{"product_id":"queen-excluder-galvanized-8-10-slightly-rusted-pickup-only","title":"Queen Excluder Galvanized 8\/10( Slightly Rusted ) - Pickup Only","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGalvanized Queen Excluder 8\/10 (Slightly Rusted) - Pickup Only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis galvanized queen excluder 8\/10 has some light surface rust, which is why it is offered at a reduced price. It is still fully functional and does the same job as a new one. It keeps the queen in the brood chamber and stops her from laying eggs in the honey supers, so your honey stays pure and brood-free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This item is slightly rusted and is available for pickup only from our showrooms. It cannot be shipped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Does a Queen Excluder Work?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink of a queen excluder as a selective gateway in your hive. Its precisely spaced slots allow worker bees to move freely between the brood chamber and honey supers while preventing the larger-bodied queen from passing through. This means she stays where she belongs, focusing on egg-laying while your honey supers remain untouched by brood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeekeepers typically use a queen excluder during the honey season and remove it when temperatures drop so the colony can cluster together for warmth in winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGalvanized Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sturdy metal construction that will not warp like plastic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfectly Spaced Openings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allows worker bees to move freely while preventing the queen from accessing honey supers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to clean, and the surface rust can be brushed off with a wire brush if you prefer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits Standard Langstroth Hives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for both 8 and 10-frame hives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtects Honey Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps brood out of honey supers for clean, high-quality honey harvests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beekeeping Gear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46564226826325,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/5029\/9477\/files\/queen-excluder-galvanized-8-10-2.webp?v=1778490951","url":"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/products\/queen-excluder-galvanized-8-10-slightly-rusted-pickup-only","provider":"Beekeeping Gear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}