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GETTING STARTED & ORDERS
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat equipment do I need to start beekeeping?\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
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We offer complete beginner kits\u2014including hive bodies, frames, protective gear, and tools\u2014so you can get started confidently.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

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Look for a sunny spot with morning light, sheltered from strong winds, and easy access to flowering plants and water sources.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

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Yes\u2014ApiKen lets you mix-and-match equipment, from smokers and feeders to extractors and protective wear.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

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We host both in-person workshops across Kenya and an ever-growing library of video tutorials and guides.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

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Yes\u2014domestic and international shipping options are available. Shipping rates depend on weight, destination, and chosen carrier.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t[\/vc_column][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1496938627545{margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6″]\n\t\t

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HIVE CARE & SUPPORT<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
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Generally every 7\u201310 days during active season; less frequently when colonies are stable or in cooler months.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

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ApiKen\u2019s patented sugar-syrup feed and pollen substitute formulas keep your colonies healthy when natural forage is scarce.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

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We supply integrated pest-management tools\u2014like screened bottom boards and organic treatments\u2014backed by our expert support.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

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With proper care, our high-grade hives and tools will serve you 5\u201310+ years; replacement parts are available \u201c\u00e0 la carte.\u201d<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

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Our ApiKen helpline and email support are open Monday\u2013Saturday. You\u2019ll also gain access to our private community forum for peer advice.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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