Standard Hive Tool with Scraper | Blythewood Bee Company
The standard hive tool with scraper is the flat stainless steel bar most beekeepers reach for first. One end pries supers and frames apart where propolis has glued them; the bent scraper end cleans burr comb and propolis off frames, boxes, and the bottom board. Simple, inexpensive, and the tool you reach for on every visit.
What it does
- Pries apart boxes and frames stuck with propolis
- Lifts and loosens frames in the box
- Scrapes burr comb and propolis off woodenware
- Flat profile slips into tight frame gaps
How beekeepers use it
Slide the flat end between two boxes or under a frame lug and twist to break the propolis seal, then work down the row. Flip to the scraper end to clean wax and propolis off the top bars and rims before you close up. They are inexpensive enough to keep a spare in every kit.
Pairs well with
- Stainless Steel Hive Frame Grip — lift frames without crushing bees
- Natural Horsehair Bee Brush — sweep bees off frames gently
Specifications
- Material: stainless steel
- Flat pry end with a bent scraper end
- Approx. 10 × 1.25 in
FAQ
What are the two ends used for?
One end is a flat pry for separating boxes and frames stuck with propolis. The other is a bent scraper for cleaning burr comb and propolis off frames, boxes, and the bottom board.
What is it made of?
Stainless steel.
How big is it?
Approximately 10 × 1.25 inches.
Why keep more than one?
They are inexpensive enough to keep a spare in every kit, so you always have one on hand.
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