Q.C. and Paper Clip

[RogueDrone]

Hy,1st post

I would like information on the methods of holding a Queen Cell in place when moved to breeding hive (in my case Apedia). I recall in some distant pass been told to use a paper clip but just cannot recall how to.

Any comments appriciated esp images of said methods as pictures speak 1000 words

cheers
colin

 

[theengraver]

http://www.beekeepingforum.co.uk/archive/index.php/t-8124.html

 

[Midland Beek]

I find the little spiral wire queen cell protectors useful.

 

[RogueDrone]

Thanks for the link and although it does mention the use of a paper clip it does not say how to

"10. Insert sealed queen cell between gap in frames. A paper clip or similar can be used to hold cell in place"

I'm sure it is obvious once one has seen how its done . hence why iasked for an image.

I will look into the wire spiral cage

Thanks for your input.

Colin

 

[BKF Admin]

Using an apidia you can push the top of the QC into a paperclip,place the QC through the round hole in the Apidea crownboard,the paperclip will allow the QC to hang between frames without having to remove the crownboard.