Category: Science
Created by: absit.nomen
Number of Blossarys: 5
Bee(keeping) brush is а soft bristled brush that can be used to gently, and harmlessly, remove bees from a surface.
Beekeeping fork is used to open the honey comb (by removing the wax cap from the cells on honey comb).
Bee smoker is a beekeeping tool. Smoke goes out of it and it is used to calm the bees before hive inspection or honey extraction.
A veil is a cloth which guards beekeeper's face from bees. It is placed on the hat of a beekeeper, and is usually transparent, so that beekeepers can see what they are doing.
Honey extractor is a mechanical device used in the honey extraction. Frames are placed in a spinning drum, where honey flings out under centrifugal force.
Most beekeepers wear protective clothing. Novice beekeepers usually wear gloves and a hooded suit or hat and veil. Experienced beekeepers sometimes elect not to use gloves because they inhibit ...