DRONE - Plastic Beekeeping Foundation - Full Depth - Pink Color

DRONE Plastic Foundation – Full Depth – Pink DRONE plastic foundation differs from ordinary foundation in that the cell size is larger (6.2mm). The distinctive pink color makes it easy to identify in the hive at a glance. Please note this listing is for the plastic foundation only. Frames sold separately. Common uses of frone foundation: Queen rearing operations and mating nucleus colonies Varroa mite management through drone brood trapping Maintaining genetic diversity in your apiary Easier honey extraction – when used in the honey supers the larger cells make spinning thick honey varieties like jellybush or manuka significantly easier (use a queen excluder to keep brood out of honey supers) Why Plastic Foundation? Durable and resistant to hive tool damage Reusable season after season – more cost-effective long-term Wax moth and rodent-proof – safe storage at any temperature No blowouts during extraction No wire or eyelets needed – grooved edges fit snugly in standard full depth frames