Slow-burning smoker sticks

When managing your hives, the last thing you need is a smoker that won't light or keep going. These compressed slow-burning sticks are designed to make your job easier. They offer quick ignition, steady combustion, and a long-lasting, smooth smoke.

What are they and what are they for?

Compact 15 cm-long cylinders made of wood fiber, paraffin sawdust, and dried herbs. They generate a steady white smoke that calms the bees without stressing them. Use them inside the smoker or on their own for quick inspections.

Practical uses:

• Inspect hives gently without disturbing the colony.
• Make brief spring or late-summer visits easier.
• Work in windy areas without worrying about keeping the smoker lit.
• Avoid dirty or unstable fuels like cardboard, pinecones, or damp straw.

How to use:

• Break off one stick from the block.
• Stand it vertically on a safe surface or metal base.
• Light the top end with a match or lighter.
• Wait 3–5 minutes until a white ember forms.
• Insert it into the smoker – no other fuel needed.

👉 Pro tip: if it doesn’t fully burn, just take it out, shake off the ember (don’t use water), and reuse the rest later.

Practical benefits:

• Quick ignition with no need for paper or constant flame.
• Long burn time: up to 3 hours in a smoker, or 2 to 4 hours freestanding.
• Consistent, smooth smoke that keeps the colony calm.
• Compatible with any standard smoker, including classic or compact travel models.
• Can be used standalone: perfect for quick checks at the hive entrance or on nucs.

Made from natural, non-toxic materials. The addition of herbs adds a gentle aroma without altering bee behavior. Great for honey production in clean environments, like orange blossom, lavender, or eucalyptus fields.

Technical specs:

• Format: pressed block with 8 breakable sticks.
• Composition: natural wood fiber, paraffin sawdust, dried herbs.
• Burn time:
    • Up to 3 hours inside a smoker.
    • Up to 4 hours freestanding.
• Use: compatible with all standard smokers.
• Reusable: can be extinguished and reused.
• Block size: approx. 150 x 140 x 25 mm.