What are some common supplies needed by beekeepers?

Beekeepers need a hive tool, a beekeeping jacket with a veil, gloves, a smoker and a bee brush. Beekeepers also need bee boxes, or hives, where the bees can live and place their honey.

Hive tools are useful for separating the parts of the bee box that are stuck together with honey. For protection, beekeepers need a beekeeping jacket with a veil, or a beekeepers hat and gloves. Even for experienced beekeepers, a veil is important to keep the bees from getting stuck in the hair. A smoker helps calm the bees before collecting honey, and the bee brush helps the beekeeper gently brush off bees that remain on the beeswax sheets.