SIPA® Queen rearing frame Dadant Blatt

When you're raising queens and open up the mating nucleus, the last thing you want is to waste time dealing with unstable frames or mismatched equipment. If you work with Dadant Blatt hives (common in France and other countries), you know how frustrating it is to use US-style frames — they wobble, fall, and can ruin days of careful grafting.

This professional queen-rearing frame is built for efficiency and reliability. Stainless steel structure with integrated top feeder, it allows easy access to larvae with minimal disturbance to the colony.

The highlight is the set of removable bars, so you can transfer your queen cells directly to an incubator without touching the cups. This reduces larval stress and improves success rates. It’s compatible with both Nicot and Jenter systems, so you can work with whichever setup you prefer.

We find it particularly helpful during staggered grafting or when managing several batches at once. In areas with strong nectar flows (like eucalyptus or chestnut), this frame gives you full control.

Note: not compatible with US Dadant hives (470 mm vs 480 mm).

Technical specs: queen rearing frame for Dadant Blatt hives, 470 x 300 mm, stainless steel, top feeder, removable bars compatible with Nicot and Jenter systems.