Metal Queen Bee Catcher Snapshot – Fast, Safe Queen Handling for Working Apiaries

This metal queen bee catcher and marker cage BBE-MBC-3 gives you a quick, one-handed way to secure queens during inspections, splits, and marking. The ventilated steel body (approx. 5 × 5.8 cm) lets workers smell and feed the queen while you work, reducing balling and loss. As an ISO-managed queen catcher manufacturer in China, BuzzBeeEquip supplies this tool for queen bee catcher wholesale, kit makers, and bee farms that need durable, reusable hardware in bulk.

Technical Specs at a Glance – Queen Bee Catcher BBE-QT-001S

Item	Detail
Product name	Queen Bee Catcher Metal Bee Queen Marker Cage Clip Bee Catcher Beekeeper Tool
BuzzBeeEquip model number	BBE-MBC-3
Usage	Beekeeping
Warranty	3 months
Condition	New
Place of origin	Hubei, China
Weight (kg) – reference	0.3
Brand name (OEM base)	CHINABEES / BuzzBeeEquip / OEM
Material	Metal
Usage (detailed)	Beekeeping equipment – queen catching and marking
Certification	ISO-managed production
Type	Livestock beekeeping tool
Carton weight	7 kg/ctn
Carton size	43 × 54 × 38 cm
Quantity per carton	500 pcs/ctn
Inner pack (typical)	100 pcs/inner box (on request)
Selling units	Multiple of 2
Sample batch package size	10 × 9 × 4 cm
Sample batch gross weight	0.100 kg
Delivery time (standard)	Approx. 7 days after payment
Minimum order quantity	100 pcs

Why This Metal Queen Bee Catcher Makes Inspections Calmer and More Accurate

This metal queen bee catcher clip is built so you can grab the queen cleanly on the comb without crushing workers or risking a runaway queen. The spring-loaded jaws close smoothly, and the perforated ventilated metal queen cage keeps the queen visible from both sides while you mark or move her.

At roughly 5 × 5.8 cm, the catcher fits comfortably between Langstroth frames and sits naturally between your thumb and forefinger, so you can hold it steady even with gloves on. The rigid metal body resists deformation and heat, unlike thin plastic clips that twist after a season in the sun. The evenly spaced round holes give bees full pheromone contact, which is critical when you return the queen to her colony after marking or a brood-break maneuver.

BuzzBeeEquip runs as a metal beekeeping equipment factory and queen catcher manufacturer in China, supplying distributors and bee farms in Cambodia, Ukraine, the USA and other markets. Every batch is checked for spring tension, alignment, and burr-free edges before packing, so you feel a clean, predictable snap each time you close the clip.

If you need a durable steel beekeeping tool for queen catching that you can trust in heavy use, choose this catcher and standardise it across your yards and starter kits.

Bulk & OEM Queen Catcher Options for Distributors

Item	MOQ	Custom Logo	Colour Choices	Lead Time (days)	Remark
BBE-MBC-3 Standard Metal Queen Catcher	100 pcs	No / Sticker	Natural metal + green insert	7–10	Ideal for bee farms buying spare tools in bulk.
BBE-MBC-3 Retail 10-Pack (bag or box)	500 pcs	Label only	Natural metal	10–15	Suited for beekeeping shops and online resellers.
BBE-MBC-3 OEM Laser-Logo Queen Bee Catcher	2,000 pcs	Yes	Natural metal, custom insert color*	15–25	*Color of internal plastic rod can be customised.
BBE-MBC-3 Wholesale Carton (500 pcs/ctn)	500 pcs	Optional	Natural metal	7–15	Best cost per piece; fits “beekeeping queen tools wholesale”.

Shipping, Incoterms & Payment Snapshot

BuzzBeeEquip ships this queen bee catcher wholesale worldwide under FOB, CIF or EXW terms from main Chinese ports. For small and urgent orders we use air or express courier, while standard wholesale cartons (500 pcs/ctn, 7 kg) usually move by sea or rail to minimise landed cost.

Typical production and dispatch is around 7 days after payment for standard items and slightly longer for OEM logos. You can pay via T/T bank transfer, L/C for larger contracts, or PayPal/Western Union for samples. Our annual capacity on metal queen catchers supports long-term contracts with distributors and kit assemblers.

Quality & Certification You Can Show Your Customers

• ISO-managed metal beekeeping equipment factory in Hubei, China
• Incoming steel inspection to avoid rust-prone or brittle material
• Edge deburring and spring-tension testing on every batch of queen catchers
• Carton-level traceability so you can track complaints or recalls by lot number

Field-Proven B2B Success with Metal Queen Catchers

A Ukrainian distributor supplying large commercial apiaries needed a queen catcher manufacturer in China that could replace fragile plastic clips. Their previous tools bent after one season, causing dropped queens and returns. After switching to our BBE-MBC-3 ventilated metal queen catchers, breakage on farm dropped by roughly 60%, and complaints about stuck springs nearly disappeared.

Because we could ship 500 pcs per carton and add private-label packaging, the distributor bundled the catchers into beginner and professional tool kits. Within one season, this queen-handling line became one of their top three beekeeping tools by revenue.

Which Queen Catcher Pack Is Right for You?

Choosing the right pack size depends on how many colonies you manage and whether you resell tools.

Option	Contents	Best For…
Single Catcher (sample order)	1–10 pcs	Hobbyists and learners wanting a reliable tool for a few hives.
Farm Pack	50–100 pcs	Medium bee farms equipping multiple workers and spare kits.
Wholesale Carton	500 pcs/ctn	Distributors and co-ops standardising tools across regions.
OEM Branded Catcher	2,000+ pcs	Equipment brands adding a logoed queen marking tool to their range.

If you are uncertain, start with a Farm Pack; it gives you enough tools to equip each yard and still hold a few in reserve when one gets mislaid in the grass.

Complete Your Queen Handling Kit

• Queen Marking Pen Set – Lets you mark queens quickly while they’re safely held in the metal catcher, improving record-keeping and year identification.
• Plastic Queen Introduction Cage – Combines perfectly with this clip: catch the queen in the metal tool, then transfer her into a cage for transport or brood-break treatment.
• Beekeeping Gloves – Flexible gloves protect your hands while still allowing fine control of the spring clip around the queen.
• Frame Grip / Hive Tool Combo – Helps you lift tight frames and create a clear gap so you can see and catch the queen without rolling bees.

Video Walkthrough – How to Use the Metal Queen Bee Catcher Safely

In our training video, you watch an experienced beekeeper move through a real inspection and use this ventilated metal queen cage step by step. First we spot the queen on a brood frame, then gently place the open catcher over her and close the spring clip so she walks inside without panic.

You see how the round ventilation holes keep her visible for marking, how to rotate the tool so she stays upright, and how to release her directly back on the comb once the paint dries. The video also covers cleaning, checking spring tension, and safe storage so each reusable queen bee clip stays smooth and reliable season after season.

Queen Bee Catcher FAQ – Answers for Bee Farms & Distributors

Q1. What is this metal queen bee catcher used for?
A1. This tool is used to safely catch, hold, and mark a queen bee during inspections, splits, or brood-break treatments without crushing surrounding workers.

Q2. What are the dimensions of the queen catcher?
A2. The catcher is approximately 5 cm wide and 5.8 cm high, giving enough space for the queen and a few workers while still fitting easily between frames.

Q3. What material is it made from?
A3. It is made from durable metal sheet with a spring mechanism, providing a rigid, reusable body that resists heat and deformation better than thin plastic clips.

Q4. How does the ventilation work?
A4. Multiple round holes on all faces create a ventilated metal queen cage, ensuring airflow and pheromone exchange so the colony still recognises the queen during handling.

Q5. Can I use this queen catcher while wearing gloves?
A5. Yes. The size and spring tension are designed so you can operate the clip comfortably with standard beekeeping gloves, keeping your fingers away from stings.

Q6. How should I clean and maintain the catcher?
A6. Rinse in warm water after use, brush off propolis, and dry completely. Occasionally check that the spring moves freely and that there are no sharp burrs on edges that could damage the queen.

Q7. What is the standard packing for wholesale orders?
A7. Standard packing is 500 pcs per carton (approx. 7 kg, 43 × 54 × 38 cm), with options for 100-piece inner boxes for distributors and kit assemblers.

Q8. Do you offer OEM or private-label options?
A8. Yes. As an OEM queen bee catcher supplier, we can add laser or pad-printed logos and customised packaging for MOQs starting around 2,000 pcs.

Q9. What is the usual lead time and where do you ship?
A9. Lead time for standard items is about 7 days after payment, and we export regularly to Cambodia, Ukraine, the USA and other regions by sea, air, rail, or express.

Q10. How can I get bulk/wholesale pricing for these queen catchers?
A10. For queen bee catcher wholesale pricing, tell us your required quantity, destination port, and any OEM needs. We will quote a per-piece bulk price based on carton volume (500 pcs/ctn) and the most economical shipping method for your market.