The Honey Harvesting Kit is a bundled tool set used by beekeepers in Kenya to open hives, inspect colonies, and harvest honey frames safely. It combines the core inspection and harvesting tools into a single purchase, eliminating the need to source individual items separately. It is the most practical starting point for new beekeepers, and a reliable kit for NGOs, county governments, and CBOs distributing equipment to smallholder farmer beneficiaries.
What Is the Honey Harvesting Kit?
The Honey Harvesting Kit is a tool bundle used at the hive inspection and honey harvesting stage of beekeeping. Compatible with both Langstroth Hives and Kenya Top Bar Bee Hives. For full-body protection to complement this kit, see the Round Veil Bee Suit. For honey extraction equipment, see the 3-Frame Honey Extractor Machine.
What Is the Price of the Honey Harvesting Kit in Kenya?
The Honey Harvesting Kit is priced at KSh 3,200 at Urban Beekeepers in Nairobi. In stock — no lead time. Same-day delivery within Nairobi. Nationwide delivery available to all major towns. Urban Beekeepers accepts M-Pesa, card, cash and bank transfer payments. Urban Beekeepers takes bulk orders. Call 0797 764 747 or message via WhatsApp to discuss.
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Key Features and Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| What’s Included | Bee smoker, hive tool, bee brush, beekeeping gloves |
| Compatible Hive | Langstroth and Kenya Top Bar Bee Hive |
| Suitable For | New beekeepers, CBOs, NGO distribution, county government starter kits |
| Kit Purpose | Hive inspection and honey harvesting |
| Price | KSh 3,200 |
Who Needs the Honey Harvesting Kit?
- New Beekeepers: Beekeepers purchasing their first tool set who want everything needed for a safe first hive inspection and honey harvest in a single, affordable purchase.
- NGOs and Development Organisations: Development organisations distributing starter kits to smallholder farmer beneficiaries where a bundled tool set simplifies logistics.
- County Governments: Agricultural departments equipping demonstration apiaries and farmer training programmes with standardised inspection and harvesting tool sets.
- CBOs and Cooperatives: Community beekeeping groups buying shared tool kits for use during group inspection and harvest days.
How to Use the Honey Harvesting Kit
- Light the smoker. Before approaching the hive, light the Bee Smoker using dry grass, wood shavings, or paper. Allow it to produce steady, cool white smoke before use.
- Put on gloves. Put on the beekeeping gloves, ensuring cuffs overlap any sleeve by at least 10 cm. Pair with a Bee Suit for full-body protection.
- Smoke the hive entrance. Apply 2 to 3 puffs of smoke at the hive entrance and wait 30 seconds before opening.
- Open the hive. Use the hive tool from the kit to lever the crown board open and break propolis seals between frames.
- Brush bees off harvest frames. Use the bee brush from the kit to sweep bees off honey frames before placing them in a harvest container. Brush in slow, downward strokes.
Care and Maintenance
Proper care extends the working life of your Honey Harvesting Kit and keeps it performing effectively season after season.
- Clean the hive tool after each inspection by scraping off propolis. Occasionally heat the blade briefly over a flame to burn off wax and propolis residue.
- Rinse the bee brush in warm water after every use and allow to air dry fully before storing.
- Empty ash from the smoker after each use. Rinse the smoker chamber with warm water every few uses to remove tar and resin buildup.
- Wash gloves by hand with warm water and mild soap after each use. Allow to dry fully before storage.
Why Buy From Urban Beekeepers?
- Kenya’s best beekeeping equipment shop — stocking high-quality and genuine beekeeping equipment
- In stock — same-day delivery within Nairobi
- Nationwide delivery to all major towns across Kenya
- Call or WhatsApp: 0797 764 747
- Trusted by commercial farmers, CBOs, and NGOs across Kenya
- Urban Beekeepers accepts M-Pesa, card, cash and bank transfer payments
Shipping and Delivery
Urban Beekeepers delivers countrywide to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Machakos, Kitengela, Kitui, and all major towns across Kenya. Same-day delivery within Nairobi. Call 0797 764 747 to confirm delivery timelines for your location.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the Honey Harvesting Kit?
The Honey Harvesting Kit includes a bee smoker, hive tool, bee brush, and beekeeping gloves. Call Urban Beekeepers on 0797 764 747 to confirm exact kit contents before ordering.
Is the Honey Harvesting Kit suitable for a new beekeeper?
Yes. It is specifically designed as a starter tool bundle. It includes every tool needed for a safe first hive inspection and honey harvest. Pair it with a bee suit for complete protection.
Does the kit include a bee suit?
The Honey Harvesting Kit does not include a full bee suit. For full-body sting protection, see the Round Veil Bee Suit or Bee Suit Package.
Does Urban Beekeepers deliver the Honey Harvesting Kit outside Nairobi?
Urban Beekeepers delivers countrywide to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Machakos, Kitengela, Kitui, and all major towns across Kenya. Same-day delivery within Nairobi. Call 0797 764 747 to confirm delivery timelines for your location.
