Queen Clip, Plastic

The Plastic Queen Clip is an affordable, spring-loaded clip for safely confining a queen bee while you work the hive. Its slots are wide enough for workers to pass but small enough to keep the queen contained, making it handy during frame manipulation or removals.

At a glance

• Type: Queen clip and catcher
• Material: Plastic
• Mechanism: Spring-loaded, opens to place the queen inside
• Slots: Allow workers through while keeping the queen contained
• Use: Temporary, secure confinement
• Value: Affordable alternative to the stainless steel clip

Best for

• Holding the queen during frame manipulation
• Removing bees from buildings and cut-outs
• Locating and marking the queen
• Beekeepers wanting a low-cost queen clip

How to use

Open the spring-loaded clip and gently place the queen between the sides, then let it close. Workers can pass through the slots while the queen stays safe. Keep the clip in your pocket while you work, then release the queen back into the hive.

About Foxhound Bee Company

Foxhound Bee Company is a beekeeping supplier offering quality queen management tools, hive equipment, and supplies for hobbyist and commercial beekeepers alike.