Entrance pollen trap for pollen collection 37.5 cm

Entrance Pollen Trap for Pollen Collection 37.5 cm

The pollen trap for collecting pollen loads attaches directly to the entrance in front of the hive entrance. When a bee wants to enter the hive, it must go through the pollen trap. The bee crawls through a narrow circular opening in the pollen trap grid and loses its pollen loads during passage. The pollen then falls into a collection container.

The advantage of an entrance pollen trap compared to pollen trap grids built into the bottom board is that it can be easily added and removed from the hive. Another advantage is that the pollen is collected in a separate collection container that ventilates well. Fresh pollen is moist and can easily become moldy.

The pollen trap can be attached to various types of hives. When positioning the pollen trap, make sure there are no gaps. Pollen traps make it difficult for bees to pass through, and they always want to find the easiest way into the hive. It is advisable to use pollen traps on all hives if they are close together, so bees don't fly to another hive where a pollen trap is not used. The slot above the ventilation dish is for bees to exit the hive, which helps because they don't have to go through the pollen trap openings. By simply flipping the pollen trap grid, you can regulate pollen collection. Length 37.5 cm and height 9 cm.