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Enclosed Apiary Kit – Harrogate Edition

Includes Gold-Level Membership

Requirements

The HoneyBower “Build Your Own” Enclosed Apiary Kit includes precut fabric, fasteners, notions, and detailed instructions for making a pattern and sewing the enclosure.

Material The lower walls are made of fire-resistant shade cloth, and the upper walls and top are made of agricultural-grade insect mesh. The observation windows are made of clear marine vinyl. All material is UV-resistant and recyclable.
Fasteners The grommets, twist-lock fasteners, snaps, and welded D-rings are made of rust-proof brass. The heavy-duty hook and loop is manufactured for long-term outdoor exposure.
License Included with the purchase is a non-exclusive license to make one Enclosed Apiary with Configurable Flight Portal for personal use. The Enclosed Apiary with Configurable Flight Portal is covered by U.S. Patent: #12173525.

Kit Contents

From $337.54

Precut Fire-Resistant Shade Cloth

$146.67
Precut shade cloth for the lower walls and front panel of the Harrogate Edition of the HoneyBower enclosed apiary. The fire-resistant ExtraBlock fabric meets NFPA-701 fire-resistance requirements established by the California Fire Marshall and is 100% recyclable.

Precut Mesh / Netting

$87.93
Choose the mesh or netting that you want for your enclosed apiary.  The fabric is precut to fit the Harrogate Arbour/Bower from Agriframes.
Clear

2 x Precut Vinyl Window

$15.00
Two precut, clear marine vinyl windows. The enclosed apiary has a window on each side so you can watch activity on the landing board at close range without disturbing the bees.

Welded Brass D-Ring (Pack of 4)

$6.76
2-piece 1.5 inch welded brass D-ring - pack of 4 sets.

DOT® Common Sense® Turn-Button Fastener (Pack of 11)

$19.69
DOT® Common Sense®  turn-button fabric-to-fabric fastener in Government Black finish. Each fastener has a grommet, washer, turn button, and back plate.  These fasteners are recommended, but optional. The apiary enclosure is designed for years of service, although the fuzzy side of the hook and loop might start to degrade after years of exposure. In such a case, the turn-button fasteners provide a backup mechanism to hold the front panel in place. They also serve as anchor points when the front panel is partially opened, and make it more difficult for small children and raccoons to open the enclosure.

DOT® Durable™ Brass Snap (Pack of 12)

$8.16
DOT® Durable™ brass snaps with Government Black finish. Each snap has a cap, socket, stud, and post. The snaps are used to secure the free edge of the enclosure around the supporting frame on each side of the entrance.  If you don't mind a less polished appearance, you can use zip ties instead.

DOT® #4 Grommet (Pack of 7)

$2.03
DOT #4 grommet with Government Black finish.

6 x 2" Heavy Duty Hook and Loop

$2.29
2" Hook and Loop is used to attach the front panel.

6 x 1" Heavy-Duty Hook and Loop

$1.89
1" Hook and Loop for the flight portal and observation window flaps.

2 x Double-Sided Sticky Wrap

$1.29
Double-sided sticky wrap is used for the anchor straps that hold the enclosure to the frame.

3 x Boning

$1.23
Boning is used to reinforce the edges of the flight portal cover and to prevent the upper corners of the front panel from curling when folded down.

Beekeeper Contact Label

$4.95
This weather-proof label provides beekeeper contact information and attaches to the exterior of the apiary enclosure.

Using an Enclosed Apiary with Configurable Flight Portal

$10.00
This interactive ebook presents a convincing case that enclosed apiaries are good for people and bees. The author shares her experience with humorous anecdotes and easy-to-follow instructions that show how to set up an enclosed apiary and train your bees.

HoneyBower Maker's Guide

$20.00
The HoneyBower Maker's Guide covers all aspects of making an enclosed apiary, from building a frame and making a pattern to choosing fabric and fasteners. The book provides sewing tips and techniques with step-by-step instructions for the first-time apiary maker.

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Includes Gold-Level Membership

Requirements

  • Harrogate Bower/Arbour (not included)

The Harrogate Edition of the HoneyBower Enclosed Apiary Kit includes precut fabric, fasteners, notions, and detailed instructions for making a pattern and sewing the enclosure.

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