The lattice for the collection of propolis (42.5 cm by 49 cm)

The lattice for the collection of propolis (42.5 cm by 49 cm)

Experienced beekeepers often collect propolis, there are many ways to do this, but recently the most widely used method for collecting propolis is a special grate. The secret of such popularity of this grid lies in its simplicity and efficiency. For a season, one bee-coltern debugs on a lattice from 250 to 500 grams of propolis, since the grate is made to collect it, the distance between the bars of the grate is only 2 to 3 mm, which prevents the propolis from digging down.

Lattice operates on a very simple principle, fixing it on the frame of the upper hive, bees will tend to glue propolis all the cracks in the grid. To collect propolis from the grate, it needs to be cooled to a temperature of 10 ° C. Propolis will acquire a greater hardness, which will make it possible to remove it from the grate.