Products
Beez Neez ®
Hive Nappy
Winner of the Apiculture NZ innovation award 2022
The Beez Neez hive nappy mitigates excess moisture. Moisture in a beehive is essential and a complex issue, follow the link below to an excellent article on this.
https://www.beezslc.com/single-post/the-problem-to-the-solution-of-winter-moisture
Wool is an active fibre, able to absorb and desorb water as conditions around it change, a process of equilibrium reaction. Page 6 of the link below explains this ability, a fascinating read.
The Beez Neez Hive Nappy, being 100% wool aligns with the sciences perfectly to give the best wintering solution for your hives.
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Hive Nappy - Top feeder (TF)
These go under a beehive top feeder, bees go up through the centre hole to the feeder to collect syrup. Any condensation drips down the feeder entrance and gets absorbed by the hive nappy. Place on top of a queen excluder to keep the damp hive nappy off the brood frames.
$5 each NZD
Hive Nappy - No feeder / Side feeder (NSF)
Designed to fit snuggly above the brood box to prevent condensation from accumulating on the inner hive mat and dripping onto the cluster. Put on top of a queen excluder to keep the damp hive nappy off the frames. This hive nappy gives an extra thermal layer to help retain warmth. (Please note the clear inner hive mat for display purposes)
$5 each NZD
Rott Pott ®
The Rott Pott, a 100% wool pot, it was designed to mitigate root disturbance & failure at transplanting. As the plant grows into the rott pott, it can be lifted with minimal soil loss, as the roots hold it all together. The rott pott is planted into the ground and the plant roots will continue to grow out the bottom and through the sides. The water holding capacity of wool gives the plant the best start possible, it is also a natural fertiliser. Water before planting.
SMALL: the cell/seed starter size 9-11cm high, 7cm+/- diameter. 4-5mm wool thickness. These last about 4-6 weeks before needing planting. 50 cents each
LARGE: 15-17cm, 10cm+/- diameter, these potts are made from 10mm+/- thick wool and are available with or without hessian. Packs of 5 for $10 NZD
Rott Potts can be made to any size for bulk orders, enquire for bulk order pricing. Video on how to use is in the photo selection and on our facebook page.