A queen bee cage is a device used in beekeeping to temporarily confine a queen bee during transport or introduction to a new colony.
It is typically made of plastic and has several small holes for ventilation.
The queen bee is placed inside the cage and sealed in with a plug made of candy or sugar water. The plug is gradually eaten away by worker bees, releasing the queen after several days.
Queen bee cages are used to transport queen bees to different locations or to introduce a new queen to a colony that has lost its queen. They help to reduce the risk of the queen being harmed or rejected by the colony.
Queen bee cages should be properly secured to prevent the queen from escaping or being damaged. Beekeepers should be careful when handling queen bees, as they are delicate and can be easily injured or killed. Queen bee cages are a valuable tool for beekeepers looking to manage and maintain healthy bee colonies.
