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This category includes the grids, sieves, meshes and tools for collecting propolis.
The propolis is a material of resinous mixtures that bees get from the buds and bark of trees and other vegetations and then processed in the hive to be used as a sealant to cover small gaps of less than 6mm.
The propolis has antiseptic and fungicidal properties and is another product of the hive.
The propolis if you use to make propolis tincture, the propolis tincture is considered "a natural antibiotic".
At the same time, it is a natural anti-allergic and antioxidant while protecting the skin with its antiseptic and healing properties.
Within each article you can see the description, materials, prices, measurements and more characteristics.
The propolis grid is a flexible food plastic sheet that is placed over the frames of the hive so that the bees seal their slots with propolis. It is a simple and clean system to collect propolis of high quality without damaging the hive.
Bees tend to cover any slits with propolis. When placing the grid on top of the super, the bees fill the openings with this substance. Once covered, the grid is removed and cooled to easily detach the propolis.
It is placed directly about the frames of the higher super, under the cover of the hive. The best time to install it is in summer or autumn, when there is good propolising activity and the hive seeks to seal the upper part in front of drafts.
A propolis grid can be reused many times. Just clean it after each use and store it in a cool place, avoiding direct exposure to the sun or heat, which can deform the plastic.
They are made of Flexible food plastic (polyethylene or polypropylene), non-toxic and resistant to continued use within the hive. Its flexibility allows to easily extract the propolis when folding them after cooling.
No. The grids simply They facilitate the collection from propolis that bees already produce naturally, without altering their behaviour or the balance of the hive.
Yes. The grids can be easily trimmed with scissors to fit hives Layens, Langstroth or Dadant. It is important to cover the entire upper surface to obtain a uniform seal.
They don’t usually need deep cleaning. Simply remove wax residues or propolis ancient. If desired, it can be washed with warm water and neutral soap and let it dry in the shade before placing it back in the hive.
