{"product_id":"drone-brood-frame","title":"Drone Brood Frame","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrone Brood Frame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"678\" data-start=\"190\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"234\" data-start=\"194\"\u003eDrone Brood Frame (Green Drone Comb)\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a non-chemical method to help beekeepers manage Varroa mite populations in the hive. Female Varroa mites are strongly attracted to drone cells because of the longer gestation period of drone bees, making these frames an effective tool for targeted mite control. Used during the spring when colonies naturally raise drones, they allow beekeepers to interrupt the mite’s reproductive cycle without relying on treatments inside the hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"716\" data-start=\"685\"\u003eKey Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"812\" data-start=\"718\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"740\" data-start=\"718\"\u003eVarroa management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a non-chemical way to reduce mites by targeting drone cells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"889\" data-start=\"814\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"828\" data-start=\"814\"\u003eCell size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.4 mm drone-sized cells designed to attract Varroa mites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"982\" data-start=\"891\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"918\" data-start=\"891\"\u003eOne-piece construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic deep frame with integrated foundation for durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1076\" data-start=\"984\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1003\" data-start=\"984\"\u003eBeeswax coated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double coating of beeswax over hexagons encourages acceptance by bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1154\" data-start=\"1078\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1094\" data-start=\"1078\"\u003eGreen frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy-to-identify color in the hive for quick inspections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1209\" data-start=\"1156\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1176\" data-start=\"1156\"\u003eAvailable sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium and deep frame options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1242\" data-start=\"1216\"\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1519\" data-start=\"1244\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"1269\" data-start=\"1248\"\u003eDrone Brood Frame\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to simplify mite management by using the Varroa mite’s preference for drone brood to the beekeeper’s advantage. Each frame is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1457\" data-start=\"1410\"\u003eone-piece plastic deep frame and foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1479\" data-start=\"1463\"\u003e6.4 mm cells\u003c\/strong\u003e coated in \u003cstrong data-end=\"1516\" data-start=\"1490\"\u003edouble-layered beeswax\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1543\" data-start=\"1521\"\u003eHere’s how it works:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1606\" data-start=\"1546\"\u003eThe queen lays unfertilized drone eggs in the green frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1737\" data-start=\"1609\"\u003eJust before the cells are capped, Varroa mites enter to reproduce, taking advantage of the longer development cycle of drones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1849\" data-start=\"1740\"\u003eBefore the drones hatch, the entire frame is \u003cstrong data-end=\"1795\" data-start=\"1785\"\u003efrozen\u003c\/strong\u003e, killing both the mites and the drone brood inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1972\" data-start=\"1852\"\u003eAfter freezing, the frame is returned to the hive, where the bees clean out the cells and the process can be repeated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2130\" data-start=\"1974\"\u003eBy cycling these frames, beekeepers can reduce mite populations naturally and effectively, particularly in the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2102\" data-start=\"2085\"\u003espring season\u003c\/strong\u003e when drones are abundant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2153\" data-start=\"2132\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2151\" data-start=\"2132\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2207\" data-start=\"2156\"\u003eMaterial: One-piece plastic frame with foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2243\" data-start=\"2210\"\u003eCoating: Double beeswax coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2265\" data-start=\"2246\"\u003eCell size: 6.4 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2306\" data-start=\"2268\"\u003eColor: Green for easy identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2347\" data-start=\"2309\"\u003eSizes: Medium and deep frame options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2533\" data-start=\"2481\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee our entire collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/varroa-mite-control\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSynthetic, Organic, and Physical Varroa Mite Treatments.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/pest-control\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebeekeeping pest control line\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":52055681302759,"sku":"DRN FRAME MD","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Deep","offer_id":52055681335527,"sku":"DRN FRAME DP","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/5182\/5127\/files\/Drone-Brood-Frame-Foxhound-Bee-Company.png?v=1778375479","url":"https:\/\/the-shopping-point-2022.myshopify.com\/products\/drone-brood-frame","provider":"The Shopping Point","version":"1.0","type":"link"}