Queen Cage
Professional Queen Cage with Sliding Gate and Feeder Plug
Item Number : QC-5
Price varies based on specs and customizations
- Material
- Plastic
- Function
- to catch a queen bee
- Ventilation
- with mall holes to ensure the queen bee is not attacked
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Introducing a modern and highly functional Queen Cage, engineered to meet the demanding standards of commercial beekeeping and supply distribution. This tool is designed for maximum efficiency and success in queen introduction, transportation, and management, combining a slim profile with innovative features.
Advanced Design and Construction
Crafted from high-visibility, durable yellow plastic, this queen cage is built for repeated use in any apiary environment. Its design prioritizes the safety of the queen and the convenience of the beekeeper, making it an indispensable part of your beekeeping toolkit.
Key Design Features:
- Secure Sliding Gate: The cage features a flat, smooth-sliding gate that securely locks into place. This design allows for quick, one-handed operation when caging a queen and her attendants, minimizing stress on the bees and the handler.
- Integrated Feeder/Candy Plug: A standout feature is the attached feeder plug. This versatile component can be used to securely seal the candy compartment or be filled with water or syrup for longer transport, ensuring the queen remains hydrated and fed. It is attached via a flexible stem, preventing it from being lost.
- Optimized Ventilation System: An extensive grid of square ventilation slots covers the top, bottom, and sides of the queen cage. This ensures excellent airflow, facilitates the crucial exchange of pheromones for colony acceptance, and keeps the occupants healthy.
- Dual-Compartment Interior: The interior is strategically divided. A large chamber provides ample room for the queen and her attendants to move comfortably, while a separate, smaller compartment at the end is designed specifically for queen candy, enabling a controlled, slow release.
- Slim, Frame-Friendly Profile:
- Length: 10.9 cm (4.29 in)
- Width: 3.9 cm (1.54 in)
- Thickness: 0.9 cm (0.35 in) This remarkably slim profile allows the queen cage to be easily placed between frames of brood without disturbing the comb or bee space.
- Dual Hanging Points: Two integrated loops at one end provide secure and stable options for suspending the cage within the hive, ensuring it remains in the ideal position for queen acceptance.
Applications and Core Advantages
This queen cage is a versatile solution for essential beekeeping practices, offering clear benefits that lead to better outcomes and streamlined operations.
Primary Application Scenarios:
- Queen Introduction: The dedicated candy compartment and slow-release design are perfect for ensuring a new queen is gradually accepted by the colony, significantly increasing the success rate of requeening.
- Safe Queen Transport: Its secure construction, excellent ventilation, and unique feeder plug make this the ideal queen cage for shipping or moving queens between apiaries, ensuring they arrive healthy and ready for introduction.
- Temporary Queen Holding: The cage can be used to safely isolate a queen within a hive during inspections or manipulations, or for banking multiple queens in a queenless colony.
Advantages for the Beekeeper:
- Enhanced Functionality: The feeder plug is a significant upgrade, offering flexibility for both candy-release and liquid feeding during transport.
- Superior Usability: The slim design and easy-to-operate sliding gate make hive management faster and less intrusive.
- Increased Success Rates: The thoughtful design directly supports higher queen acceptance and survival during transit.
- Durable and Reusable: Built from robust plastic, this queen cage can be cleaned and reused season after season, providing excellent long-term value.
Value Proposition for Our B2B Partners
We understand that our wholesale clients—commercial apiaries and beekeeping distributors—require products that deliver on performance, reliability, and value.
- For Commercial Apiaries: This queen cage is an efficiency-driver. Its slim profile, ease of use, and high success rate reduce labor and the costs associated with failed queen introductions. Its durability ensures a lasting return on investment.
- For Beekeeping Distributors: Offer your customers a modern, feature-rich queen cage that stands out from basic models. Its professional design and practical advantages make it a highly desirable and fast-moving inventory item for beekeepers at every level.
Product Specifications Summary
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Queen Cage |
| Material | High-Quality, Non-Toxic Plastic |
| Color | Bright Yellow |
| Overall Dimensions | 10.9cm (L) x 3.9cm (W) x 0.9cm (H) |
| Design | 2-Piece (Body + Sliding Gate Lid) |
| Internal Structure | Main queen chamber and candy compartment |
| Key Features | Integrated feeder/candy plug, slim profile, dual hooks |
| Primary Use | Queen introduction, transport, and holding |
Partner with HONESTBEE
Equip your operation or retail business with a queen cage that sets a new standard for functionality and reliability. At HONESTBEE, we are dedicated to supplying our wholesale partners with superior beekeeping equipment.
Contact us today for a wholesale quote, to inquire about volume discounts, and to add this exceptional queen cage to your product lineup.
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Incredibly durable and lightweight! Perfect for transporting bees safely. Highly recommend!
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Great value for money! The quality is top-notch, and it arrived super fast.
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Excellent tool for beekeepers. Easy to use and very reliable. Love it!
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This cage is a game-changer! Super sturdy and well-designed. Perfect for my needs.
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Fast delivery and excellent quality. Makes transporting bees so much easier.
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High-quality plastic that’s built to last. Very satisfied with this purchase!
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Great design and functionality. Perfect for catching and transporting bees safely.
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Highly durable and easy to clean. A must-have for any beekeeper!
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Perfect for transporting queen bees. The quality is exceptional. Very happy!
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Great tool for beekeepers. Lightweight yet sturdy. Highly recommend it!
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Superb quality and fast delivery. Makes beekeeping tasks so much easier.
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Excellent value for money. The cage is very well-made and durable.
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Perfect for transporting bees. Lightweight and easy to handle. Love it!
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Great product! The quality is outstanding, and it arrived quickly.
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Highly durable and functional. Makes beekeeping tasks a breeze. Highly recommend!
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Excellent tool for transporting bees. Lightweight yet very sturdy. Very satisfied!
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