Plastic Queen Clip Catcher
The Plastic Queen Clip Catcher is an essential tool for safely capturing and examining the queen bee without direct handling. Ideal for marking, inspections, or queen introduction, this tool ensures the queen is secured gently and efficiently.
Simply place the clip over the comb and press between your thumb and forefinger to open it. Once positioned, release to safely enclose the queen. The excluder-sized slots allow worker bees to escape freely while keeping the queen secure. This design helps reduce stress on the queen and minimises the risk of injury or loss.
When ready, the queen can be easily marked on the thorax with the appropriate colour for the year, ensuring easy identification in future inspections.
Key Features:
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Safe, gentle queen capture without direct handling
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Easy-to-use clip mechanism — open and close with one hand
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Excluder-sized slots allow worker bees to escape while retaining the queen
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Ideal for queen marking and inspection
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Durable plastic construction for long-lasting use
A must-have tool for both hobbyist and professional beekeepers, making queen marking and handling easier, safer, and more efficient.