Bee Propolis Trap for Beehives

Collect valuable bee propolis with a propolis trap from Innisfil Creek Honey. Designed for beekeepers interested in harvesting propolis from their honey bee colonies, a propolis trap provides a practical way to encourage bees to deposit this natural hive resin in a removable collection surface.

Propolis is a resinous material that honey bees gather from trees and other plant sources. Bees use it inside the hive to seal small gaps and cracks and help maintain their colony environment. Beekeepers can harvest collected propolis for further processing or other intended uses.

How Does a Propolis Trap Work?

Bees naturally fill small openings in the hive with propolis. A propolis trap takes advantage of this behaviour by providing openings where bees can deposit resin. Once the trap has accumulated propolis, it can be removed for collection according to the product's design and the beekeeper's preferred harvesting method.

Benefits of Using a Bee Propolis Trap

• Harvest bee propolis: Collect propolis produced by your honey bee colonies.

• Practical hive management: Add propolis collection to your regular beekeeping activities.

• A useful addition to your apiary: Suitable for beekeepers interested in exploring propolis harvesting.

• Support additional hive-product production: Collect propolis alongside your existing beekeeping activities.

• For hobbyist and commercial beekeepers: A useful tool for apiaries of different sizes, provided the trap is compatible with your hive equipment.

How to Harvest Propolis

1. Install the propolis trap according to its design and your hive manufacturer's instructions.

2. Allow the bees time to deposit propolis in the available openings.

3. Remove the trap when sufficient propolis has accumulated.

4. Follow the appropriate collection and storage procedures for the trap material and harvested propolis.

Product compatibility: Check the trap dimensions and design to ensure it fits your beehive before ordering.

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Order your Bee Propolis Trap from Innisfil Creek Honey and add propolis harvesting to your beekeeping toolkit.