{"product_id":"drone-brood-frame","title":"Drone Brood Frame","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Drone Brood Frame (Green Drone Comb) 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\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarroa management:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a non-chemical way to reduce mites by targeting drone cells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCell size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.4 mm drone-sized cells designed to attract Varroa mites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-piece construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic deep frame with integrated foundation for durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeeswax coated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double coating of beeswax over hexagons encourages acceptance by bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy-to-identify color in the hive for quick inspections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium and deep frame options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Drone Brood Frame 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 one-piece plastic deep frame and foundation with 6.4 mm cells coated in double-layered beeswax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe queen lays unfertilized drone eggs in the green frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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\u003eBefore the drones hatch, the entire frame is frozen, killing both the mites and the drone brood inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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\u003eBy cycling these frames, beekeepers can reduce mite populations naturally and effectively, particularly in the spring season when drones are abundant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-piece plastic frame with foundation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble beeswax coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCell Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen for easy identification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium and deep frame options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/varroa-mite-control\"\u003eSynthetic, Organic, and Physical Varroa Mite Treatments\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pest-control\"\u003eBeekeeping Pest Control\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48460093423810,"sku":"DRN FRAME MD","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Deep","offer_id":48460093456578,"sku":"DRN FRAME DP","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/8829\/2290\/files\/Drone-Brood-Frame-Foxhound-Bee-Company.png?v=1784431717","url":"https:\/\/creaturecomfortsdepot.com\/products\/drone-brood-frame","provider":"Creature Comforts Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}