Description
Safely and efficiently handle your queen bees with the Stainless Steel Beekeeping Queen Bee Catcher Cage Clip. This durable, rust-resistant tool is designed to gently capture and hold the queen for marking, examination, or relocation—without injury to her or the workers. Whether you’re managing hives, raising queens, or conducting inspections, these clips are essential tools for both hobbyist and professional apiarists.
This 2-piece set offers excellent value and ensures you always have a spare on hand during hive work.
Key Features & Specifications
| Feature | Benefit |
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| High-Quality Stainless Steel | Strong, rust-resistant, and long-lasting—safe for repeated use in hive environments. |
| Spring-Loaded Clip Design | Gently captures and holds the queen securely without harming her or other bees. |
| Ventilated Bar Spacing | Allows workers to feed and tend to the queen while she’s inside the cage. |
| Compact & Lightweight | Easy to carry and handle during inspections or queen marking. |
| Reusable & Easy to Clean | Simple structure ensures long-term durability and low maintenance. |
| Set of 2 Pieces | Always have a backup tool ready when managing multiple hives. |
Benefits for Beekeepers
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Safe Queen Handling – Designed to protect the queen bee during capture, marking, or transport.
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Stress Reduction – Prevents accidental harm to both queen and workers.
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Efficient Hive Management – Makes requeening, inspections, and marking smoother.
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Durability – Built from stainless steel, resistant to hive humidity and long-term use.
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Practical Value – With 2 pieces per set, beekeepers can rotate tools or share with partners.
Use Cases
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Capturing the queen for marking with paint or markers.
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Holding queens safely during hive inspections.
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Isolating the queen temporarily when requeening or splitting colonies.
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Transporting queens short distances inside the apiary.
How to Use
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Open Hive & Locate Queen – Spot the queen among workers.
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Gently Squeeze Clip – Use slow, careful movements to avoid injuring bees.
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Capture the Queen – Place queen inside clip; workers may also enter through gaps.
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Mark or Inspect – Safely handle the queen for necessary tasks.
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Release Carefully – Open the clip near the hive frame and allow bees to rejoin colony.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Will this cage hurt the queen bee?
A: No, the design ensures gentle handling. Ventilated gaps are sized to keep the queen safe without harming her.
Q2: Can workers access the queen while she’s in the clip?
A: Yes, the spacing allows worker bees to feed and care for her, reducing stress during handling.
Q3: What material is it made from?
A: High-quality stainless steel, which is durable, rust-resistant, and safe for beekeeping use.
Q4: Why does the set include 2 pieces?
A: Beekeepers often work across multiple hives—having a spare ensures you’re always prepared.
Q5: Is this tool reusable?
A: Yes, stainless steel clips can be cleaned and reused for many seasons.
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