Introduction Cage

The innovative Queen Introduction Cage is designed to promote acceptance of a new queen by the worker bees, eliminating the risks associated with direct introduction. To use, simply attach the cage securely onto the brood frame over the queen using the included push pins. This allows the queen to start laying eggs while safely enclosed, giving the hive time to acclimate to her pheromone signature. The Queen Introduction Cage helps ensure a smooth acceptance process!

For optimal results, place the cage over open comb and some capped brood about to emerge—this traps young nurse bees under the cage to help care for the queen and her eggs/larvae. This method promotes pheromone spreading throughout the colony and improves acceptance.