Queen / Needle Bee Cage — Safe queen handling and reliable bee isolation Key benefits - Protects the queen: Designed to hold the queen without injury so you can inspect, move, or work on the colony with confidence. - Keeps bees safe and contained: Functions as a bee isolation cage to trap and protect worker bees during inspections and hive work. - Saves time and reduces stress: Significantly improves work efficiency for both routine inspections and deliberate hive operations. - Beginner- and pro-friendly: Simple to use with standard beekeeping techniques and equipment. What it does (core functions) - Cage: Safely captures the queen for handling or temporary confinement; will not harm the queen. - Needle cage: A secure, easy-to-use tool for protecting the queen during hive and colony inspections. - Beekeeping equipment: Used to trap bees in the hive and keep them safe while you inspect frames, perform maintenance, or rearrange the colony. - Bee cage: Designed to make inspections and other tasks faster and more controlled. Compatibility and performance - Works alongside common beekeeping tools and procedures to help you complete inspections and maintenance more efficiently. - Built to provide reliable temporary confinement so you can focus on precise work without risking queen injury or unnecessary colony disturbance. Practical use scenarios - Routine inspection: Catch and isolate the queen to move frames or examine brood without disturbing the rest of the colony. - Hive maintenance: Temporarily confine bees and the queen while repairing or cleaning hive components. - Controlled handling: Secure the queen during focused tasks such as marking or verification, ensuring safety for both bee and keeper. Suitable for both beginners and experienced beekeepers who need a reliable, non-harmful way to capture, protect, and temporarily isolate the queen and bees during inspections and hive work.