{"product_id":"qcc-queen-confinement-cage","title":"QCC Queen Confinement Cage - Brood Breaks","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eQCC Queen Confinement Cage - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimplify Brood Breaks and Improve Varroa Control\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe QCC Queen Confinement Cage is a practical beekeeping tool designed to temporarily restrict the queen's egg laying while allowing worker bees to continue caring for her. By creating a controlled brood break, beekeepers can improve the effectiveness of varroa treatments and support integrated pest management strategies without removing the queen from the colony. Based on the product purpose and use described by the manufacturer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for use during the summer months, the cage keeps the colony queen-right while preventing new brood production for a defined period. Worker bees can still access and feed the queen through the cage openings, helping maintain normal colony behaviour throughout confinement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreates a temporary brood break without removing the queen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports effective varroa management programmes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps maintain colony stability while the queen is confined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllows worker bees to feed and attend the queen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReusable and easy to install on a brood frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for swarm management and colony manipulation techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDurable construction for repeated seasonal use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA broodless period can make varroa treatments more effective by reducing the number of mites protected within sealed brood cells. The QCC Cage provides a straightforward way to achieve this while keeping the queen safely within the hive and under the care of worker bees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cage may also be useful as part of swarm management programmes where temporarily interrupting brood production is beneficial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 80mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 33mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 12mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoney bee colonies requiring a planned brood break\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated varroa control programmes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer hive management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperienced and hobbyist beekeepers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe QCC Queen Confinement Cage is designed to restrict the queen's ability to lay eggs while still allowing workers to feed and care for her. This creates a temporary interruption in brood production which can be incorporated into modern beekeeping management practices. Always follow current best practice guidance when implementing brood interruption or varroa treatment programmes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thorne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48677826822376,"sku":"Q0054_QueenCage","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0487\/1949\/5317\/files\/1_21726b3e-f753-4d0b-917e-54f347535e16.png?v=1782216070","url":"https:\/\/gwenyngruffydd.co.uk\/products\/qcc-queen-confinement-cage","provider":"Gwenyn Gruffydd Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}