{"product_id":"stainless-steel-honey-bee-feeder-screen-diy-mason-jar-pail-feeder-insert-innisfil-creek-honey","title":"Stainless Steel Honey Bee Feeder Screen – DIY Mason Jar \u0026 Pail Feeder Insert | Innisfil Creek Honey","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless Steel Honey Bee Feeder Screen – DIY Mason Jar \u0026amp; Pail Feeder Insert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake Your Own Honey Bee Sugar Syrup Feeder with a Durable Stainless Steel Screen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate your own convenient honey bee feeding system with our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless Steel Honey Bee Feeder Screen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, available from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInnisfil Creek Honey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis practical beekeeping accessory allows you to turn a suitable Mason-style jar or food-grade pail into a homemade honey bee sugar syrup feeder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estainless steel mesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the feeder screen is designed to provide honey bees with access to supplemental sugar syrup when installed in an appropriate inverted feeding container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe screen fits inside the retaining ring of a compatible Mason-style jar or can be securely attached to a suitable food-grade pail to create a customized feeding system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're building a feeder for a backyard hive, replacing a screen in an existing setup, or making multiple feeders for your apiary, this versatile stainless steel screen offers a simple and economical DIY solution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Our Stainless Steel Honey Bee Feeder Screen?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless Steel Construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Durable metal mesh for use in homemade honey bee feeding systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIY Bee Feeder Accessory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Make your own sugar syrup feeder using a compatible jar or food-grade pail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMason Jar Compatible Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fits inside the retaining ring of a suitable Mason-style jar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood-Grade Pail Applications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can be securely affixed to a suitable food-grade pail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for Sugar Syrup Feeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides a screened feeding surface for honey bees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile Installation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for different homemade feeder configurations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEconomical Feeding Solution:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reuse suitable containers instead of purchasing a complete feeder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical for Hobby \u0026amp; Commercial Beekeepers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Useful for building or maintaining custom feeding equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake Your Own Honey Bee Feeder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA homemade honey bee feeder can be a convenient and cost-effective addition to your beekeeping equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur stainless steel feeder screen allows you to create a feeding system using a suitable container you may already have available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on your setup, the screen can be used with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compatible Mason-style glass jar and retaining ring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA suitable food-grade plastic pail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther appropriately designed DIY feeding containers that can securely accommodate the screen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finished feeder must be securely assembled and checked for leaks before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIY Mason Jar Honey Bee Feeder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a simple jar feeder, the stainless steel screen can be positioned inside the retaining ring of a compatible Mason-style jar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Assembly Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelect a suitable Mason-style jar with a compatible retaining ring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsure the jar and ring are clean and in good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition the stainless steel feeder screen inside the retaining ring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecure the ring and screen onto the jar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd an appropriate honey bee sugar syrup mixture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully invert the jar and check that the screen remains secure and the feeder does not leak excessively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstall the feeder in a stable, appropriate hive feeding arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Verify that the screen fits securely inside your jar ring before filling or installing the feeder. Jar, retaining ring, and other feeder components are not included unless specifically stated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIY Food-Grade Pail Feeder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stainless steel screen can also be used to create a homemade pail feeder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Assembly Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelect a clean, suitable food-grade pail with a secure lid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetermine an appropriate location for the feeding screen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepare an opening sized for your specific screen and attachment method.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecurely affix the screen so that it cannot shift or detach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFill the pail with an appropriate sugar syrup mixture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecure the lid and carefully test the feeder for leaks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition the feeder in a stable hive feeding arrangement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The screen must be securely installed before the pail is inverted. The correct opening size and attachment method depend on the screen's actual dimensions and your chosen container.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for Seasonal Honey Bee Feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHomemade jar and pail feeders can be useful for supplemental feeding during:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly Spring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When colonies need supplemental carbohydrates before reliable nectar flows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNectar Dearths:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When natural nectar sources are limited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutumn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When beekeepers are supplementing food reserves ahead of winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Colony Establishment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When feeding packages, nucs, or newly established colonies as appropriate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeekeeping Tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid feeding sugar syrup while honey supers intended for harvest are installed, as bees may store syrup in the comb and affect the purity of harvested honey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless Steel Honey Bee Feeder Screen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIY Honey Bee Feeder Screen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStainless Steel Mesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHomemade Sugar Syrup Feeders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJar Application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible Mason-Style Jar Retaining Ring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePail Application\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable Food-Grade Pail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFits in Jar Ring or Can Be Affixed to Pail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding Method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScreened, Inverted Container\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntended Users\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHobby \u0026amp; Commercial Beekeepers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetailer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInnisfil Creek Honey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This listing is for the stainless steel feeder screen only. Mason jars, jar rings, pails, lids, and other assembly materials are not included unless otherwise specified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoney Bee Feeding Supplies from Innisfil Creek Honey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInnisfil Creek Honey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, we carry a selection of honey bee feeders, feeding accessories, hive equipment, and seasonal beekeeping supplies for Canadian beekeepers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're building a simple Mason jar feeder or creating a larger pail feeding system, our stainless steel feeder screen provides a versatile component for your DIY project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild your own honey bee sugar syrup feeder with our Stainless Steel Honey Bee Feeder Screen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShop online at innisfilcreekhoney.com for honey bee feeding equipment and quality beekeeping supplies in Canada.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Innisfil Creek Honey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67768988238137,"sku":null,"price":1.91,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1017\/7583\/5449\/files\/stainless-steel-honey-bee-feeder-screen-innisfil-creek-honey.png?v=1793293151","url":"https:\/\/innisfilcreekhoney.com\/products\/stainless-steel-honey-bee-feeder-screen-diy-mason-jar-pail-feeder-insert-innisfil-creek-honey","provider":"Innisfil Creek Honey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}