Safe-Release Queen Rearing & Transport Cages: Wholesale Manufacturer Spotlight

You get 10 pcs/lot plastic queen bee cages BBE-QBC-3 designed for fast, low-stress catching, introduction, and transport of your queens. These reusable cages from BuzzBeeEquip (BBE-QueenCage series) are brightly colored (yellow/blue/green/red), highly ventilated, and sized at 7.9 × 3.6 × 1.4 cm to slide smoothly between Langstroth frames. Ideal for bee farms, breeders, and distributors seeking a queen bee cage manufacturer in China for wholesale and OEM orders.

Technical Specs at a Glance

Parameter	Detail
Product name	10 Pcs/lot Queen Cage Catcher Plastic Beekeeping Equipment
BuzzBeeEquip item code	BBE-QC-10P
Usage	Beekeeping / queen rearing, introduction, transport
Type	Livestock – plastic queen bee cage & catcher
Application	Bee farms, queen breeders, beekeeping equipment distributors
Condition	New
Warranty	3 months
Material	Durable injection-moulded plastic
Colour options	Yellow / Blue / Green / Red (multi-colour sets available)
Single cage dimensions	7.9 cm × 3.6 cm × 1.4 cm (3.11″ × 1.42″ × 0.55″)
Approx. sample weight	0.10 kg per small batch
Standard retail pack	10 pcs/lot queen cage for beekeeping equipment
Alternative pack (on request)	5 pcs/set beekeeping cages
Carton quantity	1000 pcs/ctn
Carton gross weight	9 kg/ctn
Carton size	49 × 96 × 52 cm
Selling units	Multiple of 4 lots (or as agreed for B2B)
Sample batch package size	13 × 19 × 8 cm
Sample batch gross weight	0.150 kg
Place of origin	Hubei, China
Certification	ISO-managed production

Why These Plastic Queen Cages Keep Your Queens Safer and Your Work Faster

These ventilated plastic queen bee cages are built so you can catch, mark, transport, and introduce queens with steady hands and minimal stress on the bees. The smooth injection-moulded body and rounded edges glide between frames without snagging comb, while the sliding bottom gate lets you move from “catch” to “secure” in one thumb motion.

As a working beekeeper, you’ll notice immediately how the dense ventilation slots keep queens cool and supplied with airflow, even during long truck rides or mailing. The compact ≈8 cm footprint fits neatly between standard Langstroth frames, so you can hang cages using the integrated loop and still close the hive without crushing bees.

BuzzBeeEquip operates as a plastic queen cage supplier and queen cage manufacturer in China, producing for demanding bee farms in Cambodia, Ukraine, the USA and beyond. ISO-based QC, random drop-tests, and field trials in our own apiaries help ensure lids stay shut, sliders don’t warp, and queens arrive alive.

If you’re looking for queen bee cage wholesale price with dependable performance, these BBE-QueenCage units are engineered to keep your rearing program organised, your queens traceable, and your losses low—order today and standardise your queen handling across the whole yard.

Bulk & OEM Options for Distributors and Bee Farms

Item	MOQ	Custom Logo	Colour Choices	Lead Time (days)	Remark
BBE-QC-10P Mixed-Colour (10 pcs)	1,000 pcs	Optional	Yellow/Blue/Green/Red mix	20–30	Standard export carton, best option for queen cage wholesale
BBE-QueenCage Single-Colour (10 pcs/lot)	1,000 pcs	Optional	Any one of Y/B/G/R	20–30	Ideal for colour-coding yards or breeding lines
BBE-QueenCage OEM Logo Printed	5,000 pcs	Yes	Y/B/G/R or custom Pantone*	25–35	Laser or pad-printed logo; *custom colour subject to mould limits
BBE-QueenCage Custom Pack (5 pcs/set)	1,000 sets	Optional	Mixed or single colour	20–30	Retail-ready packaging or private-label blister/card box

Shipping, Lead Times & Secure Payment Options

For bulk orders we typically ship FOB or CIF China main ports (Wuhan, Shanghai, Ningbo) by sea, air, rail, or express courier depending on your deadline and budget. Standard production for queen bee cages is within 30 days after receipt of deposit, with sample lots available faster for testing.

BuzzBeeEquip supports T/T bank transfer, L/C at sight for larger orders, and PayPal/Western Union for samples. As a beekeeping equipment exporter already supplying Cambodia, Ukraine, the USA and other markets, we coordinate documentation (packing list, invoice, CO, health or fumigation certificates where required) so your shipment clears smoothly and arrives ready for the season.

Quality, Compliance & Manufacturing Certifications

Our queen cages are produced under a controlled quality system so you can trust every lot you receive.

• ISO-managed production line for plastic beekeeping equipment
• Incoming material inspection for non-toxic, hive-safe plastics
• Random drop and deformation tests on finished cages before packing
• Batch traceability using BBE lot codes printed on each carton

B2B Case Study: Lower Breakage, Higher Queen Sales

A European distributor specialising in queen rearing tools was struggling with cracked wooden cages and inconsistent sizes, which caused around 15–20% cage loss in transit and constant complaints from their farm customers. We helped them switch to our BBE-QueenCage mixed-colour packs, optimised carton packing (1000 pcs/ctn, 9 kg), and introduced colour-coding for different queen lines.

After one full season, their feedback showed breakage reduced by roughly half on inbound shipments and a visible lift in repeat orders because farms liked the easy-clean plastic and bright colours. The distributor now positions themselves as a queen cage and catcher factory partner, using our OEM logo service to build their own brand on top of BuzzBeeEquip manufacturing.

Find Your Perfect Queen Cage Pack

Choosing the right variant is mostly about how you organise queens in the yard and how you resell stock.

Variant	Description	Best For…
Mixed-Colour 10 pcs/lot (Y/B/G/R)	10 cages per lot, 4 bright colours in each pack	Commercial queen breeders who colour-code mating batches or apiaries.
Single-Colour Yellow 10 pcs/lot	All cages yellow	Beginner and hobby keepers who want high visibility in dense brood nests.
Single-Colour Blue/Green/Red 10 pcs/lot	All cages one colour	Larger bee farms that assign a colour per year, yard, or breeder line.
Custom OEM Pack (5 pcs/set or 10 pcs)	Your logo + your colour mix	Distributors/brands needing retail-ready, private-label queen cage sets.

If you’re unsure, start with mixed-colour 10 pcs/lot; it covers most workflows and makes it easy to see cages at a glance when you’re working fast in the field.

Complete Your Queen Rearing Kit

• Queen Marking Pen Set – Quickly colour-mark your queens while they’re safely inside or just outside the cage, so your records stay accurate and inspections run faster.
• Queen Rearing Cell Cups & Bars – Pair these with the cages to move capped cells into mating nucs and then transfer emerged queens directly into BBE-QueenCage units.
• Mini Mating Nuc Hive – Lightweight mating nucs sized for easy hanging of these plastic queen cages, ideal for building up lots of small queenright units.
• Stainless Steel Queen Catcher Clip – Use the clip to grab the queen on the comb, then slide her calmly into the plastic cage without crushed wings or workers.

See the Queen Cage Catcher in Action (Video Guide)

In our step-by-step video, you’ll watch a working beekeeper use the BBE-QueenCage during a real inspection. We start by locating the queen on a brood frame, gently guiding her into the cage using a queen catcher clip, then sliding the bottom gate shut in one smooth motion.

You’ll see how to add attendants or candy, how to hang the cage between Langstroth frames using the built-in loop, and how much airflow the ventilation slots provide while the hive settles around its new queen. The video ends with cleaning and storage tips so you can reuse each cage across multiple seasons without warping or residue build-up.

Queen Cage & Catcher FAQ for Bee Farms and Distributors

Q1. What is the main use of this plastic queen bee cage?
A1. The BBE-QueenCage is used for catching, transporting, marking, and introducing queen bees. Its ventilated design keeps the queen safe while you move her between colonies, mating nucs, or shipping boxes.

Q2. How do I use the cage for queen introduction?
A2. Place the queen and a few attendants inside, close the sliding gate, then hang the cage between brood frames. You can plug the exit with candy or a wax plug so workers slowly chew it away, giving the colony time to accept the new queen.

Q3. Is the plastic safe for bees and will it warp in the sun?
A3. The cages are made from hive-safe injection-moulded plastic chosen for its stability and smooth finish. As with any plastic equipment, avoid prolonged direct sun or high heat in storage to prevent deformation over time.

Q4. Will these cages fit in my Langstroth or other hive type?
A4. Yes. The 7.9 × 3.6 × 1.4 cm profile is designed to fit comfortably between standard Langstroth frames and most common frame styles, while the hanging loop lets you place the cage exactly where bees cluster.

Q5. How many cages are in one lot and one carton?
A5. Our standard online offer is 10 pcs/lot, sold in multiples of 4 lots. For bulk shipping, we pack 1000 pcs per carton (approx. 9 kg, 49 × 96 × 52 cm) so distributors can calculate freight easily.

Q6. Do you support OEM logo or custom colours?
A6. Yes. As an OEM queen cage supplier and plastic beekeeping equipment factory, we can add your logo by pad or laser printing and, for higher MOQs, discuss custom colour runs so your brand stands out.

Q7. How long do these queen cages last and how should I clean them?
A7. With normal use, cages can last for multiple seasons. Rinse in warm water after use, brush off propolis and wax, and let them dry fully before storage. Avoid harsh solvents that could damage the plastic.

Q8. Can these cages help with brood break varroa treatment?
A8. Many beekeepers use queen cage and catcher tools to create a controlled brood break. Temporarily caging the queen stops egg-laying, which interrupts the varroa mite reproductive cycle when combined with your chosen treatment protocol.

Q9. What are your standard lead times and where do you ship?
A9. For most orders, our lead time is within 30 days after deposit, with quicker dispatch for in-stock lots. As a beekeeping equipment exporter we regularly ship to Cambodia, Ukraine, the USA and other regions, using sea, air, rail, or express courier as needed.

Q10. Do you offer bulk/wholesale pricing for queen cages?
A10. Yes. We specialise in queen bee cage wholesale. Pricing scales with volume starting from 1000 pcs/ctn, and we can quote queen cage wholesale price or long-term distributor terms. Contact our sales team with your required quantity, destination port, and any OEM needs for a precise offer.