Big hive tool Mellarius with plastic handle - POCKET
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Quality hive tool in massive design is mainly used for work with hive boxs. All used metal part are made from food grade stainless steel. Thanks to this scarcity, you will simply manipulate the extensions you need to remove from the hive. Thanks to the design of massive steel material is almost impossible to bend in normal work. The edges are bevelled and sharpened to handle it well.
Large Hive Tool with Plastic Handle – Pocket
Robust beekeeping hive tool made of stainless steel with plastic handle is a practical helper for everyday work in the apiary. At the end it is equipped with a large hook that facilitates handling of frames and hive bodies. The hive tool is ideal for gently separating hive parts glued together with propolis and wax – you can release hive bodies and covers quickly and without unnecessary damage to the wood. Thanks to the suitable shape, you get reliable leverage, speed up the work and at the same time reduce unnecessary disturbance to the colony. Total length: 27 cm. Handle color may vary depending on current availability.
Main Advantages When Working with Bee Colonies
During inspections, smooth and calm handling is important to avoid unnecessarily disturbing the bees. This J-type hive tool is designed to provide effective leverage and precise tool control. The large hook allows you to safely lift frame lugs and release the frame more easily, which reduces the risk of damaging the frame and accidentally crushing bees. The plastic handle increases comfort – in cooler weather it doesn't get cold, provides better grip and offers more secure handling even with protective gloves.
Practical Tips and Easy Maintenance
You can use the flat edge of the hive tool not only for prying hive bodies, but also for quickly scraping propolis, wax bridges and deposits from top bars or hive bodies. The stainless steel construction is durable and easy to keep clean. When hygiene is needed in the apiary, the metal part can be disinfected and carefully flame-sterilized, which is especially useful for preventing disease transmission between hives.
Technical Specifications
| Tool type: | Beekeeping hive tool with hook (J-type) |
| Blade material: | Stainless steel |
| Handle material: | Plastic (color according to stock availability) |
| Total length: | 27 cm |
| Use: | Prying and releasing hive bodies, frame handling, cleaning propolis and wax from hive parts |
