Beehive Tools

Good beekeeping runs on the right tools, and having them on hand before you open a hive makes every inspection go smoother. Beehive tools at Nixa Hardware & Seed Co cover a wide range of tasks — from bee brushes and queen catchers for hands-on colony management, to queen excluders, propolis traps, and beetle trap cleats for hive maintenance and pest control. Queen marking pens, refractometers, and harvest knives round out the lineup for keepers who want to stay organized and work efficiently. Think about where you are in the season and what jobs are coming up — that’s usually the quickest way to figure out what you need.