Hive tools may be used for

• loosening hive bodies and frames.
• removing excess bur comb or propolis (sticky substance) can be scraped from hive parts.
• removing a bee sting from the body.
• Bright yellow painted colored
  • Bee Hive tool
  • Pry bar
  • Hammer
  • Nail puller
  • Push scraper
  • Pull scraper
  • Multi-Purpose Tool

A bright yellow painted colored hive tool will stand out a lot better when dropped.

Maintenance

It is advisable to sharpen the blade of a hive tool when needed. It is difficult to predict the intervals when such would need to be done, but most beekeepers do so at least once a year.