Queen Excluder grid with Wooden frame

Technical Specifications

• Material: Welded steel grid with a wooden frame.
• Dimensions: 515 x 430 mm.
• Compatibility: Langstroth and Dadant 10-frame hives.
• Wire guide diameter: 4.2 mm.
• Wire diameter: 1.9 mm.
• Frame width: 25 mm.

Key Benefits

• Precision selective barrier: The grid openings allow worker bees to move freely while preventing the larger queen from accessing the honey supers. This ensures that harvested honey remains completely free of larvae and brood residues.
• Reinforced structure for greater durability: Unlike plastic or frameless metal excluders, this model features a sturdy wooden frame that reduces friction during handling, preventing deformation and significantly extending its lifespan. A reliable investment for a professional apiary.
• Optimized bee flow and ventilation: The precisely engineered openings ensure unrestricted movement for worker bees, preventing blockages and improving hive ventilation. This minimizes colony stress and promotes a healthy environment for honey production.

Applications in Beekeeping

• Facilitates swarm management: Helps control the formation of new swarms without the need to manually locate the queen.
• Optimized queen cell production: Used in the Doolittle method for queen rearing, ensuring that selected larvae are not removed.
• Royal jelly production: Prevents the queen from accessing certain areas, allowing controlled larval feeding.

When Should You Use a Queen Excluder?

The use of queen excluders remains a debated topic among beekeepers. While some advocate for its effectiveness in producing brood-free honey, others argue that it may restrict colony growth if not managed properly. In temperate climates with strong nectar flows, its use is highly recommended to facilitate honey extraction and prevent brood contamination. However, in regions where bees require more space for colony development, it is advisable to assess hive dynamics before implementing one.

Conclusion

The steel queen excluder with a wooden frame is a precision tool that enhances honey harvesting and simplifies hive management. Its robust construction and optimized design ensure smooth bee movement, reduce wear, and promote efficient beekeeping. Ideal for beekeepers seeking quality and productivity in their apiary.