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QUEEN ISOLATION CAGE FRAME GALVANIZED

$62.95

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Features:

* Made from durable galvanized steel for long-lasting use
* Safe and secure design for protecting the queen bee
* Allows worker bees to pass through to feed and care for the queen
* Easy to use and install

Benefits:

* Controls brood patterns and prevents swarming
* Reduces varroa mite infestation
* Facilitates queen rearing techniques
* Protects the queen bee during hive manipulations

Measures 45.5 x 23.5 x 5 cm

Availability: 2 in stock

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The Galvanized Queen Bee Isolation Frame Cage is a versatile and essential tool for beekeepers. This cage allows you to safely isolate your queen bee for various purposes, including:

  • Controlling brood patterns: By isolating the queen, you can control the timing of brood production, which can be helpful for harvesting honey or preventing swarming.

  • Varroa mite control: Isolating the queen can be part of an effective varroa mite control strategy. By removing the queen from the hive for a period of time, you can break the reproductive cycle of the mites and reduce their population.

Queen rearing: Queen bee isolation cages are essential for queen rearing techniques, such as grafting and introducing new queens to hives.

Instructions:

  • Firstly, place the queen bee on a frame of comb within the cage.
  • Next, secure the cage door and place it in the hive between two frames of brood.
  • Lastly, monitor the queen and remove her from the cage when desired.

Additional Notes:

  • The Galvanized Queen Bee Isolation Frame Cage is compatible with standard deep frames.
  • Follow the recommended treatment protocol for your specific region when isolating the queen for varroa mite control.
  • For queen rearing, consult with experienced beekeepers or refer to queen rearing literature for detailed instructions.
Weight 2 kg
Dimensions 46 × 24 × 6 cm