JZBZ Queen Cell Protector — Push-In (Orange Spike) for Queen Rearing & Introduction
JZBZ Queen Cell Protector — Push-In (Orange Spike) for Queen Rearing & Introduction
This genuine JZBZ push-in cell protector is built for one specific job in a queen rearing or queen breeding programme: protecting a ripe queen cell at the exact moment it matters most — introduction into a new colony.
How It Works
Place the protector over the queen cell, then push its spiked base straight into the drawn comb of the brood nest. The bees can still reach and care for the cell through the protector, but the cell itself stays shielded from damage while the colony gets used to it — giving you a genuinely high acceptance rate without needing a separate introduction cage.
Why Queen Breeders Use This
- Protects ripe queen cells during introduction into new colonies or mating nucs
- Push-in spike design anchors securely into drawn comb
- Lets worker bees continue to care for the cell while it's protected
- Supports strong acceptance rates — a key metric for any queen rearing or queen breeding operation
Genuine JZBZ, Made in USA
We're the main official UK distributor of JZBZ products, so you're getting the genuine article — manufactured in the USA to the consistent sizing and fit that queen introduction depends on.
Pack Sizes
Available in packs of 50 or 100, to suit anything from a handful of introductions to a full queen rearing season.
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