{"product_id":"untitled-oct6_13-20-24","title":"Hive Cleaner - Enzymes Komplete","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnzymes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eKomplete\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e™ is a true multi-purpose cleaner that allows for a variety of effective applications in a living garden including beehives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEffectively remove all dead matter from your bee hive equipment. This product helps with the cleanliness of your hive and equipment, health and performance of your colony with pest control and disease prevention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-fontsize=\"33\" data-lineheight=\"49.5px\" class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\"\u003eHow to use:\u003cbr\u003eUndiluted Enzymes Komplete™ Natural Enzymatic Cleaner is recommended for rapid \u0026amp; effective cleaning, soaking \u0026amp; cleansing procedures. However, diluting to 1:5 should be sufficient for successfully cleaning bee equipment and materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-fontsize=\"33\" data-lineheight=\"49.5px\" class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\"\u003ePoor sanitation can contribute to disease spread, reduced colony productivity, contaminated honey, and colony losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Cleanliness Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1. Disease Prevention\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany bee diseases can spread through contaminated equipment, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican foulbrood (one of the most serious brood diseases)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEuropean foulbrood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNosemosis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed hive bodies, frames, tools, and extraction equipment can harbor pathogens. Some, such as the spores that cause American foulbrood, can remain viable for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2. Colony Health and Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean equipment helps:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduce stress on colonies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLower disease pressure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImprove brood survival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupport stronger population growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealthy colonies generally produce more honey and are better able to survive winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e3. Honey Quality and Food Safety\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoney extraction and processing equipment should be kept clean to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrevent contamination\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain honey quality and flavor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet food safety expectations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid mold, fermentation, or foreign material entering the product\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor commercial operations, cleanliness is often part of regulatory compliance and customer confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e4. Pest Management\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirty storage areas and neglected equipment can attract:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWax moth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall hive beetle (where present)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRodents and other pests\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper cleaning and storage reduce losses and equipment damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePractical Cleanliness Standards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccessful beekeepers commonly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScrape excess wax and propolis from equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean hive tools regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSanitize extraction and bottling equipment before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspect used equipment carefully before introducing it into healthy colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore comb and equipment in dry, pest-resistant conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsolate or destroy equipment associated with serious disease outbreaks when required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BC Bee Supply","offers":[{"title":"45ml","offer_id":50630801719513,"sku":null,"price":8.28,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"125ml","offer_id":50630801752281,"sku":null,"price":11.28,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500ml","offer_id":50630801785049,"sku":null,"price":22.28,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1L","offer_id":50630801817817,"sku":null,"price":34.28,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4L","offer_id":50630801850585,"sku":null,"price":125.28,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8554\/7169\/files\/IMG-0052.heic?v=1791318086","url":"https:\/\/bcbeesupply.com\/products\/untitled-oct6_13-20-24","provider":"BC Bee Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}