10 Frame Propolis Trap

Bees create propolis to seal cracks in their hives, smooth out rough surfaces, and make guarding the hive easier by making the entrances smaller. However, propolis is also a highly sought-after product for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties—it’s a fantastic product to sell to consumers looking for natural remedies.

Using a propolis trap lets you remove propolis from your hive quickly and efficiently.

Our 10-frame plastic propolis traps are an excellent way to harvest clean propolis from the hive and add extra income to a beekeeping business. Built to replace an inner cover, our 10-frame polypropylene propolis trap will last years and can easily hold its shape between seasons.

Our 10-frame propolis trap is compatible with 10-frame equipment, but it can also be cut to fit 8-frames. This avoids buying a separate outer cover to accommodate your setup.

Using the Propolis Trap and Collecting Propolis

To use the 10-frame propolis trap, follow these instructions:

1. Replace your inner cover with our plastic propolis trap.
2. Wait for the bees to fill the grooves of the propolis trap with their propolis.

To collect propolis from the 10-frame propolis trap, follow these instructions:

1. Once full of propolis, beekeepers should put the propolis trap inside a plastic bag.
2. Freeze the plastic bag overnight.
3. Retrieve the propolis trap. Twist or gently bang the propolis trap inside the bag against a flat surface. This should release the propolis.