Queen Cage
Professional Spring-Action Queen Catcher Clip
Item Number : QC-6
Price varies based on specs and customizations
- Material
- Plastic
- Max. Open Width
- 50mm / 1.97inch
- Total Size
- 70 x 55 x 50mm / 2.7 x 2 x 1.9inch (L*W*H)
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Safely and efficiently manage your queens with our professional-grade Queen Catcher Clip. This indispensable tool is designed for beekeepers who prioritize the safety of their queen during hive inspections and manipulations. Its transparent design and intuitive one-handed operation make it a must-have for commercial apiaries and a valuable addition to any beekeeping supply catalog.
Precision Design and Durable Construction
Engineered for reliability and ease of use, this queen cage clip combines high-quality materials with a functionally superior design, ensuring the gentle and secure handling of your most valuable asset.
Key Design Features:
- Crystal-Clear Visibility: Made from high-strength, transparent plastic, the clip allows for a constant, unobstructed view of the queen. This lets you confirm she is captured safely and monitor her condition without stress.
- Spring-Action Mechanism: The clip is built around a robust stainless steel spring, providing smooth and responsive action. This allows for quick, confident, and gentle one-handed operation, freeing your other hand to manage frames or marking tools.
- Safe-Slot Grate: The jaws of the clip feature precisely spaced vertical slots. These are ingeniously designed to be wide enough to allow worker bees to pass through to continue tending to the queen (reducing her stress), but narrow enough to securely contain the queen without any risk of escape or injury.
- Ergonomic and Compact:
- Overall Length: 7 cm / 2.7 inches
- Jaw Width: 5.5 cm / 2 inches
- Overall Height: 5 cm / 1.9 inches
- Depth: 2.8 cm / 1 inch The lightweight and compact form factor is easy to handle and carry, while the flared finger grips ensure a secure hold.
Applications and Unmatched Advantages
This tool is not an introduction cage, but a specialized catcher for temporary handling, offering significant benefits over traditional methods.
Primary Application Scenarios:
- Safely Capturing the Queen: Directly capture the queen off the comb with a simple, gentle clipping motion. This eliminates the risk of fumbling or accidentally injuring her when trying to pick her up by hand.
- Temporary Isolation: Securely isolate the queen during a hive inspection. This prevents her from being accidentally rolled, crushed, or lost while you work through the frames.
- Simplifying Queen Marking: Once captured in the clip, the queen is held securely, making the process of marking her back with a paint pen quick, easy, and much safer.
- Transferring Queens: Use the clip to safely move a queen from a frame into a proper introduction or transport queen cage.
Advantages for the Beekeeper:
- Prevents Queen Injury: The "no-touch" method is the safest way to handle a queen, protecting her delicate wings, legs, and abdomen.
- Reduces Beekeeper Anxiety: Confidently handle queens without the fear of dropping or harming them.
- Increases Efficiency: One-handed operation speeds up the process of finding, isolating, and marking queens, saving valuable time during apiary work.
Value Proposition for Our B2B Clients
For commercial operations and equipment suppliers, this Queen Catcher Clip represents a combination of essential functionality, durability, and professional quality.
- For Commercial Apiaries: Losing a productive queen due to accidental injury is a significant financial and operational setback. This tool is a low-cost insurance policy that protects your investment, boosts efficiency, and standardizes safe handling practices across your team.
- For Beekeeping Distributors: The queen clip is a fundamental, high-demand tool for beekeepers of all experience levels. Its professional, robust design makes it a superior offering compared to flimsy alternatives. It's a core product that belongs in every beekeeping supply store and online catalog.
Product Specifications Summary
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Queen Catcher Clip (also known as a queen cage clip) |
| Material | High-Strength Transparent Plastic, Stainless Steel Spring |
| Color | Clear |
| Overall Dimensions | 7cm (L) x 5.5cm (W) x 5cm (H) |
| Mechanism | One-handed, spring-loaded clip action |
| Key Features | Full visibility, safe-slot grate for worker access |
| Primary Use | Safely catching, isolating, and marking queens |
Partner with HONESTBEE
Ensure the safety of your queens and the efficiency of your operations with this expertly designed catcher clip. At HONESTBEE, we provide the durable, professional-grade tools our wholesale partners rely on.
Contact us today to request a wholesale catalog, get a quote on bulk pricing, and discover why our beekeeping equipment is trusted by professionals.
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Super durable and easy to use! Perfect for my beekeeping needs.
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Great value for money! These clips are a game-changer.
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Fast delivery and excellent quality. Highly recommend!
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Innovative design! Makes beekeeping so much easier.
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Very sturdy and reliable. Worth every penny!
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Perfect fit and highly functional. Love it!
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These clips are a must-have for any beekeeper. So practical!
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Lightweight yet durable. Great addition to my toolkit.
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Excellent craftsmanship! Works like a charm.
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Very efficient and well-made. Highly satisfied!
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Simple yet effective. Perfect for my beekeeping setup.
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Top-notch quality! Makes handling bees a breeze.
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Great product! Easy to clean and very functional.
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Highly durable and well-designed. Love using it!
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Perfect for beginners and pros alike. Highly recommend!
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Excellent product! Makes beekeeping so much more efficient.
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