Metal Queen Excluder
Durable Galvanised Steel Queen Excluder — Suitable for British National, WBC & Smith Hives
Keep your honey supers free from brood with this high-quality Metal Queen Excluder, designed to precisely control your hive’s colony structure while allowing worker bees to move freely.
Crafted from galvanised steel, this excluder is strong, long-lasting, and easy to clean — far more durable than plastic or bamboo alternatives. The evenly spaced metal grid allows worker bees to pass through to the honey supers while preventing the queen from entering, ensuring clean, brood-free honey frames.
Perfectly sized for British National, WBC, and Smith hives, this excluder sits neatly between the brood box and honey super, maintaining correct bee space and promoting efficient hive management.
Key Features:
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Fits British National, WBC & Smith hives
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Made from galvanised steel for long-term durability
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Precision-engineered grid spacing — allows workers through, excludes the queen
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Easy to clean — simply scrape or scorch after use
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More robust than plastic, bamboo, or wooden excluders
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Ensures brood-free honey supers and organised colony structure
Maintenance:
To clean, simply scrape off wax and propolis and lightly scorch the surface to sterilise. With proper care, this excluder will last for many seasons.
This metal queen excluder is a dependable choice for both hobbyist and professional beekeepers — combining strength, precision, and ease of use to support a healthy, productive hive.