Tools of the trade
There are many tools available to beekeepers and some are essential. The most important tools a beekeeper needs are a smoker which is used to calm the bees which makes examining the hive much safer. Smoke makes the bees stuff themselves with honey, making them calm, but smoke must be used carefully as too much can drive the bees from the hive and they may not return for quite a while which puts them at risk.
Also, a hive tool is used to pry the inner lid off the hive and pry frames apart as well as cleaning frames is important to beekeepers. There are also bee brushes used to do just that, brush bees from comb when gathering honey, though a branch with leaves serves the same purpose.
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