Queen Excluder Galvanized 8/10( Slightly Rusted ) - Pickup Only

Galvanized Queen Excluder 8/10 (Slightly Rusted) - Pickup Only This 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. Please note: This item is slightly rusted and is available for pickup only from our showrooms. It cannot be shipped. How Does a Queen Excluder Work? Think 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. Beekeepers 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. Key Features Galvanized Steel: Sturdy metal construction that will not warp like plastic. Perfectly Spaced Openings: Allows worker bees to move freely while preventing the queen from accessing honey supers. Low Maintenance: Easy to clean, and the surface rust can be brushed off with a wire brush if you prefer. Fits Standard Langstroth Hives: Designed for both 8 and 10-frame hives. Protects Honey Quality: Keeps brood out of honey supers for clean, high-quality honey harvests.