Queen Cage
Professional Wooden Requeening Frame for Beekeeping
Item Number : RF-1
Price varies based on specs and customizations
- Material
- Wood frame with metal hardware cloth and metal release tab
- Design
- Langstroth-compatible frame with a holder for a standard queen cage and a large screened area
- Functionality
- Facilitates a slow, controlled queen introduction with maximum bee-to-queen contact
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At HONESTBEE, we focus on providing innovative tools that solve real-world challenges for commercial beekeepers and their distributors. Our Professional Wooden Requeening Frame is an advanced solution designed to significantly increase the success rate of queen introductions, streamline apiary management, and protect your investment in new queens. This frame is a must-have for any serious beekeeping operation focused on efficiency and colony health.
Superior Design and Durable Construction
Expertly crafted from high-quality, natural wood and durable metal components, this requeening frame is built to withstand the rigors of repeated use in a commercial apiary. It is designed to seamlessly integrate into standard Langstroth hives, replacing a single brood frame during the critical introduction period.
Key Design Elements:
- Universal Langstroth Fit: The frame's top bar is precisely dimensioned to fit perfectly in any standard 8- or 10-frame Langstroth hive box, ensuring stability and correct bee space.
- Integrated Queen Cage Holder: A dedicated cutout is designed to securely hold a standard wooden queen cage (like those used for shipping). An open slot at the end perfectly aligns with the queen cage's candy plug, allowing for a natural, slow-release introduction.
- Expansive Mesh Introduction Area: The core of the frame features a large area of durable hardware cloth mesh. This is the key to its effectiveness, giving the new queen a protected space to move while allowing for extensive contact with the colony's worker bees.
- Controlled Release Gate: A rotating metal tab is securely installed on the top bar. This versatile gate can be used to manually release the queen after the initial introduction period or to allow a few attendant bees into the protected area.
Advanced Functionality and Application
The primary purpose of this requeening frame is to provide the safest and most effective method for introducing a new queen. Its design addresses the common causes of queen rejection.
- Increased Acceptance Rates: The large screened area is the main advantage of this tool. It allows hundreds of worker bees to interact with, feed, and tend to the new queen simultaneously. This widespread contact rapidly distributes her pheromones throughout the hive, leading to faster and more reliable acceptance compared to using a small, isolated cage.
- Reduced Queen Stress: By providing a larger, semi-natural space, the queen experiences less confinement stress. She has room to move and is immediately integrated into the social fabric of the colony, albeit behind a protective screen.
- Streamlined Requeening Process: Simply secure the new queen's shipping cage into the holder, remove one brood frame from the hive, and insert the requeening frame. The process is intuitive, fast, and minimizes disruption to the colony. After a few days, the queen will be released, and the requeening frame can be removed and replaced with a standard frame.
Value for Our Wholesale Partners
HONESTBEE is committed to providing products that offer a clear return on investment for our clients.
- For Commercial Beekeepers: Every lost queen represents a significant loss in genetics, time, and potential honey production. This requeening frame is a powerful insurance policy, maximizing the success of your requeening efforts. Its durable, reusable design makes it a cost-effective tool that streamlines a critical management task across your entire operation.
- For Beekeeping Equipment Distributors: Offering this professional-grade requeening frame positions you as a supplier of advanced, problem-solving equipment. It is a high-value item that appeals to serious, experienced beekeepers who are looking to improve their practices. It’s an excellent complementary product to sell alongside queen bees, package bees, and nucs.
Product Summary
| Feature | Description | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Material | High-quality natural wood frame with durable metal hardware cloth and a metal release tab. | Robust, long-lasting, and designed for repeated use in a professional apiary environment. |
| Design | Langstroth-compatible frame with a holder for a standard queen cage and a large screened area. | Seamlessly integrates into existing equipment; no special modifications needed. |
| Functionality | Facilitates a slow, controlled queen introduction with maximum bee-to-queen contact. | Drastically increases queen acceptance rates by allowing for rapid pheromone distribution. |
| Primary Application | Requeening established colonies, introducing queens to new packages or splits. | The safest and most effective method for ensuring the success of a new queen. |
| Target User | Professional beekeepers and serious hobbyists seeking to maximize the success of their requeening efforts. | A professional tool for a critical beekeeping task, leading to healthier and more productive colonies. |
Partner with HONESTBEE
Upgrade your queen introduction process with a tool designed for professionals. The HONESTBEE Professional Wooden Requeening Frame is the key to protecting your investment and building strong, productive colonies.
Contact our wholesale team today for a customized quote, to discuss bulk purchasing options, and to add this essential piece of modern beekeeping equipment to your operation.
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Amazing quality and fast delivery! My bees accepted the new queen instantly.
4.7
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Durable and efficient, this frame is a game-changer for my apiary.
4.9
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Incredible value for money. It's made my beekeeping so much easier and reliable.
4.8
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Superb craftsmanship! The wooden frame is sturdy and fits perfectly in my hives.
4.7
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Quick shipping and top-notch design. My queen introductions are now stress-free.
4.9
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Highly advanced tool! It has boosted my colony's health and productivity.
4.8
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Excellent durability and ease of use. A must-have for any serious beekeeper.
4.7
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Fantastic product! It arrived quickly and works like a charm every time.
4.9
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Great value and innovative design. My bees are thriving with this frame.
4.8
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Superior quality and fast delivery. It's revolutionized my requeening process.
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Durable, efficient, and worth every penny. Highly recommend for all beekeepers!
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