Hey Folks, I noticed that this year Mann Lake has switched to using plastic queen cages inside plastic package boxes for their bee deliveries. A few people were unsure about how to use them, so I figured I would post a few pictures and explanations to avoid any bee genocides.
The pink bar used to suspend the queen cage in the package can be snapped off the lid. Then it can be used as a bar to suspend the queen cage wherever you want it. |
Gently insert the clip end into the grille on the side of the queen cage. Again, be sure not to catch any part of the bees inside. Be gentle. |
One of the greatest advantages of the JZ-BZ queen cage is at the bottom. See the bar at the bottom? It pops out. |
The new plastic packages. Each side is a door that opens up. Be careful NOT to open these until you have removed the feeder can and the queen cage. |