BEEKEEPING AND CANDLEMAKING CATALOGUE MARCH 2014

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1 MAKING QUALITY BEEKEEPING EQUIPMENT FOR 101 YEARS BEEKEEPING AND CANDLEMAKING CATALOGUE MARCH 2014

2 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION As we enter our second century of making beehives, it is an opportunity to review what we ve done in the first one hundred years and what we should do in the next century. If mission statements had been fashionable in 1913, no doubt Edgar Thorne s would have been plain and simple quality and service. That is really the basis upon which the Thorne family have built this business on over the last century and we intend to do no more and no less than that in the future. Edgar Thorne used best quality Western Red Cedar for his beehives and we will continue to use this beautiful, light and long lasting wood but made in a 21st century factory. Edgar Thorne loved his bees and would be happy to help and advise his customers when they called, probably travelling on their bicycles but now our friendly and expert staff will be happy to help you in our shops, on the telephone and on . Edgar Thorne invented the wedge top bar and we will continue to innovate with new and better designed products. Edgar Thorne supplied his first hives in his home village of Wragby but we will continue to export our products to many countries worldwide. Edgar Thorne bought in his beeswax foundation, clothing, honey extractors, smokers from E.H. Taylor and Lees of Uxbridge but we will continue to manufacture them here in Lincolnshire. Edgar Thorne probably used the offcuts of timber on his open fire at home but we will continue to use the sawdust and offcuts to heat the factory buildings and plan to increase our green credentials. In 1913, meadows with wildflowers blowing gently in the breeze were commonplace and last year we planted several acres of wildflower meadow in our grounds. So things change but they also stay the same. We ll stick with quality and service, plain and simple. Hives and Bees Page 3-13 Frames and Foundation Page Sections Page 21 Spacing and Entrance Fittings Page Swarms Page Smokers and Tools Page Clearing Bees Page 29 Moving Hives Page 30 Clothing Page Miscellaneous Page 34 Uncapping Page Extractors Page Honey Tanks, Valves and Strainers Page Heather Honey and Honey Processing Page Labels Page Honey Containers Page Testing, Showing and Marketing Page 59 Pollen, Royal Jelly and Propolis Page 60 Wax Extraction and Polish Page Wax/Soap Moulds Page 63 The Queen Page Health Page Feeding Page Books Page Education Page Gifts Page Candlemaking Page [email protected]

3 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES NATIONAL HIVE Manufactured at Rand from Western Red Cedar. You will find this bottom bee spaced, single walled hive in use all over the British Isles. It is still the most popular by far. Attractively designed with substantial hand holds that also accommodate the long lugs of the British Standard frame. The complete hive as shown comprises: open mesh floor, brood body with 11 hoffman self-spacing frames (DN4) with wired premier foundation and dummy board, wire queen excluder, two supers, each with 10 shallow frames (SN1) and wired premier foundation on metal castellated spacers, crownboard with 2 plastic porter bee escapes and galvanised metal covered 4 roof. Roof Super Queen Excluder Brood Body Crown Board SOLID FLOOR still preferred by some beekeepers. Photograph shows the correct position of the entrance block. HAPPY KEEPER FLOOR Suitable for National hives with 12 brood frames spaced at 35mm (DN4 or 14" x 12") or 11 DN4 and a dummy board. As the bees groom themselves they lose bits of wax or propolis and of course varroa mites. The debris drops between the frames and the tubes and falls to the ground. It is claimed that trials in the Paris area of France over the past 15 years with this type of floor have kept hives healthy and virtually varroa free without any chemical, biological or manipulative controls. Download an extensive trial report at ENTRANCE BLOCK Three sizes. Open Mesh Floor mm x 22.00mm x 22.00mm; Solid floor mm x 22.00mm x 22.00mm; Budget Open Mesh Floor mm x 22.00mm x 22.00mm HIVES and BEES Floor National Hive Assembled Flat Packed Wt. Complete Hive, as above Empty Hive, no frames, foundation or spacers Complete Hive with 14"x12" brood body Empty Hive with 14"x12" brood body PAINTED HIVES Using our beehive paint shown on page 6, we can now supply painted National Hives in red, green, blue, yellow, brown or white. NEW The following items show components used in the complete National hive and alternatives which may be purchased either separately or as part of a complete hive. For example, you could change the 4 roof to a gabled roof or the crownboard to a glass quilt. NATIONAL FLOORS OPEN MESH FLOOR The healthy option providing good ventilation for the colony. Removable plastic tray under galvanised mesh screen for convenient integrated pest management. Correx sheet available separately. National Hive Assembled Flat Packed Wt. Open Mesh Floor N/A 4 Spare Correx sheet for above, 430 x 400mm 3.00 N/A 0.5 Solid Floor Solid Floor with alighting board Happy Keeper Floor N/A 2.5 Entrance Block 3.79 N/A 0.2 Entrance Block for Budget Mesh Floor 3.79 N/A 0.2 Spare Correx sheet for budget open mesh floor, 435 x 410mm 3.00 N/A 0.5 Painted Hive, complete, including hive stand N/A [email protected] 3

4 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY HIVES and BEES NATIONAL BROOD BODIES The standard brood body is 8 7 8" deep. The 14" x 12" brood body provides approximately 50% extra space for a larger brood nest for a stronger colony. The 14" x 12" eke is a simple extension that fits on top of a standard brood body, providing the extra depth to take 14" x 12" frames. Standard depth Brood Body, empty NATIONAL SUPER The standard box, placed above the excluder, for honey storage. 14" x 12" Brood Body, complete National Hive Assembled Flat Packed Wt. Super, empty Super complete with 10 SN Super complete with 12 SN TOP BEE SPACE All our National hives can be supplied as Top Bee Space at an additional cost. Top Bee Space option, per box " x 12" Eke NATIONAL ROOFS 3 different types: 4 deep; 6 deep and gabled design. The 4 deep roof is standard and suitable for use in most apiaries. The 6 deep roof offers more top insulation and is better suited to exposed areas where roofs may blow off in high winds. The gabled design illustrated provides the charm of the WBC with the practicality of the National. Available with galvanised steel metal but now also with copper. 4" Roof Brood Body with Observation Panel Gabled Roof OBSERVATION PANEL Replaces the inner wall of a standard national brood body allowing the beekeeper to see inside without dismantling the hive. Supplied as individual panels or ready assembled in a brood body. Made from unbreakable polycarbonate. Clean with hot water. Do not scrape with hive tool. Ply shutter included. National Hive Assembled Flat Packed Wt. Brood Body, empty Brood Body complete with 11 DN Brood Body complete with 11 DN "x12" Brood Body empty "x12" Brood Body complete with 11 frames "x12" Eke Brood Body with Observation Panel Observation Panel N/A 2 NEW Copper Roof National Hive Assembled Flat Packed Wt. Roof, 4" depth Roof, 6" depth Gabled Roof Roof metal only N/A Gabled Roof metal only, pair N/A Gabled Roof copper Copper roof metal only, pair N/A [email protected]

5 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES HIVE STANDS BASIC HIVE STAND This stand with legs, lifts the hive 10 and well clear of damp grass, nettles, weeds, etc. SLOPING HIVE STAND The sloping hive stand, available for all hives except the WBC, elevates the hive by and provides an excellent alighting board for introducing a swarm. Slotted Steel Excluder Grid only: 17" or 18" square National Hive Price Packed Wt. Per 10 Packed Wt. Wire Excluder XP Excluder Slotted Steel Excluder Grid only N/A N/A NATIONAL COVER BOARDS AND DUMMY BOARDS Crownboards are manufactured using 6mm exterior quality plywood in a cedar frame with two plastic escapes. Bee space both sides. Glass quilts are popular alternatives to crownboards for observing the bees with minimal disturbance. One bee escape. Bee space both sides. Polycarbonate quilts are made at Rand from 3mm crystal clear unbreakable material, 300 times stronger than glass. Far better insulation properties than glass. Will not cause condensation in cold weather. Although much stronger than glass, it is not as hard and will scratch easily. Dummy boards for supers (shallow) and standard brood bodies (deep) are moulded plastic, 9mm thick. The 14 x 12 size is manufactured at Rand from ½ external plywood in a cedar frame. Dummy boards are used to close the gap in the brood body preventing heat loss and a build up of brace comb. HIVES and BEES SLOPING HIVE STAND WITH LEGS The Sloping hive stand on legs with legs very similar to the WBC to give your hives a touch of class. It lifts the hive 6 off the ground and is very stable. Crownboard/Clearer Board Glass Quilt National Hive Assembled Flat Packed Wt. Basic Sloping Sloping with legs QUEEN EXCLUDERS The wire type is now supplied as the standard excluder option for a complete National Hive. These excluders comprise a grid of accurately spaced steel rods securely fastened into a wooden frame. Bee space one side only. The plastic XP excluder is a strong, bee friendly type. Warm for the bees and no sharp edges that may damage wings. The slotted steel type is still in use. Distinguished by its staggered slots. Plain Polycarbonate Quilt Dummy Board Polycarbonate Quilt with bee escape Wire type XP Excluder National Hive Price Packed Wt. Crownboard Glass Quilt Polycarbonate Quilt with escape Plain Polycarbonate Quilt Dummy Board, deep or shallow Dummy Board, 14" x 12" [email protected] 5

6 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY HIVES and BEES CENTENARY HIVE 100 years ago a Wragby School master asked his friend, Edgar Henry Thorne, a local joiner and wheelwright if he could make him a beehive...and we have been making them ever since. To celebrate our 100 years of history we introduced The Centenary Hive. This is based on drawings, old catalogues and anecdotal evidence of hives that Edgar was making in It is an 11 frame hive, taking BS National frames. Double walled front and back with an impressive porch and lapped gable roof. All parts telescope over each other so the old trick of using Vaseline smeared along all edges is a must if the boxes are to separate easily. The hive comprises an open mesh floor on splayed legs, brood body with integral porch and entrance slides complete with 11 DN4 frames, two supers complete with 11 SN4 frames, crownboard with two escapes, wire excluder and gabled roof. Centenary Hive Assembled Flat Packed Wt. Complete Hive Empty Hive Open Mesh Floor with legs N/A 8.6 Brood Body, empty Brood Body, complete Super, empty Super, complete Roof Entrance Slides N/A Wire Excluder N/A 1.5 Crownboard N/A 1.3 HIVE PROTECTION BEEHIVE PAINT From an old established German company, we offer this beehive paint. Pigrol Beutenschutz-Lack is a high weather resistant acrylic paint which has been specially formulated for hives, both wooden or polystyrene. The paint is water based, hard wearing, hazard free and breathable. It is very easy to apply with brilliant colour fastness and can even be applied to interior surfaces of the hive. In Europe it is primarily used to paint alighting boards, entrances, broods etc as an aid to orientation for the bees, helping to prevent drifting. We now have a complete National hive painted with these paints. See page 3. Available in 375ml tins in white, yellow, red and blue and in 750ml tins in green and brown. BEEHIVE GLAZE Also from Pigrol comes this highly weather resistant timber glaze. It penetrates deep into the wood to give a dirt and water repellent, tack free surface with no harm to the bees. Light-resistant pigments give intensive colour to the timber and prevent long term greying of the wood through UV radiation. Available in 750ml. tins in pine, walnut or khaki. APISTOP Multi component and multi-use hive paste for sealing cracks, splits, knots etc. It effectively protects from rain, is frost and high temperature resistant and is suitable for sealing leaking feeders. 100g. Simply warm a portion of paste in your hand to soften and press into offending crack. Remove excess with a hive tool or other sharp instrument. DANISH OIL NEW A waterborne blend of natural plant oils and other special ingredients to nourish and protect your hives. It contains UV light inhibitors that protect against sunlight with the oil drying to a low lustre finish. Brushes can be cleaned in water. Supplied in a 1 litre screw top tin. LINT FREE CLOTHS You will find these cloths brilliant for applying Danish Oil. In packs of three 300x300mm. Hive Protection Price Packed Wt. Beehive Paint, 375ml Beehive Paint, 750ml Beehive Glaze, 750ml Hive Protection Price Packed Wt. Apistop Danish Oil Lint Free Cloths [email protected]

7 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES BEES AND QUEENS The bees we offer are from our own apiaries and selected breeders in England and are bred for good temper and hardworking qualities. The queens are usually overwintered and there are young bees, hatching brood and adequate food. Frames of comb are not more than two years old. Queens are mated and tested and normally available from late May to August. These are British Hybrids bred by one of the best queen breeders in the country. Our nuclei are supplied in a non-returnable plywood travelling box (very useful around the apiary) and are on 6 frames providing a balance of bees of all ages, newly laid eggs, sealed brood and honey stores for food. Nuclei can be collected from Rand, Windsor or Stockbridge. Queens can be posted within the UK only. DELUXE BEGINNERS KIT Your choice of hive, National or WBC, in the flat with assembly instructions or ready assembled plus: the book, Bees at the Bottom of the Garden by Alan Campion, standard copper smoker, 10 smoker cartridges, all-in-one, pair of kid leather gloves, record card, mouseguard, bee brush, stainless steel hive tool, english feeder, Honey for sale sign and 3 months subscription to Bee Craft or 6 months to The Scottish Beekeeper. HIVES and BEES Bees and Queens Queen (UK only) Nucleus of Bees (Collection only) STANDARD BEGINNERS KIT Your choice of hive, National or WBC, in the flat with assembly instructions or ready assembled plus: the book, Bees at the Bottom of the Garden by Alan Campion, standard galvanised smoker, jacket and veil, pair of mordant leather gloves, record card, mouseguard, bee brush, stainless steel hive tool, english feeder and 3 months subscription to Bee Craft or 6 months to The Scottish Beekeeper. YOUR CHOICE OF HIVE WBC National Beginners Kits With Assembled With Flat Packed Hive Hive Weight National Standard National Deluxe WBC Standard WBC Deluxe [email protected] 7

8 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY HIVES and BEES BEES ON A BUDGET AVAILABLE ONLINE ONLY Complete National Hive with either a standard brood body or 14x12 brood body. Made from home grown cedar from sustainable forests. Timber may have solid live knots. Full instructions for assembly and all nails and glue are supplied. All frames and hive parts are made from economy grade timber from sustainable forests. Both hives are identical, comprising: open mesh floor with entrance block, standard brood body or 14x12 brood body with 11 hoffman self spacing frames and wired foundation to suit on metal runners, dummy board, plastic queen excluder, two supers each with 10 SN1 frames on metal castellations with wired foundation, crownboard with two plastic porter escapes, 4 roof. PACKAGE 1 THE NATIONAL HIVE A complete flat packed hive with standard brood body including all frames and foundation, nails, glue instructions and basic beekeeping guide. PACKAGE 5 THE 14x12 NATIONAL HIVE A complete flat packed hive with 14x12 brood body including all frames and foundation, nails, glue, instructions and basic beekeeping guide. PACKAGE 6 THE BASIC 14x12 KIT Everything in Package 5 plus a smoker, hive tool, leather gloves, jacket and veil, bee brush, smoker cartridges, feeder and mouseguard PACKAGE 7 THE 14x12 KIT PLUS Everything in Package 6 plus a two frame manual honey extractor, 2 x 15lb honey buckets, 1 x 30lb bucket with valve, uncapping fork and double strainer. Bees on a Budget Price (online only) Package 5 The 14x12 Hive Package 6 The 14x12 Hive and Basic Kit Package 7 The 14x12 Hive and Kit Plus PACKAGE 2 THE BASIC KIT Everything in package 1 plus a smoker, hive tool, leather gloves, jacket and veil, bee brush, smoker cartridges, feeder and mouseguard. BEES ON A BUDGET CLOTHING JACKET AND VEIL Jacket and Veil PACKAGE 3 HONEY PROCESSING KIT Two frame manual honey extractor, 3 x 15lb. honey buckets, 1 x 30lb. bucket with valve, uncapping fork and double strainer. ALL-IN-ONE All-in-one PACKAGE 4 THE KIT PLUS Everything in Package 2 plus a two frame manual honey extractor, 3 x 15lb. honey buckets, 1 x 30lb. bucket with valve, uncapping fork and double strainer. Bees on a Budget Price (online only) Package 1 The Hive Package 2 The Basic Kit Package 3 Honey Processing Kit Package 4 The Kit Plus Bees on a Budget Clothing Price (online only) BOAB Adult Jacket and Veil, round hat BOAB Adult Jacket and Veil, fencing hat BOAB Adult All-in-one, fencing hat BOAB Child All-in-one [email protected]

9 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES WBC HIVE Manufactured at Rand from Western Red Cedar. The Classic Cottage Garden hive, admired by beekeepers worldwide for its attractive and stable design. This double walled hive offers great protection against the weather. A stunning focal point for any garden, large or small, especially when painted white. We can paint them at an additional cost. If you wish to paint it yourself, we recommend two coats of good quality undercoat and, once thoroughly dry, a coat of quality gloss paint. The complete hive comprises: varroa floor with legs, three lifts, (one with porch), metal covered roof with two cone escapes, entrance slides, brood body with ten D.N.1. frames and foundation on narrow plastic ends and dummy board, wire queen excluder, two supers each with eight frames and foundation on castellated spacers and crownboard with plastic porter bee escapes. WBC LEGS CEDAR LEGS Made at Rand from Western Red Cedar, the splayed legs raise the hive 150mm. PLASTIC LEGS These legs are suitable for the WBC hive. They are made from durable recycled plastic; can be cut and screwed like timber and look like timber. Can also be used with the sloping hive stand. WBC ENTRANCE SLIDES Sold in pairs. Slide in from each end of the porch as shown. HIVES and BEES WBC Hive Assembled Flat Packed Wt. Varroa floor N/A 8.6 Solid Floor Cedar Legs N/A Plastic Legs N/A Entrance Slides N/A WBC Hive Assembled Flat Packed Wt. Complete Hive as above Empty Hive no frames, foundation or spacers Complete with 14" x 12" brood body and one extra lift Outer Case only floor, lifts and roof WBC FLOORS VARROA FLOOR The healthy option providing good ventilation for the colony. Removable plywood tray under galvanised mesh screen for convenient integrated pest management. WBC BROOD BODIES AND SUPER The standard brood body is deep. The 14 x 12 brood body provides approximately 50% extra space for a larger brood nest for a stronger colony. The standard super is placed above the excluder for honey storage. WBC Hive Assembled Flat Packed Wt. Brood body, empty Brood body, complete with DN1 frames "x 12" brood body, empty "x 12" brood body, complete with frames Super, empty Super, complete SOLID FLOOR The traditional floor still used by some beekeepers. WBC ROOF Standard is galvanised metal covered. Now available with copper cover. WBC Hive Assembled Flat Packed Wt. Roof Roof metal only N/A 2.7 Copper Roof Copper Roof metal only N/A [email protected] 9

10 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY HIVES and BEES LIFT AND LIFT WITH PORCH This is the standard riser or lift, used on all WBC hives. 195mm deep with slightly bevelled edges for a secure fit. PAINTED WHITE With two coats of good quality undercoat and one coat of gloss, this hive is ready to adorn any garden or apiary. WBC COVER BOARDS AND DUMMY BOARDS Plywood board in cedar frame with two plastic porter escapes. You may prefer to try a glass or polycarbonate quilt as an alternative to the traditional plywood crownboard. Plain Polycarbonate Quilt Crownboard/ Clearer Board Glass Quilt Polycarbonate Quilt with bee escape Dummy Board WBC Hive Price Packed Wt. Crownboard Glass Quilt Polycarbonate Quilt with escape Plain Polycarbonate Quilt Dummy Board, deep or shallow Dummy Board, 14" x 12" WBC Hive Assembled Flat Packed Wt. Lift Lift with porch Porch only N/A To paint white the complete hive N/A 2.7 QUEEN EXCLUDERS The wire type is now supplied as the standard option for a complete WBC hive. These excluders comprise of a grid of accurately spaced steel rods securely fastened into a wooden frame. Bee space one side only. The slotted steel version is still also very popular. Distinguished by its staggered slots. GARDEN HIVE The traditional English beehive made in long lasting Cedar. We have been making hives at Wragby since early last century and have often been requested to provide them as a garden ornament. When Alan Tichmarsh requested an old WBC Hive for Ground Force we knew the time was right to make them more widely available. The timber does not require any treatment and will weather very quickly and blend into your garden in a very short space of time. Hive is full size and measures approximately 550mm square and 900mm high. This hive is an ornament for your garden. It cannot be used for keeping bees. Wire type Slotted Steel Excluder WBC Hive Price Packed Wt. Per 10 Packed Wt. Wire excluder Slotted steel excluder WBC Hive Assembled Flat Packed Wt. Garden Hive [email protected]

11 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES LANGSTROTH HIVE The world s most popular hive. It is used by many commercial beekeepers in the UK for it s larger brood body, simplicity of design, ease of handling and ready availability of commercial uncapping and extraction equipment. The complete hive comprises: open mesh floor, brood body with ten self spacing frames and foundation, wire queen excluder, two supers each with ten self spacing frames and foundation, crownboard and 4 roof. DADANT HIVE Similar in construction and design to the Langstroth and also American in origin; the frames however are deeper with a slightly wider spacing. The complete hive comprises: open mesh floor, brood body with eleven self spacing frames and foundation, wire queen excluder, two supers each with eleven self spacing frames and foundation, crownboard, 4 roof. The Dadant hive is the largest hive we produce and is one of the biggest in the world with a brood area of almost 4000 sq. ins. Also popular with commercial beekeepers because of its large capacity. It can be very heavy to lift and move around, even when supers are concerned. The hive which Brother Adam used exclusively at Buckfast Abbey is a twelve frame version. HIVES and BEES Langstroth Hive Assembled Flat Packed Wt. Complete Hive as above Empty Hive, no frames or foundation Open Mesh Floor N/A 3.1 Solid Floor Brood Body, empty Brood Body, complete Super, empty Super, complete Roof, 4" Roof, 6" Roof metal only N/A Sloping Hive Stand Sloping Hive Stand with legs Dadant Hive Assembled Flat Packed Wt. Complete Hive as above Empty Hive, no frames or foundation Open Mesh Floor N/A 3.5 Solid Floor Brood Body, empty Brood Body, complete Super, empty Super, complete Roof, Roof, Roof Metal only N/A Sloping Hive Stand Sloping Hive Stand with legs We can also supply the hive with a Jumbo brood body to accommodate extra deep frames. Crownboard Wire Queen Excluder Entrance Block Langstroth Hive Assembled Flat Packed Wt. Jumbo Brood Body, empty Jumbo Brood Body, complete Complete Hive with Jumbo Brood Body Empty Hive with Jumbo Brood Body Glass Quilt Dummy Board Langstroth or Dadant Hive Price Packed Wt. Crownboard Wire Queen Excluder Glass Quilt Entrance Block Dummy Board [email protected] 11

12 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY HIVES and BEES COMMERCIAL HIVE 16X10 A simple square hive for those who prefer a large brood area. Floors, excluders, crownboards and roofs are all the same as the National Hive. Many beekeepers, therefore, use National supers above the 16 x 10 brood box, thus benefiting from a large brood area with easy to manage frames and supers. The complete hive comprises: open mesh floor, brood body with eleven self spacing frames and foundation, wire queen excluder, two supers each with eleven self spacing frames and foundation, crownboard, 4 roof. A very popular hive in Ireland with hobbyist and commercial beekeepers alike. SMITH HIVE A popular hive, particularly in Scotland, developed by Mr. W. Smith of Innerleithen, Peebles. It is well suited to the weather conditions in the north and ideal for moving to the heather moors. Basically, Mr. Smith developed a small Langstroth hive, incorporating all the design features of that hive. The brood body and super frames of the Smith hive accommodate short lugged British Standard frames and the same size of foundation as the National and WBC. The complete hive comprises: open mesh floor, brood body with eleven self spacing frames and foundation, wire queen excluder, two supers each with eleven self spacing frames and foundation, crownboard, 4 roof. Also available is a 14 x 12 brood body. Commercial Hive Assembled Flat Packed Wt. Complete Hive as above Empty Hive, no frames foundation Open Mesh Floor N/A 2.7 Solid Floor Brood Body, empty Brood Body, complete Super, empty Super, complete Roof, 4" Roof, 6" Roof metal only N/A Sloping Hive Stand Sloping Hive Stand with legs Smith Hive Assembled Flat Packed Wt. Complete Hive as above Empty Hive, no frames or foundation Open Mesh Floor N/A 2.7 Solid Floor Brood Body, empty Brood Body, complete "x12" Brood Body, empty N/A "x12" Brood Body, complete N/A 11.2 Super, empty Super, complete Roof, Roof, Roof metal only N/A Sloping Hive Stand Sloping Hive Stand with legs Crownboard Wire Queen Excluder Entrance Block HAMILTON CONVERTER An ingenious device for converting a National brood body into a ten frame Commercial. The cedar parts are machined to fit our pattern of hive and will fit snugly into the existing frame runner rebate of the brood box. Commercial Hive Assembled Flat Packed Wt. Hamilton Converter Glass Quilt Dummy Board Commercial or Smith Hive Price Packed Wt. Crownboard Wire Queen Excluder Glass Quilt Entrance Block Dummy Board [email protected]

13 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES WARRE HIVE Beekeeping in France in the late 19th Century was on the decline and a beekeeper called Abbe Emile Warré ( ) was convinced that a more simple and economic way of beekeeping was possible. After many trials with a variety of hives he designed his own, the Warre Hive (also known as the Ruche Populaire or Peoples Hive ). Made from English Cedar, each hive comprises: A floor with splayed legs and integral varroa screen and drawer Four brood bodies, each with eight plain top bars A ventilated roof A deep quilt with hessian cover and woodshaving insulation A plain canvas quilt We recommend the book Beekeeping for All as an accompaniment to this hive. TOP BAR HIVE Complete with 24 simple bar frames with groove for wax starter. Flat, plywood roof. Overall length of body 880mm, 350mm wide at base, 485mm wide at top. The body is 295mm high. Cut away entrance measures 170 x 10mm with a 340 x 50mm alighting board. Centrally placed in the floor is a mesh panel for removing debris which also includes a simple varroa drawer. If purchased assembled the hive is made from 20mm English cedar. If purchased in kit form it is made from 1 2 exterior quality plywood. All plywood will require a timber preservative. Supplied with instructions for use. A 10 donation to Bees for Development with every hive sold. Top Bar Hive Price Packed Wt. Cedar, Assembled Plywood, Flat HIVES and BEES Warre Hive Assembled Packed Wt. Complete with four brood bodies Floor Brood Body Brood Body with Observation Panel Complete hive, 4 brood bodies, one with Observation Panel Deep Quilt Roof ROSE OSB (One Size Box) A simple design made from Russian Redwood and exterior quality plywood. Use the 12 frame box (190mm deep) as a substitute for both brood bodies and supers. Supplied flat only, nails for assembly are not included. Full details at Floors, roofs etc are National size. Frames and foundation (premier grade) are available to suit in packs of 12. Rose OSB Price Packed Wt. Box DARTINGTON HIVE Many standard UK hives were designed for moving to orchards, crops and heather. They are easy to lift, stack and transport. To many beekeeping priorities have changed and the majority of beekeepers are hobbyists who keep bees for recreation and in a permanent location. The management of a long deep hive such as the Dartington employs the same classic principles as standard hives but substitutes shifting horizontally for lifting vertically. Bending is reduced considerably due the design of the hive and its comfortable working position. Key seasonal operations-expanding in spring, dividing to control swarming, managing varroa, rearing a replacement queen and harvesting honey are easier to carry out. The Dartington Hive is specially designed to meet todays expectations on safety, convenience, economy and style. The complete hive includes, twenty one 14 x12 frames and premier wired foundation, twenty four SN4 frames and premier wired foundation, two 14 x12 dummy boards and a standard frame feeder. It also comes with a spare super and two 14 x12 nucleus boxes with cover boards. NEW Dartington Hive Assembled Packed Wt. Complete, painted Empty, painted Complete, painted, frames & foundation in flat Complete, unpainted Empty, unpainted Complete, unpainted, frames & foundation in flat [email protected] 13

14 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY ASSEMBLING HIVES and FRAMES HIVE NAILS 2" Galvanised Nails: 2.65mm gauge heavily galvanised nails for general hive assembly. Round, not oval finish. Lost head. 1.5" or 1"Sheradised Panel Pins: Slim Nails for more delicate hive assembly. 5 8" Brass Escutcheon Pins: Large round headed pin for runners, cone escapes, etc. (100g pack). FRAME NAILS Black japanned to prevent rusting. ¾ for general frame assembly and 3 8 for holding wire when cross wiring frames. 50g of ¾ nails will assemble approximately 25 frames. RAMPIN A frame nail is placed in the tube and, with a firm punch on the handle, is driven into the wood. Overall length 160mm. Plunger inside tube is magnetic and prevents pin from slipping out when placed vertically. Assembling Hives and Frames Price Packed Wt. 500g 2 Galvanised Nails g 1.5 Panel Pins g 1 Panel Pins g 5 8 Escutcheon Pins g 3 4 Frame Nails g 3 8 Frame Nails g 3 4 Frame Nails g 3 8 Frame Nails Rampin HIVE GLUE A waterproof wood glue suitable for hive assembly. Supplied in spouted bottles. We recommend the gluing of all timber joints in hive parts. Frames should not be glued. 200ml. ROOF METAL PUNCH A 100mm long hardened steel punch. Very sharp point suitable for piercing roof metals prior to nailing. FRAME WIRE Standard: 250g reels of 0.40mm rust proofed wire. Stainless Steel: also 0.44mm in gauge, a very smooth, hard wire on reels of approx. 200g. These grades of wire are ideally suited for wiring your own frames and providing extra support for the foundation especially on the larger brood frames. SPUR EMBEDDERS If you wire your own frames you will find these tools indispensable. Euro style: Heavy machined brass head with toothed and channeled wheel. Opposite head has a grooved face for holding wire down. 250mm long, 100mm wooden handle. U.S. style: Embedder with 100mm shaped wooden handle and 50mm diameter spur wheel. Overall length 165mm. Heat with a small flame. Run along wire. The wax is melted and covers the wire. Wire needs to be taut. EYELETS Small brass eyelets for insertion into a side bar to prevent wire from cutting into timber. Can be either hammered or punched through a pre-drilled hole. Packets of 28g (approx. 270) and 200g. EYELET PUNCH A robust tool for punching holes in side bars and inserting eyelets. Hardwood and steel construction with hardened steel needle. 215mm long. FRAME NAIL HAMMER A small hammer suitable for frame assembly. 150g head weight. 260mm long. FRAME NAILING GUN Lightweight and very easy and accurate to use. Makes frame assembly a pleasure. Fires 18 gauge, 15mm galvanised nails. Each gun is supplied with 2000 nails. FRAME NAIL PLIERS Handy sized pincers with accurately shaped and cut jaws for removing frame nails. Spring operated handles with rubber grips. Keep a pair in your Bee Tool Tidy. 100mm long. Assembling Hives and Frames Price Packed Wt. Hive Glue Frame Nail Hammer Electric Frame Nailing Gun Nails for Nailing Gun Frame Nail Pliers WIRE CRIMPER A tensioning and crimping device which makes wiring frames much easier. No straining of the wire or sore hands. TRANSFORMER This 12V transformer is perfect for embedding frame wire into foundation when wiring your own frames. 130mm insulated probes. Wiring Frames Price Packed Wt. Roof Metal Punch Standard Frame Wire Stainless Steel Frame Wire Euro Spur Embedder US Spur Embedder Eyelets, 28g Eyelets, 200g Eyelet Punch Wire Crimper Transformer [email protected]

15 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES BEESWAX FOUNDATION Beeswax sheets are available in three grades, Premier, Standard and Certified Organic. Premier is our usual top quality wax blended from the finest British, Irish and Australian/New Zealand beeswax. This is the top quality foundation which has been manufactured by Thornes for almost 50 years and on which we base our reputation as being the leading manufacturer of beeswax foundation in the UK. In 1995 we introduced our standard grade. This is manufactured with blended beeswax from a variety of sources and has excellent colour and aroma. New for 2012, organic foundation manufactured from certified wax sourced from apiaries in the South Island of New Zealand. Probably the best foundation in the world. Our finished foundation is wired diagonally and the one continuous length is embedded into the freshly milled wax at an angle to the cells, eliminating any tendency to sag. After careful checks, the wax is packed and sealed in polythene to help retain the delicate aroma and to keep it fresh. All foundation, except the OSB, is packed in multiples of ten, and is manufactured in all regular sizes, both in worker base and drone base. Thin super for cut comb and sections is available in worker base only. Wired or plain- special sizes made to order. NB: Beeswax sheets easily shatter in very cold weather. In this situation, we will hold orders until it is warmer. PREMIER BEESWAX Description Wired Unwired Packed Wt. TEN SHEET RATE B.S. Deep B.S. Shallow B.S. 14 x Langstroth Deep Langstroth Shallow Dadant Deep Dadant Shallow Commercial deep Commercial Shallow x12 Extension Thin Super for Cut Comb B.S. Deep B.S. Shallow Langstroth Shallow Dadant Shallow Commercial Shallow Section Square Three section Length Four Section Length FIFTY SHEET RATE (per 10 sheets) B.S. Deep B.S. Shallow B.S. 14 x Langstroth Deep Langstroth Shallow Dadant Deep Dadant Shallow Commercial deep Commercial Shallow Thin Super for Cut Comb B.S. Deep B.S. Shallow Langstroth Shallow Dadant Shallow Commercial Shallow Section Square Three section Length Four Section Length Description Wired Unwired Packed Wt. TWO HUNDRED SHEET RATE (per 10 sheets) B.S. Deep B.S. Shallow B.S. 14 x Langstroth Deep Langstroth Shallow Dadant Deep Dadant Shallow Commercial deep Commercial Shallow Thin Super for Cut Comb B.S. Deep B.S. Shallow Langstroth Shallow Dadant Shallow Commercial Shallow Section Square Three section Length Four Section Length FIVE HUNDRED SHEET RATE (per 10 sheets) B.S. Deep B.S. Shallow B.S. 14 x Langstroth Deep Langstroth Shallow Dadant Deep Dadant Shallow Commercial deep Commercial Shallow Thin Super for Cut Comb B.S. Deep B.S. Shallow Langstroth Shallow Dadant Shallow Commercial Shallow Section Square Three section Length Four Section Length FRAMES and FOUNDATION [email protected] 15

16 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY FRAMES and FOUNDATION CERTIFIED ORGANIC BEESWAX CONVERSION Introduced in 2012, foundation made from certified organic beeswax produced in New Zealand. BS Deep and shallow wired worker base only. Description Wired Packed Wt. B.S. Deep, 10 sheets B.S. Shallow, 10 sheets PREMIER OSB FOUNDATION Packed in 12s, wired only. Description Price Packed Wt. OSB, Wired STANDARD BEESWAX Description Wired Unwired Packed Wt. TEN SHEET RATE B.S. Deep B.S. Shallow B.S. 14 x Langstroth Deep Langstroth Shallow Dadant Deep Dadant Shallow Commercial deep Commercial Shallow Thin Super for Cut Comb B.S. Deep B.S. Shallow Langstroth Shallow Dadant Shallow Commercial Shallow Section Square Three section Length Four Section Length FIFTY SHEET RATE (per 10 sheets) B.S. Deep B.S. Shallow B.S. 14 x Langstroth Deep Langstroth Shallow Dadant Deep Dadant Shallow Commercial deep Commercial Shallow Thin Super for Cut Comb B.S. Deep B.S. Shallow Langstroth Shallow Dadant Shallow Commercial Shallow Section Square Three section Length Four Section Length Description Wired Unwired Packed Wt. TWO HUNDRED SHEET RATE (per 10 sheets) B.S. Deep B.S. Shallow B.S. 14 x Langstroth Deep Langstroth Shallow Dadant Deep Dadant Shallow Commercial deep Commercial Shallow Thin Super for Cut Comb B.S. Deep B.S. Shallow Langstroth Shallow Dadant Shallow Commercial Shallow Section Square Three section Length Four Section Length FIVE HUNDRED SHEET RATE (per 10 sheets) B.S. Deep B.S. Shallow B.S. 14 x Langstroth Deep Langstroth Shallow Dadant Deep Dadant Shallow Commercial deep Commercial Shallow Thin Super for Cut Comb B.S. Deep B.S. Shallow Langstroth Shallow Dadant Shallow Commercial Shallow Section Square Three section Length Four Section Length [email protected]

17 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES BEESWAX CONVERSION We introduced our Wax Conversion service in 1996 and after four years of continuous growth in this field offered a Straight Swap service. The Conversion system provides for a lb. per lb. exchange of crude wax into refined foundation. The beekeeper pays for this on a per lb. rate to which we add a wiring charge if necessary. The Straight Swap is exactly as it sounds. You provide the wax and we swap it for Premier Foundation, wired or unwired and No Cash Changes Hands. Beeswax Conversion Up to 25kg/55lbs per pound 1.30 over 25kgs/55lbs per pound 0.92 Wiring Shallow Foundation, 10 sheets 0.83 Wiring BS, Langs, Commercial Deep, 10 sheets 1.00 Wiring Dadant Deep & 14 x 12, 10 sheets 1.51 Approximate number of sheets per lb. British Standard Shallow 14 British Standard Deep 8 British Standard Shallow Thin Super 20 British Standard Deep Thin Super 12 Commercial Deep 6 Commercial Shallow 10 Commercial Thin Super 15 Dadant Deep 5 Dadant Shallow 10 Dadant Thin Super 14 Langstroth Deep 7 Langstroth Shallow 12 Langstroth Thin Super x 12 5 Section Squares 75 3 Section Length 25 4 Section Length 20 No Cash Straight-Swap You give us beeswax We give you foundation FRAMES and FOUNDATION The tables below show exactly (to the nearest quarter of a sheet) how many sheets per pound we swap. For example, you have 10lbs. beeswax to straight swap. You will use the top table. You want some BS Deep Wired and some Section Squares. You can decide; maybe 4lbs BS Deep Wired (that will give you 15 sheets), that leaves 6lbs. for Section Squares (263 sheets). If you need any help working it out, our staff will be pleased to help you. We work out to the nearest sheet, always higher rather than lower. And your wallet stays firmly closed!! BEESWAX TO CONVERT Up to 50 lbs. WIRED UNWIRED THIN SUPER B.S. Deep Sheets B.S. Deep Sheets B.S. Deep Sheets B.S. Shallow Sheets B.S. Shallow Sheets B.S. Shallow Sheets Commercial Deep 3 Sheets Commercial Deep Sheets Commercial Shallow Sheets Commercial Shallow Sheets Commercial Shallow Sheets Dadant Sheets Dadant Deep Sheets Dadant Deep 3 Sheets Langs Sheets Dadant Shallow Sheets Dadant Shallow Sheets Section Squares Sheets Langs Deep Sheets Langs Deep Sheets 3 Sect. Length Sheets Langs Shallow Sheets Langs Shallow 7 Sheets 4 Sect. Length Sheets 14 x Sheets 14 x 12 3 Sheets BEESWAX TO CONVERT Over 51 lbs. WIRED UNWIRED THIN SUPER B.S. Deep Sheets B.S. Deep Sheets B.S. Deep 8 Sheets B.S. Shallow Sheets B.S. Shallow Sheets B.S. Shallow 13 Sheets Commercial Deep Sheets Commercial Deep 4 Sheets Commercial Shallow 10 Sheets Commercial Shallow 5 Sheets Commercial Shallow Sheets Dadant Sheets Dadant Deep Sheets Dadant Deep Sheets Langs Sheets Dadant Shallow 5 Sheets Dadant Shallow Sheets Section Squares Sheets Langs Deep Sheets Langs Deep Sheets 3 Sect. Length Sheets Langs Shallow 6 Sheets Langs Shallow 8 Sheets 4 Sect. Length 13 Sheets 14 x Sheets 14 x Sheets BEESWAX CREDIT If you have excess clean beeswax, we will buy it, either against purchase of goods or outright. Against purchase of goods, kg 3.50 Outright purchase, kg [email protected] 17

18 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY FRAMES and FOUNDATION SILICONE FOUNDATION PRESS Make your own beeswax foundation sheets. All stainless steel construction including hinges and hidden matrix, with silicone rubber cell formers. Cell sizes for apis mellifera mellifera (5.4mm wide) and apis mellifera scutellata (4.7mm wide) available. Makes sheets 420 x 245mm suitable for British Standard, Commercial or Langstroth hives. Frames and Foundation Price Packed Wt. Silicone Foundation Press FOUNDATION ROLLERS Precision made manual rollers for home foundation production. 5.4mm cell width apis mellifera mellifera or 4.7mm cell width for apis mellifera scutellata. The plain rollers compress soft beeswax into a 5mm thick sheet. The engraved rollers emboss both sides of the sheet with the accurate hexagonal cell shape. Rollers are 320mm long. Diameter of individual rollers is 62mm. SHEET WAX TRAY A simple wooden tray that will assist in producing thin wax sheets for use with our embossed rollers or foundation matrix. Internal dimensions 460x305mm. FOUNDATION MATRIX This simple tool will emboss the plain wax sheet produced in the tray above with the hexagonal cell shape. Maximum sheet size 280mm x 430mm. SILICONE SPRAY Assists with releasing wax during foundation manufacture. Spray on to rollers or matrix immediately before use. 400ml. Frames and Foundation Price Packed Wt. Foundation Rollers, Plain Foundation Rollers, Embossed Sheet Wax Tray Foundation Matrix Silicone Spray FRAME, HIVE AND FOUNDATION SPECIFICATION National WBC Smith Commercial Langstroth Dadant External Dimensions x x lifts x brood x x x x Brood depth Deep brood depth Super depth Brood Frames Hoffman *11 *10 *11 * Narrow Ends Super Frames *N.B. One extra brood frame can be fitted in each of these but manipulations are easier as shown with dummy board. Hoffman Manley Wide Ends 8 8 Castellated Spacers 9, 10 or 11 8 or 10 Brood Area 2200 sq. ins sq. ins sq. ins sq. ins sq. ins sq. ins. No. Worker Cells 50,000 45,000 50,000 70,500 61,400 85,000 Bee Space Bottom Bottom Top Bottom Top Top Foundation Deep x x x x x x Shallow x x x x x x Extra Deep 14x12 or Jumbo x x x x Thin super foundation sizes: Section squares x Section length x Section length 17 x [email protected]

19 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES FRAMES Our frames are manufactured from the best quality, seasoned, Russian or Swedish softwood in accordance with the British Standard specification. At first glance, frames sizes and selection can appear rather complicated. We hope the information below will help to make your choice easier. BS (BRITISH STANDARD) FRAMES TO FIT EITHER THE NATIONAL, WBC, CENTENARY OR DARTINGTON HIVES 7 /8 7 /8 British Standard/National DN1, SN1, DN4, SN /16 British Standard/National DN2, SN2, DN5, SN /2 DN1 1 3 /8 SN4 SN5 5 1 /2 1 3 / x12 7 /8 SN1 5 1 /2 1 3 /8 British Standard/National /2 DN4, DN5 1 5 /8 5 1 /2 B.S. Manley British Standard/National Manley - 14 FRAMES TO FIT A COMMERCIAL HIVE 1 3 /8 1 1 /16 Commercial (16x10) / x10 Commercial Deep also referred to as 16 x 10 - comprises the Commercial Top Bar, 16 x 10 side bars and two piece 16 bottom bar. Commercial Shallow also referred to as 16 x 6 comprises the Commercial Top Bar, 16 x 6 side bars and two piece bottom bar. Commercial Manley comprises the Commercial Top bar, 16 x 6 Manley side bars and the two piece Manley bottom bar. Both the top and bottom bars measure in width making uncapping with a knife or machine easier. Shallow size only /8 16x6 Commercial Standard (16x10) - 16 Commercial Manley (16x6) - 16 Commercial (16x10) one piece /8 16x6 Manley Commercial Frames Deep Shallow Manley Packed Wt FRAMES and FOUNDATION British Standard/National one piece - 14 D.N.1 comprises the 7 8 wide top bar, the DN1 side bar and the two piece 14 bottom bar. They should be spaced, the recommended type is the narrow plastic end. These are supplied as standard in the WBC brood body. D.N.2 as the D.N.1 but with a wide top bar (a little stronger than the 7 8 and discourages brace comb). D.N.4 comprises the 7 8 wide top bar, the DN4 Hoffman self spacing side bar which is wide at the top tapering to 7 8 at the bottom, and the two piece 14 bottom bar. These are supplied as standard in our National brood body. D.N.5 as the D.N.4 but with a wide top bar (a little stronger than the 7 8 and discourages brace comb). 14 x 12 comprises the top bar, the 14 x 12 Hoffman self spacing side bars and the two piece 14 bottom bar. S.N.1, S.N.2, S.N.4, and S.N.5 are identical to those above but have the shallow side bars for supers. BS Manley comprises the wide top bar, the BS Manley parallel side bar and the two piece BS Manley bottom bar. Both the top and bottom bars measure in width making uncapping with a knife or machine easier. Shallow size only. BS Frames DN1 or DN2 or DN4 or DN5 or BS 14 x Packed SN1 SN2 SN4 SN5 Manley 12 Wt BS (BRITISH STANDARD) FRAMES TO FIT THE SMITH HIVE 7 /8 Smith /2 1 1 /16 Smith /2 Smith frames are identical to those for National and WBC but have a short lug as shown above. Prices are also the same. FRAMES TO FIT A LANGSTROTH HIVE 1 3 /8 1 3 /8 9 1 /8 Langstroth Deep 11 1 /4 Langstroth Jumbo 1 1 /16 Langstroth /8 5 3 /8 Langstroth Shallow Langstroth Standard /16 Langstroth Manley /16 Langstroth one piece / /8 5 3 /8 Langstroth Manley Langstroth Deep comprises the Langstroth Top Bar, Langstroth deep side bars and two piece Langstroth bottom bar. Langstroth Jumbo comprises the Langstroth Top Bar, Langstroth jumbo side bars and two piece Langstroth bottom bar Langstroth Shallow comprises the Langstroth Top Bar, Langstroth shallow side bars and two piece Langstroth bottom bar. Langstroth Manley comprises the Langstroth Top bar, Langstroth Manley side bars and the two piece Langstroth Manley bottom bar. Both the top and bottom bars measure in width making uncapping with a knife or machine easier. Shallow size only. Langstroth Frames Deep Jumbo Shallow Manley Packed Wt [email protected] 19

20 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY FRAMES and FOUNDATION FRAMES TO FIT A DADANT HIVE 1 1 / /4 Dadant Deep Dadant Frames Deep Shallow Manley Packed Wt BURNETT 14 X 12 EXTENSION KIT This kit will extend 10 regular Hoffman self-spacing frames to full 14x12 depth. We also supply special depth foundation to suit. Frame parts are linked together using hoffman converter clips. Gimp pins for assembly supplied with each kit. ROSE OSB FRAMES These are made to fit the Rose box, using a British Standard 7 / 8 top bar, 7 1 / 8 deep Hoffman self spacing side bars and two piece BS bottom bar. ONE PIECE BOTTOM BARS 1 1 /16 Dadant /2 Dadant / /4 Dadant Shallow Dadant Manley /16 Dadant one piece / /8 Dadant Manley 6 1 /4 Dadant Deep comprises the Dadant Top Bar, Dadant deep side bars and two piece Dadant bottom bar. Dadant Shallow comprises the Dadant Top Bar, Dadant shallow side bars and two piece Dadant bottom bar. Dadant Manley comprises the Dadant Top bar, Dadant Manley side bars and the two piece Dadant Manley bottom bar. Both the top and bottom bars measure in width making uncapping with a knife or machine easier. Shallow size only. These are available in British Standard, Commercial, Langstroth and Dadant size. They are used when the beekeeper wires their own frame. LUG SAVERS All beekeepers must have experienced broken/fractured frame lugs from time to time...normally when they least expect it. Those honey laden frames will not last for ever so if you want to eke a bit more life out of them why not use our new Lug Savers. Shaped galvanised brackets that fit over the long lug of National frames and can be securely pinned to the top bar and side bar. 10mm pins provided FRAME PARTS Frame Price Packed 100 Packed Parts Wt. Wt. BS 7 8 Top Bars BS Top Bars Commercial, Langstroth or Dadant top bars DN1 or SN1 side bars DN4 side bars All Hoffman shallow side bars All Manley shallow side bars Langstroth or Commercial deep side bars Dadant Deep, Langstroth Jumbo or 14 x 12 side bars All Bottom Bars, 2 piece, per pair All Manley Bottom Bars, 2 piece, per pair Bottom Bars, one piece Wedge for DN1 Top Bar Lug Savers, set of ASSEMBLED FRAMES Frames may be purchased ready assembled, fitted with wired, unwired or thin super foundation. All sizes of frames are available assembled and, unless otherwise requested, supplied with wired premier foundation. TOP BARS FOR TOP BAR AND WARRE HIVES For the Top Bar Hive, these are 480mm x 35mm x 12mm with a 4mm wide and 2mm deep groove. Totally plain; 320mm x 25mm x 10mm for the Warre Frames Price Packed Wt. Burnett 14x12 Extension Kit, Rose OSB Frames, Rose OSB Frames, Additional cost for 10 frames with one piece bottom bars 2.20 Top Bar for Top Bar Hive, Top Bar for Warre Hive, Assembled Frames Price per 10 Packed Wt. DN1 complete with ends SN1 complete with ends DN SN BS Manley x Langstroth Deep Langstroth Jumbo Langstroth Shallow or Manley Dadant Deep Dadant Shallow or Manley Commercial Deep Commercial Shallow or Manley [email protected]

21 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES SECTIONS Sections were once the most popular way of producing comb honey. In the early fifties EH Taylor of Welwyn would regulary ship over 2.5 million of these small wooden crates to Ireland for comb production. They are not as popular now but they are still the premium product for marketing comb honey. The grooved with split top type is sometimes called the English pattern and takes the section square foundation. A three sided split type is also available, often called the Irish pattern. This is used with 3 or 4 section length foundation, i.e. one sheet of foundation is slotted into 3 or 4 sections. SECTION RACK CAPACITIES Section Rack Round Section Frames Timber Sections National 10 frames = 40 sections 4 rows of 8 = 32 sections Langstroth 9 frames = 36 sections 4 rows of 7 = 28 sections Dadant 10 frames = 40 sections 4 rows of 8 = 32 sections Smith WILL NOT FIT 3 rows of 8 = 24 sections WBC 9 frames = 36 sections 4 rows of 7 = 28 sections SECTION RACKS COMPLETE WITH TIMBER SECTIONS AND DIVIDERS SECTIONS HANGING SECTIONS A convenient way of obtaining a few sections. The hanging frame can be placed in a super occupying the space of two frames. Hanging dividers must be used to prevent brace comb from being built onto the adjoining standard frames. Available in BS size only. ROUND SECTIONS All plastic section frames that will produce circular combs. The bees seem to prefer this shape as there are no difficult corners to fill. Frames have built in dividers. All parts are reusable. The completed section is packaged using rings, clear and opaque covers and the labels to tie the package together. Each frame holds four sections. NOTE: Round sections will only fit into section racks NOT STANDARD SUPERS. SECTION RACKS COMPLETE WITH ROUND PLASTIC SECTIONS SECTION DIVIDERS Dividers are placed between each row of sections preventing brace comb and ensuring an attractive level capping. Manufactured in 1mm white polystyrene. Four section size for National/Commercial, Langstroth, Dadant and WBC or three section size for Smith. The plastic dividers have the advantage of being easy to clean, no sharp edges and more importantly, they are warm for the bees. Hanging Sections available in BS size only. Sections Price Packed Wt. English/Irish, English/Irish, Hanging Section without dividers, flat Hanging Section with dividers, flat Hanging Section complete, assembled Section Dividers, 3 size, Section Dividers, 4 size, Hanging Section Dividers, SECTION RACKS AND SPRINGS Purpose built full size racks for holding sections securely in the hive. Made in Western Red Cedar and available for all hives. Retaining spring included. Section Racks Assembled Flat Packed Wt. National/Commercial, empty WBC, empty Langstroth/Dadant/Smith, empty Retaining Spring N/A Sections Price Packed Weight National/Commercial, complete with timber sections, assembled WBC, complete with timber sections, assembled Langstroth, complete with timber sections, assembled Dadant, complete with timber sections, assembled Smith, complete with timber sections, assembled Complete Section Frame with all rings, covers and labels Section rings, 4 pairs Covers, opaque or clear, 4 pairs National/Commercial rack complete with round sections, assembled WBC Rack complete with round section, assembled Langstroth Rack complete with round sections, assembled Dadant Rack, complete with round sections, assembled HALFCOMB SECTIONS Each hanging rack holds 30 half-combs and fits snugly into a National or WBC super. Once complete the rack can be removed and emptied. Each half comb has a separate clip on lid, seal this with clear sellotape, add one of our comb labels and that s it, ready for sale. Each comb holds approx. 12 oz. As an optional extra we can supply a 5mm thick clear acrylic top cover, so that comb building can be viewed easily. Half comb Sections Price Packed Wt. Rack, Complete Half comb Sections Acrylic top cover [email protected] 21

22 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY SPACING FRAMES and ENTRANCE FITTINGS SLOPING ALIGHTING BOARD We have been frequently asked for these hive attachments. A pair of handed and angled brackets and a solid length of cedar provide a sturdy alighting board for all hives. Fixing screws included. NARROW PLASTIC ENDS 1 7 /16 spacing. In red, green, blue, yellow or natural. Extremely durable with no sharp edges. Use the colours to code queen age or apiary system. WIDE PLASTIC ENDS In natural only. Recommended for super frame spacing at 1 7 /8. Can be staggered as wide metal ends. If you find this spacing initially too wide, it is a good idea to stagger the spacers until the combs are partially drawn out. NARROW METAL ENDS Made in our own workshops from 0.38mm tinplate coils. The traditional method for brood frame spacing / 16. WIDE METAL ENDS As narrow metal ends but suitable for supers giving a spacing of 1 7 / 8. Can be staggered as wide plastic ends. HOFFMAN CONVERTER CLIPS Easy to fit plastic clips to turn frames into the self spacing type. Fit on the side of the frame, keeping the top bar clear for easy cleaning. Spacing is 1 3 / 8. Suitable for frames with 7 /8 wide side bars. Spacers Price Packed Wt. Sloping Alighting Board Narrow Plastic Ends, Wide Plastic Ends, Narrow Metal Ends, Wide Metal Ends, Hoffman Converter Clips, FRAME RUNNERS Available in galvanised steel and plastic. In three sizes:- National/Commercial, Dadant or Smith / 2, WBC - 15 and Langstroth 14 1 / 2. CASTELLATED SPACERS We recommend this type of spacer for National and WBC supers. Available in 8 or 10 slot for WBC and 9, 10 or 11 for National. Our first quality National and WBC supers have slots to accommodate spacers which saves nailing and also means you can experiment and change the spacing of your supers with ease. CASTELLATED SPACERS FOR BUDGET SUPERS This slightly shorter spacer is manufactured to fit our budget supers. 10 slot only. Spacers Price Packed Wt. Castellated Spacers, pair Castellated Spacers, 10 pairs Castellated Spacer for Budget Super, pair Castellated Spacer for Budget Super, 10 pairs STANDARD MOUSEGUARD A simple galvanised strip that fits onto the hive entrance. Held in position with drawing pins. WBC MOUSEGUARD Narrow version of standard mouseguard. Fits behind wooden entrance slides. SNOWLEY MOUSEGUARD MAGNET How many times have you struggled to fit a standard mouseguard to a hive with drawing pins when wearing gloves. It is very fiddly, frustrating and expensive on drawing pins! This simple tool is the answer. Pick up a pin by its head and simply press into position. Easy. 95mm long. CASTELLATED MOUSEGUARD Very robust reversible metal strip 440mm long. Castellated on both sides to prevent mice, rats, birds etc. entering the hive. Note that the device is fitted to the brood box of the hive, not the floor. Each fixing bracket has one closed end, the lug of the strip locates on this stop when slid in from the top. It therefore hangs in front of the floor entrance. Suitable only for National Hives. VENTILATED MOUSEGUARD Similar to above but one edge has a ventilated side for complete closure of the hive. Great for moving bees. Fitted as above. Runners Price Packed Wt. Steel Frame Runners, pair Steel Frame Runners, 10 pairs Plastic Frame Runners, pair Plastic Frame Runners, 10 pairs Entrance Fittings Price Packed Wt. Standard Mouseguard, each Standard Mouseguard, per WBC Mouseguard, each WBC Mouseguard, per Snowley Mouseguard Magnet Castellated Mouseguard, each Castellated Mouseguard, per Ventilated Mouseguard, each Ventilated Mouseguard, per [email protected]

23 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES RoBo-BLOCK The only entrance block you will ever need. Made for National (405mm), Commercial (405mm), Dadant (425mm), Langstroth (367mm) and Smith (417mm) hives. Please advise length of entrance if you think your floor may be a different size. Opening must be at least 20mm high. Made from 20mm aluminium profile, the same size as a regular entrance block. Developed, tested and manufactured at Rand. In its main position the block is either an entrance ventilator of 3mm holes on the right-hand side or an anti-robbing device of 6mm holes on the left-hand *Fully closed side, with a further row of 6mm holes off-set on the opposite side. Bees in the hive can find their way out and back again. Robbing bees or wasps find it difficult to negotiate both banks of holes. The adjustable alloy slide is used to close the entrance as required, exposing the ventilation holes. Also in this position, the slides can be extended outwards and tacked/screwed to the floor joists. In this position the hive will be completely closed and secure if you are planning to move it any distance. For those keen to examine the pollen the hive is collecting, turn the block away from you through 90 degrees and expose a 6mm entrance slot on the left-hand side (this also acts as a mouseguard) plus a bank of 5mm pollen stripping holes on the right-hand side with an alloy slide to expose either feature. Below the stripping holes is a shallow, removable tray which collects the pollen samples. This will only need to be set to pollen stripping for a matter of minutes as samples will build up rapidly. ORIENTATION GUARDS Green, blue, red, yellow and white guards. Made from 4mm thick plastic. Ventilated on one edge and castellated on the other. Colours assist bees in finding their way home. Screw brackets at a slight angle to ends of floor joists to ensure guard stops in position. *Pollen Stripping *Anti-robbing mode *Ventilated *Mouseguard NEW NEW HORSLEY BOARD A very effective swarm control board. Invented by Yorkshire-man, Arthur Horsley. Substantially made from 12mm ply and cedar with two stainless steel expanded mesh panels and stainless steel adjustable entrance. Queen excluder is also steel. Have available a spare brood body with frames and foundation, or drawn comb. Carry out weekly inspections looking for signs of swarming, mark queen if seen as this will help later. Day 1: When queen cells have appeared: strip the colony down to the floor, placing the new brood body in place of the mother colony. Remove the middle two combs. Find the queen and place her on a comb containing some unsealed brood, ensure there are no queen cells on this frame. Place this frame in the middle of the new brood body. Check the mother colony brood body and either select one large queen cell, to raise a new colony. Or leave several cells if you wish to make up several nuclei. Rebuild the colony: floor, new box with old queen and flying bees, queen excluder, supers, Horsley Board (with the entrance shut, and facing opposite way to the main entrance, crown board, roof. Day 3 or 4: Pull open the entrance to the Horsley Board, this stops the free passage of bees between the boxes, and allows the flying bees to return to the parent colony. At this stage you have artificially swarmed the colony: If only one queen cell was left you can leave the top box for a few weeks until the new queen is laying, before moving the colony away. If you left multiple cells in the top box, these will need to be split into nuclei during the week after capping. NEW ENTRANCE FITTINGS and SWARMS DISC ENTRANCE An adjustable disc that can be used as an alternative to the traditional floor entrance. It has four openings: completely open or closed, closed with ventilation or queen excluder segment to prevent swarming. 190mm dia. UNITING BOARD A simple rectangle of plywood that fits both a Langstroth or National Hive for the purpose of uniting/transferring a colony from one type of hive to another without the need to improvise the blanking off of exposed frames. ORIENTATION DISCS Green, blue, red, yellow and white entrance discs suitable for mini-nuc identification for both bees and beekeeper! Turn to adjust to open, ventilated or excluder position. NEW STEEL DISC ENTRANCE Strong, galvanised steel disc with settings for fully closed, open, queen excluder and ventilated. 125mm diameter. NEW Entrance Fittings Price Packed Wt. RoBo-Block Orientation Guard, each Orientation Guard, set of Disc Entrance Orientation Disc, each Orientation Disc, set of Steel Disc Entrance NEW Swarms Price Packed Wt. Horsley Board Uniting Board [email protected] 23

24 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY SWARMS SWARM LURE Swarming is one of the beekeeper s major challenges. There isn t always enough time to carry out the necessary prevention and control measures. Swarm Lure can capture many swarms from your own hives thus reducing loss of bees and honey due to swarming. Stray swarms from other hives in the area, if captured, will add to your hive count and honey yield and may well prevent calls to come get a swarm of bees. Nasonov pheromone is released by workers to orient returning forager bees back to the colony. To broadcast this scent, bees raise their abdoment which contain the Nasonov glands and fan their wings vigorously. This is called scent fanning. Bees may do this at the hive entrance. Also, when an airborne swarm begins to cluster, early arriving bees will scent fan to attract others. Synthetically produced Nasonov will attract swarms to unoccupied hive equipment or a swarm-catching box. Research shows that, on average, swarms from the area will occupy 50-80% of catch boxes containing Nasonov (provided there is a reasonable amount of swarming in the area). API-CHARM This highly perfumed spray is almost entirely made of the essences of strongly scented flowers which attract swarms to the decoy hive. Lightly spray at the entrance and inside a bait hive to attract swarms. Repeat every 8 days during the swarming period. Capacity 500ml. SWARM CATCHER Ideal for those just-out-of-reach swarms. Made from strong canvas and plated steel with nylon rope pull cord for closing the top. Wooden pole not included. SWARM TRAP The Swarm Trap was developed with the hobby beekeeper in mind who finds weekly inspections to remove queen cells almost impossible due to work/family commitments and unpredictable weather. How often have you been full of good intentions on a Friday night to inspect colonies over the weekend only to have your plans shattered by adverse weather. In these circumstances you can be sure a swarm would come out the following week, whilst at work, and would not be sitting contentedly on a low branch waiting for your return! The swarm trap catches the queen as she leaves the hive during a swarm. It has been tested over the last three seasons with 100% success. Full instructions supplied. Patented. National size only. Needs daily attention. SNELGROVE BOARD All sizes available. Hinged doors on three sides above and below. Perforated steel mesh over central hole. We recommend Swarming, its Control and Prevention by Snelgrove as the definitive work on swarm control. Snelgrove s ingenious swarm control method is suitable for the beekeeper with a few hives in the garden. It relies on splitting the colony and continuously bleeding young bees from a top brood box to the lower part of the hive. Many variations in use are possible his first method is as follows:- Reorganise the hive with the queen on one frame of open brood, with other broodless frame, at the bottom, then a queen excluder, supers and finally another box with all the other brood frames. Four days later, put the Snelgrove board under the top box and manipulate the entrances in sequence. Day 4: Open top left entrance. Day 7: Close top left, open bottom left and top right. Day 14: Close bottom left and top right, open bottom right and top back. Queen cells in the top boxes should be destroyed and the two brood boxes later united. STRAW SKEP Hand made and very sturdy. Very useful to have one handy in the apiary for catching swarms. Also used for window displays for marketing honey, candles and beeswax based cosmetics. 260mm high, 360mm diameter (approx.). Made in UK. Swarming Price Packed Wt. Travelling Box Snelgrove Board, all sizes except WBC Snelgrove Board, WBC Straw Skep SWARMING AND ITS CONTROL Swarming Price Packed Wt. Swarm Lure Api Charm Swarm Catcher Swarm Trap TRAVELLING BOX Sturdy plywood box which will hold 6 frames. Ideal for moving nucleii. Ventilation holes in both sides and the top. Available in National size only. Also useful in the apiary for housing a swarm or as a bait hive when using Swarm Lure. 465mm long, 260mm high, 260mm wide. Watching a swarm is a glorious sight, but it is our duty as beekeepers to minimise the nuisance that our bees cause. Left to their own devices, colonies will produce swarms mainly in May, June and July, although not every colony will swarm every year. The first swarm contains the original queen, and perhaps half the workers (mostly young ones). Subsequent swarms may still emerge with virgin queens. Any of the following will reduce the amount of swarming but not eliminate it entirely. 1. Give plenty of room in the supers. 2. Keep young queens. 3. Give them foundation to draw out. 4. Remove some bees and/or brood. Swarming will not be prevented simply by 1. Clipping the queen. 2. Cutting out occupied queen cells. There are numerous swarm control techniques. One of the most reliable is the artificial swarm which is described in every text. Examine each brood frame once a week for queen cells with eggs or larvae. If they are found, move the hive to one side, and put a new brood box and floor in the same position. Put in the new box one frame of brood with the old queen, and fill it up with new frames and foundation. The queen excluder and supers (with bees) go onto the new brood box. The other portion of the hive may be located anywhere in the apiary. Flying bees go back to the old site. Cut out all queen cells, and one week later, cut out all the new queen cells, leaving one open one. This will produce the new queen. If increase is not needed, the two colonies can be reunited later in the season [email protected]

25 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES HIVE TOOLS An essential and indispensable piece of equipment. Six types are available. Traditional Standard Tool, Stainless steel, 220mm long with 45mm wide scraper blades, very useful for cleaning top bars. Hive tool and frame lifter Stainless steel. With that useful hook for levering frame ends 230mm long, 35mm wide. Heavy duty hive tool and frame lifter is made from painted and hardened mild steel and is 230mm long, 45mm wide. M2 Hive tool, 276mm long, 44mm wide, a longer, tempered steel version of the very popular hive tool and frame lifter. STARKEY FRAME RELEASE This stainless steel tool, developed by one of our customers in France, simply and easily releases all frames from runners with a swift quarter turn, assuming an 11 frame box. Will not work if 12 frames are in the brood body. National size only. Frame Tools Price Packed Wt. Palm Tool, small Palm Tool, large Starkey Frame Release FRAME GRIP A useful spring loaded device for gripping a frame with one hand, particularly useful with short lugged frames. SMOKERS and TOOLS Claw Hive Tool This very sharp stainless steel tool is exceptionally strong with a ridged claw attachment for levering frames. 210 mm long with two 35mm scrapers and by nature of its design, virtually unbendable! C1 Hive Tool An extra long and extra strong stainless steel tool. Ideal for 'breaking' hive parts and clearing brace comb deep inside the largest of brood bodies. 390mm long with a chisel end 40mm wide. Steel is 3mm thick with a 260mm long anti-bend crease. Hive Tools Price Packed Wt. Standard design, stainless steel Hive Tool and Frame Lifter, stainless steel Heavy Duty Hive Tool and Frame Lifter M2 Hive Tool Claw Hive Tool C1 Hive Tool PALM TOOL A totally new concept on that essential piece of beekeeping equipment - the hive tool. Since inception they have been basically a chisel shaped device, sometimes difficult and uncomfortable to hold and very easily lost...until hit by a mower! These two sizes of tool have been carefully designed to fulfil several different tasks yet be comfortable to use, comfortable to hold during manipulations and nearly impossible to slip out of a pocket. Both sizes incorporate a scraper/lever blade, a frame lifting hook and a Starkey frame release cam. This cam, when placed between top bar lugs and given a sharp quarter turn will release all top bars from their frame runner (assuming sufficient space in brood body). Small is suitable up to glove size 9 and large for all other sizes. TOOL GRIP We saw this useful tool for the first time at Apimondia in Buenos Aires Argentinian beekeepers were using them to great effect in releasing frames rapidly from broods or supers. The conventional chisel part of the tool was being used to release frames from their runners and once free the grip was applied to pull the frame from the box. Overall length 270mm. TOOL ROLL A great piece of kit for throwing in the back of your car and taking down to the apiary. Keep all your hive tools and pieces of equipment in this nifty tool roll. Simply put NEW the tools in the pockets, roll up and tie and you are ready to go. Velcro fastening with seven different size and depth pockets. Tools not included. FRAME CLEANER Stainless Steel tool with swan neck for ease of use. For cleaning frame grooves and wedges. 220mm long, 120mm handle. Frame Tools Price Packed Wt. Frame Grip Tool Grip Tool Roll Frame Cleaner [email protected] 25

26 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY SMOKERS and TOOLS FRAME REST Somewhere to put that first frame out of the brood body. National, Langstroth/Dadant and Commercial sizes. FRAME LEVER A two pronged stainless steel tool for easing a full frame out of the brood box. EMPIRE SMOKERS The traditional British smoker, produced in our own workshops on newly tooled power presses. In two sizes with bolt on bellows. Wire guards are an optional extra. Made in either galvanised steel, copper or stainless steel. Standard: Firebox dia. 75mm, height 180mm. Large: Firebox dia. 100mm, height 215mm. WIRE EXCLUDER CLEANER Stainless steel comb for simple but very effective cleaning of wire excluders, much easier than a wire brush. 140mm long, 58mm wide. FLOOR SCRAPER Stainless steel shaft and blade, rubber handle. Blade is 100mm long, overall length 700mm. Remove floor debris and clean out wax moth from under mesh floor with ease. MANIPULATION CLOTH Heavy canvas with stainless steel rods sewn into the edges to weight the cloth down. The centre section can be folded over to close, or folded back to allow a frame to be taken out. Slide across to expose other frames. 860x610mm when fully open, exposed area is 600x100mm Tools Price Packed Wt. Frame Rest Frame Lever Wire Excluder Cleaner Floor Scraper Manipulation Cloth Empire Smokers Without With Packed Guard Guard Wt. Copper, Standard Copper, Large Stainless Steel, Standard Stainless Steel, Large Galvanised, Standard Galvanised, Large SMOKER GRID Spare grids for the firebox are available for the Empire range only. Please specify large or standard. SMOKER BASKET INSERT Simple galvanised steel baskets with integral fuel platform, shaped to fit our large and standard Empire smokers. These will enable you to load and light your smoker fuel outside the smoker. When alight use the lifting eye to place basket in your smoker. The basket will prolong the life of the smoker and keep it cleaner. Large: 220mm high, 90mm diameter. Small: 170mm high, 70mm diameter. Note: Small basket will not take smoker cartridges. Smoker Spares Price Packed Wt. Grid, Large or Standard Basket, Standard Basket, Large [email protected]

27 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES SMOKER BELLOWS Replacement bellows are available to fit the majority of smokers. We have either the bolt-on type using a wing nut suitable for Empire smokers or the screw-on type suitable for the Etna design. Alloy binding around edges. Smoker Spares Price Packed Wt. Bellows, Screw-on or Bolt-on ETNA SMOKERS Made in Italy, with wire heat shield and hook. Screw on bellows. In stainless or galvanised steel. Standard size: firebox dia. 75mm, height 150mm. Large size: firebox dia. 100mm, height 175mm. SMOKER CARTRIDGES Simple small reels of corrugated paper cut to fit standard Etna and Empire smokers. 75 x 125mm. HESSIAN SACKING Easy to light with a cool environmental friendly smoke. Approx. 1 x 1.8 m per pack. We find this burns very well if it is cut into strips about the same depth as the firebox of your smoker. Loosely roll to approximate diameter. Cut four or five times halfway across the roll - not all the way through. WOOD CHIPS Redwood and cedar wood chip made in our chipping plant from our own wood waste. Burns readily with a cool white smoke. 5kg bag. Smoker not included. CC SMOKER FUEL Direct from a cotton processor in the USA this clean, raw cotton waste consists of short fibres and cotton seed husks that are compressed under high pressure. The Cotton Cartridges (CC) are the ideal shape for smoker fireboxes. When alight it produces a cool white smoke, free of all chemicals. Probably the best smoker fuel we have come across. To light: ensure the cotton is teased and opened. If compacted it will not light easily. SMOKERS and TOOLS DADANT SMOKER This extra large classic stainless steel smoker is in use in apiaries from Australia to Zimbabwe. Firebox 100x250 mm with wire heat shield and hanging hook. This very high quality smoker is manufactured in the USA by probably the oldest established bee equipment supply company in the world. Smoker Fuel Price Packed Wt. Smoker Cartridge, each Smoker Cartridge, Hessian Sacking Wood Chip, 5kg CC Smoker Fuel ELECTRIC SMOKER An inexpensive stainless steel smoker with battery operated fan. (takes 4AA batteries, not included). Firebox measures 100mmx200mm high. Complete with wire guard. NEW Smokers Price Packed Wt. Etna Stainless Steel, Standard Etna Stainless Steel, Large Etna Galvanised, Standard Etna Galvanised, Large Dadant Smoker Electric Smoker When our 1000kg tipping skips are full of timber offcuts, they are fed into this powerful machine for shredding into woodchips [email protected] 27

28 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY SMOKERS, TOOLS and CLEARING STICK LIGHTERS Small sticks of environmentally friendly, compressed, cellulose fibres, straw and saw dust. Ignites very quickly even in the most adverse conditions. Works exceptionally well with Smoker Pellets but not exclusively. When lit it will burn for hours in the heart of a smoker. SMOKER PELLETS Bags of compressed, straw based pellets which make an exceptional smoker fuel. The smoke produced is white and very cool with a pleasant burnt straw aroma. It lights very easily and will burn for hours without the usual need of pumping the bellows. It is made from 100% natural products without any chemical additives. LIQUID BEE SMOKER Liquid Bee Smoke is made from a concentrate which is edible to humans. Dilute this 30g sachet in 1 iltre of water. Use a trigger spray to administer as if it was a smoker. Smells exactly like smoke. Enough solution for 250 hives. NIMROD MICRO-JET Single handed operation of the Nimrod Micro-Jet makes smoker fuel lighting an easy task even in poor conditions. Runs off a standard butane gas cigarette lighter (supplied, empty) Produces a 1300 C flame. Safety lock included to prevent accidental ignition. COVER BOARDS Crownboards are plywood in a cedar frame with two plastic bee escapes. You may prefer to try a glass or polycarbonate quilt as an alternative to the traditional plywood crownboard. For full details see page 3. Glass Quilt PORTER BEE ESCAPE This plastic escape with accurately spaced stainless steel springs slides apart easily for cleaning. The springs are easy to adjust if necessary and will not rust or corrode. A very old but tried and tested way of clearing your honey supers. FORREST BOARD A rapid clearing board with galvanised mesh screen. It gives the bees a bit of running to do! Bees will clear very quickly. National/Commercial Size Only. Plain Polycarbonate Quilt Crownboard/ Clearer Board Polycarbonate Quilt with bee escape Smoker Fuel Price Packed Wt. Stick Lighters Smoker Pellets, kg Smoker Pellets, 25kgs Liquid Bee Smoke Nimrod Micro-Jet APIFUGE Our replacement for Fabi Spray and Bee Jet, Apifuge is a substitute for a traditional smoker in a variety of operations quick inspections, clearing supers and simple manipulations. As your confidence and experience grows, spray on to hands immediately before opening the hive no need for gloves. Capacity 500ml. Price Packed Wt. Apifuge RHOMBUS BOARD Another clearing device, similar to the Forrest Board and Canadian Clearer Board but utilising the ever popular Rhombus Escape. The board provides rapid clearing in approximately one to two hours with a large void into which the bees can congregate. National/Commercial Size Only. Clearing Bees Price Packed Wt. Crownboard/Clearer Board Glass Quilt Polycarbonate Quilt with Bee Escape Polycarbonate Quilt, Plain Porter Bee Escape Porter Bee Escape, Forrest Board Rhombus Board [email protected]

29 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES CANADIAN CLEARER BOARD A very effective and rapid way of clearing bees. The cones are not one way valves but the bees are sufficiently disorientated to be unable to find their way back into the supers. However they should not be left on for more than six hours. Made in Western Red Cedar and exterior quality plywood providing a chamber depth of 50mm. National/ Commercial size only. CANADIAN CONE ESCAPE Versatile conical escapes that can be incorporated into several different designs of clearer board as well as the traditional type above. Exit diameter 7mm, overall height 32mm. Entrance diameter 21mm. RHOMBUS ESCAPE A variation of the hexagonal escape with two exits for rapid clearing. Made in meshed translucent plastic letting both light and brood scent into the supers. 380mm long, 123mm wide. CIRCULAR ESCAPE 255mm diameter with fixing and sensory holes. This escape provides very rapid clearing. It requires pinning into a 50mm deep chamber board. This is simply 4 laths of timber 50mm wide tacked to a sheet of 6mm plywood. Cut a 75mm diameter hole central in the board and put the escape inside the chamber with the central void of the escape over the hole cut in the plywood. To use simply place the board, escape side down, under the super to be cleared. CURTAIN ESCAPE A plastic, circular escape with 10 free moving plastic curtains. Works quickly with several bees being cleared at once. Requires a hole in clearer board of 64mm. Overall diameter is 98mm. WBC CONE ESCAPE Used mainly on the roofs of WBC hives to permit any bees trapped in the cavity to escape. Can also be used in drone or wasp trapping. Clearing Bees Price Packed Wt. Canadian Clearer Board Canadian Cone Escape, each Canadian Cone Escape, Rhombus Escape Circular Escape Curtain Escape WBC Cone Escape, each WBC Cone Escapes, BEE QUICK A non-toxic blend of natural oils and herb extracts for clearing bees from supers. Safe to use for both bees, beekeepers and all hive products, and it can be posted! Using fume pads or a fume board, spray Bee Quick evenly in a zig zag pattern onto the absorbent surface ensuring the liquid reaches the edges. Remove all hive parts until you reach the honey supers. Place the soaked pads on top of the frames. Supers should be cleared in 2-5 minutes. Repeat as required. Best results will be obtained on a warm day when the vapours will evaporate more quickly. Package size is approx. 240ml or 3.8ltr. FUME PAD Made from very absorbent beer mat material, 250 x 230mm approximately. Ideal for use with Bee Quick and acetic acid. FUME BOARD This board greatly improves the efficiency of Bee Quick. A simple wooden frame 40mm wide has an absorbent canvas cover stretched over one side. Spray Bee Quick as above and place the metal cover over the canvas before placing on the honey supers. Heat from the sun quickly raises the temperature of the Bee Quick ensuring rapid evaporation and hence fast clearing of supers. National size only. Clearing Bees Price Packed Wt. Bee Quick, 240ml Bee Quick, 3.8litre Fume Pad, each Fume Pad, per Fume Board BEE BRUSH 16 long wooden handle with soft bristles. Perfect for gently brushing bees from each comb. TUNNEL ESCAPE A tried and tested rapid bee escape with two tunnels. 112mm hole will be required in your crownboard. NEW Clearing Bees and Quilts Price Packed Wt. Bee Brush Tunnel Escape CLEARING BEES Become a supporter of the Bees for Development Trust and help promote sustainable beekeeping for bees and people. Visit or call for more information UK Registered Charity Number [email protected] 29

30 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY MOVING HIVES FOAM ENTRANCE CLOSURE A foam rubber strip enables the hive to be completely closed quickly and efficiently yet more importantly permits ventilation. Simple to remove once the hives are in position. One size fits all hives. TRAVELLING SCREEN Wooden framed stainless steel wire mesh (eight gauge) made in all sizes, fits on top of the hive in place of the roof. The ideal ventilator. Water or syrup can be poured through the mesh. ADJUSTABLE FASTENERS These are superbly tough fasteners complete with fixing screws. Fully adjustable to take up the inevitable contraction and expansion that takes place in the hive. You can even fasten a roof to a brood body securely. LOCKSLIDES Galvanised steel, sold in pairs with screws and marking gauge. Hive can be quickly broken down with a tap from a hammer. SPRING FASTENERS One of the simplest yet effective ways of securing hives, sold in pairs with fixing screws. STANDARD HIVE STRAP Extremely strong, hardwearing strap with an ingenious locking device. Supplied with 5 metres of 25mm wide webbing. ECONOMY HIVE STRAP Just as strong as above with same length of webbing. The buckle contains a spiked cam the more tension applied in the correct plane, the tighter the strap. RATCHET HIVE STRAP Excellent value for money, easy to use and unlock. Suitable for strapping all sorts of loads, as well as beehives, on to a trailer. 5m of 25mm wide webbing. Moving Hives Price Packed Wt. Foam Entrance Closure Travelling Screen Standard Hive Strap Economy Hive Strap Ratchet Hive Strap TRIANGLES Galvanised steel, sold in sets of four with black japanned screws. An extremely secure method of moving hives. Moving Hives Price Packed Wt. Triangles Toggle Fasteners Adjustable Fasteners Lockslides Spring Fasteners CORNER SUPPORTS If your hives are in an exposed position and always separating or blowing over in blustery weather then these supports are for you. Sold in sets of 4 (screws not included) these are fixed at every top corner of component parts and grip the box above by 15mm. Designed so that screws fix the support to the top of the hive part while tacks can be used to fix the adjoining part for a temporary fitting especially if moving hives. STAPLES Coppered mild steel, 50mm wide, with 19mm legs for really secure transit. Available in 500g boxes. HIVE CARRIER A two-person lifting device for any size of hive except WBC. The heavier the hive, the harder it is gripped. Complete with comfortable polypropylene handle grips. Measures 560 x 760mm when folded. TOGGLE FASTENERS Sold in pairs complete with screws. Enables component hive parts to be separated quickly and easily. Moving Hives Price Packed Wt. Corner Supports Staples Hive Carrier [email protected]

31 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES JACKET AND VEIL WITH OPEN MESH HELMET Our rigid, cool, lightweight and comfortable mesh helmet combined with our range of Jacket & Veil. PATCHES ALL-IN-ONE Add a bit of fun to your beekeeping attire and stand out from the crowd. The colourful patches on knees, elbows and pockets of our All-in-Ones will brighten up any beekeeper. CLOTHING ALL-IN-ONE WITH OPEN MESH HELMET Our rigid, cool, lightweight and comfortable mesh helmet combined with our Range of All-in-Ones. RING VEIL AND HELMET A lightweight veil with black plastic mesh panel and face ring. Elasticated straps fit under the arms. 400mm diameter, 500mm long.the veils we use in our own apiaries together with our open mesh helmet. This helmet has a rigid brim and is therefore also suitable for square folding veils yet only weighs 150g. Made from 100% recycled paper. The open mesh will keep you cool. Fully size adjustable with Velcro hat band. Clothing Price Packed Wt. Jacket and Helmet, 36"-48" Jacket and Helmet, 52" All-in-one and Helmet, 36" and 40" All-in-one and Helmet, 44" and 48" Patches All-in-one, 36" and 40" Patches All-in-one, 44" and 48" Patches All-in-one, 24" Patches All-in-one, 28" Patches All-in-one, 32" Ring Veil Helmet [email protected] 31

32 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY CLOTHING ALL IN ONE Confidence boosting apiary wear, offering full head to ankle protection without restricting vision or movement. Polyester cotton. Elasticated wrists and ankles. Hat and veil is attached to the jacket with heavy duty zip and is completely removable. Velcro seal where zips meet. Manufactured in Rand. Sizes: 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44 and 48. The veiling in our jackets and veil and All-in-one is a superb quality polyester mesh. Very, very strong and virtually unbreakable. Keep away from your smoker however! CAMOUFLAGE JACKET AND VEIL AND TROUSERS Why advertise where you keep your bees by wearing white clothing. Stay hidden with our combat material jackets. Detachable top as standard jacket and veil, strong yet light weight material. Trousers in same material also in stock. Sizes: 36, 40, 44, 48 and trousers S, M, L, XL. Manufactured in Rand. Clothing White Camouflage Packed Wt. Jacket and Veil, 36", 40", 44", 48" Jacket and Veil, 52" Childs Jacket and Veil, 24" or 28" N/A 0.8 Childs Jacket and Veil, 32" N/A 1 Trousers, adults, small, medium, large, x-large Childs Trousers, small, medium N/A 0.5 Childs Trousers, large N/A 0.5 All-in-one Price Packed Wt. Size 36" or 40" Size 44" or 48" Childs Size 24" Childs Size 28" Childs Size 32" JACKET AND VEIL Combined hat, jacket and veil. Hat and veil is attached to the jacket with a heavy duty zip which allow the hat and veil to be removed completely. Polyester cotton. Elasti cated wrists. Large pocket at front. Sizes: 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48 and 52. Manufactured in Rand. TROUSERS Trousers are sold separately with elasticated waist and ankles. Both are made in polyester/ cotton and are washable. Child: S, M, L. Adult: S, M, L, XL. SPARE PARTS Stainless Steel Rings: Super smooth stainless steel, spot welded with shrink sleeved cover. 380mm diameter. Replacement Net: Strong polyester netting. Cut to shape to replace torn or worn-out veiling. Replacement Hat, Veil and Collar: Suitable for either our Jacket and Veil or All-in-One with the same very strong polyester netting. Clothing Spare Parts Price Packed Wt. Stainless Steel Ring Shaped Net Replacement Hat and Veil and collar HAT AND VEIL WITH RING Soft cloth, one size, hat with black net veil attached. Ring sewn into the netting to keep the veil clear of the face and neck. Elastic straps which are placed under the arms to hold the veil in place. Chin ties. Welded stainless steel ring. Child s version available for up to 8 years old. HAT AND VEIL Soft cloth hat (one size) with black net veil attached and elastic straps which are placed under the arms to hold the veil in position. Chin strap included. Welded stainless steel rim ring. Clothing Price Packed Wt. Hat and Veil with Ring Child's Hat and Veil with Ring Hat and Veil [email protected]

33 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES BLACK NET VEIL AND BEE HAT A simple piece of black nylon net with elasticated top suitable for soft bee hat as illustrated. Offers very clear vision. Veil is 700mm long. Hat is 310mm diameter. COWHIDE GLOVES Tough gloves for professional beekeepers. Available plain or ventilated. Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL CLOTHING SQUARE FOLDING VEIL This heavy duty veil has black wire mesh panels and tapes which tie under the arms or around the body. Folds flat. Calico below the mesh panels. Must be used with stiff brimmed helmet such as our open mesh helmet. 260mm square - front panel is 210mm deep, 370mm long apron. GOATSKIN GLOVES Hard wearing goatskin. Ventilated. Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL. OCCASIONAL JACKET AND VEIL This inexpensive piece of protective clothing is great for that busman s holiday, visiting friends or those who just want to put their toe in the water of beekeeping before they take the plunge! Large size only. NITRILE GLOVES Powder free nitrile gloves. They keep the hands clean, offer a little protection and 100% sensitivity through manipulations. Packs of 5 pairs S, M, L, XL. We now have double thickness nitrile in the range. They are exceptionally durable against tears and abrasion and have rolled cuffs to prevent foreign bodies from entering the glove. PLASTOCHROME GLOVES Hardwearing, washable plastochrome gloves. In sizes medium, large or extra large. Clothing Price Packed Wt. Black Net Veil Bee Hat Square Folding Veil Occasional Jacket and Veil MORDANT GLOVES Mordant gloves, well made and a good fit, comfortable to wear and incredible value. Sizes: 4-13, no half sizes. KID LEATHER GLOVES Kid gloves, beautifully made in the U.K. and snug fitting. Sizes: 6-11, no half sizes. GAUNTLETS Cotton twill, elasticated at both ends to prevent bees crawling up the arm or into your glove. Sizes: Standard and Large Gloves Pair Packed Wt. Mordant Gloves, Size Mordant Gloves, Size Kid Gloves Cowhide Gloves, plain Cowhide Gloves, ventilated Goatskin Gloves, ventilated Nitrile Gloves, pack of 5 pairs Double Nitrile Gloves, pack of 5 pairs Plastochrome Gloves Gauntlets [email protected] 33

34 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY MISCELLANEOUS CANVAS QUILT May be used in place of a crownboard. Heavy canvas with flap for feeding. Bees tend to propolise them onto the frames but they can be peeled back to expose small areas. National size only. INSULATED QUILT 20mm thick insulation flexible board made from recycled chip foam. Fits snugly inside an empty super or brood body. Available in all hive sizes. Quilts Price Packed Wt. Canvas Quilt Insulated Quilt BEEKEEPERS RULE A clever device developed by Professor R. Pickard to assist the beekeeper to maximise the honey crop, queen propagation, breeding, or even siting of an apiary. CAUTION SIGNS Four self adhesive green on white signs to notify the public not frighten them. Size 200 x 280mm. HIVE NUMBERS Individual: white plastic numbers for clear hive identity. 45mm high. Made from 1mm thick plastic. Pre-drilled to assist fixing. Series: 40mm high, made from unbreakable polypropylene with 2 fixing holes per number TIDY TRAY What a good idea. Have you ever got into a row because of honey all over the kitchen floor. Or worse still torn your car seats as you have used an up-turned roof to transport wet supers. The Tidy Tray is the perfect solution to sticky problems. ASPIVENIN A simple yet effective sting removal device. This compact and easy to use plunger brings instant sting relief. The plunger is drawn back and is then applied to the area of attack and pressed down which creates a continuous vacuum in the nozzle. This gently draws the poison from the sting. Suitable for a variety of biting/stinging insects. BRANDING IRON Price Packed Wt. Beekeepers Rule Caution Signs, each % WILD FLOWER SEEDS BEES AND BUTTERFLY MIX Bright and beautiful native wildflowers, attractive to Bees and Butterflies, whilst creating a visually attractive meadow. Carefully formulated to include 20 species from the Royal Horticultural Society "Perfect For Pollinators" list. Contains; 23 native wildflower species plus Borage, Sainfoin and Dwarf Sunflower to encourage a wide range of pollinating insects and other wildlife. Sowing Rate: 3 gms per sq/m (1kg sows 300 sq/m, 12kg sows 1 acre). Price includes carriage. Miscellaneous Price including carriage Wild Flower Seeds, 100g Feel more secure with these steel branding irons. We have 15mm high letters and numbers available in Arial font. Welded on to a steel back-plate with a 450mm long steel shaft and wooden handle. Heat with a blow-torch to red hot and quickly press against the hive part or frame to be identified. Simply select the letters or numbers required and we will make up the iron. SIT-STEP-STORE Now back in stock. A must for all apiary visits. Large capacity plastic tray for tools. With handy cover which makes it into a stool or step. NEW Miscellaneous Price Packed Wt. Hive Numbers, Series Hive Numbers, Individual Tidy Tray Aspivenin Branding Iron, Two Letters Branding Iron, Additional Letter 3.32 Sit-Step-Store [email protected]

35 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES EASI-KNIFE An electric uncapping knife developed at Rand. After several months of research and testing we have produced our own electric knife. All stainless steel blade, wire-wound element, turned wooden handle, 2m black flex with on/off rocker switch. The knife is thermostatically controlled (not adjustable) switching between 85 and 105 C. It is also very light and very comfortable to use. 250mm x 50mm blade. Hold the frame on a solid and secure surface. Tilt the top of the frame towards you slightly to ensure that the sheets of cappings fall away from the frame. With the blade at the top of the frame, move the knife down the frame just underneath the cappings and allow them to fall into a collecting container. The heat from the blade helps to remove the cappings: the knife does not need to be razor sharp. UNCAPPING FORK UF2 Wooden handled fork with chrome plated shoulder gripping 10 stainless steel sharpened straight needles 40mm long. Overall length 220mm. 110mm hardwood handle. UNCAPPING FORK UF3 Identical to the UF2 fork but with cranked, shaped needles. UNCAPPING FORK UF4 An extra large stainless steel uncapping fork. Plastic handle with 95mm spread of cranked tines. One shaped and sharpened edge for awkward hollows. Very comfortable to use. NEW UNCAPPING COLD UNCAPPING KNIFE Stainless steel, 250mm hollow ground edge, extremely sharp. Works better if blade is heated in hot water. BINGHAM UNCAPPING KNIFE The traditional shaped knife with cranked handle and honed edges. 230mm blade, 35mm wide SERRATED UNCAPPING KNIFE Very sharp stainless steel blade 280mm long and 35mm wide. Hollow ground on both sides and flexible. Riveted wooden handle 110 mm long. UTILITY UNCAPPING KNIFE Very sharp stainless steel blade 280mm long 35mm wide. Honed on both edges. Riveted wooden handle 110mm long. Uncapping Knives Price Packed Wt. Easi-knife Cold Uncapping Knife Bingham Uncapping Knife Serrated Uncapping Knife Utility Uncapping Knife UNCAPPING FORK UF1 Still a popular and easy uncapping method. Use cold with a zig-zag action cutting just under the cappings. Rinse occasionally in hot water and wipe dry. Cranked stainless steel needles assist in lifting cappings clear of comb. 210mm long, 70mm wide. UNCAPPING FORK UF5 This fork is virtually unbreakable. It is incredibly strong with laser cut, accurately spaced tines. Very sharp with side cutter for working comb hollows. Comfortable, moulded silicone handle. 205mm long, tines are 70mm wide. Steel is 2mm thick. Uncapping Fork Price Packed Wt. Uncapping Fork UF Uncapping Fork UF Uncapping Fork UF Uncapping Fork UF Uncapping Fork UF UNCAPPING ROLLER Uncapping with a difference. Simply roll over the comb and then extract in the usual way. The sharp spikes pierce the cappings but do not remove them. Most of the wax stays in place until extraction and can be filtered out of the honey at a later date. 340mm long. Roller is 95mm long and 55mm in diameter and made up of 20 rows of plastic pins with 20 pins per row. COMB RAKE A razor sharp blade provides the ideal tool for raking granulated comb back to the midrib. Alternatively to stimulate early colony development lightly rake the tool over capped stores. 225mm long, 60mm wide. 120mm handle. ELECTRIC UNCAPPING PLANE A heated and shaped blade is pushed up the comb allowing the cappings to build up on the back of the blade. The temperature of the blade can be controlled by placing the end of the plane upright into a heatproof container with 1 of water in the bottom. The water will heat up to 100 C and will, therefore, provide a suitable temperature control for uncapping. When in use the fully covered side of the blade is uppermost to collect the cappings, as the blade is pushed upwards. You may find that a thin layer of wax seals itself over the open cell, this will not affect the extraction process. Uncapping Price Packed Wt. Uncapping Roller Comb Rake Electric Uncapping Plane [email protected] 35

36 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY UNCAPPING ALPHA MINI UNCAPPER This semi-automatic uncapper is suitable for a 100+ hive operation. The frames are manually wound through a pair of oscillating blades, uncapped and then feed on to a collection arm ready for extraction. Adjustable uncapping depth, suitable, therefore for hollow combs. All stainless steel construction, with a 370W single phase motor. 1000x700x1400mm high. THOMAS UNCAPPING TANK A large stainless steel tank mounted on legs. 820mm high, 1050mm long and 480mm wide. Complete with draining grid for cappings and nylon honey valve. An adjustable support bar means it will hold all sizes of frame. Knife not included. NEW THOMAS UNCAPPING MACHINE This machine will uncap all sizes of frame with very little adjustment. It fits quickly and simply, if desired, on to the uncapping tank above. Manually fed and very easy to use with fully adjustable uncapping chains. 500mm diameter, 1000mm high THOMAS MINI TETRA Suitable for a beekeeper with up to 10 hives. This very simple yet efficient machine allows you to uncap, extract and settle your honey in one machine. All stainless steel construction (apart from cage rings). Uncap into the perforated basket, load the 9 frame manual extractor, settle honey in the ergonomically designed bottom chamber. Less space, Less mess, greater efficiency. 1055mm long, 595mm wide, 1050mm high. THOMAS TETRA PLUS A larger version of the "Mini Tetra". Electric extractor powered by a 70w motor. This machine will accommodate 20 shallow frames. There is also space for stacking 20 uncapped frames prior to extraction. 1500mm long, 700mm wide 1050 mm high. Uncapping Price Packed Wt. Alpha Mini Uncapper Thomas Uncapping Tank Thomas Uncapping Machine Thomas Mini Tetra Thomas Tetra Plus [email protected]

37 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES COLD UNCAPPING TRAY AND FRAME HOLDER A large capacity unheated double tray in high density polyethylene with 40mm nylon valve fitted into the lower unit. The top tray has 4mm perforations for rapid draining of cappings. Each tray is 760mm long x 46mm wide and 90mm deep. The stainless steel frame holder takes approximately 13 British Standard Frames across the tray or 10 Langstroth/ MD down the tray prior to extracting. When the holder is in use there is still ample room to uncap using the wooden bar supplied. To order, we can supply a frame holder suitable for Commercial frames. CAROUSEL The Carousel will greatly assist the uncapping and extraction process. This will accommodate 30 shallow frames prior to extracting. All stainless steel frame holders and draining pan with nylon drain valve. 610mm in diameter, 1040mm overall height. 4mm diameter stainless steel support frame. UNCAPPING HAMILTON CONTROLLER This electric device will give you that little bit of control you might need for running an old style steam wax extractor or uncapping tray. A time, simmerstat controller that will switch on and off periodically as the knob is turned. (NB this is not a thermostat). Strong plastic box, 130x85x55mm. Graduated on/off knob. 2 metres of cable supplied. Cold Uncapping Tray Cover A sturdy cover for our cold uncapping trays. Made from 10mm correx with redwood locating battens. This will keep cappings and honey clean whilst draining overnight. STANDARD UNCAPPING TRAY NEW THERMOSTATICALLY CONTROLLED UNCAPPING TRAY Standard uncapping tray fitted with a thermostat which accurately controls the temperature of the water in the tray. Temperature range of C. 840 x 405 x 125mm. Heated area is 790 x 400mm. The thermostat can be retro fitted in our own workshops. Our standard electric uncapping tray measures 840x405x125mm and is a water-jacketted tank which quickly melts the honey and the cappings. The wax and honey mixture run down the sloping box and through the filter and out of the 25mm diameter spout and into a suitable receptacle, e.g. our stainless steel separator. It comes complete with a 1260W thermal cut-out heating element and fused plug and flex. Do not leave unattended. Heated area is 790 x 400mm. Wooden frame rest bar included. Spare grids are available separately. Mains leads and elements are available and can also be fitted to the old style steam wax extractor. WAX/HONEY SEPARATOR A stainless steel pail which will hold approximately 6kgs. Place under the uncapping tray outlet. As the mixture cools, the wax floats on top of the honey. The honey can be poured off from the baffle spout. 160mm high, 300mm diameter, 75mm long, 25mm spouts. Uncapping Trays Price Packed Wt. Cold Uncapping Tray and Frame Holder Cold Tray Cover Standard Uncapping Tray Uncapping Tray Grid Element and Lead Carousel Hamilton Controller Thermostatically Controlled Uncapping Tray Retro Fit Thermostat Honey/Wax Separator [email protected] 37

38 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY EXTRACTORS THE UNIVERSAL RANGE OF EXTRACTOR This range of extractors has been on the market for over 30 years and is still as popular as ever. There is a choice of drives; electric or manual. A choice of barrels: lightweight or heavy duty polythene or stainless steel. A choice of cage: radial or tangential. A total of twelve models to choose from. The largest range of British extractors. The polythene barrels are food grade quality (we recommend the lightweight is stored in a UV frost-free environment.) Both types have integral handles. Top of the range is the high quality stainless steel version. The manual machines are highly geared, very easy to use and extremely robust. The electric machines are powered by an 80W reversible motor producing a maximum speed of 280rpm through a 10:1 reduction gearbox. The polythene models are fitted with the nylon valves and the stainless steel with a stainless steel valve. All have two piece lids which we recommend are kept in place when the machine is being used. Allen key provided to assist in cage removal. LIGHTWEIGHT PLASTIC HEAVY DUTY PLASTIC STAINLESS STEEL One of our most popular models. Capacity for honey under the cage is 85 lbs. Overall height 710mm; diameter 480mm. Can be supplied with an optional stand which raises the machine 305mm off the ground. Extremely robust polythene makes this model the choice of many associations. It is not susceptible to frost or UV light. Capacity for honey under the cage is 80 lbs. Can be supplied with an optional stand which raises the machine 305mm off the ground. Overall height 740mm; diameter 455mm. Made from top quality stainless steel with 3 lugs for fitting to a stabiliser. An option for the machine mount ed on three splayed legs is available. This lifts the extractor 305mm off the ground. Capacity for honey under the cage is 45lbs. Extractors Manual Electric Packed Wt. Lightweight, Radial or Tangential Heavy Duty, Radial or Tangential Stainless Steel, Radial or Tangential Stainless Steel on Legs, Radial or Tangential [email protected]

39 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES TABLE TOP EXTRACTOR Made at Rand, this is one of the best little machines on the market. The ideal starter extractor for the hobbyist beekeeper with up to five hives. The B.S. version will hold 18 lbs. and the Lang stroth 10 lbs. of honey before the honey valve must be opened. Neither model has a central shaft, thus making the loading and turning of frames easier. All frames can be swivelled on their axis without removing them from the cage. Food grade polythene barrel with 1½ nylon valve. Nylon gears with a ratio of 2½:1. Stainless steel internal cage with phosphor bronze self lubricating bush at the top of the central shaft. Nylon bush at the base. Two versions are available. The B.S. type will accommodate four B.S. shallow or two B.S. deep frames. The Langstroth type will hold four Langstroth shallow or two deep; two 16 x 6 ; or two Dadant shallow. Diameter 405mm. Overall height 660mm. TABLE TOP ADAPTOR A stainless steel, removable, insert that will convert a Langstroth/Commercial Table Top extractor so that it will accommodate BS frames. STANDS FOR PLASTIC EXTRACTORS A useful extra for all our plastic extractors including the Table Top. The stand for the lightweight or heavy duty extractor lifts it off the ground by 305mm; the table top by 270mm. Extractors Price Packed Wt. Table Top Extractor, BS Table Top Extractor, Langstroth Table Top Adaptor Mk 2, 12 Frame Extractor Stand for L/W or H/D Extractor Stand for Table Top Extractor HIVES EXTRACTORS and BEES Mk 2, 12 FRAME RM EXTRACTOR A 12 frame machine with the same reversible motor as the Universal range. All stainless steel barrel with two part lid. The stainless steel radial cage will accommodate twelve shallow frames of any type including Manley or three Langstroth deep or six B.S. deep. Tangentially with three screens fitted, the machine will take six shallow or three deep frames of any size. The legs and stand are of mild steel U section and cranked to form a wide and stable base. Capacity of honey under the cage is 75 lbs. Overall height 1270mm; diameter 535mm. Made at Rand. Radial and Tangential Extractors: The Pros and Cons What do these terms mean? In a radial extractor the frames are like the spokes of a wheel pointing out from the centre. In a tangential extractor they are arranged flat against the outside of the cage. In a small extractor, the diameter of the barrel may not be enough to fit the frames radially so tangential is the only option. If the machine is large enough, the advantages are usually with the radial type, as each frame is only handled twice, on loading and unloading. In a tangential machine, each frame is loaded, spun to extract some honey from the outside face of the comb, turned to extract all the honey from the other side, then turned once again to finish the first side. The extra handling means that extracting tangentially is generally slower than radially. However, if you want to extract heather honey, or a deep frame, then tangential is the better option. N.B. Always spin a tangential cage with the bottom bars of the frame pointing towards the direction of rotation. Your Choice of Cage Radial: nine B.S. or Langstroth shallow, six Commercial (16 x 6 ) or Dadant shallow, or six Manley frames of any size. This cage will only take brood frames when screens are fitted. Tangential: six B.S. or Langstroth shallow, or three of ALL other sizes except 14 x 12. Using our Radial Extractor 1. Place the uncapped frame into the extractor, the top bar lug located in the D section of the bottom ring and the other end between the upper forks. 2. Ensure that the cage is evenly balanced. 3. Rotate the machine for several minutes slowly and then gradually increase the speed until honey can be seen leaving the comb freely. Continue to spin for 2-3 minutes, increasing to maximum speed on the electric machine or approx. one hundred turns on a manual machine. 4. Extraction time will vary considerably depending on the ambient temperature and the viscosity of the honey. N.B. Ensure the top bars of the frames are clear of any honey in the extractor. N.B. Do not reverse the RM motor while the cage is revolving. N.B. Use only a 3 amp fuse in the plug [email protected] 39

40 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY HIVES EXTRACTORS and BEES THOMAS EXTRACTINE Suitable for up to 5 hives, this machine is a little gem. Hand operated with an integral strainer and 50kg settling tank. It will hold 3 shallow frames of any size tangentially. 400mm diameter, 870mm high. THOMAS DUOMEL This machine is similar to the Extractine but with a larger capacity. We can offer the machine either in manual or electric drive. 1100mm high, 525mm diameter. It will hold 9 shallow frames of any size and is suitable for up to 20 hives. It is complete with screens for tangential operation and a drip tray base and lid for the extractor and settling tank. COMMERCIAL MELTER 1050x550x470mm wide high on legs. 1600W heater in lid, 700W heater in the cabinet. This cabinet type melter is a versatile piece of equipment. It basically separates honey and beeswax carefully, safely and efficiently. It has a high capacity capable of dealing with 100kgs of cappings. It can be used as a cappings melter, liquefier of crystallised frames, uncapping tank or warming cabinet. EUROMEL mm diameter, adjustable height with a single phase 550W motor. Holds 36 shallow frames of any type. This extractor is intended for beekeepers with 100+ hives. It has a variable speed controlled gearbox with an automatic acceleration device. Interlocking safety lid and also clear polycarbonate ½ lid so you can view extraction as it happens. Sloping internal base ensures all honey runs out of the 60mm outlet. THOMAS BABYMATIC A 20 frame semi-automatic extractor that gradually increases speed, once it has been programmed. This leaves you more time to continue uncapping! The machine is fitted with two half covers, one is transparent and fitted with a safety interlock switch, the other supports the control box. 650mm diameter, 1100mm high, 180w electric motor. Very stable, and ideal for a 100 hive operation. THOMAS RADIANOX 24 FRAME An all stainless steel radial honey extractor with a single phase 110w motor fitted on top of the machine. Opening and loading is through a transparent ½ lid with an electronic interlock switch. 1000mm high, 800mm diameter. This machine will take 24 shallow frames of any size. BAFFLE CLARIFIER A large capacity clarifying sump. 1250x470x320mm high, single phase 1200w The baffle clarifier is an important piece of equipment in any commercial operation. It greatly speeds up the processing of freshly extracted honey by separating impurities such as pieces of wax, bees, frame splinters etc. The heat in the base of the sump ensures the foreign bodies rise to the surface and are held back by the three baffles. HONEY PUMP Single phase 750W Specifically made for pumping honey without any emulsifying effect. Stainless steel blades with a capacity of 900kgs per hour, depending on viscosity. Recommended for use with the Cleanomel on page 45 or Baffle Clarifier above. Extractors Price Packed Wt. Thomas Extractine Thomas Duomel, manual Thomas Duomel, electric Thomas Babymatic Thomas Radianox 24 Frame Commercial Melter Euromel Baffle Clarifier Honey Pump [email protected]

41 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES RADIAL AND TANGENTIAL CAGE We can supply either radial or tangential Universal Extractor cages separately. These can be used for renewing an old existing cage or for the DIY beekeeper. Both have collars for fixing to 12.7mm shafts and are complete with Allen key and grub screws. The radial diameter is 405mm and the depth is 380mm. The tangential cage has a depth of 455mm and is 375mm across at its widest point. For larger machines we also have the 12 frame cage with a depth of 400mm, collar size of 12.7mm and diameter of 495mm. SCREENS In sets of three, made from 6mm stainless steel rod and 12mm welded mesh. These will convert your nine frame radial into a tangential machine. When fitting screens, ensure that lower lugs are inside the bottom ring of the cage. N.B. The lower lugs do not need locating in a D of the lower ring. You will invariably find that one will fit into a D section while the other will not. 460mm long, 270mm wide with 50mm deep frame rest. STABILISER UNITS AND CASTORS Ideal for use with electric extractors but will also work with manual machines providing they have fixing points, Stabilisers are in two sizes 600mm to suit the Universal range (providing your extractor has fixing points) and 700mm for our 12 frame RM machines. The smooth running, ball bearing castors can be purchased separately and are complete with self tapping screws. 60mm diameter with 19mm ball. Extractor Spares Price Packed Wt. 9 Frame Radial Cage Frame Radial Cage Tangential Cage Set of Screens Stabiliser unit, universal Stabiliser unit, Mk Castors, set of EXTRACTOR BOTTOM BAR Replacement stainless steel bottom bars for both lightweight and heavy duty extractors are available to replace the old plastic coated type. N.B. we require the old bar to make an exact copy. SIDE HANDLES Two styles are available with bore sizes of 12.7mm for the simple cranked and 14mm for the handwheel version. Produced from very hard wearing and virtually unbreakable plastic. Very comfortable to use. Extractors Price Packed Wt. Bottom Bar RM Motor conversion kit Guard Nylon Gears side handle ½ side handle SPARES Extractors Price Packed Wt. Bronze Bush ½" Nylon Bush, ½" or 9 16" S/S Grub Screw M6 x 6 or M6 x Allen key, 3mm Roll Pin, 3 16" Ball Bearing, 8mm CAPPINGS MELTER AND HONEY LIQUIFIER Made from stainless steel. With the aid of a heating element which together with an electric fan is integrated in the lid. The Cappings Melter and Honey Liquifier automatically separates wax from honey without overheating the honey. The fan ensures an even heat distribution on the wax-honey surface. The spiral heating element can be thermostatically adjusted from C W/230 V. Diameter: 55cm. Height including fan motor: approx. 85cm. Depth of chamber under motor is 500mm. THOMAS MINI CENTRIFUGE Dealing with cappings is a crucial part of beekeeping. Cappings are one of the hives premium products and when cleaned provide the beekeeper with a valuable source of income. This efficient centrifuge is ideally suited for use in a 100+ hive operation. 240mm diameter basket (removable) spinning at 1500 rpm dries cappings admirably with very little imbalance. 800mm high. HIVES EXTRACTORS and BEES RM MOTOR CONVERSION KIT This combined electric motor and speed controller is suitable for attaching to the top bar of most extractors up to twelve frames. Full fitting instructions provided. GUARD Whether making your own or replacing a broken one, these tough high impact polystyrene guards will suit their purpose. NYLON GEARS Tough, nylon construction crown and pinion gears at a ratio of 2½:1. We have yet to see a pair of gears with badly worn teeth. Internal diameter of the crown gear is 14mm, and the pinion gear 12.7mm. CAPPINGS SACK A tough, nylon mesh sack that fits over the top ring of the majority of honey extractors. Place your cappings in the sack, close the stainless steel clip and spin the extractor cage. NB ensure the extractor is accurately balanced. Ideally three sacks will be required for a 400mm diameter cage. The sack measures 370 x 285 mm and has a capacity approximately 2kgs. NEW Cappings Price Packed Wt. Cappings Melter and Honey Liquefier Mini Centrifuge Cappings Sack [email protected] 41

42 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY TANKS, VALVES and STRAINERS STAINLESS STEEL TANKS Produced in three sizes from top quality stainless steel. Capacity: Cottage 25kg.; Medium 50kgs.; Large 100kgs. All are fitted with metal valves and come complete with detachable deep coarse strainer and lid. All welded seams. Convex base ensures honey runs to the valve. The coarse strainer is made from 1.5mm perforated stainless steel and the optional fine strainer made from 0.8mm perforated stainless steel mesh. Stainless Steel Tanks Complete Packed Fine Packed Wt. Strainer Only Wt. Cottage Medium Large MINI STRAINER AND TANK This is an ideal, compact, filtering system for the small honey producer. The 0.8mm stainless steel mesh strainer is sealed into a large capacity inner bowl. It has a strong plastic handle and loose fit lid. VF MINI STRAINER The VF (vacuum filtration) Mini Strainer will speed up the filtering of your honey significantly. The strainer part of the set seals itself to the main vessel as the small vacuum pump is operated with just a few simple strokes. As the vacuum is formed below the honey passes quickly through the strainer. The vacuum is sustained as long as the mesh of the strainer is covered. Spare hose included. For extra fine straining, use cloth on top of stainless steel mesh. 15kg. RECTANK Compact and easy to store, this small tank and valve is ideal for the small producer. 370mm long, 240mm wide, 270mm high nylon valve. Plastic carrying handle. Available with or without nylon honey valve. 40kg. TANK Available with or without nylon honey valve. Will take either a band and clamp combina tion or 40kg. straining bag. Overall height 410mm; diameter 370mm. They are designed for single use only but can be used more if the lid is not clipped on fully. 70kg. TANK WITH VALVE This tank comes with an easy to remove airtight lid and strong integral handles. Fitted with nylon honey valve. Use either band and clamp or 70kg. straining bag. Overall height 560mm; diameter 380mm. Tanks Price Packed Wt. Mini Strainer and Tank VF Mini Strainer and Tank kg. Rectank Only kg. Rectank and Valve kg. Tank Only kg. Tank and Valve kg. Tank and Valve STAINLESS STEEL DOUBLE SLIDE STRAINER A large double strainer with adjustable arms. An essential bit of beekeeping kit that will not break the bank. 240mm diameter. Arms, when extended, open to 420mm. Suitable for our 40 kg. and 70kg. tanks. Coarse mesh has an aperture of 1.5mm and the fine 0.5mm. Depth of top strainer is approx. 40mm. NYLON DOUBLE STRAINER A very effective and inexpensive version of the popular stainless steel strainer. Ideal for 30lb. buckets. Food grade plastic and nylon mesh, probably the most popular strainer we have. Diameter 225mm. 3 point location lugs fits a 30lb. bucket. By using a wooden lath it also fits our 40kg tank. Strainers are 16 and 30 mesh per inch. CONICAL TAP STRAINER Made in stainless steel with a coarse 1.5mm straining mesh. The wire handle makes this strainer suitable for hanging on the tap of a honey tank or extractor. Diameter 135mm. Strainers Price Packed Wt. Stainless Steel Double Strainer Nylon Double Strainer Conical Tap Strainer [email protected]

43 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES STRAINING CLOTHS Nylon cloths are 700mm x 700mm and exceptionally fine. Linen scrim are 1 metre square and are very strong and coarse in texture; ideal for heather honey. They can be folded into envelopes for use in wooden or steel presses. Circular cloths made in nylon with pull tapes suitable for containers up to 500mm in diameter. Special sizes of nylon cloth can be supplied to order. MICRON RATED STRAINING CLOTHS Two types in metre squares. Fine (200 microns) and medium (500 microns). These are industrial straining cloths used extensively in the food industry and are ideal for filtering exhibition honey. The 200 micron version is one of the finest honey straining cloths on the market. Straining Cloths Price Packed Wt. Nylon, square Linen Scrim Circular with tape Fine Micron Rated Square Medium Micron Rated Square STAINLESS STEEL BAND AND CLAMP An efficient device for securing a straining cloth around the top of the honey tank. How many times have you tied on a cloth only to find that it drops in the honey? Sold per metre length. Let us know the circumference of your tank and we will cut and assemble to order. STAINLESS STEEL VALVE A Thorne produced stainless valve with accurate cut off bore. Ideally suited for welding or soldering into a stainless steel tank. A threaded stainless steel boss is included with the valve. POURING AID Simple and practical device in stainless steel to hold a bucket or tin on top of a honey tank for draining purposes. Will fit virtually all sizes of honey tank. HONEY TIPPER It is recommended for plastic or stainless steel bottling tanks between 300mm and 350mm diameter and a maximum height of 700mm. Suitable, therefore, for tanks holding between 25kgs. and 75kgs. of honey. Minimum quantity required to depress the spring is 15kgs. With the steel pin in position place your tank on the plywood base and pour in your honey. Depress the base slightly with the palm of your hand and remove the steel pin. Begin bottling your honey. As the tank empties the powerful spring is NEW activated and slowly tips up the bottling tank ensuring maximum pressure on the outlet for rapid filling and draining of contents without the need for blocks, wedges or scrapers. The base will incline to approximately 30degrees until it reaches the plywood stop. The vessel retaining pins in the front of the board can be adjusted to suit your container. NOTE: Bottling tanks over 700mm high and full of honey will be unstable on the board and could topple over. TANK IS NOT INCLUDED LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR Clip this small battery operated alarm over the rim of your bucket or honey tank and pour in liquid honey. The alarm will beep as soon as honey touches the sensor. TANKS, VALVES and STRAINERS CONICAL NYLON STRAINING BAGS Made from 200 micron rated cloth so are suitable for your exhibition honey. The conical shape of the bag allows for a large head of honey. This ensures that the honey is strained under pressure as well as by gravity; speeding up the process. Two sizes available- for the 40kg or 70kg tanks. Strainers Price Packed Wt. Stainless Steel Band, metre Clamp Small Conical Nylon Bag Large Conical Nylon Bag NYLON HONEY VALVE bore with accurate cut off. Backnut included. Spares are available to fit these valves thumbscrews, hinge bolts and rubber seal which will fit the front and back. Honey Storage and Straining Price Packed Wt. Nylon Valve Thumbscrew, plated Thumbscrew, S/Steel Hinge Bolt, S/Steel Rubber Seal Stainless Steel Valve Pouring Aid Tipper Liquid Level Sensor lb. AND 30lb. BUCKETS Easy to clean with snap-on lids. Both sizes nest saving considerably on storage space. Do not stack more than three high when full with liquid honey. Both sizes have integral tamper seals. Once the lid is on for the first time, it cannot be removed without breaking the seal. 15lb: 220mm diameter, 200mm high. 30lb: 270mm diameter, 240mm high. Honey Storage Each Packed Wt. Per 10 Packed Wt. 15lb. Bucket lb. Bucket [email protected] 43

44 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY HEATHER HONEY and HONEY PROCESSING SMITH CUTTER SCRAPER Stainless steel with wooden handle for cutting the comb away from the foundation sheet. Insert the tensioned wire into the honeycomb at one end of the frame and draw downwards. Then reverse the tool and scrape off the comb/honey. The comb is now ready to be pressed. 90mm blade, 120mm handle. Overall length 250mm. High tensile stainless steel wire can be purchased separately. ECONOMY HONEY PRESS Manual machine for separating heather or particularly thick honey from the comb. Fold comb into the scrim bag, place into the basket, place wooden plate onto the bag and turn handle. Honey flows into the channel and down into your own container. Manufactured at Rand. Solid hardwood timber base measures 355mm square. Stainless steel basket with 6mm perforations, 210mm in diameter and 240mm deep. Supplied with a specially shaped linen scrim bag which can also be supplied separately. Easily disassembled for cleaning. N.B. Do not exert extra pressure by use of a tyre lever or similar. M.G. HEATHER PRESS BAG Strong, linen scrim bags. 380mm long, 230mm wide and 280mm deep. They will hold three full size B.S. Deep combs or 6 shallow. SPIRAL MIXER This stainless steel mixer is suitable for heavy-duty electric drills. 10mm shaft, 650mm long with a 75mm diameter spiral. THOMAS MIXER NEW This mixer is fitted to a 100kg honey tank. The single speed 370w motor revolves at 35rpm. The device is very useful for seeding and creaming honey. A must for all serious honey producers. 750mm high 375mm diameter. MIXING PROPELLER 100mm diameter, all stainless steel. Can be powered by an electric drill (at least 600W) with a 12mm chuck. Blades can be purchased separately for fitting to your own 12mm shaft. HONEY CREAMER Made from aluminium with a wooden T handle. The simplest creaming device. 660mm long with a 125mm diameter head. Carefully warm granulated honey in its container until approx. 1 3 is liquid. Immerse the creamer and move it up and down, being careful to keep the plunger below the level of the honey to avoid drawing in air. Mixing Honey Price Packed Wt. Corkscrew Mixer " Mixing Propeller Propeller Blade, 4" Honey Creamer HONEY BLADE Stainless steel tool for scraping really stubborn granulated honey. 2mm thick stainless steel with bevelled edge. Blade is 120mm x 70mm. Riveted plywood handle, overall length 140mm. HONEY TROWEL Use this tool to break up and transfer granulated honey. 2mm thick, slightly curved blade with honed edge. Blade is 170mm long and 85mm wide. 190mm long, shaped handle. HONEY SPADE For breaking up and transferring honey in deep containers. All stainless steel construction, 2mm thick curved blade with bevelled edge. Blade welded to a 20mm diameter shaft with T head 55mm long. Overall length 510mm. Heather Honey Price Packed Wt. Smith Cutter/Scraper Wire only for above Economy Honey Press Economy Press Bag M.G. Heather Press Bag Spiral Mixer Mixer HONEY SCOOP A stainless steel shaped tool for scooping honey from buckets and tanks. Securely screwed, plastic handle. 355mm long. Scoop is 100mm at widest point. HONEY SPATULA Flexible and strong plastic spatula for clearing/ cleaning remnants of liquid honey from buckets and honey tanks. 200mm long, 90mm wide. NEW NEW CORKSCREW MIXER Stainless steel spiral, overall length 685mm, diameter of spiral 80mm, diameter of shaft 8mm. Fit it to an electric drill. Honey Processing Each Packed Wt. Honey Blade Honey Trowel Honey Spade Honey Scoop Honey Spatula [email protected]

45 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES COILED HEATER SYSTEM 350w thermostatically controlled heater, shaped to hang over side of container, can be used with the system illustrated. Tripod stand, micron rated cloth (200) and stainless steel support cone makes viscous honey handling a pleasure. Speeds up filtering of liquid honey drastically, producing beautifully clear run honey suitable for showing. Tripod is 500mm high with a diameter of 320mm (70kg tank is not included). WARMING CABINET This thermostatically controlled cabinet holds two 30lb buckets on wooden battens. Heat is provided by a 25w heating cable, made by ourselves, which is fitted inside the perimeter of the cabinet approximately 100mm above the base. Without further insulation, the following temperatures are attained:- 20 C 2 minutes; 30 C 4 minutes; 40 C 8 minutes; 50 C 16 minutes; 70 C 54 minutes. Maximum attainable temperature is 70 C. External dimensions: 735 x 395 x 560mm high; Internal dimensions: 685 x 345 x 325mm high. Height above wooden batten. HONEY PROCESSING PEDESTAL HEATER A 220mm diameter heater (250W) which quickly and simply liquefies tubs of crystallised honey. The thermostat is adjustable and will switch on/off as the temperature control demands. Strong and robust stainless steel construction with replaceable element and thermostat. Stand element on surface of set honey and let heater work its way down. HONEY WARMING KIT If you are considering making your own warming cabinet, similar in size to the above, we can supply the necessary element and thermostat with full fitting instructions. MINI HONEY LIQUEFIER An inexpensive heater for melting set honey stored in buckets of up to 10kgs capacity. Power output is 50w. 170mm diameter. BESPOKE WARMING KIT If you are considering a larger cabinet or are converting a redundant fridge or freezer, we can also produce a made to measure heating cable kit to install yourself. Full instructions supplied. All we require from you are the internal dimensions of the proposed cabinet. Output is approx. 10 watts per metre. CLEANOMEL CLARIFIER This small settling tank is designed to fit under the outlet of your honey extractor. The tank is heated to speed filtering and has 6mm and 4mm mesh strainers. The heater is 500w and thermostatically controlled. This initial pre-filtering will speed up processing time considerably. 500mm diameter, 320mm high. Honey Processing Price Packed Wt. Coiled Heater Stand, support and strainer for above Pedestal Heater Mini Honey Liquifier Cleanomel HEATING CABLE Thermostatically controlled, 8 metres in length with capillary probe. Suitable for wrapping around stainless steel tanks and extractors. Warms honey slowly. The cable has an output of 30W per metre. Maximum attainable temperature 85 C. Honey Processing Price Packed Wt. Warming Cabinet Honey Warming Kit Bespoke Honey Warming Kit POA 60w bayonet fitting bulb for old style Warming Cabinet Heating Cable [email protected] 45

46 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY HONEY PROCESSING MELITHERM SYSTEM This heating and melting system is probably one of the most efficient on the market today. It will deal admirably with both liquid and set honey. The device consists of an upper chamber with a stainless steel mesh base. Above this is placed a fine nylon cloth which is trapped in place with a steel hoop. The lower tank will hold 50kgs.+ and has a chrome plated steel valve. Between the two elements is a 50mm perforated steel ring that allows condensate to escape as the honey is heated. A 500W flat spiral heater, 270mm in diameter, is placed in the top chamber. This has a thermostat control with a range between 30 C and 80 C. Add the honey to be processed to the top chamber either, liquid or granulated and switch on the heater. The device will filter and liquefy 25-50kgs. per hour depending on consistency of the honey. Overall height 880mm, overall diameter 325mm. BOTTLING TANK A water jacketed tank for heating, cleaning and bottling honey. All stainless steel with a 3KW thermostatically controlled heating element. Visual water level and temperature gauges. Steel ball valve with positive cut-off. It will hold 100kg. of honey. The strainer support holds a 200 micron nylon bag. Overall height 840mm, diameter 460mm. Internal height 535mm, diameter 405mm. BABY BOTTLER A superb stainless steel heated bottling unit with stainless steel valve at a very affordable price. This unit will hold 70lbs. of honey and contains a 1800W thermostatically controlled heater with a range between 30 and 100 C. Honey can be heated directly in the container on a very low temperature setting and prepared for bottling. Alternatively by using a steel grid or wooden blocks a 30lb. bucket of granulated honey dropped into water can be made liquid overnight. 120 minute timer. 480mm high, 390mm diameter. N.B. Honey must be stirred frequently to avoid hot spots. NASSENHEIDER 'FILL UP' Small and efficient bottling unit of modular design. Suitable for creamed and liquid honey. Fully adjustable between 20g. and 9999g. and capable of bottling 300x1lb. jars per hour. Accurate to within 3 grammes. The device will also operate as a pump and can transfer 260kgs. per hour (additional pipe and tubing required). Simple to operate electronic control unit. The Fill Up is capable of lifting honey from 1m below the head once primed. Quick to disassemble and clean filling head. 115V (transformer included). 100 Watt motor. Honey Bottling Price Packed Wt. Melitherm System Bottling Tank Baby Bottler Nassenheider Fill-up [email protected]

47 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES LABELS Introducing 10 pages of labels. Probably the best selection of honey labels in the world. Choose the basic label and then decide your text. Please see the basic regulations below to guide you on the correct wording required in the UK. Concise details of sizes and print parameters will be found on page 49. All labels are shown at approximately 60-80% size. CENTENARY LABEL L.20 Word Honey is pre-printed. LABELS L.1 L.21 White or yellow. L.2 Word Honey is pre-printed. L.22 L.4 L.25 SPECIAL We can change the layout of the text on any of the basic labels send us clear instructions and we will place the text to your requirements. UK Honey Labelling Regulations Below is our simple advice on honey labelling. For more detailed information go to the website of the Food Standards Agency. 1. The Word HONEY is required. 2. The weight must be on the label we will ensure it is the legal size and format. 3. You can specify the area where the honey is produced. For example, Lincolnshire, Forest of Dean, Scottish Borders. 4. You can specify the type of honey. For example, Heather, Borage. The honey must be at least 75% of that particular type. 5. If you are selling the honey, you must have your name and address on the label. It does not need to be complete but you should be able to be found from the information. 6. If you are selling the honey through a third party, you must have a lot number. 7. You must have a best before date on the jar. We suggest 2-5 years from now. 8. You must have a country of origin on the jar. For example Produce of England, Produce of Scotland, Harvested in Wales. Adding the country to the end of your address is not acceptable. L.26 Labels Headed Personalised Packed Wt. L4 Labels, L4 Labels, L4 Labels, All other labels on this page, All other labels on this page, All other labels on this page, Special text design on any label on this page, 100 N/A Special text design on any label on this page, 500 N/A Special text design on any label on this page, 1000 N/A [email protected] 47

48 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY LABELS L.27 L.42 L.50 Landscape L.28 Word Honey is pre-printed. L.50 Portrait L.60 L.30 STH L.40 STH COMB Perfect for the crystal containers. L.41 Labels Headed Personalised Packed Wt. L60 Labels, L60 Labels, L60 Labels, All other labels on this page, All other labels on this page, All other labels on this page, Special text design on any label on this page, 100 N/A Special text design on any label on this page, 500 N/A Special text design on any label on this page, 1000 N/A

49 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES L.7 L.8 BAR CODE L.5 L.11 DIR L.11 EARTH L.11 White circular label with bee in centre. Diameter 32mm. Printed with Pure Honey and 28g. 1oz.; 42g. 1 1 oz. 2 or 57g. 2oz L.11 QU L.11 B15 T H E I SAW E E N Q U BEST BEFORE END 2015 EDIRECT FROM THE PRODUC R PROTECT THE BEES PROTECT THE EARTH L.11 ENVIRO L.11 WORLD BEES PROTEC T THE ENV IRONMENT PROTECT THE BEES THE WHOLE WORLD LOVES HONEY LABELS L.11 Special Any wording or weight. L.11 B16 L.11 B17 L.11 SSH L.11 SSHES SOFT SET HONEY SOFT SET HONEY BEST BEFORE END 2016 BEST BEFORE END 2017 EASILY SPREADABLE L.11 BABY L.11 P L.11 B18 L.11 B19 L.11 C8 L.11 C6 BEST BEFORE END 2018 BEST BEFORE END 2019 ROUND SECTION LABEL Produced in the USA to seal the covers to complete a round section container. 337mm x 32mm. Label sizes and print parameters Label Size millimetres Max. No. of Max. No. of Max. No. of letters in lines of characters heading personalisation per line Centenary Label 76 x L.1 Large 80 x L.1 Small 60 x L.2 95 x L.4 63 x L.5 32 x Bar Code 32 x 22 L.7 38 x L.8 38 x L dia L.20 Large 90 x L.20 Small 80 x L.21 Large 76 x L.21 Medium 76 x L21 Small 76 x L.22 Large 76 x L.22 Small 60 x L.25 Large 78 x L.25 Small 60 x L x L x L x L x L x L x L x L.50 Large 80 x L.50 Small 60 x L.50 Portrait 50 x L x STH 40 x STH Comb 40 x SQUEEZE BEAR Labels Headed Personalised Packed Wt. L7 or L8 Labels, L7 or L8 Labels, L7 or L8 Labels, Bar Code or L5 Labels, 1000 N/A Squeeze Bear Labels, Squeeze Bear Labels, Labels Standard Special Packed Wt. L11 Labels, L11 Labels, L11 Labels, Round Section Labels, N/A 0.06 Round Section Labels, N/A [email protected] 49

50 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY LABELS SPECTRUM LABELS Now available in 8 sizes and approximately 80 designs see examples below. Choose from the designs shown on pages 51 to 53, your size of label and then add your own text. Designs L cover the full label and L205 onward cover only the centre panel. Sizes: Large 76x51mm; Medium 63.5x46.6mm; Small 63.5x38.1mm; Tiny 38.1x21.2mm; Large Square 51mm, Small Square 40mm; Large Oval 95x53mm, Small Oval 60x49mm. SMALL SQUARE LARGE SQUARE LARGE MEDIUM LARGE OVAL SMALL SMALL OVAL TINY Labels Price Packed Wt. L201-L217, Large, L201-L217, Large, L201-L217, Large, L201-L217, Medium, L201-L217, Medium, L201-L217, Small, L201-L217, Small, L201-L217, Tiny, L201-L217, Tiny, L201-L217, Large Square or Small Oval, L201-L217, Large Square or Small Oval, L201-L217, Small Square, L201-L217, Small Square, L201-L217, Large Oval, L201-L217, Large Oval, Labels Price Packed Wt. L218-L296; L501-L505, Large, L218-L296; L501-L505, Large, L218-L296; L501-L505, Large, L218-L296; L501-L505, Medium, L218-L296; L501-L505, Medium, L218-L296; L501-L505, Small, L218-L296; L501-L505, Small, L218-L296, Tiny, L218-L296, Tiny, L218-L296; L501-L505, Large Square or Small Oval, L218-L296; L501-L505, Large Square or Small Oval, L218-L296; L501-L505, Small Square, L218-L296; L501-L505, Small Square, L218-L296; L501-L505, Large Oval, L218-L296; L501-L505, Large Oval, [email protected]

51 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES SPECTRUM LABELS Samples of Pictures Pick from the images below and add your text Sizes: Large 76x51mm; Medium 63.5x46.6mm; Small 63.5x38.1mm; Tiny 38.1x21.2mm; Large Square 51mm, Small Square 40mm; Large Oval 95x53mm, Small Oval 60x49mm L.201 L.205 L.202 L.206 L.203 L.207 L.204 L.208 HIVES LABELS and BEES L.209 L.211 L.212 L.213 L.215 L.216 L.217 L.218 L.219 L.220 L.221 L.224 L.225 L.226 L.227 L.228 L.229 L.230 L.231 L.233 L.234 L.236 L.237 L.238 L.239 L.240 L.241 L

52 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY HIVES and LABELS BEES SPECTRUM LABELS Samples of Pictures Pick from the images below and add your text Sizes: Large 76x51mm; Medium 63.5x46.6mm; Small 63.5x38.1mm; Tiny 38.1x21.2mm; Large Square 51mm, Small Square 40mm; Large Oval 95x53mm, Small Oval 60x49mm L.244 L.249 L.256 L.245 L.250 L.257 L.246 L.254 L.258 L.247 L.255 L.259 L.260 L.262 L.263 L.264 L.265 L.268 L.270 L.273 L.274 L.276 L.277 L.278 L.280 L.281 L.282 L.283 L.284 L.285 L.287 L.291 L.294 L.295 L.296 L.501 L.502 L.503 L.504 L

53 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES SPECTRUM LABELS L.297 L.407 Sizes: Large 76x51mm; Medium 63.5x46.6mm; Small 63.5x38.1mm. L.297 L.298 L.300 L.299 L.301 L.302 HIVES LABELS and BEES L.401 L.402 L.402 Round / Oval L.403 L.404 L.405 L.406 L.407 Labels Price Packed Wt. L.297-L302, Large, L.297-L302, Large, L.297-L302, Large, L.297-L302, Medium, L.297-L302, Medium, L.297-L302, Small, L.297-L302, Small, Labels Price Packed Wt. L401-L407, Large, L401-L407, Large, L401-L407, Large, L401-L407, Medium, L401-L407, Medium, L401-L407, Small, L401-L407, Small, L402, Oval or Round, L402, Oval or Round, [email protected] 53

54 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY HIVES and LABELS BEES UNIQUE LABELS Send us a photograph or colour drawing of your apiary, house, local beauty spot or landmark or something completely different. We will print your honey labels, using this and any text. Labels are rectangular, 76mm x 51mm; 63.5mm x 46.6mm and 63.5mm x 38.1mm. Square, 51 x 51mm and 40 x 40mm. POLISH Diameter 70mm. Maximum: 4 lines with 20 characters per line. Any weight. L402 POLISH 51mm diameter, white background. Any text can be used. 2 lines personalisation only. L.4 POLISH 63mm x 45mm. Wt. 70g, 80g or 90g. Can be personalised. Maximum of 3 lines with 20 characters per line. Unique Labels Once only Origination Charge Packed wt Packed wt. Full Colour design, Large Full Colour, design, Medium Full Colour, design, Small Full colour design, Small square Full colour design, large square Panel design, Large Panel design, Medium Panel design, Small Panel design, Small square Panel design, large square Polish Labels Pack Packed Wt. Polish Labels, Polish Labels, Polish Labels, Personalised, Polish Labels, Personalised, Polish Labels, Personalised, L4 Polish, L4 Polish, Personalised, L4 Polish, Personalised, L4 Polish, Personalised, L402 Polish, Round, L402 Polish, Round, BEES FOR DEVELOPMENT Improve your honey sales with these labels supporting Bees for Development and all their good work. BfD TAMPER GRANULATION Self adhesive instruction label for the reverse of the jar. Includes use of microwave. 76mm x 25mm. L.60 GRANULATION STH GRANULATION Clear label. Granulation Labels Pack Packed Wt. White Granulation label, White Granulation Label, L60 Granulation, L60 Granulation, L60 Granulation, STH Granulation Label, STH Granulation Label, STH Granulation label, BfD 10p Bees for Development Labels, 65 per sheet. Each small label is 38.1 x 21.2mm. The labels are printed and donated by Thornes so the total cost is given to BfD. Also available BfD 15c and BfD 20cents. BfD Labels are also available in French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Portugese, Danish and Russian. BfD Labels Price Packed Wt. BfD Rectangular Labels 6.50 Free BfD Tamper Labels, Free BfD Tamper Labels, Free [email protected]

55 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES L.17 Diameter 31mm. L.17 C6 L.17 C8 L.17 P L.17 CR L.17 JAR L.17 HB L.17 BO L.17 B15 BEST BEFORE END 2015 HIVES LABELS and BEES L.17 B16 L.17 B17 L.17 CH L.17 HH BEST BEFORE END 2016 BEST BEFORE END 2017 L.17 B18 L.17 B19 L.17 BH L.17 HS BEST BEFORE END 2018 BEST BEFORE END 2019 L.17 PR L.17 LB L.17 SS L.17 SSH L.17 HC L.17 BP L.17 SE L.17 SSES L.17 BA L.17 HCM L.17 SPECIAL Wording of your choice. L.17 NUT L.17 CAP Labels Standard Special Packed Wt. L.17 Labels, L.17 Labels, L.17 Labels, [email protected] 55

56 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY HIVES and LABELS BEES L.12 Tamper Evident Label L.12 SKEP Hexagon fits onto the centre of the lid with tail sealing onto the jar. 30mm across hexagon, overall length 100mm. Co-ordinate with your label or use queen marking colour codes. All except clear and tartan can be overprinted on the tail. L.12 BEE Yellow/Green BEST BEFORE DECEMBER 2015 Green/Green Red/Black Blue/Green White/Green White/Gold White/Red White/Green White/Black Yellow/Black Gold/Black Gold/Black Purple/Black White/Gold L.12 CLEAR Impossible to photograph! Clear transparent tamper label. Excellent with decorated lids. L.12 HIVE Natural L.32 DOUBLE ENDED L.12 TARTAN This extra long label, 162mm, has been designed to fit both sides of a jar. The tails being covered by the product label on one side and perhaps a granulation label on the other. Produced specially for heather honey producers north of the border. Adds a certain Scottish flavour to the marketing of your honey. Not available personalised. Gold Yellow Labels Plain Personalised Packed Wt. L.12, bee, skep, hive or tartan, L.12 bee, skep, hive or tartan, 500 N/A L.12 bee, skep, hive or plain, L.12 Tartan, N/A 0.1 L.12, Tartan, N/A 0.7 L.12 Clear, N/A 0.1 L.12, Clear, N/A 0.7 L.32, bee or hive, L.32, bee or hive, 500 N/A L.32, bee or hive, L.12 PLAIN White White [email protected]

57 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES HONEY JARS The traditional 1lb jar with gold lacquered screw lid is still the most popular jar in use today. Lids are 70mm in diameter. For the 1 2lb Jar, the lid is the 63mm twist design. HEXAGONAL GLASS JARS Becoming more and more popular and now available in three sizes: 4oz (113g), 8oz (227g) and 12oz (340g). All take gold lacquered twist off lids, sized as follows, 48mm, 58mm, 63mm. GLASS MINI One size only circular 1 1 2oz. (42g) Gold lacquered twist lid. Suitable for hotels, guest houses, airlines, samples, etc. The perfect gift when used with our presentation racks. Glass Honey Jars Collected Including Carriage Including Carriage to England, Wales to Highlands of and South Scotland Scotland, N. Ireland and Islands 1lb Jars, with gold metal screw lid, gross lb Jars, with white plastic lids, gross lb Jars, with gold twist lids, Hexagonal Jars, 4oz, Hexagonal Jars, 8oz, Hexagonal Jars, 12oz, oz Glass Mini Pots, N.B. All glass jars are sent at consignees risk. We regret neither ourselves or the carrier can accept responsibility for breakages. HIVES HONEY and CONTAINERS BEES PRESENTATION RACKS Made in rough sawn pine to give that rustic effect. The triple rack is supplied only in the flat and will hold 3 x 1 1 2oz. (42g) glass mini jars. Pins for assembling are NOT included. Also avail able for 2 x 1 2lb. (227g) jars or 2 x 1lb. (454g) jars, standard type, and 2 x 8oz. hexagonal jars. JUTE BAGS Small jute bags made of natural hessian that is both biodegradable and reusable. This jute bag has two padded cotton handles, clear plastic windows and has an internal waterproof lining. Three different sizes to hold two or three 1lb or 12oz jars and three 8oz or 4 oz jars. GREEN GIFT BOXES Dark green gift boxes designed to hold two or three 1lb or 12oz jars (could also take smaller jars), made from quality board that has a dark green textured finish. Cut out window flaps that push in to create jar dividers and allows the labels of the jars to be displayed. NATURAL GIFT BOXES Natural kraft gift box designed to hold two or three 1lb or 12oz jars (could also take smaller jars), made from a durable and attractive open fluted material. Cut out window flaps that push in to create jar dividers and allows the labels of the jars to be displayed. JAR SAFE A two-part cube of polystyrene with cavity for standard 1lb. (454g) jar. The perfect protec tion for posting honey as a gift or trans port ing to a show. (Jar not included.) MULTI JAR SAFE This polystyrene box will hold six glass jars of various sizes 1lb, 1/2lb and all hexagonal jars. Cavities are 85mm in diameter and 100mm deep, extra packaging eg bubble wrap may be required. External measurements: 290x200x140mm deep. HONEYBOX Made for 3 x 8oz round glass honey jars. This lightweight, corrugated effect carton is attractive to look at, simple to assemble and will definitely enhance honey sales. Honey Containers Price Packed Wt. Presentation Racks for 3 Glass Mini Pots, Presentation Racks for 2 Round 1 2lb Jars, Presentation Racks for 2 Hexagonal 8oz Jars, Presentation Racks for 2 x 1lb Jars, Jute Bags, 2 Jars Jute Bags, 3 Jars Jute Bags, 3 Small Jars Green or Natural Gift Boxes, 2 Jars Green or Natural Gift Boxes, 3 Jars Jar Safe Multi Jar Safe Honey Box [email protected] 57

58 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY HONEY HIVES CONTAINERS and BEES PLASTIC MINI POTS 1oz. (28g) capacity. White snap on lid. Opaque sides with clear hexagon windows. Very light. Suitable for catering, hotels, samples, etc. Honey Containers Each Packed Wt. Plastic Mini Pots, Plastic Mini Pots, PET JARS 227/250g and 454/500g crystal clear plastic jars. Light and inexpensive to transport. Both jars take a 63mm twist lid. Stylish cell pattern embossed around the shoulder of every jar. PLASTIC POTS Lightweight and unbreakable honey containers with snap on lids and built in tamper seals. Considerable savings are possible on carriage charges. Available in two sizes g or g. MINI PAIL A small attractive container with lid. Plastic handle. Holds approximately 4lb. of honey. Honey Containers Price Packed Wt. Mini Pail, each Mini Pail, CRYSTAL COMB CONTAINERS New design, prize winner at the 2011 National Honey Show. A huge improvement on the old boring margarine box shape. Clear container with bee and cell decoration on the top and bottom. Hinged lid. Will hold 8oz comb, using the Comb Cutter below. See page 48 for STH Comb label. COMB CUTTER Heavy gauge stainless steel. Honed cutting edge ensures a clean cut every time. Spring assisted plunger action aids comb release. Cuts comb 85x65mm, approx. 8oz. PATTERNED PLASTIC POTS Attractive plastic pots with snap-on-lids and decorated with hexagons around the base and rim. One size only g. Honey Containers Each Packed Wt. PET Jars, 454/500g, pack of PET Jars, 227/250g, pack of Plastic Pots, 454/500g, Plastic Pots, 454/500g, Plastic Pots, 227/250g, Plastic Pots, 227/250g, Patterned Plastic Pots, SQUEEZE BEARS 12oz. (340g) capacity. Very popular with children. Crystal clear PET plastic. Plastic coated wad seals. Painted nose, eyes and mouth. See page 49 for suitable labels. SECTION CASES The traditional packaging for timber sections. Clear cellophane window provides clarity for the comb. Comb Honey Containers Packed Wt. Crystal Comb Containers, Crystal Comb Containers, Comb Cutter Section Cases, Section Cases, SCREW LIDS The gold lacquered metal screw lids fit the standard 1lb. (454g) jars. They are 70mm in diameter and have hygienic flowed in seals. Honey Containers Price Packed Wt. Squeeze Bear, each Squeeze Bears, Squeeze Bears, Squeeze Bears, SQUARE POLY JAR The return of an old favourite with this 1lb (454g) crystal clear square container. 63mm twist gold lid. SKEP HONEY CONTAINER 1lb (454g) attractive skep shaped container with a re-sealable screw valve for clean and drip free serving. Honey Containers Pack of 10 Packed Wt. Square Poly Jar Skep Honey Container PLASTIC LIDS These screw lids fit regular 1lb. (454g) jars. Hygienic and easy to clean. 70mm diameter. White Finish. Screw on Lids Price Packed Wt. Gold Lacquered Lids, White Plastic Lids, TWIST LIDS In five sizes 43mm, 48mm, 58mm, 63mm and 70mm. All are gold lacquered and have flowed in seals. These will fit hexagonal glass jars, glass mini pots, and of course 1 2lb. and 1lb. regular honey jars with a twist-off neck. Beekeepers are no exception to the message of recycling and these lids will fit a large variety of jam jars, coffee jars, pickle jars, etc. Twist Lids Packed Wt. 43mm, mm, mm, mm, mm, [email protected]

59 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES DIGITAL STEM THERMOMETER An inexpensive thermometer suitable for wax or honey. It will determine honey temperature at the centre of a warm honey or wax bucket. Never needs calibrating. Range -50 C to 150 C. Accurate to within 1 C. and is waterproof. Battery included. 125mm probe. REFRACTOMETER Test the water content of your honey with this accurate refractometer from China. Ready calibrated. Simply smear a small drop of honey on the prism and look through the eyepiece towards the light. You will see 3 scales. Read off the figure against the right hand scale where the light meets the dark, this is the percentage of water present in the honey. Ignore the other two scales. An aid to calibration. Using medicinal liquid paraffin smear a small amount on the prism. This should calibrate to 24.5% on the water scale. Once the refractometer is set/adjusted to this figure all honey samples will also show the correct water content. DIGITAL REFRACTOMETER This digital refractometer from Hanna instruments is one of the best and cost effective on the market. Rugged, water resistant, easy to use and very accurate. HEADBAND MAGNIFIER Fully adjustable for size and perfect for studying full frames of eggs and brood. 2.5x magnification. SECTION SHOWCASE A stiff white card box with perspex panels on both sides for showing sections. Conforms to National Honey Show regulations. JUDGES/STEWARDS TRILBY Complete your judging or stewarding apparel with these lightweight, washable and hygienic trilbys. S, M, and L. Showing Price Packed Wt. Honey Taster Frame Showcase, BS Shallow Frame Showcase, BS Deep Frame Showcase, Langstroth Shallow Frame Showcase, Dadant Shallow Frame Showcase, Commercial Shallow Section Showcase Judges/Stewards Trilby SELF ADHESIVE HONEY SIGN Self Adhesive vinyl. 20½ x 6 520mm x 152mm TIMBER HONEY SIGN An attractive timber sign with a 3D WBC hive in profile. White vinyl weatherproof letters on each of three lifts. 300mm wide, 350mm high. TESTING, SHOWING and MARKETING Testing Price Packed Wt. Digital Stem Thermometer Refractometer Digital Refractometer Headband Magnifier HONEY TASTER A 5 long glass rod with paddle and ball end suitable for use when tasting or judging honey. FRAME SHOWCASE Made in clear pine, suitable for showing a fully drawn frame. Slots for glazing. (Glass not supplied). In BS shallow and deep, Commercial, Langstroth and Dadant shallow. LOCAL HONEY SIGN A pressure sensitive plastic sign for use on glass to face outwards. 200mm across point to point. Selling Price Packed Wt. Self Adhesive Honey Sign Timber Honey Sign Local Honey Sign [email protected] 59

60 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY POLLEN, ROYAL JELLY and PROPOLIS FLOOR POLLEN TRAP An all-weather pollen trap which keeps the pollen dry. Pollen is caught in a ventilated plastic drawer which is easy to remove. Integral steel legs raise the floor by 110mm. The floor reverts to a standard solid floor with ease. National assembled only. FAIRWEATHER POLLEN TRAP Designed for use in good weather, cannot be left on the hive in damp conditions. A removable 5mm plastic mesh mounted vertically dislodges the pollen. This falls through the seven mesh grill into a plastic drawer. Fit onto the front of a hive using the brass hooks and screws supplied. National size only. PLASTIC POLLEN MESH For those who wish to make their own pollen trap. This German made mesh is supplied on a roll 1m wide. We can therefore cut to any size required. 1mm thick. STAR POLLEN MESH Each strip measures 340 x 55mm and is 1mm thick. The star pattern is a more efficient pollen stripper than the traditional round pattern. Pollen Packed Wt. Floor Pollen Trap Fairweather Pollen Trap Plastic Pollen Mesh, square foot Star Pollen Mesh RIGID POLLEN STRIP This is the strip we use in our floor pollen traps. 510mm long, 35mm wide and 3mm thick. This pollen stripper is very rigid and therefore lends itself to easy removal from the pollen trap. ROYAL JELLY CUPS AND HOLDERS Make collec tion easy with this row of cups which slot neatly into the cup holder which can be clipped to a 16mm bar. PROPOLIS SCREEN Propolis is easily gathered by applying one of our simple screens. Place the fibre glass mesh under the crown board of your hive and leave for the bees to propolise. Once full, remove the mesh and deep freeze until brittle, approx. twelve hours. Screw up the mesh in your hands and all the propolis will drop off. PROPOLIS REMOVER This product will remove propolis from most surfaces especially stainless steel and plastic. Great for cleaning gloves (carry out a test first) and hive tools. It is anti-bacterial and very economic to use, a little goes a long way. 500ml bottle with trigger spray. Apply to propolis and leave for a few minutes and then rinse with cold water. For stubborn areas leave for 10 minutes before rinsing. Precautions required during application. Contains potassium hydroxide. Pollen/Royal Jelly/Propolis Packed Wt. Rigid Pollen Strip Royal Jelly Cups Royal Jelly Cup Holder Propolis Screen Propolis Remover SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS You will find us represented at these beekeeping events: Bee Tradex, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, CV8 2LG, 1st March Ulster Beekeepers Spring Convention, Antrim, 7th 8th March Welsh Beekeepers Spring Convention, Builth Wells, 22nd March BBKA Spring Convention, Harper Adams College, Shropshire 4th 5th April National Honey Show, St. George's College, Weybridge, Surrey 30th October 1st November PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WISH TO COLLECT ANYTHING FROM THE ABOVE EVENTS [email protected]

61 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES LARGE SOLAR WAX EXTRACTOR Place old combs, cappings and any odd scraps of wax into the stainless steel tray and the heat from the sun through the double glazed lid melts the wax. This runs through the removable strainer into a separate receiving tray. Strong timber construction, insulated base 810 x 685 x 230mm. Supplied complete with sealed double glazed unit in safety glass. Trays may be purchased separately. Tray sizes: main approx. 660mm square, 130mm deep; receiving 600x160x80mm deep. SMALL SOLAR WAX EXTRACTOR Same principle as above but produced in composite timber with galvanised trays. 405mm wide, 760mm long, 405mm high. Supplied complete with sealed double glazed unit in safety glass. Tray sizes: 320x520x130mm deep and 300x110x70mm deep. KOCHSTAR WAX MELTER I This versatile appliance is invaluable to beekeepers and candle makers alike. Heavy duty stainless steel boiler with plastic lid. Thermostatically controlled 1800W sealed heater so cannot come into contact with wax, honey or water. Calibrated to operate between 30 C and 100 C with neon indicator light, 120 minute timer. 365mm diameter, 480mm high. Full instructions for wax melting supplied. KOCHSTAR WAX MELTER II This wax melter will liquefy and clean up to 15kgs of wax on water using the sedimentation principle. Tap off liquid wax from the upper tap and drain water from the lower. Makes wax melting for the candle maker a dream. Stainless steel tank with plastic lid and handles. Two chrome plated brass ball valves with positive cut off. 1800W heater controlled by a thermostat with a range between 30 C and 100 C V AC. 120 minute timer. 365mm diameter, 480mm high. WAX MELTER INSERT A stainless steel container suitable as a bain-marie chamber for the Kochstar I. Holds 12kgs of wax. WAX EXTRACTION LARGE AND SMALL STEAM WAX EXTRACTORS Made in our own metalwork shops at Rand, these machines are efficient and rapid wax extractors using external steam from a steam generator. They consists of six elements, steam generator, stand, snug fit base, body, robust inner perforated stainless steel cage and lid. They are very easy to use and, once steam has been generated, they will melt comb/cappings/wax in seconds. The liquid wax runs into the integral tray and out of the front spout. The condensate is collected under the tray and runs out of the central base spout. Great for all sorts of wax rendering from full cappings to old combs. NB: ensure water levels are maintained. The small version will hold approximately 5 BS brood combs (not including wooden frame). Dimensions 230x230mm square, 460mm high. Stand is 230mm high and made from powder coated mild steel. Linen scrim bag included. Integral lifting handles. The large extractor will take all sizes of comb plus frame, approximately seven BS, Langstroth or Commercial deep and diagonally it will take two 14x12, Dadant or Langstroth Jumbo. Dimensions are 305x305mm square and 670mm high. Stand is 230mm high. Linen scrim bag included. Integral lifting handles. STAINLESS STEEL BUCKET For the larger scale wax producer. This stainless steel pail is ideal for carrying large quantities of liquid wax safely. Holds approx. 9kgs of wax. Will not discolour wax like the galvanised equivalent. Solid stainless steel handle. 230mm high, 260mm diameter. Wax Extraction Price Packed Wt. Large Solar Wax Extractor, fitted with glass Large Solar Metalwork only Small Solar Wax Extractor, fitted with glass Small Solar Metalwork only Small Steam Wax Extractor without steam generator Small Steam Wax Extractor with steam generator Large Steam Wax Extractor without steam generator Large Steam Wax Extractor with steam generator Spare bag, large Spare bag, small Kochstar Wax Melter I Kochstar Wax Melter II Wax Melter Insert Stainless Steel Bucket [email protected] 61

62 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY WAX EXTRACTION and POLISH EASI-STEAM This steam extractor is definitely a winner, especially as the messy bit can be outside in the open. An electric steam generator (4 litre capacity, 1800W, cable length is 3m) is attached to a steel cover via a steam hose (3m in length). This cover fits snugly over a brood box (not supplied). The steel tray and grid are placed on a solid floor (not supplied) and the wooden eke placed on top of the floor. Place a suitable receptacle next to the outlet, e.g. old bucket feeder or ice cream container, switch on the steam generator and wait. After about 20 minutes wax and water will run out of the front of the hive. Leave to settle and cool. The wax will float on top of the water produced by the condensed steam. Switch off generator and carefully remove steel cover. In the hive you will find completely empty frames apart from some cocoon that has lodged on the frame bottom bars and of course the wire from the foundation. The majority of the cocoon will be on the mesh base and can be discarded. The frames are totally free of wax, all that remains is the propolis. The Easi-steam has not only extracted the wax from the old comb (approx. 90% by our calculations) but it has also sterilised the frames and the brood box. Temperature reached in the brood box using this method is approx. 105 C. The beekeeper can use a different floor and brood box every time this process is used or have dedicated equipment for the application. Steam generator available separately. All sizes available except W.B.C. N.B. Plastic runners will distort if left in place. POLISH TINS 100ml size. Twist key pattern. 94mm diameter, 26mm deep. Lid recess for label 77mm diameter. Not suitable for cream polish. ALUMINIUM POTS Can be used for cosmetics or polish. 2 sizes are available. 15ml, ideal for lip balm, this has a raised, clip on lid and measures 42mm in diameter. The 70ml has a raised lid and a diameter of 64mm. Polish Price Packed Wt. Polish Tins, Polish Tins, Aluminium Pots, 15ml, Aluminium Pots, 15ml, Aluminium Pots, 70ml, Aluminium Pots, 70ml, ALUMINIUM JARS Attractive squat containers with a 70mm wadded screw lid. 70mm diameter, 35mm deep. 100ml capacity. Suitable for cosmetics only. COSMETIC JARS In three sizes, these British made containers will add a touch of class to your cosmetic marketing. Thick walled, crystal clear base with a deep screw-on, lined cap. 25ml - 32mm high, 42mm diameter 50ml - 42mm high, 50mm diameter 100ml - 55mm high, 62mm diameter PURE TURPENTINE Pure Gum Turpentine in a 500ml plastic bottle. Ideally suited for use with beeswax to make polish. CARNAUBA WAX Add approx. 10% by volume to your mix to produce a quality hardened polish. Carnauba is a wax which has the highest melting point of all the natural waxes. It is obtained from the leaves of a palm tree that is only found commercially in N.E. Brazil. Wax Melting Price Packed Wt. Easi-steam, National Easi-steam, Langstroth, Commercial, Dadant, Smith Steam Generator only Pure Turpentine Polish Price Packed Wt. Aluminium Jars, Cosmetic Jars, 25ml, Cosmetic Jars, 50ml, Cosmetic Jars, 100ml, Carnauba Wax, 250g Carnauba Wax, 500g [email protected]

63 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES WAX / SOAP MOULDS A wide range of rigid plastic moulds made in our workshop at Rand. Use them for soap, wax or chocolate. The secret of easy release is to pour the wax into the mould when it is cool. Wiping the mould with washing-up liquid or spraying with silicone will also assist in release. Resulting weights and sizes below are approximate. Wax must be poured at approx. 70 C Rectangular 28g 78 x 25mm 5 cavities Maiden 80g 60 x 90mm 3 cavities Medium Skep 40g 65 x 55mm N.B. Medium skep, flower and hexagon form one mould, 1 cavity of each design Cire d' Abeilles 28g 78 x 25mm 5 cavities Valentine 70g 65 x 80mm 3 cavities The Boss 100g 50 x 75mm 3 cavities Bienenwachs 28g 78 x 25mm 5 cavities Geisha 60g 60mm across 3 cavities Comb 100g 65 x 90mm 3 cavities Small Queen Bee 28g Point to point 70mm 3 cavities Hexagon 40g 55mm across N.B. Medium skep, flower and hexagon form one mould, 1 cavity of each design Cricket 60g 65mm dia. 3 cavities Large Queen Bee 1.8kg 260 x 210 x 40mm deep Single cavity Flower 30g 60mm dia. N.B. Medium skep, flower and hexagon form one mould, 1 cavity of each design Golf 80g 70mm dia. 3 cavities WAX / SOAP MOULDS Bears 200g 70 x 70mm 3 cavities Hexagonal 28g Point to point 53mm Two designs, 3 cavities of each design Bee on Comb 70g 3 cavities Bee on Flower 80g 3 cavities WBC Hive 170g 150 x 120mm Single cavity Skep with Bees 230g 150 x 150mm Small Skep 15g 40 x 45mm 6 cavities Cells 20g 35 x 50mm 6 cavities Large Skep 90g 65 x 85mm 3 cavities Lovers 120g 65 x 90mm 3 cavities Leaf 115g 60 x 80mm 3 cavities Clover 115g 60 x 80mm 3 cavities Roses 115g 80mm dia. 3 cavities Sun 120g 80mm dia. 3 cavities Fairy 60g 60 x 70mm 3 cavities Filigree 90g 75mm dia. 3 cavities Wax/Soap Moulds Price Packed Wt. Rectangular or Cire d'abeilles or Beinenwachs Small Queen Bee Large Queen Bee Maiden or Valentine Geisha Hexagon/Flower/Medium Skep The Boss or Comb Cricket or Golf Bears Hexagonal Bee on Comb or Bee on Flower Wax/Soap Moulds Price Packed Wt. WBC Hive Skep with Bees Small Skep Cells Large Skep Lovers Leaf Clover Roses Sun Fairy Filigree [email protected] 63

64 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY THE QUEEN PRESS-IN CAGE A hard resin ring 50mm diameter holding hardened steel needles. Strong Thread is secured around the needles to provide a 90% open area for clear queen observation and marking. Place over the queen whilst she is on the comb. Mark carefully through the threaded top. MARKING CAGE WITH PLUNGER A gentle way of holding the queen for marking and examination. A clear plastic tube 75mm long and 40mm in diameter holds a soft foam covered plunger. Push the queen gently up the tube on the foam until her thorax rests against the plastic mesh. The Queen Price Packed Wt. Press in Cage Marking Cage with Plunger Turn and Mark Marking Paint, each Marking Pen, each Marking Kit Marking Kit Spare Glue Magnetic Queen Marking Kit and Catcher Plastic Queen Catcher Clip Queen Catcher TURN AND MARK CAGE A nifty new device for marking your queen. Uses the plunger technique to move the queen down the tube to enable marking. The plunger can then be twisted, turning the queen into the best position for marking. MARKING PAINT A quick drying non-toxic water based paint in the five international colours. Mark as follows:- Year ending 1 or 6 White 2 or 7 Yellow 3 or 8 Red 4 or 9 Green 5 or 0 Blue MARKING PEN Water based, non toxic, non fade and quick drying. Very easy to apply. Will not dry out. Built in agitator mixes paint prior to use. In all five international colours. MARKING KIT Five cards each with different coloured discs marked With applicator and glue. Used extensively on university and laboratory field trips for insect tagging. Glue available separately. BUTLER CAGE The simplest and most popular introduction method. Simply wrap newspaper over open end and hold in place with an elastic band. Place cage paper end down jammed tightly between two frames. 100x20x12mm. QUEEN INTRODUCTION CAGE For transporting and introducing queens. QUEEN GUARD CAGE A multi-use cage for posting, introduction, marking, trapping and gathering sample bees. The ergonomic shape makes it particularly easy to use. When new it may be stiff, simply move the components rapidly against each other and it will become comfortable to use. The Queen Price Packed Wt. Butler Cage Queen Introduction Cage Queen Guard Cage MAGNETIC QUEEN MARKING KIT AND CATCHER New from Germany, this novel tool will assist greatly in capturing and retaining a queen. Each kit has 20 numbered discs made of steel and are therefore magnetic. The kit is complete with a phial of glue. Simply place the tip of the 'catcher' pen over the queen and the magnetic disc attaches to the nib. NURSERY FRAME AND CAGE Made in all sizes. The National holds 16 cages, Langstroth 20; Dadant 30 and Commercial 27. Each cage is covered in wire mesh with a wooden cell cup in the top and exit door in the base. PLASTIC QUEEN CATCHER For an undisturbed examination of the queen and also for introducing the queen and attendants into postal cages. CLIP QUEEN CATCHER Press between thumb and forefinger to open the cage. Place over the comb and pick up the queen. If worker bees are also gathered they can escape through the queen excluder size slots. Nursery Frame Price Packed Wt. BS Nursery Frame Langstroth Nursery Frame Dadant Nursery Frame Commercial Nursery Frame Individual Nursery Cage [email protected]

65 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES GRAFTING TOOLS Stainless Steel Grafting Tool A precision made scientific instrument. One end incorporates a miniature spoon shape; the other is shaped and cranked for easy access to the base of a cell with new laid eggs. 160mm long. Chinese Grafting Tool Delicately manufactured in the far east with spring loaded plunger for sliding eggs off the flexible spatula tip. 100 mm long. MANDRIL A shaped piece of hardwood which is used for forming a wax cup in the base of the wooden cell cups. CELL PROTECTOR Prevents the bees from tearing down a ripe queen cell. Place over cell and fix to comb with wire spike. The tin slide is used to contain the cell, once removed. THE QUEEN CLOAKE BOARD The Cloake Board is used to split and populate a colony ready for queen rearing. Invented by New Zealand NEW beekeeper Harry Cloake and now used extensively all over the world. Instructions for use below. Step 1: A double brood colony is selected and the bottom box (containing the queen) is put back onto the floor and reversed, so the entrance is at the opposite side of the hive, this entrance is then closed. The Cloake board is placed on top of the lower brood body (without the floor slide in place) on the opposite side to the new lower entrance, acting as a queen excluder, confining the queen to the bottom box. The bees from both boxes use the upper entrance. Step 2: The floor slide is slid into the board separating the two brood boxes. The lower rear entrance is opened. This causes all the flying bees to return to and populate the upper box. The upper box is left for 24 hours so they can determine that they are queenless, and prepare to raise a new queen. The queen in the lower chamber can be used with a Jenter or Cupkit frame to supply eggs of known age for the next step. Step 3: Grafted cells are installed in the upper box. Any emergency cells are removed. Within 2-3 days the grafted cells are accepted and are started, and built up. Step 4: Reunite the colony as a Finisher, by removing the floor slider from the Cloake board. The queen excluder will prevent the queen from interfering with the new queen Cells. One the upper box starts on the new queen Cells they will continue to maturity. The queens cells will need to be transferred to nucleus colonies before they hatch. National/Commercial size only. BEE BOOST Improve queen rearing success, hold queenless splits and nuclei or use as a temporary queen replacement. Store in a freezer. Complete instructions provided. The Queen Price Packed Wt. Stainless Steel Grafting Tool Chinese Grafting Tool Cloake Board Wax Cell Cup Mould Wooden Cell Cups Mandril Cell Protector Bee Boost NUCLEUS HIVES The regular pattern is supplied in B.S., Langstroth, Dadant, Commercial and 14 x 12 sizes. They will all accommodate five frames and have extra deep roofs suitable for a small contact feeder. Made in Western Red Cedar, each hive comprises: floor with entrance block, brood body, crownboard with feed hole and roof. All hive floors are now Open Mesh. WAX CELL CUP MOULD Simple and efficient method of producing wax cell cups. Readily accepted by the bees. Pour molten wax at approx. 80 C into the mould, scrape off excess and allow to cool. When set, the cups will drop out of the cavities. WOODEN CELL CUPS The traditional queen rearing cups. For use with a nursery frame and cages. Flat tops for smearing with wax and fixing to underside of bar in rearing hive. Nucleus Hives Assembled Flat Packed Wt. National Langstroth Dadant Commercial " x 12" [email protected] 65

66 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY HIVES THE and QUEEN BEES NATIONAL TWINSTOCK The National Twinstock is designed to hold 12 full size B.S. brood self-spacing Hoffman frames (if you space your frames on plastic or metal ends it will only accommodate 10 frames). The floor is a standard type with two diagonally opposite corner entrances. The brood is completely divided by a rigid, removable plastic division board, twin nucleus crownboards close off each half of the box. On top of this you can place a double access, rapid feeder; once empty if one of the clear covers is removed bees from one of the nucs can access the whole feeder for any remnants of syrup. The whole hive is protected with a standard 4 National Roof. Half size travelling screens are also available. The complete hive comprises floor, split brood box with plastic division board, two half size crownboards, two half size travelling screens, full size double access rapid feeder, 4 roof. All parts are available separately. Assembled only. Frames not included. National Twinstock Hive Price Packed Wt. Complete, assembled (no frames) Floor, assembled Brood Body, empty, assembled Crownboard, pair Travelling Screen, pair Feeder Jenter System Price Packed Wt. Complete JN Hair Roller Cages and Plugs, JN Brown Cell Cups, JN Brown Cell Cup Holders, JN Ribbed Cell Carriers, JN Plain Cell Carriers, MATING HIVES We offer several types of polystyrene mating hive, Apidea, Warnholz and Micro. Follow the instructions below for trouble-free queen rearing. Once queen cells have been raised, the virgins have to be mated. This has tradition ally been done by making up a nucleus, with full size frames, for each queen, effectively taking a lot of bees out of honey production, just to support one queen. Modern plastics, and a different approach to creating a mini colony, have given us the mini-nuc, which uses only a cupful of bees at a time. Not only that, but each mini-nuc can look after a number of queens in succession. This is the technique: Assemble the mini-nuc with a strip of foundation only, no comb, in each frame. Fill the feeder compartment with candy. Shake young bees into a box and spray them with sugar syrup. Drop one large cupful of sticky, wet bees into the mini-nuc, and close up, making sure that ventilation is clear. Leave for about an hour, until the bees roar in panic, then run a virgin queen in. Leave in a cool dark place for two or three days. Release the bees at the chosen site. Check in two weeks for signs of laying. CUPKIT SYSTEM This clever and very successful system encompasses every aspect of the queen rearing process, achieving the benefits of grafting without the difficulties. One hundred brown cell cups are placed in the back of the comb box which has previously been fixed in a brood comb, and the queen is put in the front of the cage under a queen excluder. As she is in full lay, she continues to lay eggs in the artificial cups. She can be released manually the next day. On the 4th day, very small, newly hatched larvae can be seen through the transparent back and cups, each in a pin-prick of royal jelly. Very easily, each cell cup is lifted off with a cell cup cap which passes onto a cell bar fitted with cell bar blocks. When the queen cells are sealed, hair roller cages can be slipped over, so that emerging virgins are contained. These cages can then be used for travelling and introduction. Each kit contains: 1 plastic comb box, 10 hair roller cages, 100 brown cell cups, 10 cell bar blocks, 10 cell cup caps and full instructions. Cupkit System Packed Wt. Complete CK Hair Roller Cage, CK Brown Cell Cups, CK Cell Bar Block and Caps, JENTER SYSTEM Similar to the Cupkit method. Each kit contains 1 comb box, 10 hair rollercages and plugs, 115 brown cell cups, 115 cell cup holders, 1 cell transfer tool, 40 ribbed cell carriers. Full instructions supplied. APIDEA MATING HIVE 240x148x170mm high. Adjustable front and floor panels. Clear Perspex cover under roof and separate feed compartment. Complete with 3 plastic frames, queen excluder and ventilation mesh. WARNHOLZ MATING HIVE 275x218x175mm high. Contains 4 grooved wooden top bars, separate and removable feed compartment, adjustable under floor entrance as well as disc entrance. Catenary shaped inside to encourage comb building. MICRO MATING HIVE A small, compact, queen mating nuc. Only a small number of bees are required, they are stackable if you wish to have a bank of nucs. 170x125x120mm. Supplied with two frames and embossed starter strip. Removable floor ventilator means a virgin can be introduced from underneath. Adjustable disc entrance. The Queen Price Packed Wt. Apidea Mating Hive Warnholz Mating Hive Micro Mating Hive [email protected]

67 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES POLYNUC Made in Germany by experts in polystyrene nucs and hives for many years. This nuc is top bee space with an integral mesh floor. It hold 6 BS frames or 5 if a frame feeder is utilised. It can be easily adapted to take Smith frames. 155mm wide adjustable entrance. Smooth plastic frame runner. Walls are 22mm thick. NB to preserve the Polynuc we recommend painting with our Beehive Paint. NEW EVERYNUC FEEDER This feeder fits snugly over the Universal Polynuc and hold 3 litres of syrup. Expanded mesh keeps the bees away from the risk of drowning. NEW HIVES THE QUEEN and BEES POLYNUC FEEDER A large capacity feeder (approximately 8 litres) that fits snugly over the polynuc. A securely fitted perspex viewing panel prevents the bees from drowning in the syrup. The Queen Price Packed Wt. Polynuc Polynuc Feeder Everynuc 1 - Langstroth Everynuc 2 - BS Everynuc 3 - Commercial Everynuc - Dadant & Langstroth Jumbo Everynuc - 14x Everynuc 6 - Smith Everynuc Feeder NEW EVERYNUC Made in Germany by one of the oldest established firms in Europe we can showcase this Universal 5 frame Polynuc. It has a separate, mesh, sloping floor with removable inspection tray and 175mm wide entrance, top bee space brood body with stainless steel runners and roof. Walls are 40mm thick. The beauty of this NEW polynuc however is its versatility in the following formats. Please specify 1,2,3,4,5 or Langstroth 5 frame nuc. 2. BS 5 frame nuc with wooden feeder(capacity 2.2litre) and float. 3. Commercial 5 frame nuc with wooden feeder(capacity 1.2 litres), float and 40mm eke. 4. Dadant and Langstroth Jumbo 5 frame nuc and 60mm eke x12 5 frame nuc with wooden feeder(capacity 2.2litres), float and 60mm eke. 6. Smith 5 frame nuc with wooden feeder(capacity 2.2litres), float and rebate blocks. NB to preserve the Universal Polynuc we recommend painting with our Beehive Paint. BiVo BOX A double polystyrene mating nuc with a difference. This hive is ingenious as it takes both BS and Langstroth frames by simply using a conventional brood frame and folding it into three. Once the queen has mated and the frame is no longer required it can be removed, opened up and introduced into a conventional full size brood box. By moving internal divisions it is possible to use the BiVo Box with both BS and Langstroth frames at the same time. It is complete with mini disc entrances on opposite sides, floor ventilation and a feed compartment for both nucs. 310mm square. INCUBATOR Serious queen breeders appreciate the convenience of an incubator for keeping ripe cells, virgins and inseminated queens in controlled conditions. 35 C for pupae, 32 C for emerging queens. Fine temperature control, electric fan to circulate air and water reservoir to maintain high humidity ensure the correct environment. Queen cells should be caged and put in the incubator on the 14th or 15th day, and each cage should have a recess for a little honey or candy, and perhaps pollen. Virgins can be kept a few days before being introduced ideally to a mating hive. Queens can be kept for longer periods in larger cages with attendant workers. Takes approx. forty queen cells. Size 330 x 230 x mm high. The Queen Price Packed Wt. BiVo Box BiVo Frame Incubator [email protected] 67

68 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY HEALTH CERTAN The only biological larvaecide available for the control of wax moths. It will not harm you, your bees or wax or honey. In 120ml plastic bottle, enough for 120 frames and 1 litre bottle, sufficient for 1000 frames. SULPHUR BURNER AND STRIPS Sulpher dioxide is one of the most effective methods of controlling wax moth. It is highly volatile, not fat soluble and poses very little risk to bees, wax and honey. When ignited the strips give off noxious sulphur dioxide, this heavier than air gas then sinks through the pile of supers and frames being treated. A hook in the lid is used to suspend the sulphur strip centrally in the burner. NB. DO NOT INHALE GAS FUMES. Pack of 500g, approx. 20 strips. How to use: Once you have your sealed stack of supers ready for treatment place an empty brood body on the top with a sulphur burner inside. Insert 2 strips and light, closing the top with a roof. Stack supers 6 high (1 strip is enough for 3 supers). Repeat treatment every 4 weeks. Also prevents pollen going mouldy. ACETIC ACID Place a closed hive floor on earth/ grass/ wooden board not concrete. Put 2 or 3 of our absorbent fume pads saturated with 1 4 pint of acetic acid onto the floor. Place a brood box full of frames on top. Put another soaked pad onto the top bars of the box before placing a further brood box on top. Repeat this for as many boxes as need to be fumigated. Seal the top with a roof. Fumigation should take approx. one week. Acetic acid used in this way is very effective in treating nosema and all stages of wax moth. It will however be necessary to repeat the process every 2 or 3 weeks. Note: Acetic acid is highly corrosive. It will remove skin very quickly. Always wear overalls, rubber gloves and a suitable mask. 1 litre and 2.5litres. Collection only. SODA CRYSTALS Soda crystals are an established cleaner in every conceivable environment; this is an effective and low cost method of keeping your smoker, hive tools, gloves, and even your bee suit, clean and free from odours. Totally bio-degradable. Available in 1kg and 10kg bags. AFB TEST KIT American Foulbrood (AFB) is an infectious brood disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Paenibacillus larvae var larvae. It is the most destructive and widespread of the honeybee brood diseases. AFB disseminates rapidly through the colony and, if left unchecked, spreads quickly to other healthy colonies both in the same apiary and those nearby. The Diagnostic Kit takes just 3 minutes to give a result and has been validated with 98%+ accuracy. For single use only. VARROA SCREEN Stainless Steel woven mesh with alloy leading edge. Simply reverse your existing solid floor and place screen on top. The void below the screen now becomes sample collection area. Above the screen is the new entrance. Available in all sizes. The design is slightly different for the WBC hive. Place the screen as illustrated on top of your existing solid floor and slide back until the slopes of both floor and screen meet. Entry to the underside of the screen is via the back of the floor. NB: The lifts must be removed for access. Health Price Packed Wt. EFB Test Kit AFB Test Kit Varroa Screen EXPANDED GALVANISED MESH Very strong and rigid mesh for those wishing to make their own mesh floors or screens. Can be cut to size. Mesh aperture is 3mm x 4mm. Health Price Packed Wt. Certan, 120ml Certan, 1 litre Sulphur Burner Sulphur Strips Acetic Acid 1 litre Acetic Acid 2.5 litres Soda Crystals, 1kg Soda Crystals, 10kg EFB TEST KIT European Foulbrood (EFB) is a bacterial brood disease caused by several agents the main being the bacterium Melissococcus pluton. It occurs most frequently in the spring or early summer during brood rearing and is thought to be caused by stress in the colony and lack of pollen. Symptoms can be variable which makes EFB difficult to identify with certainty; frequently disappearing once there is a nectar flow. The Diagnostic Kit takes just 3 minutes to give a result and has been validated with 98%+ accuracy. For single use only. EXPANDED STAINLESS STEEL MESH Acid resistant, strong and rigid mesh for those wishing to make their own floors or screens. Can be cut to size. Mesh aperture is 3mm x 4mm. WOVEN STAINLESS STEEL MESH Woven 304 grade stainless steel mesh (8 mesh per inch). Will not rust or corrode when exposed to acids. Health Galvanised Expanded Woven Packed Mesh Stainless Stainless Weight Steel Mesh Steel Mesh 12" Square " Square Cut to special size, Sq. Ft metre wide, per metre N/A N/A [email protected]

69 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES BROOD FRAME TRAP New and improved brood frame trap for bio-technical varroa control. 1. Confine the queen on an empty comb and place in the trap. 2. After 7 days, remove the frame and substitute another frame with the queen trapped again. 3. After 18 days, both frames will be full of sealed brood and, hopefully, full of varroa mites trapped with the only brood available to them. 4. Remove both frames and destroy. Frame not included. Made in all standard sizes SUGAR DUSTING BELLOWS The use of icing sugar is becoming more and more accepted worldwide. Simply fill the chamber with dry icing sugar, insert tube into hive through the floor and pump vigorously. Moving the bellows quickly from left to right and front to back. Continue this action for approximately 20 seconds. NB: A card or sticky floor insert is a good idea as the varroa drop can be immediate. HEALTH Health Price Packed Wt. Mite Zapper and control box Control box for Mite Zapper Mite Zapper frame only Sugar Dusting Grid Sugar Dusting Measure and Brush Sugar Dusting Bellows Brood Frame Traps Price Packed Wt. DN DN4, Commercial or Langstroth Dadant or 14" x 12" THYMOL CRYSTALS Available in 100g and 500g sizes. Used extensively as a fungicide in syrup feeds. Use to control varroa, acarine and chalkbrood. MITE ZAPPER From the USA, we can now offer this device suitable for National, WBC and Langstroth hives. This tool was developed at Michigan State University Department of Entomology and is varroa control without chemicals. The Mite Zapper combines mite biology with simple physics. The comb is drone size and has an embedded heating element. The mite prefers the larger drone cells and, once the queen has laid her eggs and the pupae develop, the mites inhabit the cells. Two minutes of power from a 12v battery and the contents of the sealed cell are destroyed. There is no need to open the hive during treatment. One control box will operate many mite zappers. N.B. A notch will need to be cut out of your brood body wall to fit cable. SUGAR DUSTING GRID A simple 460mm square of nylon mesh trapped in a softwood frame. Visit for full details of likely results and technique. Simply insert a collection tray/board on to, or under, your floor (whether solid or open mesh. Remove hive parts to the brood body. Smoke bees and add the dusting grid. Scoop up 100g approx. of dry icing sugar scatter over mesh and brush all over with our adapted bee brush. Remove grid and gently dust sugar on the top bars into the seams of bees. Within minutes mites will be dropping onto the floor of your hive for disposal. If you operate a double brood, use twice as much sugar. The sugar will drop very quickly through two brood boxes. The advantages of this system are obvious. It is pretty quick, it can be done at any time of year, there is no withdrawal period and it is perfectly safe for you and your bees. SUGAR DUSTING MEASURE AND BRUSH Use to measure out 100g of icing sugar for use with above grid. THYMOL FRAME Developed in Germany, use this frame to administer thymol crystals safely. Full instructions supplied. Thymol Price Packed Wt. Thymol Crystals, 100g Thymol Crystals, 500g Thymol Frame APIGUARD Apiguard is a treatment based on natural ingredients that are efficient, safe and beneficial for honeybee colonies. It is the best weapon to fight resistant mite strains. Available in boxes of 10 trays, enough for 5 hives. Also in 3kg tubs - for 30 hives. Each tub is supplied with a measuring scoop, spatula and a quantity of card trays for holding the Apiguard. APIGUARD RIM Made in cedar, this simple 40mm deep frame acts as a small eke above the brood body for holding trays of Apiguard, packs of Apifonda or Nektapoll pollen patties. National or WBC size only. Apiguard not included. Health Price Packed Wt. Apiguard, box Apiguard, 3kg Apiguard Rim, flat, National or WBC Apiguard Rim, assembled, National or WBC [email protected] 69

70 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY HEALTH APILIFE VAR A VMD (Veterinary Medicines Directorate) approved all natural Varroa treatment from Italy. Not to be confused with Apivar, which is a totally different product. Composition: 100g of product contains: 76.60g pure thymol, 16g Eucalyptus as an essential oil, 3.70g Camphor, 3.70g menthol. Form: An 11g evaporating biscuit with product suspended in vermiculite. Full instructions supplied. TRICKLE 2 A 3.2% oxalic/sugar syrup treatment. 100ml, enough for 2 standard hive treatments. Simple, efficient and safe for you and your bees. Use during broodless period only. It is mixed here at Rand so we can guarantee that is fresh. We use an expiry date of two months. Dispensed accurately from a tried and tested container. Simply squeeze the bottle until 5ml. of solution is in the upper chamber, if you squeeze over 5ml the residue will return to the main chamber. Hold the container with the 5ml. chamber closest to your wrist, unlock the nozzle and invert. Squeeze gently running the liquid along the first seam of bees, once the 5ml. chamber is empty, turn the container over and refill chamber with a quick squeeze, it will always level out at 5ml. repeat the process on the next seam. Once treatment is complete, dispose of the empty container responsibly. NOTE: We recommend purchasing an empty container to practice a comfortable trickling technique using water before administering the Oxalic Acid treatment. COMFORT SYRINGE 50ml capacity. Clear acrylic tube with graduated scale. Plunger has a very smooth action, very comfortable to hold. SIMPLE SYRINGE A basic, all plastic large 60ml capacity syringe with graduated scale. 5ml SYRINGE Sold in pairs. Each full syringe will be enough to trickle one seam of bees. Quite often beekeepers work in pairs, beekeeper 1 treats the hive, beekeeper 2 fills the syringes 5ml 'V' GRIP SPRAYER A 5ml spray gun and 80cm of hose. Simply connect the hose to any modified liquid container, or put the hose directly in the container. Each press of the spray gun trigger releases exactly 5ml of solution in a steady even flow. The spray gun has an ezi-grip handle that is really easy to operate. OXALIC ACID SOLUTION 3.2% A ready mixed solution of sugar syrup and Oxalic Acid di-hydrate. Suitable for trickling into seams of bees to control varroa. This solution is prepared by ourselves, we can therefore guarantee the manufacturing date and short expiry date of the product. Oxalic Acid in a syrup solution can seriously harm your bees if the mixture is old and/or has been stored incorrectly. If at any point the solution changes colour and starts to darken through shades of brown it must not be used on honeybees. Supplied in UN approved tamper containers in 500ml and 1 litre sizes. OXALIC ACID DI-HYDRATE CRYSTALS Packed in 500g. This di-hydrate type of Oxalic Acid is ideal for use in the Varrox Vaporiser. Readily soluble in water for use in syringes if practising the trickling method. Can also be used for cleaning weathered cedar assisting in returning your hive to its natural colour. Health Price Packed Wt. Apilife Var Trickle Empty Bottle for Trickle Oxalic Solution, 500ml Oxalic Solution, 1 litre Oxalic Acid, Di-hydrate crystals TRICKLING NOTES If practising the trickling method of control by using oxalic acid in a sugar syrup please be aware of the inherent dangers to your bees. A sugar syrup/acid solution requires special low temperature storage conditions. At this level the HMF (Hydroxymethylfurfural) content in the solution is maintained at 22mg/kg. HMF levels increase with temperature and syrup/acid solutions stored, even at room temperature, will contain high levels of HMF (approx. 1200mg/kg after 30 weeks). At this level live bees will not be harmed but any syrup stored for later feeding to larvae will be highly toxic and could kill them. It is therefore advisable to always prepare a fresh mixture before treatment. 5ML AUTO SYRINGE Simple single action syringe dispenses 5ml or less as required, refills automatically from your chosen reservoir. Complete with 1 metre long draw-off tube. Health Price Packed Wt. Comfort Syringe Simple Syringe ml Syringe ml 'V' Grip Sprayer ml Auto Syringe DANY'S BIENENWOHL An established trickling Varroa treatment used in much of Europe, Dany s Bienenwohl regenerates your bees, is perfectly harmless to bees and very easy to use. Its active ingredients are Oxalic Acid, Citric Acid, Propolis and Essential Oils. There are no residues in wax or honey. In a broodless period, it is 95-98% effective. 500ml and 1litre bottles. VARROX VAPORISER The most successful tool in use today for vaporising oxalic acid crystals. One treatment uses just 1g. Particularly effective in broodless periods, ideal therefore for use during the winter months. A very quick method if you have many hives to treat. Runs off a 12V car battery. Full instructions provided. Health Price Packed Wt. Danys Bienenwohl, 500ml Danys Bienenwohl, 1 litre Varrox Vaporiser [email protected]

71 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES HIVE ALIVE Hive Alive is a new nutrional supplement developed by Advance Science in Ireland. Available in 100ml, 500ml and 2 litre bottles with full instructions. Simply add hive alive to your sugar syrup in your autumn feed. Hive alive can also be used in spring feeds, or sprayed/drenched on weaker colonies. 100ml bottle will treat 4-5 colonies, 500ml bottle will treat colonies. Hive Alive ingredients are all GRASS (Safe for human consumption). Hive Alive is proven to be highly beneficial to the health of bee colonies and is a key ingredient in ensuring a good honey harvest: Strengthens hives against Nosema, Chalkbrood, viruses, Varroa Large body of data to show increase in number of bees, bees live linger, increase in honey production. Less time to treat; blends easily with syrup, only needs to be added after the honey harvest. Prevents syrup from fermenting, less loss of syrup, longer feeding window. All Natural and safe for bees, suitable for natural beekeeping, no wax contamination, extensively tested Can be sprayed on frames to help sterilise hive, breaks down spores. Advance Science has spent years combining ingredients of a Bio Active nature into a product that you, the beekeeper, can easily and safely use in the hive to help strengthen your bees against Nosema, Chalkbrood, Varroa and viruses. HiveAlive will boost your hives so that they can produce more bees and more honey. Used annually for year on year improved results, HiveAlive s natural goodness will build stronger colonies. Hives will enter the spring with strength and vigour, having eaten syrup activated with HiveAlive throughout the winter. CLEAN BEE Beekeepers know that any foreign bodies in the hive are removed by the bees. This cleaning and grooming impulse in the colony is often neglected. Pests, dead larvae, mould, bacteria and other parasitic organisms can threaten the survival of the colony. The use of Clean Bee immediately activates the cleaning and grooming impulse in the colony. Packet of 6 strips. ACID SAFETY KIT Organic Acids are dangerous: it is therefore essential that the correct safety measures are taken when handling them. This kit comprises 1 pair of industrial rubber gloves, 1 pair of safety goggles and 1 moulded face mask (FFP3 S/L rated). APISTAN Apistan is a slow release polymer strip formulation specifically designed for use in beehives for the control of varroa jacobsoni Oudemans on honeybees. Each packet will treat 5 hives SMALL HIVE BEETLE TRAP A very simple yet effective device for trapping small hive beetle (Aethina tumida). This pest, if it reaches our shores and can survive our conditions could prove quite a challenge to beekeepers. The trap is therefore for monitoring purposes. Simply place inside the hive on the floor to one side. The beetles prefer the dark, hence the black CORREX, and hide in the flutes. Remove and check contents at every hive inspection. If you are seriously concerned with what you find send to the National Bee Unit, Central Science Laboratory, Sand Hutton, York YO41 1LZ for examination. Health Price Packed Wt. Hive Alive, 100ml Hive Alive, 500ml Hive Alive, 2 litre Clean Bee Acid Safety Kit Apistan Small Hive Beetle Trap HEALTH THORNE'S SALE DAYS NEWBURGH SALE DAYS Friday, 8th August, 3.00pm to 5.00pm and Saturday, 9th August, 9.30am to 11.30am WINDSOR SALE DAY Saturday, 6th September, 10.00am to 1.00pm STOCKBRIDGE SALE DAY Saturday, 27th September, 10.00am to 1.00pm RAND OPEN AND SALE DAY Saturday, 18th October, From 10.00am [email protected] 71

72 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY HEALTH MAQS MAQS Beehive Strip Your Newest All Natural Varroa Mite Treatment MAQSimising Economic Return Authorised Veterinary medicine Proven high efficacy Tested in UK climate Kills Varroa where they breed No resistance observed Increase your honey yield Use with honey supers on Flexible treatment times No residue in honey or wax Approved by the VMD in early 2013, MAQS Formic Acid beehive strips are possibly the best natural protection against varroa we have in the UK. The core of MAQS is a plant-based gel containing formic acid. The strip is only 6mm thick so fits easily in the bee space between hive parts. Formic Acid is a very common, naturally occurring acid and is commonly found in a variety of everyday products eg coffee and honey as well as a natural defence mechanism of nettles and ants. Developed by NOD Global, a Canadian company, the target was to have an effective rate of vapour release over 7 days. The colony strives to control it s temperature and humidity at all times, this homeostasis is a very real contributing factor in the effectiveness of MAQS. How to use: Two strips (one dose) per hive are required and all entrances, mesh floors etc must be fully open. Each hive must have at least 6 frames of bees/brood and good food reserves. Do not feed during treatment. The daytime temperature must not fall below 10 C during treatment and above 29.5 C on the first three days. Store product in original container below 25 C and out of direct sunlight. Do not destroy queen cells/virgins that may be seen before or after treatment as small colonies may be going through supercedure. Read enclosed PACKAGE LEAFLET on product bucket before use for full instructions and all warnings, including user warnings. 7 day treatment period with full benefits being seen after a complete brood cycle of healthy bees are raised. Maximise honey production by treating with MAQS 4 to 6 weeks before main honey flows. Treat at end of honey flow, preferably while the last super is on for optimum overwintering Treat 2 to 4 weeks before splitting MAQS Beehive Strip NOW AVAILABLE IN 2 DOSE PACK MAQS Per Bucket Wt. Per Supplied in buckets of 10 treatments Bucket Bucket (quantity 1 to 4) Bucket (quantity 5 to 9) Bucket (10 or more) Dose Pack x 2 Dose Pack [email protected]

73 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES AMBROSIA FONDANT A ready-to-use fondant paste consisting of refined sugar, fructose and glucose. Perfect for winter feeding. Available in 2.5kg. bags or multiples of 12.5kgs. AMBROSIA SYRUP Ambrosia bee feed syrup is a liquid prepared food which comes very close to natural bee nutrition. It consists of fructose, glucose and sucrose. Because of its very high concentration it is not susceptible to microbiological degradation. Its very high fructose content (40% on dry weight) prevents crystallisation. Ambrosia bee food syrup is a balanced liquid prepared food with a low HMF content. The ph value is adjusted to suit bees and contributes to the creation of healthy and strong Spring colonies. Available in 17.5 litre (25kg) jerry cans or we can dispense into your own containers. Ambrosia Collected Including Carriage Including Carriage to England, Wales to Highlands of and South Scotland Scotland, N. Ireland and Islands Fondant, 2.5kgs Fondant, 12.5kgs Syrup, 25kg Jerrycan Own container, kg 1.65 N/A N/A BUDGET WOODEN FEEDER National size only This timber feeder is supplied untreated and will therefore require sealing with glue/ wax prior to use. Holds 2 gallons of syrup. Central feed hole with clear plastic cover. Feeders Price Packed Wt. English Feeder Rapid Feeder Nuc Feeder Ashforth Feeder Budget Wooden Feeder CONTACT FEEDERS 3 sizes. 1 4 gal., 1 2 gal., 1 gal. Fill with sugar to about 1 from the top and add warm water. Stir to release air trapped in the sugar and continue until fully dissolved. Continue adding water until completely full. Press lid on firmly and quickly invert the feeder and place over the feed hole on the crownboard of the hive. Our contact feeders are designed to fit inside an empty super. When a roof is then fitted over the feeder the headspace laths in the roof provide the extra room to accommodate the feeder. FEEDING ENGLISH FEEDER Rapid type plastic feeder and lid with one central hole. Bees come up through the hole and over the dome. A cup over the dome allows feed to flow into the central area but prevents bees from escaping into the feeder. Size is 330 x 390m x 71mm. It will fit into all standard hives. No need to make a new hole in the crownboard. Capacity 6 litres. Can be refilled with ease without removing it from the hive. RAPID FEEDER Plastic feeder holding approx. 4 pints of syrup. Centre cover prevents bees escaping. Can be refilled with ease without removing it from the hive. NUC FEEDER 500ml Rapid feeder ideal for nucleus hives. 180mm diameter, 50ml deep. FEEDER EKE Made from home grown cedar, this simple 70mm deep eke will provide extra space for a rapid feeder. 460x460mm 160mm x 140mm x 95mm x 240mm dia. 200mm dia. 140mm dia. Contact Feeders Price Packed Wt. 1 4 gallon Contact Feeder, each gallon Contact Feeder, gallon Contact Feeder, each gallon Contact Feeder, gallon Contact Feeder, each gallon Contact Feeder, NEW ASHFORTH FEEDERS All sizes. Two gallon capacity. Covers the whole area of the brood chamber. Manufactured in Western Red Cedar. All joints are well glued. Finished with three coats of paint. Bees access is at one end. Place on hive with access to the front (a hive should tip slightly forward) all the syrup should then be taken by the bees. 1LB JAR ATTACHMENT FEEDER Turns the standard 1lb. (454g) glass honey jar into a very efficient feeder. Ideal for feeding back honey or syrup to full colonies, nuclei or observation hives. Phosphor bronze gauze. Easy to clean plastic lid with bee space on one side. Available with or without glass jar. Feeders Price Packed Wt. Feeder Eke lb Jar Attachment Feeder lb Jar Attachment Feeder with Jar [email protected] 73

74 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY WOODEN ENTRANCE FEEDER FEEDING A further development from the jar attachment feeder. Ideal for nuclei or full colonies for supplying water, syrup and honey. Not suitable for WBC hives. Simply push into the hive entrance. PLASTIC ENTRANCE FEEDERS 2 litre capacity entrance feeder. Easy to fill and fit at hive entrance. Ideally suited to hives with alighting boards. NOZEVIT From the original developers of Nozevit. This product was developed in Croatia almost 10 years ago. It has been on the world market since 2005 and has received excellent reviews. Not to be confused with a North American copy. Nozevit is a completely natural herbal product based on plant polyphenols. As a food supplement it helps greatly in the treatment of Nosema Apis and Nosema Cerana. It leaves no residues and is very easy to apply. Available in 50ml, 200ml, 500ml and 1000ml bottles. ONLY NATURAL INGREDIENTS Your partner in treating Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae NEW WATER FEEDER We all need water to live and bees are no exception. The instances of bees struggling to find water in periods of drought are commonplace. This little feeder is the answer. Very simple to use without disturbing the hive, taking virtually all makes of compact water bottle found on supermarket shelves. If your hives have flat and level alighting boards dispense with wooden block. If your hive has a flush fronted floor or sloping alighting board snap the block in place and push into the entrance. The feeder can also be used for feeding syrup if necessary, and as it reaches 10cms into the hive the bees do not have to venture too far during cold snaps. Wedge shaped for 4cm means it can also be secured under the slot of a conventional entrance block. Bottle not included. NOZEVIT + This improved formula Nozevit contains vitamins, essential oils and citric acid. Bees are noticeably stronger and healthier with greater disease resistance and tend to be calmer during manipulations. The citric acid content stabilizes intestinal ph and improves digestion and recovery. Available in 50ml, 200ml, 500ml and 1000ml bottles. ONLY NATURAL INGREDIENTS Your partner in treating Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae NEW FRAME FEEDER BS size only, our popular frame feeder is now available in hardwearing, easy clean plastic. Holds approx pints. Complete with wooden float. Feeders Price Packed Wt. Wooden Entrance Feeder Plastic Entrance Feeder, 2 litre Water Feeder BS Frame Feeder APIFIT Apifit is used to strengthen colonies during the spring or as a feed supplement in the summer during nectar shortages. It is a perfect mixture of essential oils, plant polyphenols, sucrose and filtered water. It can be added to sugar syrup, a pollen patty or sprayed directly on to the combs. Packed in 200ml, 500ml or 1000ml bottles. NEW ONLY NATURAL INGREDIENTS Natural food supplement for stronger and healthier bees Health Price Packed Wt. Nozevit, 50ml Nozevit, 200ml Nozevit, 500ml Nozevit, 1000ml Nozevit+, 50ml Nozevit+, 200ml Nozevit+, 500ml Nozevit+, 1000ml VITAFEED GOLD A biostimulant, enhanced liquid feed. Based on beet extract and molasses it strongly stimulates the development of colony population, particularly if weak. It is very simple to use and apply and is safe for bees and the beekeeper. It leaves no residues and contains no antibiotics. It is particulary effective when applied to colonies infected with nosema. VITAFEED GREEN An enhanced liquid feed for your bees. This also stimulates colony development and is based on oils of walnut, thyme, marjoram and wild marjoram. It stabilises bee gut ph to within the optimum range and provides a wide spectrum of protection: fungicidal, bactericidal, antioxidant and varroa repellent. Feeding Price Packed Wt. Apifit, 200ml Apifit, 500ml Apifit, 1000ml Feeding Price Packed Wt. Vitafeed Gold, 250ml Vitafeed Green, 250ml [email protected]

75 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES SUPERBOOST A revolutionary product for improving bee health and vigour as well as crop pollination. SuperBoost is a pheromone device that is easily hung between brood frames. One device works for over 30 days. Tests have shown huge increases in: pollen loads, colony growth rate, young worker bees, egg laying rate, honey production and it inhibits swarming! NEKTAPOLL Nektapoll is a ready-to-feed pollen substitute/fructose syrup patty. Use from early March to stimulate your bees if there is a shortage of pollen. Feed between 250g and 500g per colony by splitting plastic sleeve and slicing patty with a sharp knife. Place on top of brood frames, ideally inside a small eke or our Apiguard Rim. Feeding Price Packed Wt. Superboost Nektapoll WASP BANE Keep wasps under control with this highly efficient trap. A two part device. When the lower chamber is full of wasps, (and it will be if our experience is anything to go by!) simply replace. Retain the upper chamber. Great for reducing robbing in the apiary. RECORD CARD Stiff A4 card to keep notes on disease, feeding, colony behaviour, honey yield, etc. Vital for good colony management. Can be laminated to produce a write on-wipe off surface. Health Price Packed Wt. Wasp Bane Wasp Bane refill Record Card Laminated Record Card FEEDING YOUR BEES Autumn: Feed Ambrosia or concentrated syrup: 2 parts white sugar to 1 part hot water, then leave to cool, OR Ambrosia Fondant, in August/ September, so that the brood nest, which is now emptying, fills with stores for winter. Feed 2 or 3 gallons, or until the bees stop taking the food down. Winter: If there is doubt about the quantity of stores available in the winter, do NOT feed syrup which will distress the bees in the long periods of bad weather but put Ambrosia Fondant directly on the top bars of the brood frames. Spring: A vulnerable time in the beekeeping calendar as the increase in brood rearing can rapidly run down stores. Give small amounts of a weaker (1:1) syrup. The extra water aids the development of the brood nest. Pollen Substitute: The bees which have survived the winter have to produce 2 or 3 generations of brood to get the colony off to a good start. In a poor spring lack of pollen can hold up development. Nektapoll provides the nourishment necessary for those old bees to raise brood. FEEDING [email protected] 75

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77 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES BOOKS Before you start beekeeping, we always recommend that a good book is purchased on the subject. We have one of the largest ranges of books on beekeeping in the U.K. and would be pleased to advise on the most suitable titles available. BOOKS NEW NEW Books Price Packed Wt. AB Colouring Book ABC & XYZ of Bee Culture Alphabetical Guide for Beekeepers (Stevens) Anatomy of the Honey Bee (Snodgrass) An Introduction to Bee Houses (Bates) An Introduction to Bees and Beekeeping Apis through the Looking Glass At the Hive Entrance Background to Bee Breeding (Atkinson) Bad Beekeepers Club, paperback (Bull Turnbull) BBKA Guide to Beekeeping (Davis) Beautiful Queens and Honey Too! Beauty and the Bees (Robb) The Bee Friendly Beekeeper Books Price Packed Wt. The Bee Friendly Garden The Bee House Book The Bee-Kind Garden Beekeepers Field Guide Beekeepers Toolbox - Allan Beekeeping - A Novices Guide Beekeeping, a Practical Guide (Patterson) Beekeeping at Buckfast Abbey Beekeeping For All Beekeeping for Dummies Beekeeping Study Notes, Mod 1,2, Beekeeping Study Notes, Mod 5,6,7, Husbandry Certificate Microscopy Cert of Bkg Study Notes [email protected] 77

78 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY BOOKS NEW NEW NEW Books Price Packed Wt. Bee Manual Bee Masters of the Past Bee Sex Essentials (Connor) Bees at the bottom of the Garden Bee-sentials, A Field Guide (Connor) Beeswax - Brown, 4th edition Beeswax - Coggshall & Morse Bella, the Queen Bee Breeding Super Bees Breeding Techniques & Selection Breeding the Honeybee Buckets of Honey from Boxes of Bees Bumble Bee Identification Collecting Honey Pots The Complete Guide to Beekeeping Books Price Packed Wt. Dr Sara's Honey Potions The Feminine Monarchie or The Historie of Bees For the Love of Bees Frow - Lincolnshire's Greatest Beekeeper Fun with Bees -Allan Guide to Bees and Honey Handbook of Beekeeping Hive and the Honeybee Honey and Health (Croft) The Honey Bee, around and about The Honey Bee, inside out (Davis) Honey Bee Diseases and Pests Honey Bee Disease, Identification Cards [email protected]

79 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES BOOKS NEW Books Price Packed Wt. Honey Bee, Biology & Beekeeping (Caron) Honey Bees of the British Isles Honey by the Ton Honey Cookbook Honey Cookery Honey Days Honey Farming Honey Marketing Honey Nature's Golden Healer Honey Recipes for Microwave Cookery How to Keep Bees without finding the Queen Increase Essentials (Connor) In search of the best strains of bees Insect Bites and Stings -Dr Harry Riches Introduction of Queen Bees (Snelgrove) The Jefferson Beekeeping Guide Keeping Bees and Making Honey Books Price Packed Wt. Keeping Bees Without Fuss or Chemicals (Bleasdale) Keeping Healthy Honey Bees Langstroths Hive and the Honey-bee The Life of the Bumblebee Manipulations - Allan Mead Making Medical Aspects of Beekeeping Mites of the Honeybee (Webster & Delaplane) My first honeybee book Natural Beekeeping, Organic Approaches Natural Beekeeping with the Warre Hive The Observation Hive Observation Hives (Webster & Caron) Pheromones of social bees Plants and Honey Bees Plants for Bees [email protected] 79

80 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY BOOKS NEW NEW Books Price Packed Wt. Pollen Identification for Beekeepers Practical Beekeeping Practical Microscopy for Beekeepers (Maurer) Producing Royal Jelly (van Toor) Propolis (Nowottnick) Queen Bee, Biology, Breeding and Rearing - Woodward Queen Breeding and Genetics - How to get better bees Queen Rearing - Snelgrove Queen Rearing Essentials Queen Rearing Simplified (Cook) Recycling & Working Beeswax with Simplicity Recipes using Beeswax Books Price Packed Wt. Reflections on Beekeeping (Robson) The Rose Hive Method Scientific Queen Rearing Skep-Making (Brekelmans) Social Organisation of Honeybees Starting Out - Allan Swarming, Its Control & Prevention Sweet and Savoury Traditional British Honey Drinks Traditional Irish Honey recipes Traditional Scottish Honey recipes Understanding Bee Anatomy The Wild Garden and the Honeybee The World of a Bee Farmer Why not Top Bar Hives? Your Health, how bees can help [email protected]

81 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES THE ROYLE POSTERS Eight really affordable plasticised posters, measuring 595mm x 425mm. Each has useful information, photos and advice. Great posters for beginners or beekeepers of many years experience, and essential aids for training courses. Copyright E.H. Thorne (Beehives) Ltd and G Royle. EDUCATION Royle Posters Price Packed Wt. Each Full Set of 8 Posters [email protected] 81

82 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY EDUCATION VIRTUAL HIVE The virtual hive provides a comprehensive photographic guide to the frames and conditions that can generally be found within a typical brood box at various times of the season. Some of the conditions may not be found within the same brood box at the same time, eg laying queen, queen cells, and sporadic drone brood. Study this guide and the beekeeper will learn to relate and identify conditions within their own hive and take any actions required. Eleven 343x203mm matt finish high resolution photographs on card 0.5mm. Photographs are printed back to back. The correct size to use in an assembled DN4 frame. Also available in eleven assembled DN4 frames or as a complete national brood body. Complete with notes detailing each frame. Photographs were taken by Simon Croson, winner of Gold Medal, Apimondia, Argentina, Copyright S. Croson and E.H. Thorne (Beehives) Ltd Virtual Hive Price Packed Wt. Photographs only Photographs in Frames Complete Brood Body [email protected]

83 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES DVDs A NEW INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING WITH PAUL METCALFE 114 minutes Paul Metcalfe has been keeping bees for almost 50 years. For much of that time he was the Beekeeping Adviser for Norfolk. With new and updated sections on choice of hive and equipment, as well as the latest advice on disease control, he takes us through the beekeeping year from April to the onset of winter. The management of the hive is carefully explained and demonstrated at a pace that allows the viewer time to study in detail correct handling procedures at all stages of the hive s summer cycle AN INTRODUCTION TO KEEPING BEES 70 minutes A video from Farming Press, it is ideal for any prospective beekeeper, giving an overview of the hobby and also the confidence with which to begin. It covers equipment, siting your hive, harvesting and processing honey, marketing and much much more HONEY, A BEEKEEPERS GUIDE 120 minutes DVD describing in detail different methods of removing honey from the hive, extracting honey from the comb and bottling and preparing it for sale. Different honeys and nectar sources are discussed; there s a section on how best to exhibit honey to catch the judges eye; and there s a demonstration on how to turn honey into prize winning mead BEEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS & OLD HANDS 90 minutes John Furzey started working on the commercial bee farm of AW Gale of Marlborough in In 1967 John moved to Clapper Hill Bee Farm, working with the late David Rowse until With a lifetime of experience, John shares with us his knowledge and passes on very practical, informative and educational material to help both beginners and old hands alike THE HONEYBEE 43 minutes The Honeybee is the story of the life of a colony with previously unseen close up footage of the queen, workers and drones, featuring communication within the nest, the excitement of the swarm, wax production, foraging for food, water and propolis, defence, disease and the survival of the bees through the winter Education Price Packed Wt. DVD - A New Introduction to Beekeeping with Paul Metcalfe DVD - An Introduction to Keeping Bees DVD - Honey, A Beekeeper's Guide DVD - Beekeeping for Beginners and Old Hands DVD - The Honeybee OBSERVATION HIVES MOBILE NUC/OBSERVATION HIVE The simple and effective answer to easy and trouble-free live bee demonstrations. Keep it in your apiary as a nucleus hive. Then, when visiting a school, etc., simply remove the frame with the queen from the nuc and replace with a frame feeder. Place the frame in the top section. The bees in the nuc body work away quite happily processing the syrup feed and servicing the queen, above the queen excluder. The colony is quite happy to remain closed all day because of the wire mesh ventilated floor. Supplied complete with a nucleus roof, crownboard, frame feeder and glass. Very easy to transport, unlike the tall, thin variety. Strong carrying handles. A must for all associations. National size only. Complete with shutters and 1 4 gallon contact feeder. Central base entrance that also acts as the swivel axis. Glass not supplied. Glass sizes: National 4 pieces 3 x 386 x 564mm. Now available fitted with glass; collection only. TRANSLUCENT TUBE This clear 19mm diameter tube is suitable for fixing to the plastic pipe and provides flexibility when positioning the observation hive. Education Price Packed Wt. WBC Model Hive National Model Hive BS Observation Hive BS Observation Hive, fitted with glass Translucent Tube, per metre EDUCATION MODEL HIVES Both hives are half size and made throughout in Western Red cedar. The WBC consists of floor, lift and porch with entrance slides, two further lifts and a roof. Use it for demonstrations, displays and exhibitions. Mobile Nuc/Observation Hive Price Packed Wt. National " x 12" Langstroth Commercial Dadant The National comprises floor with entrance block, brood body, two supers, crownboard and metal covered roof. It is complemented with the inclusion of several half size frames. TEN TIPS ON STOCKING AN OBSERVATION HIVE 1) Ensure the hive is completely free of observable diseases and parasites. 2) The bees should be as docile as possible. 3) The frames and combs should be clean with a uniform brood and cell pattern. 4) The hive must be well ventilated and away from direct sunlight. 5) Stores of food should be present, i.e. pollen, honey and nectar. 6) The bees must have easy access to the outside, preferably above head height. 7) The queen should be marked and laying. 8) Drones as well as workers should be obvious. 9) Drone, worker and queen cells should be in evidence with eggs and larvae visible. The queen cell should be ripe or recently vacated. 10) If exhibited at an agricultural show ensure the hive is stewarded at all times [email protected] 83

84 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY EDUCATION CARDBOARD MODEL HIVE A useful educational tool. Press-out, fold and stick parts form a brood box, excluder, super and roof plus brood and super frames. Made from stiff card and in full colour. The hive when assembled is 65mm high and 50mm square. SECRETS OF THE BEEHIVE A cut out and colour teaching aid for children. Well illustrated, it shows the life history of a honeybee from egg to foraging worker. A must for all primary schools and young budding beekeepers. A4 in size, produced on stiff art card, brass fastener provided. Magazine 1 year 2 years American Bee Journal Bee Craft Bee Craft, to Europe N/A Bee Craft, to the rest of the world N/A Beekeepers Quarterly N/A Beekeepers Quarterly, to the rest of the world N/A Bee Culture WALLCHARTS Bees This is on bees in general and covers solitary bees, (mining bees), social bees (bumble bees) and advanced social bees (honey bees). Included are all aspects of their nature and habitat. 855 x 610mm. Honey Bees Specifically on honey bees. This excellent chart gives details of the various castes with close-ups of various anatomical features and details of their brood development from egg to adult. 855 x 610mm. APIS APIARY INFORMATION SYSTEM A record keeping system for beekeepers. Keep track of your colonies, hives and apiaries. Record inspections, feeding, treatments, honey extractions, bottling and sales of both bulk honey and jars. Keep full records of swarms collected. Calculate varroa status. Keep an eye on food and medicine stocks. Over 30 different reports, most of them configurable. Print hive or colony record cards then input the inspection data in a single line in an abbreviated format. Set reminders; and more. Runs on XP and later versions of Windows; minimum memory 1GB for XP, 2GB for Vista and later. Education Price Packed Wt. Cardboard Model Hive Secrets of the Beehive APIS Pollen in Honey For those interested in pollen identification. Details are given of the following pollens, inclu ding electron micro scope illustra tions and blossom time: dandelion, horse chestnut, oil-seed rape, white clover, willow herb, blackberry, thistle, lime, borage, balsam, ling heather and ivy. 840 x 595mm. MAGAZINES We are appointed agents for many of the world s beekeeping magazines, making it easy for subscriptions to be paid in sterling. All are extremely informative and keep the discerning beekeeper in touch with developments. Wallcharts Price Packed Wt. Wallchart, each [email protected]

85 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES TRAINER'S BOX OF TRICKS HIVE SIMULATOR A very easy to use and intuitive educational tool. Simple, printed, magnetic strips, covering many aspects and conditions of beekeeping, such as artificial swarming. It can be quickly arranged on a magnetic white board, fridge door, hive roof or even car bonnet! Ideal for training budding beekeepers both young and old. Supplied on a magnetic sheet ready for cutting out using sharp scissors or office guillotine. EDUCATION Hive Simulator Price Packed Wt. Hive Simulator A National brood body containing or pictured every item or aspect of bees and beekeeping within ten different frames. Invaluable for a serious speaker on the subject. Castellated Spacers, Plastic Frame Runners, Metal Frame Runners, Open Mesh Floor, Crown Board, Lock Slides, Spring Fasteners, Corner Supports, Plastic Dummy Board, Hive Tool, Hive Tool and Frame Lifter, Foundation, Wide Metal End, Wide Plastic End, Section Rings, Section Covers, Honey Comb, Waggle Dance, Narrow Plastic Ends, Pollen, Plastic Ends Porter Escape, Curtain Escape, Rhombus Escape, Canadian Cone Escape, WBC Cone Escape, Sealed & Unsealed Brood, Standard Mouse Guard, Wire Queen Excluder, Plastic Queen Excluder, Slotted Steel Queen Excluder, Rigid Pollen Strip, Eggs, Jenter Brown Cell Cup, Wooden Cell Cup, Mandril, Nursery Cage, Chinese Grafting Tool Economy Grafting Tool, Hair Roller Cage, Cell Protector, Queen Puzzle Cage, Press-in Cage, Bee Pin, Clip Queen Catcher, Butler Cage, Capped Honey, Hoffman Converter Clip, L.1 Label, L.20 Label, L.25 Label, L.26 Label, L.27 Label, L.40 Label, L.30 Label, L.12 Tamper Seals, L.17 JAR Label, L.17 B14 Label, L.17 CR Label, Granulation Label, Polish Label, L11 Beeswax Label, Sealed Brood, Plastic Uncapping Fork, Apiguard Api-life-Var, Trickle 2, Forage calendar, Beekeepers Rule, AFB EFB, Varroa, SHB Tropilaelaps, Swarming. Trainer's Box of Tricks Price Packed Wt ONE DAY COURSES An Introduction to Beekeeping Saturday 14th June plus a two hour practical session Common Pests and Diseases of Honeybees Saturday 26th April Swarms and Swarm Control Saturday 10th May The Honey Harvest Saturday 7th June and Saturday 12th July Aspects of Queen Rearing two day course Saturday 31st and Sunday 1st June All courses are run by Simon Croson, BBKA Qualified Beekeeper, and are held in our training room and our apiary at Rand. Light refreshments included. For more details see our website or call [email protected] 85

86 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY GIFTS BELINDA BEE UMBRELLA This bespoke Belinda Bee umbrella has eight deep panels of transparent plastic with the cute image of Belinda Bee. There is a clear part to see through in very heavy rain! It has a black U shaped handle and a press stud fastening. Gifts Price Packed Wt. Silver drop bee earrings Silver stud bee earrings Silver drop skep earrings Silver bee necklace Silver zirconia necklace Silver skep necklace Lapel badge Cuff Links BEE JIGSAWS Puzzles made by a customer here in Lincolnshire. The A4 jigsaw has 110 pieces, choose between pictures of bees, a close up of the queen and her workers and cells with different images. The 16 x 12 jigsaw is a little more difficult with 300 pieces. Available as bees, a swarm of bees and bees close up. All jigsaws come in an attractive hessian bag with gift tag. CHILDRENS BEE SUITCASE 18 solid plastic wheelie case. Retractable handle. Zipped compartment and elastic retaining straps inside. CHILDRENS BEE BACKPACK 13 backpack. Carrying handle and adjustable shoulder straps. Fits inside the suitcase if desired. BEE TORCH Wind up torch in the shape of a bee. 7cms long Gifts Price Packed Wt. Umbrella Jigsaw Puzzle Jigsaw Puzzle Torch Gifts Price Packed Wt. Bee Suitcase Bee Backpack WOODEN GIFTS SILVER DROP EARRINGS Sterling silver drop earrings. SILVER STUD EARRINGS Sterling silver small stud earrings. SILVER SKEP EARRINGS Sterling silver skep earrings. SILVER BEE NECKLACE Sterling silver with bee design, 440mm chain. Wooden Gifts Price Packed Wt. Pencil Sharpener Bookmark Calendar Blackboard Ruler Pull cord Pencil with bee topper Notepad Holder and Notepad Hanger Keyring Wine Bottle Stopper Tape Measure BEE PEN AND BEE PENCIL SILVER ZIRCONIA BEE NECKLACE Delicate sterling silver bee necklace with yellow cubic zirconia stones in the wings. 440mm chain. BEE PHOTO CARD SILVER SKEP NECKLACE A delicate piece of sterling silver jewellery. Skep with bees on a very fine chain. BEE CUFF LINKS 20mm size. Supplied in smart presentation case. ALL PROCEEDS TO BEES FOR DEVELOPMENT Gifts Price Packed Wt. Bee Pen Bee Pens Bee Pencil Bee Pencils Photo Card [email protected]

87 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES WORLD'S GREATEST BEEKEEPER Pottery mug. A great gift. MUG A retro design mug for your tea or coffee. STAND-OUTS Super little 3D stickers. Great for letters, cards, scrapbooks, etc. Each bee is approx. 20mm long, 12 per packet as shown. CAR / NURSERY STICKERS A4 sheet of peel off self adhesive bees. GIFTS SILK SCARF Beautiful silk chiffon scarf designed by Jani Tully Chaplin. Size 180cm x 50cm. BELINDA BEE STICKERS Self-adhesive vinyl in three sizes. 1½, 3 and 6 diameter. ACRYLIC KEY RING Transparent acrylic keyring, with Belinda Bee design. Gifts Price Packed Wt. Stand-out Bee Stickers Car / Nursery Stickers Belinda Bee Sticker, 1½" Belinda Bee Sticker, 3" Belinda Bee Sticker, 6" SQUIDGY KEY RING Soft and pliable, stress relief bee key ring. Gifts Price Packed Wt. Greatest Beekeeper Mug Mug Silk Scarf Acrylic Key Ring Squidgy Key Ring BEE PINS Use pins for decora tions for candles, floral arrange ments, displays, etc. CUSHION COVER A superb handmade cushion cover. Bright coloured material, fully washable. The bee is appliqued onto the cover and measures 9" x 8" at the widest parts. Velcro fastening. Available in red, blue and green. SHOPPING BAG Cloth shopping bag with Belinda Bee image and the slogan Protect the Bees, Protect the Earth shown on both sides. 38cm x 40cm. NEW SLOGAN STICKERS Bumper size 500 x 100mm. Environment 105mm diameter. BELINDA BEE SOFT TOY 350mm long, soft and furry and made to BS5665 and EN71 standards. VAN DOOR STICKER Flying Bee with full pollen sacs. Width 330mm; Point to point 375mm. SMALL SKEP This well made small skep makes a great centrepiece for a display of hive products. 200mm diameter 180mm high. Gifts Price Packed Wt. Bee Pin, each Bee Pin, Bumper Sticker Enviro Sticker Van Door Sticker Gifts Price Packed Wt. Cushion Cover Shopping Bag Belinda Bee Soft Toy Small Skep [email protected] 87

88 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY GIFTS BABY'S BIB, HAT AND VEST Blue, pink or cream bibs and hats. Cream vest with yellow trim in sizes 0/3 months and 3/6 months. GLASS COASTERS A beautiful, very special, handmade set of four glass coasters. NEW SILK TIE Skep and bees design, pure silk and made in England. GLASS CARDS NEW MICROWAVABLE BEE TEDDY CUDDLY BEE PILLOW HONEY SOAP Honey scented hand soap. 100g bar. Gifts Price Packed Wt. Baby Bee Bib Baby Bee Hat Baby Bee Vest Silk Tie Microwaveable Bee Teddy Cuddly Bee Pillow BEEKEEPER BOTTLE STOPPER BEE TRINKET BOX BEE MOSAIC KIT An easy to use kit that includes all the materials required to create an enduring mosaic stepping stone for your garden. Diameter 250mm. Gifts Price Packed Wt. Handmade Glass Coasters Glass Cards Honey Soap Bee Mosaic Kit SKEPS WITH BEES AND FLOWERS TEA TOWEL 100% cotton tea towel. White with an image of a skep, flying bees and flowers (with their names). BEE CANDLE STICK NEW BEE BOWL YELLOW TEA TOWEL A lovely 100% cotton yellow tea towel. BEE COASTER NEW BEE TOAST RACK Gifts Price Packed Wt. Beekeeper Bottle Stopper Bee Trinket Box Bee Candle Stick Bee Toast Rack Bee Bowl Bee Coasters A TASTE OF HONEY TEA TOWEL A lovely 100% cotton tea towel. Red background but with bold splashes of colour showing hives, bees, flowers and honey. NEW Tea Towels Price Packed Wt. Skeps with Bees and Flowers Tea Towel Yellow Tea Towel A Taste of Honey Tea Towel [email protected]

89 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES Beeswax Sheets and Dyes A range of coloured sheets made from pure beeswax. 16 x 8 packed in multiples of 10. Natural and Ivory sheets are also available in the following sizes: x 5, x 8 and x Please note that due to the nature of beeswax there can be shade variations. Synthetic, granular dyes are also available in the colours. Packed in 10g pots or 50g bags. Sold in packs of 10 sheets, either all the same colour or mixed. Natural Ivory Acid Yellow Peach Amber Sandalwood Orange Salmon Pink Soft Pink Rose Pink Cerise Rubine Bright Red Berry Red Burgundy Dark Red Pale Blue Sky Blue French Blue Reflex Blue Navy Blue Lavender Pale Lilac Violet Vivid Purple Purple Mint Lime Green Pale Green Emerald Green Christmas Green Dark Green Olive Green Light Brown Russet Chestnut Dark Brown Black ROLLED CANDLES The easiest and safest way to make beeswax candles. Suitable for all ages. No molten wax used. Uses only beeswax sheets and the appropriate wick. Instructions: 1. Decide on the finished diameter of your candle (One 16 x 8 sheet, when rolled lengthways, has a diameter of just over 1 ). 2. Use the size of square braided wick one size smaller than the diameter of your finished candle. 3. Cut the wick 1 /2 longer than the sheet and place it 1 /4 in from one edge. 4. Carefully turn up the edge of the wax and fold over the wick. 5. Begin rolling, ensuring the ends of the candle are square. If you roll out of square, simply unroll and start again. 6. The final edge of the sheet can be secured by warming the wax gently near a radiator and pressing carefully with the fingertips. Alternatively, a few small spots of wax glue can be used along the length of the edge. Tips and Ideas: The sheets should be kept at room temperature for at least 24 hours before use to ensure the wax is supple. Work in a warm room. Alternatively, hold the sheet close to a hairdryer or radiator for a few seconds. To make tapered candles, cut the sheet slightly at an angle. To finish the top of the candle, a pleasing effect can be achieved by dipping the tip in molten beeswax. To make candles with a larger diameter, add extra sheets into the rolling process. CANDLEMAKING EQUIPMENT Beeswax 10 Sheet Packed 50 Sheet Rate Packed 200 Sheet Rate Packed Sheets Rate Weight (per 10 sheets) Weight (per 10 sheets) Weight Natural " x 5" Natural " x 8" Natural 16" x 8" Natural " x " Ivory " x 5" Ivory " x 8" Ivory 16" x 8" Ivory " x " Coloured 16" x 8" Each Wax Dye, 10g Wax Dye, 50g [email protected] 89

90 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY CANDLEMAKING EQUIPMENT KOCHSTAR WAX MELTER I Made in Germany this versatile appliance will be invaluable to beekeepers and candle makers alike. Heavy duty stainless steel boiler with plastic lid. Thermostatically controlled 1800W sealed heater so cannot come into contact with wax, honey or water. Calibrated to operate between 30 C and 100 C with neon indicator light. 365mm diameter, 480mm high. Now with 120 minute timer. Full instructions for wax melting supplied. WAX MELTER INSERT A stainless steel container suitable as a bain-marie chamber for the Kochstar I. Holds 12kgs of wax. KOCHSTAR WAX MELTER II This wax melter will liquefy and clean up to 15kgs of wax on water using the sedimentation principle. Tap off liquid wax from the upper tap and drain water from the lower. Makes wax melting for the small scale candle maker a dream. Stainless steel tank with plastic lid and handles. Chrome plated brass ball valves with positive cut off. 1800W heater controlled by a thermostat with a range between 30 C and 100 C V AC. 365mm diameter, 480mm high. 120 minute timer. WAX MELTING TANK All stainless steel with a 3kW heating element. Thermostatically controlled with a maximum attainable temperature of 120 C. Visual water level and temperature gauges. Steel ball valve with positive cut-off. It will hold 100kg. of wax. Overall height 33 ; diameter 18. Internal height 21 ; diameter 16. N.B. When filling with wax blocks, take care that the temperature gauge probe is not damaged. Complete with a 25w tap heater to prevent wax freezing in the valve. BAIN MARIE Inexpensive, water jacketed, stainless steel pots that are brilliant for melting down small quantities of beeswax...safely. We stock two sizes 1.5kg and 2.5kg capacity. Simply pour water in at the side vent until full, fit the cap and apply to your hot plate or gas ring. Add beeswax as required, preferably in small pieces, the wax will quickly become liquid. When the water boils the pot will whistle like a kettle. NB: ensure water in jacket is topped up from time to time. Complete with stainless steel lid. STAINLESS STEEL BUCKET For the larger scale wax producer. This stainless steel pail is ideal for carrying large quantities of liquid wax safely. Holds approx. 9kgs of wax. Will not discolour wax like the galvanised equivalent. Solid stainless steel handle. 230mm high, 260mm diameter. Wax Melting Price Packed Wt. Kochstar Wax Melter I Kochstar Wax Melter II Wax Melter Insert THERMOMETER Inexpensive glass thermometer with a range from -10 C to +100 C. Supplied in a rigid plastic sheath. KOCHSTAR DIPPING STATION The Kochstar Dipping Station, using the Kochstar Wax melter as the base, has two models, the No. 4 and No. 6. Each can be used for making dipped candles of different sizes and colours No. 6 has six stainless steel tubes 87mm in diameter and 330mm high. No. 4 has four stainless steel tubes 110mm in diameter and 430mm high. The tubes from the dipping station can be purchased separately as can a small aluminium dipping tube 87mm in diameter and 225mm high. This small tube will work very well in a small kitchen saucepan. To assist in handling this tube when hot and full of wax we can also supply a handy clip on handle to aid pouring. Six hole lid Small Tube Handle DIPPING JIG Make 4-8 candles simultaneously. All stainless steel framework. Fully adjustable. Makes candles up to 17 high. 1. Adjust the collars for the required candle height. Thread the wick around the hooks and tension. 2. Dip to release air bubbles, then dip and cool alternately. 3. When the desired diameter is reached, trim the base of the candles away from the bottom collar. 4. For larger diameter candles, thread the wick over every second hook. COOLING ARM The wooden arm holds up to three jigs for cooling the wax. Candlemaking Price Packed Wt. Kochstar Dipping Station Kochstar Dipping Station hole lid only hole lid only Dipping Tube, large Dipping Tube, medium Dipping Tube, small Clip on handle Candlemaking Price Packed Wt. Wax Melting Tank Bain Marie, 1.5kg Bain Marie, 2.5kg Stainless Steel Bucket Thermometer Dipping Jig Cooling Arm [email protected]

91 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES BEESWAX BLOCKS We produce beeswax blocks in black, blue, yellow, green, red, pink, orange, violet, brown, ivory and natural. Suitable for moulded or dipped candles. Certified Organic Beeswax from New Zealand. Ideal for cosmetics. Candlemaking Price Packed Wt. Natural Beeswax, 30g Natural Beeswax, 500g Natural Beeswax, 10kg Coloured or Ivory Beeswax, 30g Coloured or Ivory Beeswax, 500g Natural Organic Beeswax, 500g CONTAINER BLEND SOY WAX CB-135. A low melting point (47 C) vegetable wax derived completely from soya beans and specially formulated for container candles. GM free and burns with a bright, clean flame. Can be blended with paraffin wax or beeswax. PILLAR BLEND SOY WAX Made from pure 100% soya beans. Pillar candles produced have a superb creamy, opaque appearance and silky smooth feel. It is excellent for scented candles and is self releasing from most moulds. Pillar blend soy wax melts at 54 C and is totally GM free. Can be blended with paraffin wax or beeswax. PARAFFIN WAX Pelleted for rapid melting. Suit able for latex, silicone or glass moulds. It has a melting point of approximately 70 C. Candlemaking Price Packed Wt. Soy Wax, container blend, 500g Soy Wax, container blend, 50lbs Soy Wax, pillar blend, 500g Soy Wax, pillar blend, 50lbs Paraffin Wax, 500g Paraffin Wax, 25kgs LATEX MOULDS Small Skep 1¾ high, 1½ wick Afghan 2¼ high GLASS MOULDS Made from laboratory grade heatproof glass. Excellent results every time. Please follow instructions carefully. Use with beeswax, soy wax or paraffin wax. 8 x ½, 8 x ¾, 8 x 7 /8, 8 x 1, 8 x 1¼, 12 x ½, 12 x ¾, 12 x 7 /8, 12 x 1, 12 x 1¼, 18½ x 1 and 18 x 1¼ 1. To help the candles release from the mould, rinse in soapy water and shake off the drops or spray with silicone. 2. Dip the correct size wick into molten wax until all air bubbles have come out. Warm the mould gently by a fan heater. 3. Arrange the mould so that it is held vertically with the wick supported a few centimetres above the mould. Seal the wick where it exits the mould with plasticine or wax glue. 4. Pour the wax at about 75 C. The hollow formed in the base as the wax cools can be filled with fresh wax. 5. When the candle is quite cold, remove it from the mould. A sharp tap with the hand may help it or a spell in the freezer may encourage really stubborn ones. SILICONE SPRAY See page 18. Cat 3 high Old English Sheepdog 3¼ high Puppy 3½ high York Rose 5¼ high, 1½ wick Spaniel 2 high Christmas Tree 2¼ high, 1¾ wick Latex Candle Mould Price Packed Wt. Large Skep, WBC Hive, Frog, Baby Owl, Owl, Spiral, Father Christmas, Santa, Snowman Small Skep, Cat, Puppy, Spaniel, Afghan, Old English Sheepdog York Rose, Christmas Tree CANDLEMAKING EQUIPMENT Candlemaking Price Packed Wt. Glass Mould, 8" x ½" Glass Mould, 8" x ¾" Glass Mould, 8" x 7 8" Glass Mould, 8" x 1" Glass Mould, 8" x 1¼" Glass Mould, 12" x ½" Glass Mould, 12" x ¾" Glass Mould, 12" x 7 8" Glass Mould, 12" x 1" Glass Mould, 12" x 1¼" Glass Mould, 18" x 1" Glass Mould, 18" x 1¼" Large Skep 2¼ high, 2½ wick W.B.C. Hive 2¼ high, 1¼ wick Frog 5 high, 2 wick Baby Owl 3 high, 1½ wick Owl 4 high, 1½ wick Spiral 7½ high, ½ wick Father Christmas 4½ high, 1¾ wick Santa 4½ high, 2 wick Snowman 4¾ high, 2½ wick [email protected] 91

92 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY CANDLEMAKING EQUIPMENT TS MOULDS These highly detailed moulds are developed at Rand and carefully made at our branch in Newburgh, these moulds produce excellent results time after time. All are pre-holed for wicks and come with a wick-laying channel to keep them erect when pouring wax. Made from silicone rubber. Very easy to use and the moulds, with care, will last several years. Bee Theme TS10 Honeycomb Globe and Bee TS1 Bear and Comb TS2 Bear and Honeypot TS3 Bear and Skep 1 TS4 Bear and Skep 2 TS5 Bear and Smoker TS6 Belinda Bee TS7 Framed Skep TS8 Honey Bear TS9 Honeycomb Globe TS11 Textured Skep TS12 Tree Bears TS13 WBC Hive TS14 Woven Skep and Bee TS15 Small Honeycomb TS16 Small Honeycomb with Bees TS17 Large Honeycomb TS18 Large Honeycomb with Bees TS19 Textured Skep with Bees TS20 Bee Plaque TS21 Small Button TS22 Medium Button TS23 Large Button TS24 Bee Oval TS25 Skep and Bees TS26 Round Bee Light TS27 Golf Ball and Bee TS28 Tall Hexagonal Honeycomb TS29 Small Hexagonal Honeycomb TS30 Hexagonal Bee Light TS31 Tall Hexagonal Honeycomb with Bees TS32 Tall Hexagonal Honeycomb with Bees and Skep TS33 Small Hexagonal with Bees TS34 Small Hexagonal Honeycomb with Bees and Skep TS Moulds Each Height Wick size Candle wt. Packed candle mm inches grams Weight TS ½ TS ¼ TS ¼ TS ¼ TS ½ TS TS TS ¾ TS ¾ TS ¾ TS ¾ TS ¼ TS ½ TS TS ½ TS ½ TS ¾ TS ¾ TS ¾ TS TS35 Tapered Helter Skelter TS36 Comb Block with Bee TS37 Rolled Skep TS38 Sunflower and Bee TS39 Honeycomb Sunflower and Bee TS40 Bee Topped Honeycomb TS Moulds Each Height Wick size Candle wt. Packed candle mm inches grams Weight TS ½ TS ¾ TS TS TS ½ TS ¼ TS ½ TS TS TS ½ TS TS TS TS TS ¾ TS ¾ TS ¼ TS ½ TS ½ TS ¼ [email protected]

93 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES Animals TS101 Boy Owl TS102 Boy Piglet TS103 Brown Owl TS104 Cartoon Pup TS105 Daisy TS106 Dolphin TS107 Dumpy Owl TS108 Elegant Cat TS109 Frog TS110 Ermintrude TS111 Girl Owl TS112 Girl Piglet TS113 Gorilla TS114 Jungle TS115 Koala TS116 Old English TS117 Penguin TS118 Pensive Cat TS119 Skippy CANDLEMAKING EQUIPMENT TS120 St. Bernard TS121 Teddy in Bow-Tie TS122 Terrier 1 TS123 Terrier 2 TS124 Curvy Owl 1, TS125 Curvy Owl 2, TS126 Curvy Owl 3 TS127 Wise Monkey Hear no Evil, TS128 Wise Monkey Speak No Evil, TS129 Wise Monkey See No Evil TS130 Sticky Bear TS131 Bear and Posy TS132 Nelly TS133 Cat with Bow TS134 Frog TS135 Mum and Baby Frog TS136 Wise Owl TS137 Proud Cat TS138 Plump Owl TS139 Hound Dog TS140 Cute Chick TS Moulds Each Height Wick size Candle wt. Packed candle mm inches grams Weight TS TS ¼ TS ½ TS ¼ TS TS ½ TS ½ TS TS ½ TS TS TS ¼ TS TS ½ TS TS ¼ TS ¼ TS ¼ TS TS ½ TS Moulds Each Height Wick size Candle wt. Packed candle mm inches grams Weight TS ¼ TS TS TS TS ¼ TS TS ¼ TS ¼ TS ¼ TS ½ TS ¾ TS TS ¼ TS ¼ TS ½ TS TS ½ TS TS ¾ TS ¼ [email protected] 93

94 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY CANDLEMAKING EQUIPMENT People TS201 Beefeater TS202 Chelsea Pensioner TS203 Chinaman TS204 Clown TS205 Face TS206 Farmer TS207 Farmers Wife TS208 Girl with Teddy TS209 Hiker TS210 Lovers TS211 Skull TS212 Sleep TS213 The Kiss TS214 Thumbs Up TS215 Toby TS216 Two-faced TS217 Valley Girl TS218 Warrior Christmas TS219 Weeping Figure TS220 Praying Hands TS221 Ghost TS301 Bell 1 TS302 Bell 2 TS303 Christmas TS304 Decorated Christmas Tree TS305 Floating Christmas TS306 Madonna and Child TS307 Parcel TS308 Santa TS309 Christmas Tree TS310 Snowflake TS311 Holly TS312 Small Poinsettia TS313 Santa Head TS314 Large Pine Cone TS315 Small Pine Cone TS316 Traditional Pine Cone TS Moulds Each Height Wick size Candle wt. Packed candle mm inches grams Weight TS ½ TS ½ TS TS ¾ TS ¼ TS ¼ TS ¼ TS TS TS TS ½ TS TS ½ TS ½ TS TS TS ½ TS TS ½ TS Moulds Each Height Wick size Candle wt. Packed candle mm inches grams Weight TS ½ TS ½ TS ½ TS ½ TS ½ TS ¾ TS ½ TS ¼ TS ½ TS TS TS TS ¾ TS ¾ TS ½ TS ½ TS ½ TS ½ [email protected]

95 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES The World Decorative Shapes TS402 Bricks TS403 Cleopatra TS404 Eiffel Tower TS405 King Tut s Coffin TS406 King Tut s Mask TS407 Letterbox TS408 Liberty TS409 Lima TS411 Ornate Pyramid TS412 Pisa TS413 Seated Chief TS414 Telephone Box TS415 Castle TS416 Lighthouse TS410 Macchu Picchu CANDLEMAKING EQUIPMENT TS501 Adjustable TS502 Banana 1 TS503 Banana 2 TS504 Bols TS505 Brandy TS506 Cone TS507 Candle Stick TS508 Decorated Stick TS509 Diamond Faces TS510 Dipped N Carve TS511 Hammer TS512 Herringbone TS513 Jerez TS514 Lantern TS515 Large Obelisk TS516 Small Obelisk TS517 Large Scent TS518 Small Scent TS519 Large Stepped Pyramid TS520 Small Stepped Pyramid TS521 Light Bulb TS522 Lighter TS Moulds Each Height Wick size Candle wt. Packed candle mm inches grams Weight TS TS TS ¼ TS ½ TS ¾ TS ½ TS ¾ TS ½ TS ½ TS ½ TS TS TS ¼ TS ¾ TS ¾ TS ¼ TS TS TS Moulds Each Height Wick size Candle wt. Packed candle mm inches grams Weight TS ½ TS TS ¾ TS ¼ TS TS TS ½ TS ¼ TS TS TS ¼ TS ¼ TS ¾ TS ¼ TS ¼ TS ½ TS ¼ TS TS ½ [email protected] 95

96 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY CANDLEMAKING EQUIPMENT TS523 Mobile TS524 Ribbed TS525 Russian TS533 Flame Burst TS 534 Lamp Shade TS 535 Petals TS526 Salt and Pepper TS527 Sparky TS528 Square Faces TS529 Textures TS530 Turkish TS531 Vase TS532 Violin TS536 Fleur de Lys TS537 Small Sunflower TS538 Rose TS539 Pineapple TS540 Small Rose TS541 Acorn TS542 Valley TS543 Rose Column TS544 Pendant TS545 Grip TS546 Bubble Cube TS547 Traffic Lights TS548 Flower Block TS549 Cupcake TS550 Celtic TS551 Hug TS552 Kriss Cross TS553 Stripes TS554 Manhatten TS555 Scary Pumpkin TS556 Small Pumpkin TS557 Dice TS Moulds Each Height Wick size Candle wt. Packed candle mm inches grams Weight TS ½ TS ½ TS TS ¼ TS ¼ TS TS ¾ TS TS ½ TS TS ¾ TS ¾ TS ¾ TS TS ¾ TS ½ TS TS Moulds Each Height Wick size Candle wt. Packed candle mm inches grams Weight TS ¼ TS ¼ TS ½ TS ¾ TS ¼ TS TS ½ TS ½ TS TS ½ TS TS ¾ TS ¾ TS ¼ TS ½ TS ½ TS ¾ TS ¾ [email protected]

97 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES Plain Shapes TS601 Buttress TS602 Fat Taper TS603 Plain Pyramid TS604 Polygon TS605 Shell TS606 Slim Taper TS607 Tapered Rings TS608 Tapered Triangle TS609 Heart TS610 Fluted Heart TS611 Star TS612 Fluted Triangle TS613 Fat Column L TS614 Fat Column M TS615 Fat Column S TS616 Slim Column L TS617 Slim Column M TS618 Slim Column S TS619 Spiral TS620 Household TS621 Votive TS622 Small Plain, TS623 Medium Plain, TS624 Large Plain TS625 CANDLEMAKING EQUIPMENT TS626 Rings TS627 TS628 TS629 TS630 TS631 TS632 Tall Twist 2 TS633 Tight Twist TS634 Trio TS635 Egg TS636 Golf Ball TS637 Scooped Hexagonal TS638 Cracked TS Moulds Each Height Wick size Candle wt. Packed candle mm inches grams Weight TS ½ TS TS ¼ TS TS TS ½ TS ¾ TS ½ TS ¾ TS ¾ TS ¾ TS ¾ TS TS TS TS ½ TS ½ TS ½ TS ½ TS Moulds Each Height Wick size Candle wt. Packed candle mm inches grams Weight TS ½ TS ¼ TS ½ TS ¾ TS TS TS ¾ TS ¾ TS ¾ TS ¾ TS ¾ TS ¾ TS ¼ TS ½ TS ¼ TS ½ TS ½ TS TS ½ [email protected] 97

98 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY CANDLEMAKING EQUIPMENT POLYCARBONATE MOULDS Strong, crystal clear plastic moulds from Switzerland. Each mould is supplied with a needle for tensioning the wick. Instructions for use as glass moulds. Church Candles Cylinder Candles Hexagon Church Mould Square Pyramid Cone Large Sphere Egg Star Cog Cross Stepped Rhombus Large Penta Swirl Twist Oval Staggered Oval Triplet Star Shaped Cone Skep with Bees Opening Bud Arch Motif Flame Discus Fir Tree Heart Wave Marguerite Twin Peaks Waterlily Square Lantern Round Lantern Polycarbonate Height Base/Dia Candle wt. Wick size Price Packed Moulds candle mm mm grams inches Weight Church ½ Church ½ Church Church Church Church ½ Cylinder Cylinder Cylinder ½ Cylinder ½ Cylinder ¾ Cylinder ½ Hexagon Square x Tall Square x Square x ½ Pyramid x ½ Cone ½ Large Sphere ½ Small Sphere Sphere Sphere Flat Sphere Egg, Small ½ Egg, Medium ½ Egg, Large Star, 6 point ½ Star, 12 point ½ Cross x ½ Stepped x ½ Rhombus x ½ Large Penta Small penta ½ Swirl ½ Twist ½ Oval x ½ Staggered Oval x ½ Triplet Star Cone Skep with Bees ½ Opening Bud x Arch Motif x Flame Discus, Small x Discus, Large x ½ Fir Tree x ½ Heart x Marguerite ½ Twin Peaks x Waterlily ½ Wave x ½ Square Lantern x Round Lantern ½ [email protected]

99 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES CANDLE WICK COTTON WICK In 12 sizes for candles of ¼, ½, ¾, 1, 1¼, 1½, 1¾, 2, 2½, 3, 3½, 4 diameter. All sizes are in lengths of 5 metres, 50 metres or approx. ZINC CORED WICK Suitable for all waxes and ideal for night-lites and wick sustainers because of its rigid core. Four sizes available in 5m or 50m lengths , 1.5-2, 2-2.5, Candle Wick Price Packed Wt. Cotton Wick, No. 0, ¼"; 1, ½"; 1A, ¾"; or 2, 1"; 5 metres Cotton Wick, No. 0, ¼"; 1, ½"; 1A, ¾"; or 2, 1"; 50 metres Cotton Wick, No. 3, 1¼"; or 4, 1½"; 5 metres Cotton Wick, No. 3, 1¼"; or 4, 1½"; 50 metres Cotton Wick, No. 5, 1¾"; or 6, 2"; 5 metres Cotton Wick, No. 5, 1¾"; or 6, 2"; 50 metres Cotton Wick, No. 7, 2½"; 5 metres Cotton Wick, No. 7, 2½"; 50 metres Cotton Wick, No. 8, 3"; 5 metres Cotton Wick, No. 8, 3"; 50 metres Cotton Wick, No. 9, 3½"; 5 metres Cotton Wick, No. 9, 3½"; 50 metres Cotton Wick, No. 10, 4"; 5 metres Cotton Wick, No. 10, 4"; 50 metres Zinc Cored Wick, any size, 5 metres Zinc Cored Wick, any size, 50 metres FLOATING MOULDS Also made in Switzerland, these clear plastic trays are very easy to use and hard wearing. Each tray has six cavities producing a candle between 25 and 30g approx. Hexagon Flower Heart Sun Star Maple Leaf MOULD HOLDER Nit-lite Ship What a superb idea. This plastic frame will hold four polycarbonate moulds and allows the candles to be rotated on their axis and held at an angle. Great for layering different colours at different angles. ROUND METAL NIGHT LIGHT HOLDER Bee Lightweight aluminium night light holder. 37mm diameter x 17mm high. Use with wick sustainers. Flame Duck Fish Triangle Candlemaking Price Packed Wt. Mould Tray for Floating Candles, Any design CANDLEMAKING EQUIPMENT WICK HOLDER Use these small wooden clips for holding the wick firmly in place when producing moulded candles. HEART SHAPED METAL NIGHT LIGHT HOLDER Lightweight aluminium night light holder. 14mm deep approx. 40mm across. Use with wick sustainers. WICKING NEEDLE A 6 steel needle for threading wick through latex or glass candle moulds. GLASS NIGHT LIGHT HOLDER Clear strong glass night light holder. 40mm diameter x 17mm high. Use with wick sustainers. WICK GRIPPER This super little gadget is great for gripping wick from inside a tall candle mould. Very strong spring loaded action grips time after time. 375mm long. Candlemaking Price Packed Wt. Wick Holder Wicking Needle Wick Gripper WICK SUSTAINERS Use these simple discs with small tube for the wick to keep the wick in place at the bottom of a night light candle. The width of one sustainer is 15mm. Candlemaking Price Packed Wt. Mould Holder Round Night light holder, each Round Night light holder, Heart Night light holder, each Heart Night light holder, Glass night light holder Wick sustainers, Wick sustainers, [email protected] 99

100 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY CANDLEMAKING EQUIPMENT APPLIQUE WAX Thin wax sheets in 30 colours. Available in packs of 12 in assorted colours or packs of 5 of the same colour. Each sheet measures 200 x 100 x 0.5mm. Slight deviations in colour shade is possible. Skin Carmine Red Pink Pine Green Cream Wine-Red Gentian White Lemon Lilac Ultramarine Grey Sun-Yellow Violet Light Blue Black Maize Purple Yellow-Green Natural Yellow BOOKS A range of books to assist you in your hobby. Candlemaking Books Price Packed Wt. Making Candles and Soaps for Dummies Candles (Stavert) Beeswax Crafting LABELS Attractive, clear, self-adhesive label. Ideal for acetate or cellophane packaging. 160mm x 25mm. L11 AND L17 LABELS Both labels are self adhesive and 30mm in diameter. Orange Carnation Pink Lime Green Red-Brown L11 L17 Light Red Dusky Pink Light Green Mocha Candlemaking Price Packed Wt. Candle Label, L.11 Labels, L.17 Labels, Bronze-Gold Aluminium-Silver Applique Wax Price Packed Wt. Pack of 5 sheets of one colour Pack of 12 sheets, assorted PERFUME A range of eleven fragrances for scenting candles. In 15ml bottles with dropper. Oriental Spice, Green Apple, Frankincense, Freesia, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom, Patchouli, Pine, Strawberry and Tudor Rose. Use sparingly. STEARIN Add to paraffin wax. The function of Stearin is three fold. It makes the candle more opaque. It forms a crystalline framework within the wax, making it less brittle. It improves the casting and burning characteristics thus reducing the amount of smoke produced by the candle flame. The amount of Stearin which should be used may vary from approximately 5% to 30%. However it should not be used when casting in rubber or latex moulds. Packed in 500g bags. VYBAR Add to paraffin wax for casting in flexible moulds. Improves candle opacity, colour, burning time and strength. Generally used in quantities of 2.5%. Packed in 250g bags. Candlemaking Price Packed Wt. Stearin Vybar LACQUER Prevent bloom and keep your candles fresh by using this clear lacquer. For a matt finish, use a brush or dip the candle completely for a gloss finish. 500ml bottle. WAX GLUE Very sticky and soft paraffin wax in 50g blocks. For fixing candles into packaging and using as a mould seal. Candlemaking Price Packed Wt. Perfume, bottle Lacquer Wax Glue [email protected]

101 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES HOW TO ORDER You can order online by telephone in working hours and by post. For ease and speed, you can order from our website 24/7. If you live in the UK (excluding the Channel Islands), orders over are carriage free. The exceptions to this are glass honey containers and Ambrosia. On the site, you can Build your own National hive making your choice of each hive part and frame. As you do it, the picture changes to show how your hive will look. You can pay either by Paypal, credit card or debit card. You can see details of local and national beekeeping courses and events. Just enter your postcode and these will pop on to your screen. If you are organising a course, just send us the information and we ll put it on to the list. There are lots of links to useful beekeeping sites, also to our landscape designers- Nature Spaces. Also new products, special offers, assembly instructions, download our catalogue or find information for beginners. BY TELEPHONE Carriage/Delivery In the UK, goods will be delivered by our own transport or road carrier, or for small items by post. We use a next day carrier for goods with a packed weight of over 2kgs. This applies only to England, Wales and Southern Scotland. Please try to ensure the delivery address has someone to receive and sign for the goods most of the time. If not, it is advisable to use a business or work address for deliveries. For large items to Northern Ireland, Offshore Islands and the Scottish Highlands, there may be a higher carriage charge. Carriage Overseas Orders sent overseas are all sent by air and should arrive in a few days. If the goods are bulky and lightweight, the carriage may be more than the table below. If you live in a remote area, there may be an additional charge. Please contact [email protected] for a quotation. CARRIAGE PAID ORDERS Orders to the value of and over (excluding Ambrosia and Glass Honey Jars) are sent carriage paid to any address in the United Kingdom, excluding the Channel Islands. If orders are placed online, the carriage free value is HOW TO ORDER Northern Bulgaria Scotland Hungary UK Mainland Northern France Italy Sweden Latvia excluding Ireland Channel Germany Spain Finland Lithuania Rest of USA Australia Weight Northern Isle of Man Islands Ireland Belgium Czech Rep Poland Romania Europe Canada New Zealand ROW Scotland Scilly Isles Netherlands Austria Portugal Slovenia Japan and Scottish Luxembourg Denmark Greece Estonia Islands Slovakia N.B. On receipt of your order, please check the goods thoroughly. Ensure any consignment note from the carrier is clearly marked unexamined deleting the words in good condition. We regret we cannot replace any damaged goods unless this has been done. Shortages and breakages must be advised within 10 days of delivery. All glass jars are sent at consignees risk. We regret neither ourselves nor the carrier can accept responsibility for breakages. V.A.T. inclusive prices are calculated at the current rate of 20%. ALL PRICES IN THIS LIST ARE NECESSARILY SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Payment can be made by Cheque, Postal Order, Cash, Mastercard, Visa or Maestro. Cheques should be made payable to E. H. Thorne (Beehives) Ltd [email protected] 101

102 THORNE BEEHIVES THE COMPLETE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY COMPANY BRANCHES ABOUT THE BRANCHES THORNES OF WINDSOR OAKLEY GREEN FARM, OAKLEY GREEN, WINDSOR, BERKS, SL4 4PZ Tel.: OPENING HOURS OPENING HOURS TUESDAY TO SATURDAY, 10 a.m. 10 to 55 p.m. p.m. BANK HOLIDAYS - CLOSED BANK HOLIDAYS - CLOSED Bristol Maidenhead Twyford M4 A308 A308 B3024 B3024 Garden Centre Green Oake Oake London Red Red Post Post OakleyGreen Lion Lion Office Office Green Entrance to to Thornes of Windsor of Windsor marked marked by by a white a white beehive beehive Slough 6 From the A355 From turn the A355 turn left A355 down slip road left down slip road to roundabout to roundabout beneath flyoverbeneath flyover Filling Filling Windsor Station Windsor Town Centre Town Centre A308 A308 A355 London THORNES OF SCOTLAND NEWBURGH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CUPAR ROAD, NEWBURGH, FIFE, KY14 6HA Tel.: [email protected] OPENING HOURS Firth of Tay MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. M90 and Perth Newburgh APRIL to AUGUST SATURDAY, 9 a.m. to 12 noon BANK HOLIDAYS - CLOSED A913 High Street School THORNES OF SCOTLAND Cemetery Cupar Dundee A913 THORNES OF STOCKBRIDGE CHILBOLTON DOWN FARM, CHILBOLTON DOWN, STOCKBRIDGE, HAMPSHIRE, SO20 6BU Tel.: [email protected] OPENING HOURS Andover A3057 B3420 TUESDAY TO FRIDAY, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. APRIL to SEPTEMBER SATURDAY, 9 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. BANK HOLIDAYS - CLOSED Stockbridge A30 Salisbury Southampton A3057 A30 Stockbridge Leckford Hut Restaurant A272 Winchester THORNES OF STOCKBRIDGE [email protected]

103 SERVING BEEKEEPERS WORLDWIDE FOR ONE HUNDRED YEARS THORNE BEEHIVES A Acetic acid 68 Acid safety kit 71 Adjustable fastener 30 AFB test kit 68 Alighting Board 22 Allen key 41 All-in-ones 31/32 Alpha mini uncapper 36 Aluminium jars 62 Aluminium pots 62 Ambrosia 73 Api life var 70 Apiary Information system 84 Api-charm 24 Apidea hive 66 Apifit 74 Apifuge 28 Apiguard 69 Apiguard rim 69 APIS 84 Apistan 71 Apistop 6 Applique wax 100 Ashforth feeder 73 Aspivenin 34 Assembled frames 20 Auto syringe 70 B Baby bib/hat/vest 88 Baby bottler 46 Babymatic 40 Back pack, childrens 86 Baffle Clarifier 40 Bain marie 90 Ball bearing 41 Band and clamp 43 Bee boost 65 Bee brush 29 Bee escapes 29 Bee hat 33 Bee pins 87 Bee quick 29 Bee smoke 28 Beehive glaze 6 Beehive paint 6 Beekeepers rule 34 Bees for Development labels 54 Bees on a Budget 8 Beeswax blocks 91 Beeswax conversion 17 Beeswax credit 17 Beeswax foundation 15/16 Beeswax sheets 89 Beginners kits 7 Belinda bee 87 Bienenwohl, Dany's 70 Bingham uncapping knife 35 Black net veil 33 Blade, Honey 44 Books 77/78/79/80 Bottling tank 46 Bowl 88 Branding iron 34 Brood body see hive pages Brood frame trap 69 Brush 29 Buckets 43 Budget wooden feeder 73 Burnett 14x12 Extension kit 20 Bushes 41 Butler cage 64 C C1 Hive Tool 25 Cage for extractors 41 Camouflage jackets 32 Canadian Clearer board 29 Canadian cone escape 29 Candle labels 100 Candle Stick 88 Canvas quilt 34 Cappings sack 41 Cappings melter and honey liquefier 41 Card, photo 86 Card, glass 88 Cardboard model hive 84 Carnauba wax 62 Carousel 37 Castellated spacers 22 Castors 41 Caution signs 34 CC smoker fuel 27 Cell cup mould 65 Cell cups 65 Cell protector 65 Centenary Hive 6 Certan 68 Chinese grafting tool 65 Circular bee escape 29 Circular straining cloth 43 Clamp 43 Claw hive tool 25 Clean Bee 71 Cleanomel 45 Clip queen catcher 64 Cloake Board 65 Coasters 88 Coiled heater 45 Cold uncapping tray 37 Comb cutter 58 Comb rake 35 Comfort syringe 70 Commercial hive 12 Commercial Melter 40 Cone escapes 29 Conical nylon straining bags 43 Conical tap strainer 42 Contact feeders 73 Conversion kit 41 Cooling arm 90 Copper Roof see hive pages Corkscrew mixer 44 Corner supports 30 Cosmetic jars 62 Courses 85 Cover boards 28 Cowhide gloves 33 Cranked uncapping fork 35 Creamer 44 Crimper, wire 14 Crownboard see hive pages Crystal comb containers 58 Cuff links 86 Cupkit system 66 Curtain escape 29 Cushion Cover 87 Cutter scraper 44 D Dadant hive 11 Dadant smoker 27 Danish Oil 6 Dany's Bienenwohl 70 Dartington Hive 13 Digital refractometer 59 Digital stem thermometer 59 Dipping jig 90 Dipping stations 90 Disc entrance 23 Double strainer 42 Dummy Board See Hive Pages Duomel 40 DVDs 83 E Earrings 86 Easi knife 35 Easi-steam 62 EFB test kit 68 Electric conversion kit 41 Electric uncapping knife 35 Electric uncapping plane 35 Empire smokers 26 English feeder 73 Entrance closure 31 Entrance feeder 74 Entrance Slides 9 Escapes 29 Escutcheon pins 17 Etna smokers 27 Euromel 40 Everynuc 67 Everynuc feeder 67 Excluder 5 Excluder cleaner 27 Expanded mesh 68 Extractine 40 Extractor spare parts 41 Extractor stands 39 Extractors 38/41 Eyelet Punch 14 Eyelets 14 F Fairweather pollen trap 60 Feeders 73/74 Feeder eke 73 Floating polycarbonate moulds 99 Floor pollen trap 60 Floor scraper 26 Foam entrance closure 30 Fondant, ambrosia 73 Forrest board 28 Foundation matrix 18 Foundation Press, silicone 18 Foundation rollers 18 Foundation, organic 16 Foundation, premier 15 Foundation, standard 16 Frame cleaner 25 Frame feeder 74 Frame grip 25 Frame lever 26 Frame Nail Hammer 14 Frame Nail pliers 14 Frame Nailing gun 14 Frame Nails 14 Frame Release 25 Frame rest 26 Frame runners 22 Frame showcase 59 Frame trap 70 Frame wire 14 Frames 19/20 Fume board 29 Fume pad 29 G Gabled Roof 4 Garden Hive 10 Gauntlets 33 Gears 41 Gift boxes 57 Glass honey jars 57 Glass mould 91 Glass night night holders 99 Glass quilt see hive pages Glaze, beehive 6 Gloves 33 Glue, hive 14 Glue, wax 100 Goatskin gloves 33 Grafting tools 65 Granulation labels 54 Grub screw 41 Guard 41 Gun, frame nailing 14 H Halfcomb Sections 21 Hamilton controller 39 Hamilton Converter 12 Hammer, frame nail 14 Handle for extractor 41 Hanging sections 21 Happy Keeper Floor 3 Hat and veils 32/33 Heather press bag 44 Heating cable 45 Heavy duty extractors 38 Helmet 31 Hessian sacking 27 Hexagonal glass jars 57 Hive alive 71 Hive carrier 30 Hive Glue 14 Hive humbers 36 Hive Nails 14 Hive simulator 85 Hive Stand 5 Hive straps 30 Hive tools 25 Hoffman Converter Clips 22 Honey blade 44 Honey buckets 43 Honey creamer 44 Honey for sale signs 59 Honey Jars 57 Honey press 44 Honey Processing kit 8 Honey Pump 40 Honey Scoop 44 Honey spade 44 Honey Spatula 44 Honey taster 59 Honey trowel 44 Honey valve 43 Honey warming cabinet 45 Honeybox 57 Horsley Board 23 I Incubator 67 Insulated quilt 34 J Jacket and veil 31/32 Jar attachment feeder 73 Jar safe 57 Jenter system 66 Jewellery 86 Jigsaw 86 Jumbo Brood Body, Langstroth 11 Jute bags 57 K Key ring 87 Kid leather gloves 33 Kochstar wax melter 61 and 89 L Labels 47/56 Lacquer 100 Langstroth Hive 11 Laser cut uncapping knife 35 Latex moulds 91 Legs, WBC 9 Lids 58 Linen scrim 43 Lint free cloths 6 Liquid bee smoke 28 Liquid level sensor 43 Local honey sign 59 Lug Savers 20 M Magazines 84 Magnetic queen marking kit 64 Magnets 86 Mandril 65 Manipulation cloth 26 MAQS 72 Marking cage with plunger 64 Marking kit 64 Marking paint 64 Marking pen 64 Mating hives 66 Melitherm system 46 Mesh 68 Metal ends 25 Metal night light holder 99 Micro mating hive 66 Micron rated straining cloth 43 Mini centrifuge 41 Mini liquefier 45 Mini pail 58 Mini pots 58 Mini strainer 42 Mini Tetra 36 Mite zapper 69 Mixer 44 Mixing propellor 44 Mk 2 extractor 39 Mobile observation hive 83 Model hives 83 Mordant gloves 35 Mosaic kit 88 Mould holder 99 Mouseguard magnet 22 Mouseguards 22 Mugs 87 Multi jar safe 57 N Nails, frame 14 Nails, hive 14 Narrow ends 22 Nassenheider Fill up 46 National Hive 3 Necklaces 86 Nektapoll 75 Night light holders 99 Nimrod micro-jet 28 Nitrile gloves 33 Nozevit 74 Nuc feeder 73 Nuclei of Bees 7 Nucleus hives 65 Nuc, polynuc 67 Nuc, everynuc 67 Numbers, hive 36 Nursery cage 64 Nylon double strainer 42 Nylon gears 41 Nylon straining cloths 43 O Observation hives 83 Observation Panel 4 Open Mesh Floor see hive pages Open mesh helmet 31 Organic foundation 19 Orientation Guards 23 Oxalic acid 70 P Paint, beehive 6 Painted hives 3 Palm Tool 25 Paraffin wax 91 Patches, all in one 31 Patterned pots 58 Pedestal heater 45 Pen 86 Pencil 86 Perfume 100 PET jars 58 Pillow, cuddly bee 88 Plastic ends 25 Plastic pots 58 Plastochrome gloves 33 Pliers, frame nails 14 Polish labels 56 Polish tins 62 Pollen mesh 62 Pollen strip 62 Pollen traps 62 Polycarbonate moulds 98 Polycarbonate Quilt, National 5 Polycarbonate Quilt, WBC 10 Polynuc 67 Polynuc feeder 67 Porter Bee escapes 30 Pouring aid 43 Premier foundation 18 Presentation racks 57 Press bags 44 Press in cage 64 Propellors 44 Propolis remover 60 Propolis screens 60 Pump, honey 40 Punch, roof metal 14 Q Queen cages 64 Queen catchers 64 Queen Excluders, National 5 Queens 7 Quilt, glass see hive pages Quilts 36 R Radial cage 41 Radianox 40 Rampin 14 Rapid feeder 73 Ratchet hive strap 31 Record card 75 Rectank 42 Refractometer 59 Rhombus board 28 Rhombus escape 29 Rigid pollen strip 60 Ring veil 31 Robo-Block 23 Roll pin 41 Rollers, foundation 21 Roof see hive pages Roof metal punch 14 Rose OSB box 13 Rose OSB frames 20 Round sections 21 Royal jelly cups 60 Royal jelly holder 60 Royle posters 81 S Safety kit 71 Scarf, silk 87 Scoop, honey 44 Screens 41 Screw lids 58 Secrets of the beehive 84 Section cases 58 Section dividers 21 Section racks 21 Section showcase 59 Sections 21 Seeds 34 Serrated Uncapping Knife 35 Sheet wax tray 18 Shopping bag 87 Showcases 59 Silicone foundation press 18 Silicone spray 18 Simple syringe 70 Sit-step-store 34 Skep 32 Skep honey container 58 Sloping alighting board 22 Sloping hive stands 5 Small hive beetle trap 71 Smith cutter scraper 44 Smith hives 12 Smoker baskets 26 Smoker bellows 27 Smoker cartridges 27 Smoker fuel 27/28 Smoker grids 26 Smoker pellets 28 Smokers 26/27 Snelgrove board 24 Snowley mouseguard magnet 22 Soap moulds 63 Soda crystals 68 Solar wax extractors 61 Soy wax 91 Spade, honey 44 Spatula, honey 44 Spiral Mixer 44 Spring fastener 30 Spur embedder 14 Square folding veil 33 Square poly jar 58 Squeeze bears 58 Stabiliser 41 Stainless steel band 43 Stainless steel bucket 61 and 90 Stainless steel extractors 38/40 Stainless steel valve 43 Stand for extractor 39 Standard foundation 19 Staples 30 Star pollen mesh 60 Starkey Frame Release 25 Steam wax extractor 61 Stearin 100 Stem thermometer 59 Stick lighters 28 Stickers 87 Straight swap conversion 17 Strainers 42/43 Straining cloths 43 Straps 30 Straw skep 24 Sugar dusting bellows 69 Sugar dusting measure and brush 69 Suger dusting grid 69 Suitcase 86 Sulphur Burner 68 Sulphur strips 68 Superboost 75 Supers see hive pages Swarm catcher 24 Swarm lure 24 Swarm trap 24 Syringes 70 Syrup, ambrosia 73 T Table top adaptor 39 Table top extractor 39 Tamper labels 56 Tangential cage 41 Tanks 42 Tap strainer 42 Taster, honey 59 Tea Towel 88 Teddy, microwavable 88 Tetra plus 36 Thermometer, stem 59 Thermometer, wax 90 Thermostatic uncapping tray 37 Thomas extractors 40 Thomas uncapping equipment 36 Thymol crystals 69 Thymol frame 69 Tie, silk 88 Timber honey signs 59 Toast Rack 88 Toggle fasteners 30 Tool Grip 25 Tool Roll 25 Top Bar Hive 13 Torch 86 Trainers box of tricks 85 Transformer 14 Travelling box 24 Travelling screens 30 Triangles 30 Trickle 2 70 Trilby 59 Trinket box 88 Trousers 32 Trowel, honey 44 TS Moulds 92/97 Tunnel escape 29 Turn and mark cage 64 Twinstock 66 Twist lids 58 U Umbrella 86 Uncapping 35/37 Uncapping forks 35 Uncapping knifes 35 Uncapping roller 35 Uncapping trays 37 Unique labels 54 Uniting Board 23 Universal extractors 38 Utility Uncapping Knife 35 V Valves 43 Van door sticker 87 Varroa Floor, WBC 9 Varroa screen 69 Varrox vaporiser 70 Veils 31/33 VF Mini strainer 44 Virtual hive 42 Vitafeed 74 Vybar 100 W Wall charts 84 Warming cabinet 45 Warming kit 45 Warnholz hive 66 Warre hive 13 Wasp bane 75 Water Feeder 74 Wax cell cup mould 65 Wax dye 89 Wax extractors 61 Wax glue 100 Wax melter insert 61 Wax melting tank 90 Wax moulds 63 WBC cone escapes 29 WBC hives 9/10 Wick 99 Wick gripper 99 Wick holder 99 Wick sustainers 99 Wicking needle 99 Wide ends 22 Wildflower seeds 34 Wire crimper 14 Wire excluder cleaner 26 Wire for frames 14 Wire Queen Excluder 5 Wood chip 27 Wooden cell cups 65 Wooden gifts 86 Woven mesh 69 X XP Excluder 5 Z Zapper, mite 68 Zinc cored wick 99 INDEX [email protected] 103

104 Our head office and factory are situated on the Beehive Business Park, Rand, Nr. Wragby in rural Lincolnshire. Most of the equipment in this price list can be seen during opening hours in our 5,000 sq. ft. supermarket. RAND OPENING HOURS The North M1 A1 M18 M62 M180 4 Humber Bridge 5 A15 Grimsby A16 A1M A15 Louth M1 A1 A46 Lincoln RAND A158 WRAGBY A157 A158 Horncastle A16 Skegness Newark A46 A1 A15 B1183 A52 Grantham London Nottingham A46 London A1 A52 East Anglia Boston A17 September to March Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. April and August Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.; Saturday 9.00 a.m. to noon May, June and July Monday to Friday, 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.; Saturday 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. BANK HOLIDAYS CLOSED. RAND (Contact: Sales) THE HOTLINES HEAD OFFICE: Telephone: [email protected] WINDSOR (Contact: Bob) NEWBURGH (Contact: Brian) STOCKBRIDGE (Contact: Lin) BRANCHES: Tel.: [email protected] Tel.: [email protected] Tel.: [email protected] GUARANTEE The material and craftsmanship of our hives and equipment are guaranteed. If you are not completely satisfied with any of our products we will send replacements or refund your money. Cupit Print, The Ropewalk, Louth Road, Horncastle, Lincs., LN9 5ED.