Screened Plug for Honey Bee Feeder Pail – 2" DIY Hive Feeder

Convert an Ordinary Pail into a Convenient, Cost-Effective Honey Bee Feeder!

Make feeding your honey bees simple and affordable with our Screened Plug for Feeder Pails, available from Innisfil Creek Honey.

This practical beekeeping accessory allows you to convert a suitable pail into a honey bee sugar syrup feeder by drilling a 2-inch hole in the pail lid and installing the screened plug.

The screened opening allows honey bees to access sugar syrup when the pail is inverted over the hive, providing a convenient feeding solution for backyard beekeepers and commercial apiaries.

One of the best features of this design is its simplicity. The same opening used to install the screened plug also serves as the filling hole, allowing you to remove the plug, refill the pail with sugar syrup, and reinstall it without removing the entire lid.

Whether you're preparing colonies for spring buildup or providing supplemental feed in the fall, this economical feeder plug makes it easy to create your own reusable bee feeding system.

Why Choose Our Screened Feeder Pail Plug?

• Easy DIY Bee Feeder Conversion: Turn a suitable pail into a practical honey bee feeder.

• 2-Inch Installation Hole: Simply drill a 2" hole in the pail lid to accommodate the plug.

• Screened Feeding Opening: Allows honey bees to access sugar syrup from an inverted feeder pail.

• Convenient Refill Design: Remove the plug to fill the pail without taking off the lid.

• Cost-Effective Feeding Solution: Convert an existing suitable pail instead of purchasing a complete feeder.

• Simple Installation: Requires minimal tools and setup.

• Reusable Design: A practical accessory for repeated seasonal feeding.

• Suitable for Sugar Syrup Feeding: Ideal for supplemental feeding during appropriate periods of colony management.

• Great for Hobby & Commercial Beekeepers: A convenient addition to any apiary.

Convert a Pail into a Honey Bee Feeder

Creating your own bee feeder is straightforward with our Screened Plug for Feeder Pails.

Instead of purchasing a complete feeding system, you can use a suitable pail with a secure-fitting lid.

How to Install Your Screened Feeder Plug

1. Select a suitable pail: Choose a clean, food-safe pail with a secure, leak-resistant lid.

2. Drill a 2-inch hole: Carefully cut a 2" diameter hole in the pail lid.

3. Install the screened plug: Fit the plug securely into the opening.

4. Fill with sugar syrup: Remove the plug and add your prepared bee feeding syrup.

5. Replace the plug: Make sure the plug is firmly seated.

6. Invert the feeder: Carefully turn the sealed pail upside down over a suitable hive feeding position.

7. Check for leaks: Confirm that the feeder is functioning properly before leaving it in place.

Important: Test your completed feeder for a secure fit and leaks before placing it over a honey bee colony.

Convenient Filling & Refilling

One of the most useful features of this feeder plug is its dual-purpose design.

The 2-inch opening functions as both the feeder plug opening and the refill hole.

When it's time to replenish your honey bees' sugar syrup:

• Remove the screened plug.

• Fill the pail with prepared sugar syrup.

• Reinstall the plug securely.

• Invert the feeder and return it to the hive.

This simple system makes seasonal feeding more convenient, particularly when managing multiple colonies.

Ideal for Spring & Fall Honey Bee Feeding

Supplemental sugar syrup feeding is a common part of honey bee colony management.

Depending on colony conditions and local beekeeping practices, sugar syrup may be provided during periods such as:

• Spring colony buildup: When additional feed is needed to support developing colonies.

• New colony establishment: When feeding packages or nucleus colonies under appropriate conditions.

• Fall feeding: When colonies require additional winter food stores.

• Periods of limited nectar availability: When supplemental feeding is necessary.

Always assess colony food stores and feeding needs before providing syrup.

Beekeeping Tip: Avoid feeding sugar syrup while honey supers intended for human consumption are installed, as syrup may be stored in harvestable comb and affect honey purity.

A Cost-Effective Solution for Your Apiary

Our Screened Feeder Pail Plug offers an economical way to create additional bee feeders using suitable pails.

This is particularly useful for beekeepers who need multiple feeding stations during spring or fall colony management.

With a straightforward design and convenient refill opening, the screened plug is a practical addition to your beekeeping equipment.

Product Specifications

Please Note: Pail and lid are not included unless specifically indicated in the product listing. Confirm compatibility with your pail and lid before installation.

Honey Bee Feeding Supplies from Innisfil Creek Honey

At Innisfil Creek Honey, we carry a selection of honey bee feeders, hive equipment, beekeeping tools, and seasonal feeding supplies to help you manage healthy, productive colonies.

Whether you're preparing for spring buildup or fall feeding, our Screened Plug for Feeder Pails provides a simple, economical way to create a practical sugar syrup feeding system.

Convert your pail into a convenient honey bee feeder with our easy-to-install 2" Screened Feeder Plug.

Shop online at innisfilcreekhoney.com for honey bee feeders, beekeeping equipment, and apiary supplies in Canada.