Episode 20 - Christmas Holiday Shopping Special

Beekeeping Buddies

Welcome to Episode 20 of Beekeeping Buddies. The podcast where Steve and Luke talk about beekeeping in the Central Illinois area. This Episode we are going to talk to our shopping special and ideas we have for beekeepers this holiday season! Please note there are Amazon Affiliate Links here that give us 3% of the overall purchase price if you do click on any of these links.

9 Frame Spacers

• Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m00874-9-frame-spacers-each
• Amazon - https://amzn.to/3ZKrg9F
• Amazon Spacer Tool (not recommended) - https://amzn.to/4gKH1EA

Refractometer

• Amazon - https://amzn.to/49MiInb
• Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m005961-refractometer-standard

Ez Mite Check

• Amazon - https://amzn.to/404LPPi
• Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/varroa-easy-check-m014908
• Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/varroa-easycheck/

Mouse Guard/Entrance Reducer

• Luke's Choice Amazon - https://amzn.to/4fvn5US
• Steve's Choice Amazon - https://amzn.to/41Km7RB

Bee Veil

• Amazon - https://amzn.to/49JkJRb
• Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/v01108-hat-veil-pullover-combo

Hive Tool

• Luke's Choice Amazon - https://amzn.to/4iDtiRw
• Luke's Choice Hillco - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/deluxe-hive-tool?_pos=4&_sid=9973edb39&_ss=r
• Luke's Choice Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/hive-tools/multifunctional-hive-tool/
• Steve's Choice Amazon - https://amzn.to/4goPIof
• Steve's Choice Hillco - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/j-hook-hive-tool?_pos=1&_sid=9973edb39&_ss=r
• Steve's Choice Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m00856-j-hook-hive-tool
• Steve's Choice Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/beekeeping-tools-more/hive-tools/10-1-2-frame-lifter-and-scraper-hive-tool/

Queen Rearing Kit

• Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/honey-bees/queen-rearing/complete-queen-rearing-kit/?srsltid=AfmBOoomfcINdTDn3cWnU_BC596ITxtNr9-dChLdGbJrihOxZ0w-I5Bq
• Amazon - https://amzn.to/3DtwXS4
• Hillco -
• Dadant -

Grafting Tool

• • Master Grafting Tool (US version)
• Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m00654-master-grafting-tool
• Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/queen-rearing/master-queen-grafting-tool/
  • Simple Grafting Tool
• Hillco - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/simple-grafting-tool?_pos=1&_sid=47f71bcda&_ss=r
• Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m01941-plastic-grafting-tool
• Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/honey-bees/queen-rearing/chinese-grafting-tool/
• Amazon - https://amzn.to/4fudBcw
  • German Grafting Tool
• Amazon - https://amzn.to/3P4s6sU
• Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m01942-stainless-grafting-tool-each
• Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/honey-bees/queen-rearing/metal-german-grafting-tool/

JZ BZ Kit

• Amazon - https://amzn.to/3VKonEH

Candle Mold

• Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/search-results/?search_query=candle%20mold
• Amazon - https://amzn.to/3BzDCcJ

Lip Balm Kits

• Amazon - https://amzn.to/3ZP2HIy
• Luke's 50 Kit Amazon - https://amzn.to/3ZIY0A1
• Pyrex Measuring Cup - https://amzn.to/3VNYfJ6
• Double Boiler - https://amzn.to/4frHWbF

Bee Suit

• Hillco Vented Suit (need baseball hat) - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/featherlite-ventilated-beekeeper-jacket?_pos=1&_sid=4707b1863&_ss=r
• Hillco Vented Suit (round veil) - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/featherlite-ventilated-beekeeper-jacket-round-veil?_pos=2&_sid=4707b1863&_ss=r
• Dadant Vented Suit - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/economy-vent-jacket
• Amazon Mann Lake - https://amzn.to/3P4ypwv

Car Year End Detail

• Favorite Local Detailer - https://pioneerautocenteranddetailing.com/

Smoker Fuel

• Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m00808-40-lb-wood-pellet-smoker-fuel
• Hillco - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/burlap-smoker-fuel-12-pack?_pos=1&_sid=d09a6b2ab&_ss=r
• Amazon - https://amzn.to/4foetPT

Smoker Fuel Bucket Screw On Lid

• • Smoker Fuel
• Hillco - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/burlap-smoker-fuel-12-pack?_pos=1&_sid=f1bf81259&_ss=r
• Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m00808-40-lb-wood-pellet-smoker-fuel
• Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/beekeeping-tools-more/1/2-lb-smoker-fuel/
• Amazon - https://amzn.to/41HCePO
• Screw On Bucket Lids - https://amzn.to/4gJKdjB

Propant Torch Kit

• Menards - https://www.menards.com/main/tools/torches-soldering-tools/mag-torch-reg-self-light-propane-torch-kit/mt525/p-1571380065594-c-8533.htm?exp=false
• Home Depot - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bernzomatic-Utility-Torch-Kit-with-14-1-oz-Propane-Gas-Cylinder-and-Adjustable-Flame-WK2301/202539561

Bee Cozy - Help keep your hive warm this winter season. Helps keep the hive temperature consistent.

• Amazon Link -= https://amzn.to/41Jq0WR

Heated Honey Uncapping Knife

• Amazon - https://amzn.to/3ZOyk52
• Dadant - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/m003391-speed-king-knife-220-volt
• Hillco - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/heated-uncapping-knife?_pos=1&_sid=35a5e8172&_ss=r
• Mann Lake - https://www.mannlakeltd.com/honey-uncapping-tanks-tools/uncapping-knife-north-american-model/

Beekeeping Journal

• American Bee Journal - https://americanbeejournal.com/
• Bee Culture - https://www.beeculture.com/

Bee Book Ideas

• Honeybee Democracy - https://amzn.to/4gjgHkW
• Piping Hot Bees and Boisterous Buzz-Runners - https://amzn.to/4gmJQM1
• Following the Bees - https://amzn.to/4gESF3u
• Beekeeper Bible - https://amzn.to/4iKVVfG
• Langstroth's Hive and the Honeybee - https://amzn.to/49LgRiq

Paul Kelly's Bee Belt

• https://www.dancingbeeequipmentusa.com/products/bee-belt?srsltid=AfmBOop_1eKlY4dnVjrX34TqaCS8zrWn0mzpyRM49WCvwNNDx76ryX1X
• https://hiddenhollowhoney.com/products/bee-belt?srsltid=AfmBOoqqMj5ckSinlPiapyNroYr8N0Rjpp1IoF3bPveBp3CeI0L_WbBj
• Leather Softener - https://amzn.to/4fx5xI2

Flir Camera

• We suggest the Flir One Edge Bluetooth - https://amzn.to/3ZKuTMP

Nuc

• Riverview Road Apiary - https://riverviewroadapiary.com/products/spring-2025-nuc
• Pro Nuc - https://www.dadant.com/catalog/pro-nuc-box-m01515

Swarm Trap

• Hillco - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/swarm-trap?_pos=1&_psq=swarm&_ss=e&_v=1.0
• Hillco Swarm Commander - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/swarm-commander-1oz-gel?_pos=3&_psq=swarm&_ss=e&_v=1.0
• Amazon Swarm Commander - https://amzn.to/400QYrU

Honey Harvest Consumables

• Bee Quick Amazon - https://amzn.to/3BA8Wbl
• Honey Robber (foul smelling but effective) - https://www.brawes-bee-farm.com/products/honey-robber
• Hillco Escape Board - https://www.hillco.buzz/products/triangle-bee-escape-board-10-frame?_pos=1&_psq=escape+boa&_ss=e&_v=1.0
• Amazon Escape Board - https://amzn.to/4gJ4tlA

Beekeeping Classes

• HOIBA Class ($65) - https://hoibees.org/membership/
• CIBA Class - https://drive.google.com/file/d/10RG_WuQcO2cCR743TB5oNPYDKpVjF4qo/view
• Riverview Road Apiary - https://riverviewroadapiary.com/products/fall-2022-apprenticeship

Managed Hive Program

• Riverview Road Apiary Beefriend - https://riverviewroadapiary.com/products/honey-bee-stewardship

Beekeeping Vacation Package

• Cuba Bee Tours - http://www.cubabeetours.com/

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