Apple Wood Pellets for Smoker Fuel 5LBS Pellets
Apple wood pellets made to fuel a bee smoker. These compressed hardwood pellets light with a quick pass of a torch and then burn for hours, putting out the cool, steady smoke you need to keep a colony calm during inspections — without running out halfway through the hive.
Features
- Compressed apple hardwood pellets — dense, for a long burn
- Hours of cool, clean smoke from a single load
- Lights fast with a small propane torch
- No additives that would harm bees
- Resealable storage bag included
How it works
Load a scoop of pellets into the smoker firebox and light them with a small propane torch — because the pellets are dense, a torch starts them faster than a match. Work the bellows to build a bed of embers; the pellets smolder slowly and give off cool white smoke. A few light puffs at the entrance and over the frames mask the bees' alarm pheromone and keep the colony calm while you work. Top up when the smoke thins.
Before you order
This is smoker fuel only — the smoker isn't included. Pellets burn longer than loose fuels like cotton or burlap, which makes them handy for bigger yards and long inspection days. Many beekeepers start the smoker with a fast-lighting fuel and add pellets to carry the burn. Store them dry in the resealable bag.
Pairs Well With
- Budget Stainless Steel Beekeeping Smoker — the smoker these pellets fuel
- Mann Lake Smoke Cloud Smoker — larger smoker with a protective heat shield
- Cotton Knitted Smoker Circles — fast-lighting fuel to start the smoker
- Herbal Smoker Fuel — herbal blend for added aroma
Specifications
- Type: compressed apple wood pellets
- Use: bee smoker fuel
- Burn: long, slow smolder
- Lighting: propane torch recommended
- Includes: resealable storage bag
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I light wood pellets in a bee smoker?
A small propane torch is easiest — the pellets are dense and catch faster with a direct flame than with a match. Work the bellows once they're lit to build an ember bed.
Why use pellets instead of cotton or burlap?
Pellets are compressed, so they burn longer and need fewer reloads on a long inspection. Cotton and burlap light faster, so many keepers use pellets to extend the burn.
Will the smoke harm my bees?
No — these are plain apple hardwood pellets with no additives, so the smoke is clean.
How much do I use?
A scoop to start, then top up when the smoke begins to thin.
