Classic Wooden and Mesh California Queen Cage

At HONESTBEE, we are dedicated to supplying commercial apiaries and beekeeping distributors with tools that are both effective and reliable. The Classic Wooden and Mesh Queen Cage is a fundamental piece of equipment, embodying a traditional design trusted by beekeepers worldwide for its simplicity, functionality, and high success rates in queen management.

Professional Design and Natural Materials

This Queen Cage is meticulously crafted from high-quality, natural materials, ensuring the safety and comfort of the queen during transport and introduction. Its professional construction is designed for performance in demanding, large-scale apiary operations.

Key Design Elements:

• Solid Wood Body: The cage is constructed from a solid block of smooth, natural wood. This provides excellent protection and insulation for the queen and her attendants, creating a more natural and less stressful environment.

• Durable Mesh Screen: One side of the cage features a sturdy mesh screen, securely fastened with staples. This screen is crucial for functionality, providing essential ventilation and allowing worker bees from the host colony to interact with, feed, and acclimate to the new queen's pheromones.

• Spacious Internal Chamber: The interior is drilled to create a roomy chamber, providing ample space for the queen and a few attendant bees to move comfortably.

• Cork Stopper & Candy Plug Access: Each cage comes with a natural cork stopper to secure the queen during shipping. The 1cm access hole is perfectly sized for replacing the cork with a bee candy plug, facilitating a proven slow-release introduction method.

Dimensions and Specifications

The cage's dimensions are optimized for easy handling and perfect placement within any standard beehive.

• Overall Length: 6.4 cm
• Width: 2.2 cm
• Height: 2.0 cm
• Mesh Screen Area: 4.5 cm (length)
• Access Hole Diameter: 1.0 cm
• Cork Diameter: 1.4 cm (ensuring a snug, secure fit)

Advantages and Applications

This timeless Queen Cage design excels in the most critical aspects of queen management.

• Safe Queen Shipping and Transport: The solid wood construction offers superior protection against physical damage during transit. This is the industry-standard design for safely shipping queen bees from breeders to beekeepers.

• High-Success Rate Queen Introduction: This is the primary function of the cage. The combination of the mesh screen for pheromone exchange and the candy plug for a slow release is a highly effective method for ensuring a new queen is accepted by the colony with minimal risk.

• Ease of Use: The simple, rectangular shape allows the cage to be easily and securely wedged between the top bars of two frames, positioning it in the heart of the brood nest for optimal acceptance.

Value for Our Wholesale Partners

HONESTBEE provides products that deliver real-world value and a strong return on investment for our professional clients.

• For Commercial Beekeepers: This Queen Cage is an essential, high-volume consumable. Its reliability and cost-effectiveness make it the ideal choice for requeening operations of any scale. The proven design minimizes queen loss, protecting a significant financial investment and ensuring colony productivity.

• For Beekeeping Equipment Distributors: The Wooden and Mesh Queen Cage is a staple product that every beekeeping supplier must carry. Its universal appeal and essential function ensure consistent demand. Stocking this high-quality, professionally made cage will satisfy your customers and reinforce your position as a comprehensive supplier of beekeeping necessities.

Product Summary

Partner with HONESTBEE

Rely on the industry standard for your queen management needs. The Classic Wooden and Mesh Queen Cage from HONESTBEE is the professional choice for ensuring the success of your colonies.

Contact our wholesale team today for a personalized quote, to discuss bulk pricing options, and to make HONESTBEE your trusted partner for all professional beekeeping equipment.