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

[@donnypodcast]

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]

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

[@donnypodcast]

@@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.

[@jimholmes964]

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

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Glad to see you checking in from Australia. Thanks so much for watching.

[@kountrygirlskritters6752]

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]

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!

[@thesidelinebeekeeper-craig6924]

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]

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.

[@randyclinganfarms4806]

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

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

They're definitely the way to go. Thanks for the comment, Randy!

[@pirateprospecting707]

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

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

My pleasure!! Thank you for watching!

[@stephenmcguire7331]

Beautifully explained! Great job. Thank you!

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks Stephen!

[@johnvanderslice7966]

Well said.

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Thanks, John.

[@danno1800]

That was an EXCELLENT talk about those 3 types. Thank you! I have subscribed…

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Thank you so much for the sub ! #RTBBF

[@schammond8993]

You are a very good teacher. Thanks

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Thank you! 😃 And please continue watching our channel. We try our best to give our viewers the best information we can. #RTBBF!

[@bart7616]

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]

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

[@michaelfike7542]

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]

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!

[@kathyhathaway8823]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@التداويبالرقيةالشرعيةوالاعشاب]

May God help and bless in this work

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Thank you very much. We appreciate your comment!

[@jarnold8803]

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

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Good advice! Thanks for the comment.

[@Enrique_Calero]

Thank you!

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

You're welcome!

[@thepitpatrol]

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🤣

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

You got it, my friend! Swing by and see us when you can.

[@jbird8854]

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]

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]

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

[@IDVDalot]

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[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Thank you! Fixed!

[@TimeIsHoney]

First:)

[@CentralBeekeepersSupply]

Haha yes you are! Thanks for the comment!

[@TimeIsHoney]

@@CentralBeekeepersSupply thanks for the info:)