Queen Excluders - Materials and Options | Which one is right for my needs? [Advice from a Beekeeper]

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  • A lot of you have asked about Queen Excluders lately, so here are a few of the options we have at the store. You can find them for sale on our website at www.centralbeekeeperssupply.c...
    There are several different materials and options when it comes to Queen Excluders. In this video, John highlights the three varieties we have in the store. From plastic, to metal, to wood-bound metal, we want you to have the choice that works best for you. We're happy to bring you this helpful advice from a beekeeper who loves what he does every day.
    So you may be asking, "which one is right for my needs?" The truth is, no matter if you're a beginner or an expert, the right Queen Excluder for you could be any one of these materials and options. It all depends on your preference and the style of hives that you prefer to run. Queen Excluders are an important tool for the beekeeper.
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  • @donnypodcast
    @donnypodcast 2 роки тому +2

    I'm glad I found this video. It was very difficult to find a video talking about the pros and cons of a wood-bound and metal-bound queen excluder. Thanks to your video, I was able to confidently purchase a wood-bound queen excluder.

    • @CentralBeekeepersSupply
      @CentralBeekeepersSupply  2 роки тому +1

      Glad it was helpful! Good idea going with the wood-bound. I think you'll like it best.

    • @donnypodcast
      @donnypodcast 2 роки тому +1

      @@CentralBeekeepersSupply I believe I will. I'm starting up and managing a hive for a friend and after reading some criticisms about how queen excluders are believed to slow down honey production, I got the idea that if they used a wood-bound excluder, maybe they wouldn't slow their bees movement and therefore honey production.

  • @kountrygirlskritters6752
    @kountrygirlskritters6752 2 роки тому +4

    I'm so glad I came across this video because I was about to buy some of the plastic ones to save $ but I don't want to deal with them getting "glued down" & I want the bees to be able to move through more easily. Great advice that's surely appreciated.

    • @CentralBeekeepersSupply
      @CentralBeekeepersSupply  2 роки тому

      You are so welcome! We're glad you stopped by the channel. If you haven't already, check out our online store. We sell all of the products we use in our videos. Thanks so much, and have a great day!

  • @jimholmes964
    @jimholmes964 2 роки тому +2

    A few points there I had not thought of. Thank you (from Australia) 🇦🇺

  • @randyclinganfarms4806
    @randyclinganfarms4806 2 роки тому +3

    I have been using wood framed Queen excluders since 1978 and love them.

  • @user-kb5bn6gf4m
    @user-kb5bn6gf4m 2 роки тому +2

    May God help and bless in this work

  • @thesidelinebeekeeper-craig6924
    @thesidelinebeekeeper-craig6924 2 роки тому +2

    We have used the wood bound, metal and plastic in our operation. We like the metal bound the best. Plastic worked ok for us also. We prefer the wood bound, but use the metal due to cost factors. Thanks for sharing.

    • @CentralBeekeepersSupply
      @CentralBeekeepersSupply  2 роки тому +2

      The wood bound excluder is definitely a little more pricey. Good on you for figuring out what works best for you! That's the name of the game. We appreciate you watching.

  • @stephenmcguire7331
    @stephenmcguire7331 2 роки тому +2

    Beautifully explained!
    Great job.
    Thank you!

  • @pirateprospecting707
    @pirateprospecting707 2 роки тому +2

    FANTASTIC INFORMATION! Thanks for sharing ✅😁👍🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️

  • @michaelfike7542
    @michaelfike7542 2 роки тому +3

    I think the plastic queen excluder will drop your honey production off alot. Going with the steel wire this year. You are right about them on the plastic ones all mine were stuck to the center of the boxes and only a limited space for the bee's to get through. Great information and don't forget to roll that beautiful bee footage. ❤🐝🐝🐝

    • @CentralBeekeepersSupply
      @CentralBeekeepersSupply  2 роки тому

      If it's all a beekeeper can afford, they do the job. Albeit just not as effectively. We definitely recommend the wood framed metal excluder. Thanks for the comment, Michael! #RTBBF!

  • @bart7616
    @bart7616 2 роки тому +2

    I was just watching your video about swarm catcher boxes again and was thinking that a video of you removing the box when full of bees from your tree stands would be informative. Also, if you provided updates of these wild-caught swarms and their survival rate, that would help. Thanks, from Yell county!

    • @CentralBeekeepersSupply
      @CentralBeekeepersSupply  2 роки тому

      Hey Bart, that's a great idea. We will try to film some removal and followup this spring. #RTBBF thanks for the comment.

  • @johnvanderslice7966
    @johnvanderslice7966 2 роки тому +2

    Well said.

  • @kathyhathaway8823
    @kathyhathaway8823 2 роки тому +4

    Hello John you have done it again with a very informative video. I have been using the wood frame queen excluder and it works very well. The only problem I have is the hive beetle will hide around the edge of the excluder. In that grove of the wood where the metal go into the wood . This was a good time for this video because I am getting ready to put silicone in that slot so the hive beetle can not get in there an hide . Other than that they work great. Thanks again for all your video’s.

    • @CentralBeekeepersSupply
      @CentralBeekeepersSupply  2 роки тому +1

      Those darn hive beetles are the bane of any beekeeper's existence, haha! Keep your beetle towels handy and keep squashing those jokers. Thanks so much for watching, Kathy!

  • @lisaevora4896
    @lisaevora4896 2 роки тому +2

    We tried the plastic one on our split last year, they did not like it. Didn't know about the wood bound metal, think we'll try that one this year (retire the plastic for other uses...perhaps cut it for use when doing splits in the Spring). Thank you so much for the info.

    • @CentralBeekeepersSupply
      @CentralBeekeepersSupply  2 роки тому

      Absolutely! The wood bound metal works exceptionally well. Thanks for watching!

  • @Enrique_Calero
    @Enrique_Calero 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you!

  • @thepitpatrol
    @thepitpatrol 2 роки тому +2

    John get me a few of those, I put my other ones with the top that you use to drives bees put of the super🤣

  • @jarnold8803
    @jarnold8803 2 роки тому +2

    Something I do is put the queen excluder on in spring until I get my first honey super full then I pull the excluder and the queen stops and stays in brood box

  • @jbird8854
    @jbird8854 2 роки тому +3

    Can or will bees clean up frames with wax moth damage? Or do I need to start over with these frames? They have natural wax with the wires in them. Thanks.

    • @CentralBeekeepersSupply
      @CentralBeekeepersSupply  2 роки тому +1

      That would depend on the amount of damage. A few worm tunnels or small areas where you may have removed moth larvae 🐛 can typically be reused. Be sure to run frames through a freeze cycle to kill eggs and larvae before doing so. #RTBBF thanks for watching!

    • @jbird8854
      @jbird8854 2 роки тому +1

      @@CentralBeekeepersSupply Thanks for your help. I had these frames in the freezer for at least a couple of months. Thanks again.

  • @TimeIsHoney
    @TimeIsHoney 2 роки тому +2

    First:)

  • @IDVDalot
    @IDVDalot Рік тому +1

    the link to your website is bad and has a 404 error