beeswax $.80/yd | Wicking for Beeswax candle making.
| Beeswax / Candle Making | $0.80 | |
| Tealight Wicks with Tabs | 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 $10 for a bag of 100
| Beeswax / Candle Making, Honey and Candles |
$0.15 You save | |
| Fondant by HIVE ALIVE | What is Fondant? Order a box of 15 and save. Fondant is put on top of the colony, either under or over the inner cover, so no feeders are needed. It can be used as an autumn feed but is mainly used to top up over winter, when it is too cold to feed syrup, or in late winter when bees are running out of stores. Because it is placed directly over the cluster, the bees do not have to leave the cluster to access food, minimising the chance of starvation. Fondant is easy to handle and store and doesn’t cause robbing like syrup can. Weight Single Patty = 1kg/2.2lbs Box of 15 = 15kg/33lbs *ORDER 15 or more for a discount | Winterizing, Bee Food & Supplements |
$8.50 You save | |
| Plastic Frames, Medium, Volume Discounts | 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. Costs: Single Frame:              $6.50 ea This Product is for Medium Boxes. | Assembled Boxes and Frames, Frames & Foundation, All Hive Components |
$6.50 You save | |
| Beeswax - Sold by the pound | $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 | Beeswax / Candle Making | $12.50 | |
| Honey Super Boxes, unsassembled *Coming in 2027 | Unassembled hive box. aka Dadant aka honey super. 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. | Unassembled Boxes and Frames, All Wooden Ware, All Hive Components | ||
| Empty Tealight Cups (Polycarbonated Plastic) | 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)Â Link to Wicks with Tabs NOTE:Â Minimum charge for shipping is $20.00
| Beeswax / Candle Making |
$0.22 You save | |
| Brood Box 'Deep' *Unassembled | Hive Box Deep, unassembled. 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. | Unassembled Boxes and Frames, All Wooden Ware, All Hive Components | $25.00 | |
| SALE: Unassembled Wood Frames for WAX Foundation - Bundle of 10 | Unassembled Wooden Frames for Wax Foundation: We don’t carry these as Assembled Frames. Wax foundation not included. Bundles of 10
| Unassembled Boxes and Frames, Frames & Foundation, All Wooden Ware, All Hive Components | Original price was: $35.00.$30.00Current price is: $30.00. | |
| Metal Tabs for Candle Wicks | Small and Large option for thin or thicker wicking? NOTE:Â Minimum charge for shipping is $20 | Beeswax / Candle Making | $0.05 | |
| Beeswax - Large blocks approx. 30 lbs ea $11.50/lb | 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. 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
…………………….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. | Beeswax / Candle Making | $345.00 | |
| Assembled Deep Frames - Volume Discounts | Assembled wooden Deep frames assembled with plastic, pre-waxed, foundation. Available as a 10 Pack or individually. *Please note, these frames only have 3 staples on each side and we recommend you reinforce them with more staples or nails to withstand the weight they will be holding. COST: Single frame: $6.75 Please Choose Your Foundation Colour | Assembled Boxes and Frames, Frames & Foundation, All Wooden Ware, All Hive Components |
$6.75 You save | |
| 1kg Bee Packages 2027 - Mite Free Tasmania Bees | This order form is for the 1 kg size of packages available on mid March 2027. Probably Sunday March 14. Your contact info will be collected during CHECK OUT. The Bees are coming from Tasmania. The packages include: A screened box with:
DELIVERY and Pick up Options: 1)Â Farm Pick up at our Store in Duncan If you livein the CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT, please order from Karen Bill:
We will not have a price till mid January. In January we will be collecting a $50 deposit per package (non refundable) and the balance will be due 10 days prior to the arrival of the Bees in Canada. More into to follow in January ***This order form is for 1 kg Bee Packages. IMPORTANT: There are NO Refunds for cancellations, however, all money will be returned if any unforeseen circumstances prevent the arrival of the bees. Queens will be replaced, free of charge, if they are dead on arrival.
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| Wooden Entrance Reducer | 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. | All Wooden Ware, All Hive Components | $3.25 | |
| Spacer Rims: 3/4" for fondant and pollen patties | Our spacer rims are used 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 | Winterizing, Bee Food & Supplements, All Wooden Ware, All Hive Components | $6.50 | |
| Plastic Frames, Singles or 10 packs - Deeps | 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. Single frames: $6.50 ea SAVE and order a FULL BOX – works out to $5 per frame | Assembled Boxes and Frames, Frames & Foundation, All Hive Components |
$6.50 You save | |
| Unassembled Wooden Frames (No foundation) Bundles of 10. $2.60 ea+ | This is a bundle of 10 unassembled Wooden frames Recommended Frames for Wax foundation can be found at this link: CLICK HERE You are ordering by the bundle | Unassembled Boxes and Frames, Frames & Foundation, All Wooden Ware, All Hive Components |
Price range: $26.00 through $27.00 You save | |
| Inner Cover #1 notched. Coming 2027 | 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. | All Wooden Ware, All Hive Components | $29.00 | |
| Frame Feeder for Deep Boxes - 1 Gallon | 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. | Feeders for Bees | $24.50 | |
| Pail Top Feeder - 1 Gallon *ARRIVING 2027 | 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. | Feeders for Bees | ||
| Deluxe Metal Queen Excluder *more coming in 2027 | Queen Excluder – Metal
*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. | Tools & Accessories, All Hive Components | ||
| Solid Bottom Board | 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. | All Wooden Ware, All Hive Components | $22.00 | |
| Winter Hive Wraps BLACK - Double | Winter insulation wrap for a double hive boxes. | Winterizing | Original price was: $30.00.$28.00Current price is: $28.00. | |
| J Hive Tool *Coming in 2027 | 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. | Tools & Accessories | ||
| Drone Frame - Deep | A full plastic deep drone frame. Green. | Wasps / Mites / Ants, Assembled Boxes and Frames, Frames & Foundation, All Hive Components | $7.85 | |
| Assembled Medium Hive Box | 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 | Assembled Boxes and Frames, All Wooden Ware, All Hive Components | ||
| Oxalic Acid powder - 140g container | (Treats 80 Colonies) Oxalic acid 99.6% is used for the control of Varroa mites in honey bee colonies. Oxalic acid, however, is entirely natural. It is an organic compound found in nature within many plants, including vegetables, leafy greens, fruits, nuts, seeds and more. Herbivores find oxalic acid repellent, which is a handy property if you are a plant!
Always wear impenetrable gloves when handling any form of oxalic acid.
Protective clothing should be worn to prevent contact of the liquid or powder with skin. | Wasps / Mites / Ants | $12.50 | |
| JZ/BZ Plastic Queen Cage | 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 | Queen Rearing | Original price was: $0.50.$0.10Current price is: $0.10. | |
| Fumagilin-B 24g exp 03/27 | 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.
| Wasps / Mites / Ants, Bee Food & Supplements | Original price was: $36.00.$20.00Current price is: $20.00. | |
| Metal Entrance Disc - Large | 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″ | Tools & Accessories, All Hive Components | Original price was: $4.50.$3.00Current price is: $3.00. | |
| Honey Filter Cones | This cone is designed to sit over a pail and filter honey. It is supported by a metal ring allowing it to be durable and effective. When taken care of properly, these cones can be reused multiple times. | Honey Extracting Supplies | $8.50 | |
| Oxalic Acid Powder 1kg Container | Oxalic acid 99.6% is used for the control of Varroa mites in honey bee colonies. 1 kg treats approximately 500 colonies Colonies | Wasps / Mites / Ants | $24.00 | |
| Nicot Cups - 50 Pack | Nicot Cups for Queen Rearing | Queen Rearing | Original price was: $6.00.$2.00Current price is: $2.00. | |
| Apivar 4 Strip Pack *Arriving soon | 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.
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| Assembled Deep Hive Brood Box | 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. | Assembled Boxes and Frames, All Wooden Ware, All Hive Components | ||
| VarroxSan Oxalic Glycerin Strips | VarroxSan is a highly effective varroa control treatment, based on oxalic acid dihydrate in slow-release strips, ensuring correct dosage that covers at least three live cycles of the varroa mite. Oxalic acid is an organic compound, naturally found in many plants. VarroxSan comes in flexible strips, which can be folded to be applied over the brood frames. In many hive types, one strip of VarroxSan is recommended for every 2.5 brood frames covered with bees. VarroxSan is well-tolerated by honey bees, with no effect on brood or adult bee population. VarroxSan does not leave any detectable residues in wax or honey, nor cause any change to the pH, moisture content or other characteristics of honey. VarroxSan is extremely effective against varroa mites in an easy-to-use strip presentation. 42 – 56 day treatment 20 strips per pack | Wasps / Mites / Ants |
Price range: $44.95 through $89.95 You save | |
| Bee Brush | 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. | Tools & Accessories | $9.50 | |
| California Queen Cage | 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. | Queen Rearing | Original price was: $1.50.$0.50Current price is: $0.50. | |
| Winter Hive Wraps, BLACK - Single Box | Winter insulation wrap for single deep hive boxes. | Winterizing | Original price was: $30.00.$28.00Current price is: $28.00. | |
| Swarm Lure SALE | 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 https://cowichan-bees.com/wp-content/uploads/swarmlure-instructions1.jpg https://cowichan-bees.com/wp-content/uploads/swarmlure-instructions2.jpg
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| SALE: Cotton Beekeeping Suit with Fencing Veil Hat | Protective Beekeeping Suits – UNISEX Sizing.  FENCING VEIL style of hat This one-piece complete bee suit has a detachable hood & veil. Elastic cuffs provide snug fitting without being too tight. Pockets also provide needed storage for when working in the yard. Please come into the store for a proper fitting. Some sizes have a round hat with veil rather than a fencing veil style. SELECT A SIZE –*our inventory changes rapidly, Best to come into the store. SEE ALSO our suits with the ROUND HAT STYLE | Clothing- Beesuits, etc. |
$80.00 You save | |
| 8 Frame Spacer - Set of 2 | 8 Frame Spacer for Langstroth Hive Boxes. 8Â 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. | All Hive Components | $2.00 | |
| SALE: Drone Frame - Medium | A full plastic medium Drone frame. Green. | Wasps / Mites / Ants, Assembled Boxes and Frames, Frames & Foundation, All Hive Components | $6.80 | |
| Metal Blanks Pieces for DIY Hive Covers | Heavy Duty Galvanized Metal Blank for DIY Hive Covers. Metal Blanks. 27″ x 24″ | All Hive Components | Original price was: $15.00.$8.00Current price is: $8.00. | |
| Smoker - 4 X 10" | 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. | Tools & Accessories | $45.00 | |
| Bee Escape Board - Wooden Quebec Version | The Quebec Bee Escape Board will get approximately 95% of the bees out of the honey super. | Honey Extracting Supplies, Hive Components, All Wooden Ware, All Hive Components | $24.95 | |
| Queen Catcher Clip | This Queen Catcher make it easy to trap your queen without imposing harm. It can be used to hold or move the queen easily. | Tools & Accessories, Queen Rearing | $6.00 | |
| Red Fork for Uncapping and Scratching | 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. | Honey Extracting Supplies, Tools & Accessories | Original price was: $10.00.$5.00Current price is: $5.00. | |
| Mite Counting Testing Double Jar | 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. | Wasps / Mites / Ants | $24.00 | |
| Honey Gate Valve - Spout | Nylon Honey Gate valve with Wing Nut.  For use on Pails and some Extractors. | Honey Extracting Supplies | Original price was: $14.00.$10.00Current price is: $10.00. | |
| Standard Hive Tool | 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. | Tools & Accessories | $9.95 | |
| Wick Holder | 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. 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. | Beeswax / Candle Making | $2.50 | |
| SALE: Queen Marking Pens | 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
| Tools & Accessories, Queen Rearing |
Original price was: $8.00.$4.00Current price is: $4.00. You save | |
| Hive Kit #4 with Three Medium Boxes *coming in 2027 | 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. 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:Â
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| Hive Kit #2 - Two Deep Boxes *Coming in 2027 | 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. This Kit INCLUDES:2 Deep Hive boxes, Assembled* * The boxes we sell are 10 frame Langstroth boxes.
Please Tick: | Hive Kits, Hive Components | ||
| SALE Yellow Plastic Plugs - 5 Sizes | BIG SALE: all plugs, ALL sizes. $.50 EA 2 1/2 ” Yellow plastic Plugs ideal for self-made feeder pails or to plug entry openings in the hive.
2″ Yellow Plastic Plug 1 1/2″ Plastic Plugs ideal for self-made feeder pails or to plug entry openings in the hive.
1Â 1/4″ Yellow plastic plug, ideal for self-made feeder pails or to plug entry openings in the hive.
3/4″ Plastic Plugs – Yellow plastic plug ideal for self-made feeder pails. Priced per plug. __________________ | Bee Food & Supplements, Feeders for Bees, Tools & Accessories |
$0.50 You save | |
| Metal Entrance Disc - Small | This is the small Stainless Steel entrance Disc. Outside dimensions: 2.68 inches Diameter (6.8 cm)
| Tools & Accessories, All Hive Components | Original price was: $2.25.$1.00Current price is: $1.00. | |
| Scraper for Metal Queen Excluders | Scraper tool For metal Queen excluders –Â cleaner and scraper. Takes the propoplis and comb off the queen excluder. | Tools & Accessories | Original price was: $12.00.$2.50Current price is: $2.50. | |
| Hive Kit #3 - Three Boxes (D,D,M) *COMING in 2027 | **Not Available till the new year. The 5% Customer Appreciation Discount has been applied to the price. This is our most popular HIVE KITThis kit is ‘ready to go’ and just needs painting on the outside of the boxes. This Kit INCLUDES:Â2 Deep Hive boxes assembled (Brood Boxes) * The boxes we sell are 10 frame Langstroth boxes. | Hive Kits, Hive Components | ||
| Candle Wick Stickers - Sheets of 20 | Candle Wick Stickers – Double Sided stickers 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:Â Minimum charge for shipping is $20 | Beeswax / Candle Making | $2.00 | |
| SALE: Frame Grip | Frame grip is used to make it easier to get your frames out of the hive box for inspection. Clamp it over the center of the top of the frame and ease it out. Stainless steel | Tools & Accessories | Original price was: $14.00.$5.00Current price is: $5.00. | |
| Eyelets for wiring Wax Foundation - pack of 100 | 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. | Frames & Foundation | $6.00 | |
| Pull-Over Beekeeping Jacket - Fencing Veil Style | Very comfortable Cotton Pullover Beekeeeping Jacket. Roomy. Fits loose, which is a good thing. The fencing veil zips outwards, both ways, from the centre. Velcro protection over zipper meeting joints. Canadian Sizing. PLEASE COME TO THE STORE to ensure a proper fit. SELECT YOUR SIZE; (if this is for delivery we will bring extra sizes for you to try on) *** 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. | Clothing- Beesuits, etc. |
Original price was: $70.00.$50.00Current price is: $50.00. You save | |
| BLUE HIVE GATE - Wasp & Robbing Protection | BLUE HIVE GATE. From New Zealand. A simple, low-cost adjustment to any honey bee hive entrance helps bees protect against wasps (yellow jackets), robber bees and other would-be intruders. By creating a tunnel from the entrance of the hive to beneath the cluster, HiveGate not only confuses intruders, it also seems to help bees to regulate the temperature and humidity of their nest much more precisely, thereby potentially boosting their health and productivity. LEARN MORE from the creator: Bee IQ Solutions from New Zealand. | Wasps / Mites / Ants, All Hive Components | $25.00 | |
| SALE: Slatted Rack | Slatted Racks sometimes fly below the radar as one of the most useful pieces of woodenware for your operation. The purpose of a slatted rack is to provide dead air space below the brood chamber. This layer of air helps to keep the colony cooler in summer and warmer in winter. To prevent developing brood from overheating in summer, honey bees are reluctant to accumulate in the nest. Instead, they may beard on the front of the hive or below the hive stand. However, if you add a slatted rack, the adult bees have a place to gather inside the hive without crowding the brood area. 51 x 42 x 5.5 cm. | Wasps / Mites / Ants, Assembled Boxes and Frames, All Wooden Ware, All Hive Components | $34.00 | |
| Tool Set #1 * Coming in 2027 | Available in Feb or March 2027 A 5% Customer Appreciation Discount has been applied to the price This kit includes 5 Items:
| Tools & Accessories | ||
| Winter Quilt Box for Bees /Pillow Box | Winter Quilt Board: Consists of:
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. 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 | Winterizing | $40.00 | |
| Screened Bottom Board #2 | This screened bottom board is similar to #1 except for these 3 differences:
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. | All Wooden Ware, All Hive Components | $40.00 | |
| Nails for Frames and Boxes 3 Sizes | If you don’t know what kind of nails you need, we recommend the following:
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 | Unassembled Boxes and Frames, Frames & Foundation, All Hive Components | $0.01 | |
| Winter Wrap - Silver - Single | 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. | Winterizing | Original price was: $32.00.$30.00Current price is: $30.00. | |
| Hive Cover #1 Standard *More arriving 2027 | 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. | Hive Components, All Wooden Ware, All Hive Components | ||
| GRAFTING BAR for JZ/BZ cell cups | JZ/BZ Cell Bar  | Queen Rearing | Original price was: $3.50.$1.50Current price is: $1.50. | |
| Queen Marking Tool - Plunger style | 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. | Tools & Accessories, Queen Rearing | $8.00 | |
| JZ/BZ Cell Cups Bag of 100 | Various colours of the JZ/BZ Queen cell cups are used for grafting larvae during queen rearing. Bags of 100 | Queen Rearing | Original price was: $22.00.$5.00Current price is: $5.00. | |
| Winter Wrap - Silver - Double | 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 | Winterizing | Original price was: $37.00.$35.00Current price is: $35.00. | |
| Smoker for Hobbyists *arriving 2027 | 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. | Tools & Accessories | ||
| Candy Cap for JZ/BZ Queen Cage - 10 or 100 pack | 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. ** | Queen Rearing |
Original price was: $4.00.$2.00Current price is: $2.00. You save | |
| SALE: Beekeeping Suit -Round Hat with Veil | High quality Cotton Bee suits. These are long and tall and made for Canadians. They fit tall. We believe Bigger is better when it comes to protective wear. These sizes will fit men and women. Petite women – choose the smallest size and wash in hot water and put in the dryer (**not the veil, suit only) **We STRONGLY recommend you come to the store for a proper fitting** We have a large clothing room and a mirror. | Clothing- Beesuits, etc. |
$80.00 You save | |
| JZ/BZ - Queen Cell Protector | 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. | Queen Rearing |
Original price was: $0.25.$0.05Current price is: $0.05. You save | |
| Round Queen Holding Cage for Inspections | 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
| Tools & Accessories, Queen Rearing | Original price was: $3.00.$0.50Current price is: $0.50. | |
| Child Beekeeping Gloves | Beekeeping gloves for kids. Children sizes. The ones we have available are made with ventilated material, not leather. Photo may be different than what is in the store. ***IT IS BEST IF YOU COME TO THE STORE to get the proper size. | Clothing- Beesuits, etc. | Original price was: $17.00.$10.00Current price is: $10.00. | |
| White Rectangle Top Feeder 1.5Gal | Bees love this feeder. The hole and cap are ridged to give the bees a foothold and there is a lot of room for sugar water. This is an internal feeder so you can feed when the temperature is above 5°C and avoid robbing from other hives. It holds 1.5 gallons – almost 6 litres – of syrup. Use an empty box or 3″ spacer rim around it. 39cm x 33cm x 8cm *** 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. | Feeders for Bees | $26.00 | |
| Beekeeping Suits CHILDREN Sizes | Bee Suits for ChildrenSTYLES 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. | Clothing- Beesuits, etc. | $90.00 | |
| SALE Cotton Jacket with Zipper and Veil Hat | 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. < | Clothing- Beesuits, etc. | Original price was: $88.00.$65.00Current price is: $65.00. | |
| Uncapping Stand | 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 | Honey Extracting Supplies | Original price was: $40.00.$32.00Current price is: $32.00. | |
| Frame Feeder for Medium Boxes | 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. | Feeders for Bees | $28.00 | |
| 1.5 kg Bee Packages . Mite Free from Tasmania 2027 | What is A Package of Bees
**This ORDER FORM is for 1.5 kg Bee Packages ONLY If you want the smaller 1 kg packages go to this LINKÂ Your contact info will be collected during CHECK OUT. We will not have a price till mid January. In January we will be collecting a $50 deposit per package (non refundable) and the balance will be due 10 days prior to the arrival of the Bees in Canada. More into to follow in January *Your name and contact info will be collected on the CHECK OUT Page. DELIVERY and Pick up Options: If you livein the CAPITAL REGIONAL DISTRICT, please order from Karen Bill:
***This order form is for 1.5 kg packages only Choose the quantity below. | Live Bees | $0.00 | |
| Red Cones - for wasps and bee escapes | Red Cone Bee Escapes | Wasps / Mites / Ants, Honey Extracting Supplies, Tools & Accessories | Original price was: $1.50.$0.25Current price is: $0.25. | |
| SALE: Beekeeping Pants / Trousers | Unisex sizing. Cotton Beekeeping trousers pants. Elastic waist, many pockets, zipper ankle, elastic for shoe. Many sizes. Fit long, but they will shrink in the wash. *Model is wearing a small (before washing)Â and she is 5’6 | Clothing- Beesuits, etc. |
Original price was: $40.00.$30.00Current price is: $30.00. You save | |
| Ventilated Beekeeping Jacket | Ventilated Beekeeping Jacket. Fencing Veil Style of hood Best if you come to the store to make sure it is long enough in the body. Fits Men and Women. Long in the body. This is a premium jacket. *** 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. | Clothing- Beesuits, etc. |
Price range: $125.00 through $130.00 You save | |
| Ventilated Bee Suit. Big and Tall sizes | (new accurate photo coming soon) We highly recommend you come and try them on, or else I can bring extra sizes to delivery points (And hope it is a dry day) FEATURES:
*** 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. These suits fit on the large size. | Clothing- Beesuits, etc. |
Price range: $145.00 through $153.00 You save | |
| Porter Style Bee Escape | 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* | Honey Extracting Supplies, Tools & Accessories | Original price was: $3.00.$0.99Current price is: $0.99. | |
| Sheepskin Beekeeping Gloves | Sheepskin Beekeeping Gloves. They fit small, so go for a larger size. These gloves FIT SMALL, so choose Larger than you normally wear. XL fits like med-large XXL fits like Large XXXL fits like a XL | Clothing- Beesuits, etc. |
Original price was: $25.00.$16.00Current price is: $16.00. You save | |
| SALE: Half Respirator Mask with proper filter | 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. | Wasps / Mites / Ants | Original price was: $72.00.$50.00Current price is: $50.00. | |
| Candle Mold Release Spray | Candle mold release spray. To be used with silicone candle molds. | Beeswax / Candle Making | $34.00 | |
| Hive Kit #1 - Basic Starter Kit *COMING in 2027 | The 5% Customer Appreciation Discount has been applied to the price. This kit includes 1 Deep Brood box (The other kits have 2, or 3 boxes) This kit is all ready to go and just needs the outside of the box to be painted. If you want a discount you can choose the UN-assembled option below This Kit INCLUDES:Â1 Deep Hive box Assembled(Brood Box) * The boxes we sell are 10 frame Langstroth boxes. * Please text us ahead of time to ensure they are in stock that daty. 250-709-7339 | Hive Kits, Hive Components | ||
| Light Hat with Mosquito Mesh | This is a lightweight hat with light mesh – used mostly for mosquitos, but would be good for light use with bees and for visitors. | Clothing- Beesuits, etc. | Original price was: $12.00.$5.00Current price is: $5.00. | |
| Inner Cover for wasps Double screened | 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. | Wasps / Mites / Ants, All Wooden Ware, All Hive Components | Original price was: $30.00.$22.00Current price is: $22.00. | |
| Replacement Ladder Inserts for Frame Feeders | This is a replacement ladder for the black 1 gallon and 2 gallon frame feeders. | Feeders for Bees | $3.00 | |
| SALE: Pull-over Jacket with Round Hat Veil - BEST VALUE | This is a light, comfortable, cotton Pull-0ver Beekeeping Jacket. Very comfortable No zipper. Pull over your head. Pouch in the front. We Strongly suggest you come to store and try one on before purchasing to ensure a good fit. We have a large room for fittings. DISCOUNTS do not apply when there is a SALE | Clothing- Beesuits, etc. |
Original price was: $65.00.$50.00Current price is: $50.00. You save | |
| No More Ants - Leg Perches for Hives | Pack of 4. Place 4 ant-proof sink pedestals at the bottom of the hive to prevent ants from entering the hive.
Put any kind of oil or liquid in the bottom bowl and keep the top cover 5mm above the bottom bowl.
Easy to assemble and last a long time.
| Wasps / Mites / Ants | $20.00 | |
| Frame Wire Embedder | The Wire Embedder. This is a great tool for embedding wire into foundation. It is specifically designed for beekeepers who assembled their own beeswax foundation. It works well when you heat the spur to melt the wire into the wax. | Tools & Accessories, Frames & Foundation | $5.00 | |
| Queen Rearing Kit JZ/BZ | This Kit includes
| Queen Rearing | Original price was: $25.00.$15.00Current price is: $15.00. | |
| Assembled Deep Frames - VOLUME DISCOUNTS,10 for $56, 100 for $500 | Assembled wooden Deep frames assembled with plastic, pre-waxed, foundation. Available as a 10 Pack or individually. single frames are $6.75 ea *Please note, these frames only have 3 staples on each side and we recommend you reinforce them with more staples or nails to withstand the weight they will be holding. Please Choose Your Foundation Colour | Assembled Boxes and Frames, Frames & Foundation, All Wooden Ware, All Hive Components |
$6.75 You save | |
| Queen Grafting Tool - German | German grafting tool for queen rearing. | Tools & Accessories, Queen Rearing | $15.00 | |
| Honey Uncapping Needle Roller | Honey Uncapping Needle Roller | Honey Extracting Supplies | Original price was: $15.00.$12.00Current price is: $12.00. | |
| NUC Box Metal mouse Guard | Best for NUC boxes/ Queen Rearing Boxes (too narrow for a langstroth 10 frame box) Specification: Material: Stainless steel (won’t rust) Overall Dimension: approx. 125 x 33mm/ 4.9 x 1.3 Inches Use these in the autumn when mice or other rodents may be looking for a warm winter retreat. Turn the sliding inner piece over and have a Queen Excluder with ventilation. Great for Moving.
| All Hive Components | Original price was: $4.00.$1.00Current price is: $1.00. | |
| 24"X 36" Metal Screen Mesh for Quilt Boards or Bottom Boards | Make your own quilt boxes or Screened bottom boards. Staple wire onto a 3″ spacer rim for a quilt board. Roll of wire is 24″ x 36″ (enough for 2 quilt boxes) Enough for 2 quilt boards. It is the same screen as on the screened bottom boards that we sell. | Wasps / Mites / Ants, Winterizing, Tools & Accessories | $8.50 | |
| 5 gallon Pail Heater Metal Band | Heater band for 5 gallon buckets. | Honey Extracting Supplies, Jars & Pails | Original price was: $229.00.$200.00Current price is: $200.00. | |
| Nicot Queen Rearing Box with Cell Cups | Nicot Queen rearing box and Cell Cups. No grafting required. INCLUDED: 1 Square Comb Box 120 Nicot cell cups
| Queen Rearing | Original price was: $25.00.$10.00Current price is: $10.00. | |
| Beeswax Tealight Candles | Pure Canadian Beeswax tealight candles. Burn cleaner. No toxins. All natural. Hand made. Buy a dozen for a better price. Beeswax candles are the cleanest burning of any Candle.  They are natural, non-toxic and safe for pets. Pure Beeswax Candles are the longest burning of any candle | Hive Components |
$2.00 You save | |
| Varrox Vaporizer More arriving 2027 | Varrox Vaporizer. Use with oxalic Acid to kill and reduce varroa mite populations in your bee hives Simply connect it to a 12v battery, and let the system do the work, delivering precise mite control right where it’s needed. A straightforward way to protect your colony and ensure its health, all with minimal effort and maximum results. | Wasps / Mites / Ants | ||
| Hive Kit #1 with Extras *coming in 2027 | Includes 10 Items:
| Hive Kits, Hive Components | ||
| Pull-over Fencing Veil hat with vest | Pull over short vest style fencing veil. Keep cool but keep your face and head protected. Snug fitting armholes and torso elastic. Cotton/poly blend. Breathes well No draw strings to mess with. | Clothing- Beesuits, etc. | Original price was: $40.00.$30.00Current price is: $30.00. | |
| Honey Extractors | Rather than selling extractors from our store, we are now sending people to VEVOR Canada to buy their Honey extractors Direct. They Deliver fast and for FREE and their prices are good. They have many options of manual and electric Honey Extractors Go to VEVOR CANADA *Ebay and Amazon often sell Vevor Extractors too Vevor is a ‘Made in China’ product that is not for Commercial Beekeepers but is good for backyard beekeepers. | Honey Extracting Supplies | ||
| Tapered Beeswax Candles | 100% Pure Beeswax Candles
| Honey and Candles | $15.00 | |
| Honey | Please Visit our Honey Website: https://cowichan-honey.com/ The Cowichan Honey Store.5735 Menzies Road. Duncan. Seven flavours of honey. (from the nectar of different flowers
In jars or refills or gift packs. Our sampler gift pack is very popular For tea drinkers or for the honey connoisseurs. Craft honey is the new rage | Honey and Candles | ||
| NUCS 2027 | We do not sell NUCS, however, if you contact us after mid February we can send you a list of reputable beekeepers that sell themEMAIL US for names: email info@cowichan-bees.com *If you are a new beekeeper we strongly recommend you start with a NUC (usually in May and June) and not a Package of bees in March. NUC stands for ‘Nucleus Colony’What is a NUC: In layman terms it is an established colony of bees on 4 or 5 frames that you put into your wooden hive box between other new frames. These 4 or 5 frames have a queen, lots of bees, eggs, brood, nectar and pollen plus some space for the queen to keep laying. We recommend that new beekeepers begin with a NUC (as opposed to a package of bees that are imported in March) NUCS should include an active laying queen; have 2-3 frames of Brood, 1 frame of food (nectar and pollen) and empty comb so the the queen can continue to lay.  The Brood will be in different stages – eggs, larvae, and capped. Availability April-July (It depends on the weather and on when Queens are ready) ………………………… Supplies that we recommend you buy: (avail March 2027)
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