I'm curious about what tools/gadgets are typically used
by beekeepers, both commercial and hobbyists, when working their
hives. NOT tools for moving hives, or doing honey extraction.
 
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        I will summarize the findings and post the results
shortly. I'm particularly interested in atypical gadgets used.
 
        Number of hives managed:
        [ ] 1-5
        [ ] 6-10
        [ ] 11-50
        [ ] 51-100
        [ ] 101-500
        [ ] 501-1000
        [ ] more than 1000
 
 
        Tools used from a beekeeper's toolbox:
 
        [ ] smoker - always
        [ ] smoker - occasionally
        [ ] smoker - seldom
        [ ] smoker - never
 
        [ ] hive tool, old curved style
        [ ] hive tool, flat style
 
        [ ] frame spacer 10 frame
        [ ] frame spacer  9 frame
        [ ] frame spacer  8 frame
 
        [ ] queen cage
 
        [ ] decapping fork
 
        [ ] magnifying glass
        [ ] microscope
 
        [ ] bee brush
 
        [ ] notepad
        [ ] pencil
        [ ] tape recorder
        [ ] personal computer
 
        [ ] bee veil
 
        [ ] bee gloves
        [ ] latex gloves
        [ ] no gloves
 
        [ ] bee suit
 
        [ ] boots
 
        [ ] ankle straps
 
        [ ] other protective clothing???
 
        [ ] mirror
 
        [ ] gadgets???
 
        [ ] ???
 
        [ ] ???
 
 
        Thank you in advance. With over 430 recipients I hope to
get a good cross-section of resondents. Also if you include any
gadgets, please explain the problem being solved and advantage
being offered by using the gadget.
 
        Thanks again,
 
                Jim Moore
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