Stainless steel queen excluder with frame 384x473 mm DE

Stainless Steel Queen Excluder Mellarius – 384 × 473 mm

Wire stainless steel queen excluder in size 384 × 473 mm is a proven tool for colony management and clean honey super space. The excluder is made of smooth stainless steel wires that are firmly welded into a stainless steel frame – thanks to this it holds its shape, doesn't twist and remains stable even with frequent handling. Its purpose is to prevent the queen from passing into the honey super, so the queen remains in the brood chamber and doesn't lay eggs in the honey combs. The openings are precisely dimensioned so that worker bees can pass through without problems, while the queen remains below the excluder.

Main Benefits and Advantages for Beekeepers

Stainless steel excels in exceptional durability and resistance. Compared to plastic excluders, it doesn't break or crack, and with proper handling will last many seasons. A great benefit is also easy hygiene – the excluder can be boiled, treated with lye or flame-sterilized according to your sanitation practices. The smooth wire design is generally very passable for bees, allows smooth movement of workers and minimizes the risk of catching or damaging wings and legs. This will also have a positive effect on colony operation during nectar flow.

Tips for Correct Placement in the Hive

For the queen excluder to function reliably, it's advisable not to place it "tight" directly on the top bars, but to maintain the correct bee space so that bees can move freely under the excluder. For best passability, it's good to orient the wires parallel to the top bars of the frames. These precisely manufactured metal excluders are popular for their reliability and precision, and the excluder from German supplier Mellarius is a suitable choice for beekeepers who want a long-term professional solution.

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