Division or follower boards are frame-shaped dividers used to confine bees to a specific portion of a hive. Bee brush is a long-bristled, soft brush to sweep bees from combs. Escape board is a divider placed between hive boxes containing gate-like devices that allow bees to pass only unidirectionally from one box to another. Veil and hat prevent stings to the face if the smoke fails to calm the bees while a hive tool is being used to break apart the propolis bonds between the components in the hive. Smoker and hive tool are essentials that are used daily.
White coveralls protect clothing and prevent stings.
Elbow-length gloves keep bees away from hands and out of sleeves. Purchase functioning colonies, hives and all, from another beekeeper. Catch a swarm. Stocks can be changed by replacing the old queen with a new one. Income Costs to start a beekeeping business are not high.