Plastic Box for Transporting Bee Packages

When you get that call about a swarm on a neighbor’s olive tree—or you’re preparing packages to boost colonies before the rosemary flow—the last thing you want is a box that heats up, breaks, or lets bees escape. We’ve all tried cardboard in a pinch: you lose time, stress the bees, and sometimes lose them.

This plastic bee-package box is built for that delicate transport window. All sides are ventilated, creating steady airflow that prevents heat spikes on mild or warm days. On top, a Ø10 cm hole serves double duty: fit a funnel to load cleanly, then place the slow-drip can feeder to keep the package calm on the road. It’s foldable and stackable, so you assemble in the field and store flat in the van. Washes and disinfects easily.

Field tip: for eucalyptus catches or evening moves, keep the package shaded and make sure the can drips steadily; you’ll notice a quieter ride and a smoother installation into the nuc at destination.

What makes it special

• Bee welfare first: cross-ventilation reduces overheating and travel losses.

• Clean loading: compatible with funnel HOLT-7450-BR-61505 to introduce bees without spills.

• Durable & hygienic: tough plastic, reusable, easy to clean/disinfect.

• Professional use: ideal for ~1 kg packages (≈10,000 workers) to make new splits or reinforce colonies.

Integrated specs: robust plastic construction. Assembled size 36.6 × 19.7 × 25.9 cm. Approx. weight 0.9 kg. Top Ø10 cm opening for funnel and slow-drip can feeder. Foldable for compact storage and stackable for moving multiple packages. Capacity ~1 kg of bees (≈10,000).

Honest note: this is a transport container, not a hive; avoid direct sun and impacts, secure it well in the vehicle, and don’t use it for long-term housing.