Queen excluder wide 408x148 mm, hole diameter 4.8 mm

Pollen Trap Grid Wide 408x148 mm, hole diameter 4.8 mm

If you are a passionate beekeeper, you certainly wish to maximize pollen collection, and this wide pollen trap grid will serve exactly that purpose. With dimensions of 408 x 148 mm and hole diameter of 4.8 mm, it is designed to be easily installed directly into the hive entrance or on the bottom of the hive. This innovative device allows bees to bring pollen into the hive while providing you with an effective way to collect it.

How does a pollen trap grid work?

The pollen trap consists of key parts: the grid itself, a pollen drawer, and a pollen collection system. When bees pass through the grid, their pollen baskets drop off and end up in the drawer. Thanks to the special design, the collected pollen remains protected from the bees, maximizing collection.

Benefits and uses of the pollen trap

The pollen trap is a practical and effective way to collect pollen without endangering the colony. Although bees may experience temporary disorientation, the device is designed to minimize stress. Any beekeeper can install a pollen trap, whether a beginner or an experienced expert.

The importance of pollen for bees

Pollen is an essential source of protein and nutrients for bees. Bees collect pollen from flowers, which helps them create pollen baskets on their hind legs. To create one pair of pollen baskets, they must visit approximately 80 flowers of the same plant. The color of the pollen baskets can indicate which plants were visited. Pollen is a crucial component of bees' diet, providing vitamins, minerals, and much more that they need for growth and survival.

Effective pollen collection

The pollen trap equipped with holes through which bees pass ensures effective pollen collection without the bees losing it. Pollen is collected in a container below the pollen trap and is typically removed by the beekeeper daily. It is recommended to use the pollen trap for a maximum of two to three consecutive days to ensure the colony has enough protein.

By introducing a wide pollen trap grid into your hive, you will gain a rich source of pollen, which is vital for bee nutrition and can also be used to produce other beekeeping products.