Beekeeping Smoker Fuel | 100% Knitted Smoker Circles
Cotton smoker fuel made from 100% knitted cotton circles. They catch a flame easily, then settle into a slow, cool smolder that gives you the steady smoke you want for working a hive — no harsh chemicals and no flare-ups.
Features
- 100% cotton, knitted into circles that stack neatly into the smoker
- Lights easily and holds a slow, even smolder
- Cool, white smoke that calms bees without scorching
- Burns clean — no glues, oils, or synthetic binders
- Load one circle or several depending on how long you'll be in the hive
How it works
Drop one or more cotton circles into the smoker firebox, light the edge, and work the bellows until it catches. The knitted cotton smolders rather than flames, giving off cool smoke that masks the bees' alarm pheromone so the colony stays calm during an inspection. Add a circle when the smoke thins. Because it's pure cotton, the ash is minimal and there's nothing in the smoke you wouldn't want around brood or honey.
Before you order
This is smoker fuel only — a smoker isn't included. Cotton circles light fast and burn cool, which makes them an easy fuel for newer beekeepers; on larger yards many keepers start with cotton and add a longer-burning fuel like wood pellets to carry the session. Keep the circles dry for the easiest light.
Pairs Well With
- Budget Stainless Steel Beekeeping Smoker — the smoker these circles load into
- Mann Lake Smoke Cloud Smoker — larger smoker with a protective heat shield
- Apple Wood Pellets for Smoker Fuel — pair with pellets for a longer burn
- Herbal Smoker Fuel — herbal blend if you want added aroma
Specifications
- Material: 100% cotton, knitted circles
- Use: beekeeping smoker fuel
- Burn: slow, cool smolder
- Includes: cotton circles only (smoker not included)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I light cotton smoker circles?
Light the edge of a circle and work the bellows until it catches. It will smolder rather than flame, putting out cool smoke.
How many circles should I use?
Start with one or two. Add more for a longer session or a larger smoker.
Is the smoke safe for bees?
Yes. It's pure cotton with no chemical binders, so the smoke is clean.
Cotton circles or wood pellets?
Cotton lights fast and burns cool; pellets burn longer. Many beekeepers keep both and use cotton to start the smoker.
