Beekeeping Equipment
Suits and jackets we trust at our own hives — ventilated, sting-resistant, built to last a season.
Kitted from our own shed
We only list gear we actually use at Frogmouth Ponds. Start with protection — a good suit or jacket is the difference between enjoying your bees and fearing them.
Beekeeping Gloves — 3-Layer Ventilated
Long-sleeved beekeeping gloves — soft white leather hand so you can still feel a frame, with a ventilated khaki mesh sleeve to the elbow. Elasticated cuff, sized XS to 3XL.
Beekeeping Jacket — 3-Layer Ventilated
Waist-length jacket in three-layer ventilated fabric — mesh inside and out with a spacer between, so air moves through instead of sitting against you. Khaki, attached round hat veil, our bee embroidered on the chest. Medium to XXL. Matching ventilated gloves sold separately.⚠️ Running low in every size — limited stock until our next resupply.
Beekeeping Suit — 3-Layer Ventilated
Full-length one-piece suit in three-layer ventilated fabric — mesh inside and out with a spacer between, so air moves through instead of sitting against you. Khaki, with an attached 380 mm round hat veil and our bee embroidered on the chest. Sizes S–3XL.⚠️ Running low in every size — limited stock until our next resupply.
Beekeeping Suit — Kids
Full-length one-piece cotton-poly suit cut for kids, with an attached round hat veil, elasticated wrists and ankles, and our bee embroidered on the chest. Sizes 3XS–L — measure before you order, the chart is on the page. Arrives in a reusable Frogmouth Ponds zip bag.
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Beeswax Foundation Deep
100% pure, Australian-made Beeswax Foundation. Sized for standard full-depth frames, this premium foundation is processed for optimal strength and is perfectly suited for Langstroth and Flow Hives. It provides the strong, natural base your bees need for rapid comb building and effective management.
Beeswax Foundation Ideal
100% pure, Australian-made Beeswax Foundation. Sized for Ideal depth frames, this premium foundation is processed for optimal strength and is perfectly suited for Langstroth and Flow Hives. It provides the strong, natural base your bees need for rapid comb building and effective management.
Brood Box 8 Frame Deep.
The ultimate in hive safety and durability. This Deep Brood Box is crafted from lightweight, fire-resistant Paulownia Hardwood, providing superior insulation for your colony. Built to last and essential for protecting the heart of your hive.
Complete Beehive Package with Bees — 2026 Season Deposit
Secure your 2026 season hive with a $50 deposit. Each package includes a complete 8-frame hive with an established Tasmanian honeybee colony, laying queen, and full resources to get started. Tasmania only. Free delivery within 65km of Devonport for orders placed before 15 May 2026. Full balance of $435 due prior to delivery or pickup. Only 60 available — early orders guaranteed first.
Frogmouth Ponds Beekeeping Smoker
We don't just sell these smokers—we use them. As trade teachers and commercial beekeepers, we need gear that survives Tassie weather and daily abuse. The BeeCo Stainless Steel Smoker is the only one that made the cut. That’s why we’ve proudly put the Frogmouth Ponds name on them. If it’s not good enough for our apiary, we wouldn't sell it for yours.
Hive Frame Deep, Assembled and Wired
The foundation of a strong hive. These Full Depth frames are crafted from premium NZ Pine, arriving fully assembled and wired with stainless steel. They maximize the brood chamber area, providing the most stable space for the queen and extensive winter honey stores.
Hive Frame Ideal, Assembled and Wired
The perfect frame for light lifting and reliable comb stability. These Ideal Frames are crafted from high-grade, durable New Zealand Pine, arriving fully assembled and wired with stainless steel. Ready to drop straight into your super or brood box, saving you valuable time in the workshop.
Honey Super Ideal 8 Frame Unassembled.
Room for surplus honey. This 8-frame Ideal Honey Super sits above the brood box during a flow — crafted from lightweight, fire-resistant Paulownia hardwood for superior natural insulation. Supplied unassembled.
