{"title":"Beehive Top Feeders","description":"Beehive Top Feeders are a great solution for feeding your bees sugar syrup when it's needed to make their beehive strong. Explore our range of 10 frame top feeders and 8 frame top feeders, as well as rims for top feeders, shipping Australia-wide. Ecrotek offers Bulk Buy Discounts for large and commercial beekeepers!","products":[{"product_id":"beetek-9-5l-top-feeder-90mm-deep","title":"9.5L Beetek Top Feeder - 10 Frame","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop feeders are great for feeding raw or dry white sugar in the early and mid-winter, the feeder provides additional nutrients to ensure the hives survival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: 100% virgin food grade plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for 10 frame supers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring late winter\/early spring you can increase the ratio of Sugar to water (2 to 1 ratio), this ensures the bee colony's are fully nourished in preparation for the busy summer months. When feeding this way it is important to either use the Bee Saver or other natural resources such as twigs or pebbles - this allows the bees to access the sugar syrup while minimizing drowning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions (LWH): approx. 492mm x 388mm x 82mm (external of body approx. 456 x 352 x 80mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caution should be taken when using top feeders with migratory lids or our Hive Doctor Therma-Lid as water may enter the hive during periods of wet weather. Best suited for use with lid styles that cover the joint between the top box and the feeder.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDY TIP:\u003c\/strong\u003e Studies suggest placement of sugar syrup in hives is best done simultaneously towards the evening to minimize any tendency for bees to rob the hives that are fed; by simultaneously feeding all hives in the area this further lowers the tendency for robbing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ecrotek - AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40103236501671,"sku":"FEPLTF","price":9.47,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3095\/3639\/products\/FEPLTF_1.png?v=1643673409"},{"product_id":"hive-doctor-one-piece-top-feeder-bee-saver-corner-only","title":"Corner Bee Saver for Hive Doctor Top Feeder","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Bee Corners are designed for the One Piece Top Feeder, and serves as a 'island' in the sea of sugar syrup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese are located on 4 corners of the top feeders. Bees are able to climb inside the Bee Corners and feed on the sugar solution to prevent starvation when your beehive has little or no food and supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDY TIP:\u003c\/strong\u003e Studies suggest placement of sugar syrup in hives is best done simultaneously towards the evening to minimize any tendency for bees to rob the hives that are fed; by simultaneously feeding all hives in the area this further lowers the tendency for robbing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ecrotek - AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40103236927655,"sku":"FEPLTFHDC","price":1.04,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3095\/3639\/products\/unnamed_1ced0223-2a87-4117-a71e-5fa91bfebbc8.jpg?v=1627883877"},{"product_id":"hive-doctor-one-piece-12l-top-feeder-10-frame","title":"12L Hive Doctor Top Feeder - 10 Frame","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis Hive Doctor completer top feeder saves you time and money whilst delivering a fantastic range of innovative features, including a larger capacity, integrated ready-to-use rim, and multiple feeding ports to improve bee access to syrup even on uneven ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 10 Frame (12L) and 8 Frame (9.5L)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore importantly, all feeding ports lock firmly into place to prevent bee drownings \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from tough, UV stable, high quality food grade polypropylene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive feeding stations are located throughout the feeder; two on each end and another in the centre (replacements can be purchased \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ecrotek-au.myshopify.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=bee%20saver*\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e). Placement of the feeding stations has been carefully developed to ensure your bees can reach all the liquid sugar even when the hive is placed on uneven ground. Each feeding station was designed to firmly lock in place, preventing lifting and reducing bee drownings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated rim saves time and money - no wooden rim required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding stations (bee savers) lock into place to prevent bee drownings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill level indicators for measured feeds \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUV resistant food grade plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned with reinforced walls and ribbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerimeter access for feeding on uneven ground \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled - ready to go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: Caution should be taken when using top feeders with migratory lids as water may enter the hive during periods of wet weather. Best suited for use with lid styles that cover the joint between the top box and the feeder. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ecrotek - AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40103237025959,"sku":"FEPLTFHDCOMP","price":22.55,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3095\/3639\/products\/unnamed_efec6805-0b94-4040-9e15-5a924cf9681f.jpg?v=1627883874"},{"product_id":"hive-doctor-one-piece-9-5l-top-feeder-8-frame","title":"9.5L Hive Doctor Top Feeder - 8 Frame","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis Hive Doctor completer top feeder saves you time and money whilst delivering a fantastic range of innovative features, including a larger capacity, integrated ready-to-use rim, and multiple feeding ports to improve bee access to syrup even on uneven ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Available in 8 Frame (9.5L) and 10 Frame (12L) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore importantly, all feeding ports lock firmly into place to prevent bee drownings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from tough, UV stable, high quality food grade polypropylene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive feeding stations are located throughout the feeder; two on each end and another in the centre (replacements can be purchased\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ecrotek-au.myshopify.com\/search?type=product\u0026amp;q=bee%20saver*\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e). Placement of the feeding stations has been carefully developed to ensure your bees can reach all the liquid sugar even when the hive is placed on uneven ground. Each feeding station was designed to firmly lock in place, preventing lifting and reducing bee drownings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated rim saves time and money - no wooden rim required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding stations (bee savers) lock into place to prevent bee drownings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill level indicators for measured feeds \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUV resistant food grade plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned with reinforced walls and ribbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerimeter access for feeding on uneven ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled - ready to go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: Caution should be taken when using top feeders with migratory lids as water may enter the hive during periods of wet weather. Best suited for use with lid styles that cover the joint between the top box and the feeder. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ecrotek - AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40103237419175,"sku":"FEPLTFHDCOMP8","price":22.55,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3095\/3639\/products\/unnamed_fcf339c3-c0ec-42a8-826a-2a84f988124e.jpg?v=1701737065"},{"product_id":"hive-doctor-one-piece-top-feeder-bee-saver-centre-only","title":"Bee Saver for Hive Doctor Top Feeder","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Bee Saver centre are designed for the One Piece Top Feeder, and serves as a 'island' in the sea of sugar syrup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBees are able to climb inside the bee saver and feed on the sugar solution to prevent starvation when your beehive has little or no food and supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDY TIP:\u003c\/strong\u003e Studies suggest placement of sugar syrup in hives is best done simultaneously towards the evening to minimize any tendency for bees to rob the hives that are fed; by simultaneously feeding all hives in the area this further lowers the tendency for robbing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ecrotek - AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40103237845159,"sku":"FEPLTFHDS","price":3.38,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3095\/3639\/products\/unnamed_05d7b3cb-f248-4710-a54a-96d368d8fd5e.jpg?v=1627883868"},{"product_id":"beetek-bee-saver-for-beetek-feeder","title":"Bee Saver for Beetek Top Feeder","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBees are able to climb onto the Beetek Bee Saver and feed on the sugar solution to prevent starvation when your beehive has little or no food and supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Bee Saver is used in conjunction with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ecrotek-au.myshopify.com\/products\/beetek-9-5l-top-feeder-90mm-deep?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=29a9d799f\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBeetek Top Feeder 9.5 Litre\u003c\/a\u003e during early and mid-winter. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHANDY TIP:\u003c\/strong\u003e Studies suggest placement of sugar syrup in hives is best done simultaneously towards the evening to minimize any tendency for bees to rob the hives that are fed; by simultaneously feeding all hives in the area this further lowers the tendency for robbing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ecrotek - AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40103238238375,"sku":"FEPLTFS","price":3.27,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3095\/3639\/products\/FEPLTFS_3.png?v=1642724052"},{"product_id":"beetek-top-feeder-with-bee-saver-and-feeder-rim-9-5l-90mm-deep","title":"Beetek 9.5L Top Feeder, Bee Saver and Kitset Feeder Rim - 10 Frame","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW IMPROVED BEE SAVING DESIGN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. With the addition of new locking clips the Beetek Bee Saver now clips securely onto the Beetek Top Feeder. The new design prevents the Bee Saver from working loose, keeping bees out of the syrup and more importantly preventing them from drowning!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHANDY TIP:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStudies suggest placement of sugar syrup in hives is best done simultaneously towards the evening to minimize any tendency for bees to rob the hives that are fed; by simultaneously feeding all hives in the area this further lowers the tendency for robbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-redactor=\"verified\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuring late winter\/early spring you can increase the ratio of Sugar to water (2 to 1 ratio), this ensures the bee colony's are fully nourished in preparation for the busy summer months. When feeding this way it is important to either use the Bee Saver or other natural resources such as twigs or pebbles - this allows the bees to access the sugar syrup while minimizing drowning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ecrotek - AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42528189808807,"sku":"FEPLTFCOMBO","price":22.89,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3095\/3639\/products\/FEPLTFCOMBO.jpg?v=1655691572"}],"url":"https:\/\/ecrotek.com.au\/collections\/beehive-top-feeders\/equipment.oembed","provider":"Ecrotek Beekeeping Supplies Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}