DRB 3 frame Mating Nuc

Our DRB 3 frame mating nuc, holds 3 deep frames (frames are not included). It's made of solid ponderosa pine boards (not plywood!) and comes fully assembled & ready to paint, stain, or dip. Larger 3 frame size makes it easier to reach into the bottom...

One-handed Queen Marking Tube

Being able to catch the queen with just one hand makes it easier to mark her. Scroll the top back to catch her and carefully close it, then slide the bottom up to hold her in place for marking. This Queen Catcher has a safety stop built in to keep...

Queen Rearing Calendar

This handy cardstock calendar helps the beekeeper easily determine the timing of various stages of queen cell development. A queen breeder can select grafting day and then see at a glance when cells need to be removed from the finisher and moved into...

Queen Marking Tube

This plastic tube and plunger make it easy to mark your queens. Simple trap the queen in the tube, use the plunger to hold her in place, and mark her through the plastic mesh at the bottom of the tube. 

Queen Cell Protector, 5 pack

Use this plastic protector to prevent damage to queen cells during transport or when moving frames.  Can also prevent the queen from chewing through. For use with JZBZ cell cups. 5 to a package.

Plastic Grafting Tool

This plastic grafting tool allows for removal of eggs and placing in queen cups. Cross-hatching aids in keeping your grip while wearing your beekeeping gloves. 

Offset Grafting Tool

This offset grafting tool allows for ease in removal of eggs and placing in queen cups. Cross-hatching aids in keeping your grip while wearing your beekeeping gloves. 

Queen Marking Cage

Our cage allows you to trap the queen on the comb for marking. Gently pin the queen down to the comb and mark her with our marking pen (630). Allow her to dry for a few seconds before releasing.  TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK. 

Queen Catcher, Metal

Used to capture the queen from the comb. The slots are large enough to allow worker bees in and out without releasing the queen. Spring loaded to open and close as needed. 

Queen Cell Cups, 100 pk.

These cell cups fit perfectly into the top slot of our frames for plastic foundation (455, 456, and 457 series). Encourages worker bees to build queen cells. Package of 100.  Choose amber, smoke, or green. 

Queen Marking Pen

Safe and effective way to mark your queen for quick identification (brand may vary). All choices are available, but if following international code use according to this chart:  For years ending with: 0 or 5 use Blue 1 or 6 use White 2 or 7 use...

Queen Cell Cups, 10 pk.

These cell cups fit perfectly into the top groove of our frames for plastic foundation (455, 456, and 457 series). Encourages worker bees to build queen cells. Package of 10.  Choose amber, smoke, or green.