{"product_id":"pierco-deep-drone-comb-frame-green-beeswax-coated-plastic-9-1-4-innisfil-creek-honey","title":"Pierco Deep Drone Comb Frame – Green Beeswax-Coated Plastic, 9-1\/4\" | Innisfil Creek Honey","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePierco Deep Drone Comb Frame – 9-1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImprove your hive management options with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePierco Deep Drone Comb Frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from Innisfil Creek Honey. Made from durable green plastic with reinforced edges and coated with beeswax, this drone comb frame is designed for use in standard 9-5\/8\" deep Langstroth hive bodies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing a 6.6 mm cell size intended for drone brood, this frame provides a dedicated drone comb option for beekeepers managing their colonies, supporting queen breeding programs and incorporating drone brood management into an integrated pest management (IPM) plan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold individually, the Pierco Deep Drone Comb Frame is a practical addition to the equipment used by hobby and commercial beekeepers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features and Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for deep hive bodies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The 9-1\/4\" frame is intended to fit 9-5\/8\" deep Langstroth supers or brood boxes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurable green plastic construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Made with plastic and reinforced edges for long-lasting use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeeswax-coated foundation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Coated with beeswax to provide a familiar surface for bees to draw comb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.6 mm cell size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed for drone brood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIPM applications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can be used as part of a planned drone brood management strategy for Varroa mite control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen breeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides drone comb for beekeepers managing drone production for breeding and mating programs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoney super use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The manufacturer describes this frame as an option for honey production, with larger cells intended to support faster extraction than standard-size cells when used in honey supers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold individually:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Purchase the number of frames required for your apiary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Uses for Drone Comb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated Pest Management (IPM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrone brood management is one technique beekeepers may incorporate into an integrated Varroa mite management plan. Varroa mites preferentially reproduce in drone brood, allowing planned drone brood removal to contribute to mite management when performed correctly and at the appropriate time. This frame is not a standalone Varroa treatment, and results depend on timing and overall colony management.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen Breeding and Drone Production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrone comb can support the production of drones for queen breeding and mating programs. Successful drone production depends on colony strength, seasonal conditions and suitable management practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoney Production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe manufacturer also identifies the frame for use in honey supers. Its larger cells are intended to allow honey to extract faster than honey stored in standard-size cells. Actual results will depend on comb condition, honey characteristics and extracting equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pierco Drone Comb Frame – Deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pierco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plastic with reinforced edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beeswax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCell size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.6 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrame depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9-1\/4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible hive body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9-5\/8\" deep Langstroth hive body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntended uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Drone brood management, IPM programs, queen breeding and honey production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sold individually\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd Pierco Drone Comb to Your Apiary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are incorporating drone brood management into your Varroa IPM plan, producing drones for queen breeding or exploring drone comb for honey production, the Pierco Deep Drone Comb Frame offers a practical option for your beekeeping equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInnisfil Creek Honey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, we're beekeepers ourselves. We understand the value of choosing equipment that suits your hive configuration and management approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Innisfil Creek Honey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67722993631545,"sku":null,"price":4.65,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1017\/7583\/5449\/files\/deep-drone-frame.png?v=1793299475","url":"https:\/\/innisfilcreekhoney.com\/products\/pierco-deep-drone-comb-frame-green-beeswax-coated-plastic-9-1-4-innisfil-creek-honey","provider":"Innisfil Creek Honey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}