What can you do with all that old beekeeping equipment you don’t need, don’t want and is in the way most of the time? There are several ways to look at this, and the first way, of course, is to simply trash it, burn it, bury it. That works, but there’s maybe a better way.
In this week’s episode, Kim and Jim discuss how they deal with old equipment!
First question to consider: Is it clean? In some states, you’ll need an inspector’s seal of approval if you’re giving it to someone so you don’t spread AFB that you didn’t know you had. Know if there are regulations to consider.
Sell it if it’s in good condition and clean, is an option. Maybe not to new beekeepers, but certainly to experienced that know the value of what they are getting. A deep super, in good shape, without frames for $5? I’ll take 5!
Old frames….2 choices. Sell as is and let the buyer take care of the mess of old wax. Or, melt it down…or, no, get rid of them and the wax, or sell them and the wax.
What’s an old smoker worth? In an antique store, you can buy a week’s groceries with that, whether it works or not. If it works, a good smoker with all the parts for $10? I’ll take two.
What do you do with old equipment? Let Kim and Jim know by leaving a voicemail on the website or via email!
Listen and follow today!
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