QBS PORTER BEE ESCAPE 403379
- Suitable for
- Bees
The basic principle of its use is simplicity itself as a one way valve.
Place the escapes in the crownboard slot/s with the top hole uppermost.
Check that the springs are 3mm apart.
This supplies just enough tension for the bees to pass through yet are close enough together to prevent their return.
Remove the queen excluder and put the crownboard in its place below the super/s to be cleared.
Bees leave the super, pass through the 22mm diameter hole and into the chamber of the escape. Once there the bees have two escape routes through the springs.
If used properly, bees should clear supers over a 24 hour period.
Fit the escape into the crownboard slot with the top hole facing upward, then place the crownboard above the brood box you want to clear of bees. Bees can exit downward through the one-way valve but cannot return, gradually clearing the box above over a day or two.
Common Questions
How does the QBS Porter Bee Escape work?
It's a one-way valve that lets bees pass through but stops them returning. Bees leave the super through a 22mm diameter hole and enter a chamber with two escape routes through springs. The springs are spaced to let bees pass while preventing them coming back.
How do I set it up?
Place the escapes in the crownboard slot/s with the top hole facing up. Check that the springs are 3mm apart — this gives just enough tension for bees to pass through. Remove the queen excluder and put the crownboard in place below the super/s you want to clear.
How long does it take to clear a super?
If used properly, bees should clear supers over a 24 hour period.
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