Metal Queen excluder

When the main nectar flow begins and you start adding supers, you need perfect order inside the hive. Nothing is worse than finding brood among your honey frames—it complicates extraction and contaminates the harvest. That’s where a good queen excluder makes all the difference.

The Galvanized Metal Queen Excluder is the classic, reliable choice. It’s placed between the brood chamber and the honey supers, creating a physical barrier that the queen cannot cross while allowing workers to move freely. The 4.14 mm openings are precisely calibrated: workers pass through easily, but the larger queen and drones remain below.

Its key advantage over plastic excluders is its rigidity. Galvanized steel does not warp under heat, weight, or time. Plastic models bend and restrict bee traffic; this one stays flat, ensuring a constant flow of workers throughout the season.

The galvanized coating provides resistance to humidity, propolis, and rust. It withstands years of use, cleaning by flame or scraper, and keeps its shape. A durable tool that will serve you season after season.

Dimensions: 410 × 510 mm. Compatible with Langstroth and Dadant hives. Fits snugly without gaps that could let the queen through. Some beekeepers remove it after harvest, others keep it year-round depending on their management style.

Pro tip: keep it clean. Propolis can block the gaps and slow down bee movement. A quick scrape or gentle flame cleaning every few inspections keeps it efficient.

Technical data: galvanized metal excluder, rigid structure, fixed 4.14 mm spacing, rust- and deformation-resistant. Dimensions 410×510 mm. Fits Langstroth and Dadant hives. Sold individually.