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Queen Right Colonies ®
Catalog of Beekeeping Supplies
440-647-2602 • www.queenrightcolonies.com
Welcome to Queen Right Colonies
Welcome to Queen Right Colonies (QRC), we here at QRC trust and hope you
had a very successful 2020 season, Lord knows it was one crazy year. The beekeeping
Table of Contents
community has always been optimistic with the mindset that tomorrow will be better Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
and so that is the way we are going to look at 2021. Field Day 2021 with Albert Robertson . . . . . . . 3
We are planning to have Albert Robertson as a featured speaker for the Lorain County Das Amish Haus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Beekeepers Association Field Day held here at QRC, Saturday, June 5th. You can find Special Event with Ray Olivarez 2021 . . . . . . . 5
more about this on page 3 in the catalog. As always, we stay very competitive in pricing Lincoln Log Hives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
or do our best to, and as a result prices again this year have pretty much stayed the 4-Season Beekeeping Calendar . . . . . . . . . 7-8
same with a few exceptions. We also have a few new items for your consideration. And Varroa Mite Treatment Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
we are doing our best to stay made in good old America, where we can. Woodenware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
We have expanded again, Das Amish Haus is now open to those interested in antiques Hive Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
and gifts, or just wish to look at old things. You can check out Das Amish Haus on QRC Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Facebook. It is a beautifully refurbished original Amish dwelling. Frames & Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Ross Round Super Kits & Supplies . . . . . . . . 12
The livestock at QRC is always changing. We now have Prevost Squirrels and in June
Basswood Section Kit & Supplies . . . . . . . . 12
of every year babies start appearing everywhere here on the farm. We also do bus tours
Tools & Bee Smart Designs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
and family tours of the farm. The only request is that you call ahead and schedule your
event. At the end of the tour you can also plan your own picnic on the grounds, a safe Feeders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
and friendly outing for the whole family out in the country. We do make a conscious Nuc Woodenware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
effort to have something for everyone. Queen Rearing Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Bee Box Wraps™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
On behalf of our staff: Sheila, Diane, Ella, Lacey, Jill, Jerry, Eliza & Lilly have a great
Paraffin Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Christmas, New Years, and the rest of the 2021 year.
QRC Custom Woodenware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
God Bless, Denzil Bee Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Oxalic Acid Vaporizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
New Services at QRC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Protective Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Bee Kids™ Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Smokers & Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Honey Harvesting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Extractors & Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25
Glass Containers & Lids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Plastic Containers & Spouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Honey Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29
Cosmetic Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
From the Hive, Body Care & Books . . . . . . . . 31
Bee Gifts & Pillows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33
Honey Candy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Candle Flex® Molds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35
Candle Making Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Beeswax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Honey & Pollen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Signs & Wall Decor/Accents . . . . . . . . . . 36-37
QRC 07.06.2021
Bee Garden Seeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Package Bees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Queen Bees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Hours & Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Free Event!
Field Day 2021 With Albert Robertson
27th Annual Field Day
Sponsored by Lorain County Beekeepers Association & QRC
www.loraincountybeekeepers.org
Saturday, June 5, 2021
Commercial Queen Rearing Family Style Agenda For the Day This is a rain or
From Then Until Now 9:30 am Registration shine event. Field
10:00 am Welcome events and
Welcome to the greatest Field Day anywhere! 10:15 am Z’s Bees contests may
An event of this size is always an adventure, Greg & Tucker 11:30 am Lunch change to
to learn all you can and have fun while your Zitlaw 12:00 pm Alpaca Shearing accomodate
doing it! The LCBA/QRC Field Day is really inclement
an event for everyone because it has Field Events
12:30 to 1:30 pm weather.
something for everybody. Held here at
Queen Right Colonies, a 17-acre century • Peggy Garnes: Assessing Colony Health Part 1
farm, in conjunction with the Great Lorain • John Rose: My 1st Year In Beekeeping Part 1
County Beekeepers Association. Get ready for • Phil Bartosh: My 1st Year In Beekeeping Part 1
more door prizes, more games, more to see and
do than any beekeeping event anywhere. In 1:45 to 2:45 pm
addition, there are non-beekeeping events and • Peggy Garnes: Maintaining Colony Health Part 2
things to see and do, such as Alpaca Shearing • Tim Arheit: How and When to Requeen
• Phil Bartosh: My 1st Year In Beekeeping Part 2
Z’s
Demo, Tours of the Farm, meet our menagerie of
livestock that include Prevost Squirrels, Mouflon • John Rose: My 1st Year In Beekeeping Part 2
Sheep, Muntjac Deer, Fallow Deer, Zebu Cattle,
White Peacocks, Pygmy Goats, Red Fox, Aoudad Bees Closing Remarks & Contest Winners
3:00 pm
Sheep, various species of birds, more White We will have several contests at this time and
Homing Pigeons than you will see anywhere in one We are also fortunate to have Peggy Garnes,
about $500.00 in door prizes, 50/50 Raffles, Honey
OSBA president. Peggy is a beekeeper with . .
place, plus it is all FREE. Tour an authentic Amish
starter home, which has been converted into an 20 years experience keeping 140 colonies, Bee Races, Stuff the Queen Cage and more! There
Antique & Gift Shop. As you can see, this is not just queen breeder, nuc producer, and travelingwill be a limited number of guided farm tours to
an event for beekeepers, but for friends and family speaker for OSBA and past Western Reserve find baby Fallow and Muntjac Deer following lunch
as well. The emphasis will always be on as well as a Rhea hunt!
Representative. Peggy will do a two part open
beekeeping and everyone is welcome here. hive class on, “Assessing (Part 1) and
The art and expertise of starting and successfully Maintaining (Part 2) Colony Health.”
running a queen rearing business on a commercial Another highlight to this year’s event will be
scale is not for the faint of heart or part of a one- the addition of Tim Arheit. Tim is a past
hour online course. Boots on the ground to steal a president of OSBA and a part of the OSBA
phrase, 8 pair to be exact. What the team of Greg traveling speaker program as well as the
and Tammy Zitlaw have accomplished in the past current webmaster of OSBA. Tim will do a one
20 years is truly remarkable. A labor of love and hour, open hive demonstration on the topic of,
commitment for sure. “How and When to Requeen.”
Why queen rearing? How do they do that? Why do We always address the current new beekeeper
I need to know about this? Is it beneficial to what I or the beekeeper wishing for a refresher class, No used gloves or hive tools. Helmets
am doing in Ohio? A story brought to you all the which is why we will be offering the topics of
way from sunny Orland, California (Pop.7,622), the My First Year of Beekeeping Part 1 and Part 2. & veils a must for the bee yards.
Queen rearing capitol of the world, Greg Zitlaw of L
These classes will be taught by John Rose and ocation
Z’s Bees and his righthand man/firstborn Tucker. Phil Bartosh; both of these gentlemen have
You want to know how something works ask the eight to ten years of experience working with
Queen Right Colonies
experts. How do I succeed you say, start asking and teaching new beekeepers. Phil is the 43655 State Route162
questions. This is your opportunity to listen during current Cuyahoga County Bee Inspector. Spencer, OH 44275
the morning session and then following lunch in Tel: 440-647-2602
the big tent be a part of a great Q&A session. queenrightcolonies.com
Z’s Bees come straight to you, it doesn’t get any
better than that and all you have to do is show up! Lunch available for
$10, includes:
A Free event of this kind doesn’t come along every
day so mark your calendar, bring your family and
Bratwurst or BBQ Pork Lunch
your notebook, your going to need it!
Sandwich, Potato
Salad, Baked Beans,
tickets will
be pre-sold.
Rain or Shine Event! Chips, Brownie & Drink.
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Antiques & Gifts
Das Amish Haus
Located on the very edge of Southern Lorain County, Das Amish
Haus and Queen Right Colonies are nestled on a scenic 17-acre,
130-year old Dairy Farm, the barn and pastures now occupied
by a variety of deer, alpacas, fox and much, much more. The
Amish House is a hand built 30-year old structure, referred to
as an Amish starter home. Once occupied by Frances and Jacob
Hershberger it now proudly serves as a quaint Antique and
Gift Shop. Surrounded by the best that agriculture has to offer,
thanks to the farming families of Ohio.
Our Amish neighbors are a great asset to the community. There
is nothing like the sound of a horse drawn buggy coming down
the lane.
Fall is also a beautiful time to explore and shop in the area, as
gardens are ripe with produce
and there are many vegetable
Store Hours: stands to visit.
Monday-Saturday Queen Right Colonies is a
10 am - 2 pm family-owned business with
five generations working to
help people keep bees healthy
and thriving.
We offer bus tours, church
groups, educational farm
events and beekeeping is
always front and center. If
you have an idea for a group
or event please give us a call,
and we will gladly help with
the planning.
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Special Event 2021 With Ray Olivarez
Lorain County Ray
Beekeepers Association
& Queen Right Colonies
Olivarez
Presents “Ray Olivarez” of OHB
Owner and Operator of
Olivarez Honey Bees,
Orland California.
If you have not had the opportunity to listen to
Ray Olivarez of Olivarez Honey Bees you don’t
want to miss this event in September. Even Ray Olivarez, Owner and Operator of
though some details are not finalized we wanted Olivarez Honey Bees (OHB)
to get the word out. We anticipate the turnout to
be large that is why we have selected the Lorain OHB breeds 180,000 European, Carniolan, and Saskatraz queens
County Fairground as our venue. Lots of space, every year, and 100,000 more at their Hawaii operation. These
parking, Grandstands, fresh air and a commercial varieties are selected for gentleness, honey production, brood
building with all the accessories! production, overwintering ability, disease tolerance, and overall health.
This complex process involves researchers, breeders, microbiologists,
You will get no greater cutting edge information
and feedback from beekeepers. While there are many factors
from anyone in the industry better than Ray
affecting pollinator health, a lack of diverse, natural forage is the
Olivarez.
most detrimental. That’s why after queen breeding season, the bees
It truly is all about the bees at Olivarez Honey are sent to the pollen and nectar rich prairies and alfalfa fields of
Bees, and Ray feels blessed to have created a Montana. There they produce high quality honey and enjoy a nutrient
culture of bee lovers at OHB, and has surrounded rich diet to build up the health of the hive for brood season.
his bees with some of the best people you can
OHB ships queen bees all over the US, Canada, and even to Dubai.
imagine.
They also sell packaged bees, produce honey, and contract out their
Ray credits his “core” knowledge of bees to the own bees for pollination in the Sacramento Valley. They are currently
time he spent working bees with his Dad during expanding their business to include a restaurant and meadery in
some very lean years for beekeepers in the town. They expect their first honey wine to be ready in December.
1990s, when he faced the onset of Tracheal and
Varroa mites, and a very steep learning curve. For more information on Ray Olivarez and Olivarez Honey Bees visit:
Today, he feels that keeping healthy bees and www.ohbees.com
producing a top-notch product go hand in hand
with beekeepers working together and sharing as
September 11, 2021
much knowledge with one another as possible.
Ray feels that OHB's core customers are some
Lorain County Fairgrounds
of the best “researchers” out there, an incredible Details to follow...
source of information, and he relies on their input Follow us on Facebook,
to bring his thoughts back to center.
www.loraincountybeekeepers.com
& www.queenrightcolonies.com
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Lincoln Log Hives
Lincoln Log Hives
Custom Select Pine Lincoln Log Hive. We provide
the craftsmanship, you provide the ideas and
together we will create a bee yard like no other.
Pitched Roof Hive Tops Fits 10-Frame Hive
Equipment Assembled & Treated
5000-B Barn Roof™ 201.00
5000-C Church Roof™ 201.00
5000-CS Cedar Shake Shingle Roof™ 176.00
5000-LH Lighthouse Roof™ 201.00
5000-SR Repurposed Slate Roof™ 226.00
5000-H Hinged Cedar Shingle Roof™ 166.00
Pitched Roof Hive Tops Fits 8-Frame Hive
Equipment Assembled & Treated
5100-CS Cedar Shake Shingle Roof™ 176.00
5000-H Hinged Cedar Shingle Roof 5100-SR Repurposed Slate Roof™ 176.00
Lincoln Log 9-5/8 Complete Super Kit with
Frames & Foundation™
This kit includes the following:
(1) 9-5/8 Lincoln Log 10-Frame Box, (10) 9-1/8 Frames
(10) Sheets of Waxed Rite-Cell® Foundation.
Assembled & treated in our exclusive paraffin process
at the shop, no need to paint.
5001-PAT Assembled & Treated 55.00
Lincoln Log 6-5/8 Complete Super Kit with
5001 Frames & Foundation™
5002-PAT Assembled & Treated 50.00
5000-LH Lighthouse Roof
Gabel
Roof Hive
QRC Exclusive
Gabel Roof Hive™, timber frame
hive includes 26 frames.
Available for pickup only, no
shipping.
CW1000 Gabel Roof Hive 500.00
5000-C Church Roof
5000-SR Repurposed Slate Roof
Note: the Slate Roof is more fragile
where shipping might be a consideration.
5000-CS Cedar Shake Shingle Roof *Copper flashing additional.
6 Tel: (440) 647-2602
The Four Seasons of Beekeeping Calendar
It All Begins or Begins Again: March, April, May
March: May:
1. As always mites, three treatment of OXALIC 7 to 10 days apart and 1. Colonies that did not overwinter well are now built up and need the same
continue this every other month or alternate with Mite Away II if weather skills as administered to those above.
is appropriate for such use. You can substitute oxalic vapor with dribble if 2. Swarm season will continue at least through June, and may occur anytime
desired in any of these applications. during summer.
2. Depending on your level of beekeeping experience and where you want to 3. Set up nucs, splits, for next season’s production or to sell, think ahead -
be will determine what you do at this point. WE LOSE MORE COLONIES always think ahead when working bees, make a junk yard from which the
THIS TIME OF YEAR THAN ANY OTHER TIME FRAME THROUGHOUT THE beekeeper may, at any time, retrieve necessary components to repair or
YEAR. build other colonies. Resist the temptation to make a junkyard colony
3. Monster colony how to's - add a pollen substitute and feed a stimulus permanent with the exception of trying to overwinter it.
feeding. A stimulus feeding is a feeding that is not considered a necessary 4. Add supers underneath and before they become necessary, watch for
feeding for colony survival, but done so to achieve a desired result, which queen cups, continue to manage brood nest, expand, expand, and expand
in this case is to build the colony. Large colonies are desirable for again.
maximum honey production or maximum split potential. 5. Spring is here in all its glory, lots in bloom, dandelion, clovers and many
4. Watch the weather and keep an eye on those bees at every opportunity - minor nectar sources.
which means open them up and see what is there. 6. Treat for mites every other month with Oxalic.
5. Colonies need a minimum of 3 frames of honey at all times or they go into 7. Check colonies every 7 to 10 days for cups and brood congestion.
preservation mode and will not build up adequately for spring - this is 8. Here is a nice trick, try to catch a swarm, and use the swarm’s natural
where you step in. desire to draw foundation for all colonies in your bee yard, nucs, packages,
6. Honey manipulation or food management is done at this time. Brood fixes weak colonies, and honey supers. Keep the swarm working on new
the nest and bees cannot randomly wonder about the colony for food at foundation. As soon as it is started, move it out to where needed, make
these temperatures, so this time of year on a 60 plus temp day rotate them work for their keep.
honey from the periphery of colony next to the brood nest.
April: The Buildup Season: June, July, August
1. Queen viability and a feeding of Super DFM - a must. Not all races of bee June:
perform the same, know your race of bee and the characteristics of that 1. Use Mite-Away II, before it becomes too hot.
race and have realistic expectations for spring build-up and brood pattern. 2. Look for queen cups.
2. Thoroughly inspect colony ASAP and do necessary house cleaning at this 3. This is Black Locust season - remember 35 to 50 pounds per colony in the
time. right location and season, know what is in bloom.
3. Do weekly inspections for cups and brood congestion is a must, set up 4. Super underneath - keep expanding brood nest always.
nucs or splits, if desired, or start swarm prevention techniques at this time 5. This is all light honey season, you may want to take it off and keep it
to maintain large, healthy colonies. separate from fall flow.
4. Add boxes as needed, where needed, plan for vacations. 6. Super DFM, a must, may be used with supers on.
5. Expect early swarms and do preventative work; you will hear or see 7. Treat for mites every other month!
swarms the first week of April in poorly managed colonies in some years. 8. Check colonies every 7 to 10 days for cups, brood congestion, etc.
Upper entrances are a must at this time, to reduce congestion at the
entrance. Maintain these entrances all summer and even more so as July:
weather starts to heat up. You may want to consider a shim entrance 1. Clovers, alfalfa are major, lavender and other minor blooms.
between boxes. 2. Prepare to enter the fair.
6. You must manage colonies and frames, both up and down, north and 3. Keep expanding the brood nest and always super underneath.
south, east and west. Expand the brood nest incrementally. If weather is 4. Lots still in bloom, soybean, alfalfa, thistle, milkweed and many minor
nice and colony is strong do so more radically to the point of placing floral sources available at this time.
honey supers between brood boxes, allow supers to be filled with brood, 5. Start to pay attention to heat and provide Styrofoam as an insulation
then place them on top and bring deeps back together as the brood against heat on tops and sun exposed sides of the colony. Bees will be
hatches. Do not be afraid to repeat - as needed. Try different things to happier, less aggressive and easier to work with in the summer heat.
expand the brood nest areas to control a swarm impulse. 6. Treat for mites every other month with Oxalic in warm weather.
7. Do NOT reverse boxes, this is much too general. Move frames of brood 7. Check colonies every 7 to 10 days for cups, brood congestion, supering.
and bees down and empties up, as colony becomes congested giving room August:
above for brood production as queens always like to move up, examining 1. Late August Goldenrod is a major flow. Take this honey off separately as a
each frame for cups or queen cells. Arrange these frames for maximum premium honey so super accordingly.
brood production throughout the season starting now. This means expand 2. Possible requeen, if you can find her.
the brood nest by placing empty drawn comb into the middle of the brood 3. Bees may turn aggressive with the heat and large colonies, give plenty of
nest, followed by eggs and larva lastly capped brood on the outside. As room and ventilate, ventilate, ventilate. Use Styrofoam for shade on sunny
the brood hatches on the outside move empties back to the middle, this is sides of the hive. If you doubt this works do it on just one colony, the
done throughout the brood nest as needed. biggest, meanest one you have.
8. Set out swarm bait traps for poorly managed honey bees and live traps for 4. Watch for yellow jacket problems, set a bait station. Possible robbing, so
yellow jackets. prepare weak colonies, nucs with smaller entrances and protection before
9. There are several honey flows at this time, but they are weather sensitive. the condition exists.
Maples, Buckeye, Apples, Cherry, Willows, and dandelion. 5. Winter prep starts, have this mind set.
10. Treat for mites every other month, see Varroa Mite Treatment Plan on 6. Check colonies every 7 to 10 days for cups, brood congestion, supering.
page 8 of the catalog!
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The Four Seasons of Beekeeping Calendar
The Winter Prep Season: September, October, November
September:
1. Aster bloom is major and Smartweed, Catnip, Joe-pye weeds last nectar of
The Dead Season: December, Jananuary, February
the season. December:
2. Start winter prep, watch for colonies that may struggle making it through 1. Mite treatment if needed, with Oxalic - 50 plus degrees. Clean bottom
winter and do what is necessary for this time frame, and make use of the board of dead bees with hook of sorts - like a cloths hanger, watch
junkyard colony you started in the spring if needed. entrances for blockage of snow and ice as well.
3. All honey should be off by the end of the month and winter prep in full
January:
swing, mite treatments, queen viability, winter stores consideration, etc.
1. Mite treatment if needed, with Oxalic - 50 degrees plus. Clean bottom
4. Feed Super DFM, a must.
board of dead bees. Look at bottom board five days after each treatment
5. Possible robbing.
during winter to determine if mites are still falling, if not skip a month’s
October: treatment.
1. Treat for mites with Oxalic, 3 treatments 7 to 10 days apart or use Mite-
February:
Away II as temps start to cool off.
1. Mite treatment, if needed, possible feeding, if needed of pollen substitute
2. Bees are now consuming more than what is coming in, plan ahead. Large
or sugar syrup.
colonies with lots of brood and bees can consume lots of honey at this
2. Spring management starts here with checking honey reserves and
time and run out before winter’s end!
possibly moving frames of honey from periphery of hive close to cluster
3. Time for serious winter prep, honey off. We recommend insulation - not just
as weather permits.
a wrap. Nights are cooler and more honey is needed to maintain brood and
3. Late February, feed pollen substitute and stimulus feeding of syrup. Clean
heat, ventilation, pollen substitute - if needed, feeding - if needed,
bottom board as needed. Watch entrances for blockage. Open colonies as
ventilate.
needed weather permitting.
4. Super DFM, early in the month - a must.
5. Pay attention to this one: If colony population is (VERY) high-experience
will tell you this, and that comes with time, so this is not for the newbie,
If you have done the above you will have
because I do not trust your judgment on such matters, to reduce a bees in the spring, if not,
colonies' population and remove most of the old population, move colony
mid-day to another location, numbers will drop significantly; these are all Order Package Bees (page 38) today!
dead bees anyway. If you have a weak colony instead of doing the above,
move the strong colony several yards away and place the weak in its place. Queen Right Colonies, Ltd.
6. Put insulation in place, keeping in mind those colonies will be opened 43655 State Route 162
before winter sets in permanently. This will reduce honey consumption by
the colony in these cold nights as they try to keep temps high for the Spencer, OH 44275
brood's sake. We are located 2 miles West of Spencer and 2 miles East of
November: SR 58. Look for the big red barn on the South side of the road.
1. Time to start once a month treatments for Varroa, one treatment a month
as needed. Dead bees can block an entrance so watch and clean as Tel: (440) 647-2602
needed, if used. Email: info@queenrightcolonies.com
2. Oxalic acid can still be used and is most effective this time of year on a day Web site: www.queenrightcolonies.com
50 degree plus day.
Varroa Mite Treatment Plan 6. Also time treatment so that it coincides with your weekly inspections, and
before colony is put back together. Leaving honey supers off treat only
1. New packages should be treated with vaporized Oxalic while in the
the brood boxes, when using the vapor method, treat the brood nest with
package, remove queen first. This is accomplished by placing an 10 inch
the telescoping cover in place and then after treatment put supers back in
long 2 x 4 with the 2-inch side down on a bottom board, then place
place. When using the dribble method no honey supers should be
package of bees on its side atop this the 2 x 4 in a standard empty deep
exposed to the dribble solution, this can be accomplished by placing a
box with the top in place, treat. Or Oxalic dribble can be used in the same
sheet of newspaper between the treated boxes and the honey supers
way, use 30 cc of dribble while the bees are still packaged, queen need not
after treatment. Yes this will miss the bees in the supers as well as any
be removed nor does the package need to be enclosed in a box. With either
bees in the field at that time, but you still have two more applications to
treatment wait until bees have calmed down before instillation.
go and any missed bees can more than likely be made up in the next
2. Nucs should be treated in the same manner within the first month of
application. Also a concerted effort should be made to treat colonies at
purchase three treatments of vaporized Oxalic, or three treatments of
night when most bees are in the hive or very early morning with the
dribble, because brood is present.
vapor treatment, I would not recommend this with the dribble method.
3. Then a program of vaporized Oxalic should be used every other month.
Three treatments each as long as brood is expected to be present. Time Doing this will save you money in the long run, and the disappointment
your treatments in spring so that one treatment can be done before honey of cleaning a dead hive next spring and starting over. This is a
supers are added and the last after honey supers are off if possible, just for prophylactic program, because you have mites so you are better off
convenience. treating. We do NOT recommend an ether or sugar roll to determine mite
4. In December, reduce the number of treatments to one treatment a month, counts, because this can and will cause the loss of queens when scooping
not the three consecutive treatments and only when temps are 50 plus. 300 bees out of a brood nest for the novice is idiocy. Plus ether and sugar
5. Make an effort to skip or alter treatments every other month by checking rolls are inaccurate, when trying to determine mite counts. It is not a
bottom board or tray for mites before and after every treatment. This is science and can accomplish different outcomes with every use and user
accomplished by cleaning the tray one week after each treatment and and resulting in false readings.
examining it before each application for any newly fallen Varroa. Skipping
treatments should only be done during the winter months. Keep Beekeeping Fun by Doing it Right!
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Woodenware
Woodenware
Available in 8- or 10-Frame
Ohio’s finest milled and cut White Pine and Cypress wood is the beginning of the fine quality of
woodenware that we proudly make available to our customers. Adding to this, the special
attention to the construction and longevity of our wooden equipment via our exclusive Hot Dipped
Paraffin process, makes this a product that gives the beekeeper equipment that will last through
many years of beekeeping enjoyment at a very competitive price. It’s easy to find just what
you’re looking for as our products are listed according to the choice you are looking for.
Woodenware is available three ways; Knocked Down (KD): construction and painting required.
Assembled (A): wood assembled with ceramic coated screws for durability and rust resistance
and requires a coat of paint. Assembled and Treated (AT): the number one selling product in
our woodenware category, this woodenware needs no assembly or wood treatment. Our Hot
Dipped Paraffin Process is an exclusive QRC service, the lifetime of wood. For more detailed
information on our services see page 16.
1001
1002
1000
Beginner Kit
This kit includes the following:
(1) 9-5/8 Select with Box Joint, Telescoping Cover,
Inner Cover, Varroa Screen Bottom Board for
Integrated Pest Management, 9-1/8 Frames,
Sheets of Waxed Rite-Cell® Foundation, 2-quart
Entrance Feeder, Hat/Veil Combo, Hive Tool, Hobbyist
Smoker & Gloves.
1000-PKD Pine Knocked Down 160.00
1000-PA Pine Assembled 165.00
1000-PAT Pine Assembled & Treated 179.00 9-5/8 Deep Super Kit Select with Frames
1000-CKD Cypress Knock Down 175.00 and Foundation
1000-CA Cypress Assembled 185.00 This kit includes the following:
Deep Hive Kit (1) 9-5/8 Standard with Box Joint, 9-1/8 Frames,
1003 This kit includes the following: Sheets of Waxed Rite-Cell® Foundation
(1) 9-5/8 Select with Box Joint, Telescoping Cover, 1002-PKD Pine Knocked Down 42.00
Inner Cover, 9-1/8 Frames, Sheets of Waxed Rite-Cell®1002-PA Pine Assembled 47.00
Foundation, Screened Bottom Board 1002-PAT Pine Assembled & Treated 53.00
1001-PKD Pine Knocked Down 78.00 1002-CKD Cypress Knocked Down 53.00
1001-PA Pine Assembled 83.00 1002-CA Cypress Assembled 58.00
1001-PAT Pine Assembled & Treated 97.00
1001-CKD Cypress Knocked Down 93.00
1001-CA Cypress Assembled 106.00
Hive Bodies & Supers
9-5/8 Select Deep Hive Body
1004 1005-PKD Pine Knocked Down 19.00
1005-PA Pine Assembled 21.00
6-5/8 Medium Super Kit Select with 1005-PAT Pine Assembled & Treated 26.00
Frames and Foundation 1005-CKD Cypress Knocked Down 24.00
1005-CA Cypress Assembled 26.00
This kit includes the following:
(1) 6-5/8 Standard with Box Joint, 6-1/4 Frames, 6-5/8 Select Medium Super
Sheets of Waxed Rite-Cell® Foundation 1006-PKD Pine Knocked Down 15.00
1003-PKD Pine Knocked Down 37.00 1006-PA Pine Assembled 17.00
1003-PA Pine Assembled 42.00 1006-PAT Pine Assembled & Treated 22.00
1003-PAT Pine Assembled & Treated 47.00 1006-CKD Cypress Knocked Down 22.00
1003-CKD Cypress Knocked Down 47.00 5-11/16 Shallow Super Kit Select with 1006-CA Cypress Assembled 24.00
1003-CA Cypress Assembled 53.00 Frames and Foundation 5-11/16 Select Shallow Super
*All Kits come with choice of wood frame with Rite-Cell® This kit includes the following:
foundation or one piece plastic frames. Wood frames with 1007-PKD Pine Knocked Down 15.00
100% wax foundation also available for an additional $2.00 (1) 5-11/16 Standard with Box Joint, 5 3/8 Frames, 1007-PA Pine Assembled 17.00
per Kit (wood frames not assembled). Sheets of Waxed Rite-Cell® Foundation 1007-PAT Pine Assembled & Treated 22.00
**All Kits available with Quick Draw Rite-Cell® Foundation 1004-PKD Pine Knocked Down 37.00
for an additional $0.45 per frame. 1004-PA Pine Assembled 42.00
1004-PAT Pine Assembled & Treated 47.00
www.queenrightcolonies.com 9
Hive Equipment Available in 8- or 10-Frame
Hive Equipment
1110 Porter Bee Escape 2.00
1111 Triangular Bee Escape 15.95
1112-PA Slatted Rack 14.50
1112-PAT Slatted Rack 16.50
1113 Double Screen 18.45
1114 Propolis Trap Plastic 9.95
1116
1115
Telescoping
Cover
Bottom Board
QRC Hive Beetle Bottom Board & Pan™
Side access, heavy-duty aluminum pan beetle trap &
bottom board combo. 10-Frame ONLY.
1115-C Telescoping Cover, Cypress 25.00
1115-PKD Telescoping Cover, Pine 21.00 1116-PA Assembled 29.95
1115-PA Telescoping Cover, Pine 22.50 1116-PAT Assembled & Treated 32.45
1115-PAT Telescoping Cover, Pine 24.50 5-1/2 in. Hive Beetle Bottom Board™
1151-PAT Ventilated Telescoping Cover 26.50 1154 Easy-On Hive Cover, vinyl cover will Hive Stand
1152-PA Moving Screen 15.00 fit around two standard deep boxes with a
velcro closure. Wind and water proof covers 1129-PA Assembled 19.00
1152-PAT Moving Screen 16.50 1129-PAT Assembled & Treated 22.50
1118 Garden Hive Copper Cover 76.95 sure to keep your bees cozy during the
1119-PA Solid Bottom Board, Pine 16.50 winter months. 1143 Robbing Screen
1119-PAT Solid Bottom Board, Pine 20.00
1119-C Solid Bottom Board, Cypress 22.95 1154 Easy-on Hive Cover 31.50
1128 Plastic Insert 5.00
1130-P 5-1/2 in. Hive Stand, Pine 17.00
1130-PA 5-1/2 in. Hive Stand, Pine 20.00
1130-PAT 5-1/2 in. Hive Stand, Pine 23.50
1130-C 5-1/2 in. Hive Stand, Cypress 23.00
1130-CA 5-1/2 in. Hive Stand, Cypress 26.00
1132-PA Hive Stand / Screened Bottom 31.00
Board Combo 1141-A Imirie Shim, ¾ inch 5.00
1132-PAT Hive Stand / Screened Bottom 34.50 1141-AT Imirie Shim, ¾ inch 5.50
Board Combo 1142 Imirie Shim, 2 inch 7.50
1121 1143-8 Robbing Screen, 8-Frame 16.95
Inner Cover 1133 Plastic Replacement Tray 5.00
1143-10 Robbing Screen, 10-Frame 17.95
1134 Sundance Pollen Trap 1150-AT Candy Board 12.50
1121 Inner Cover 9.95
1122 Wooden Entrance Reducer 2.50
1123 Metal Entrance Reducer with 5.50 1150 Candy
Mouse Guard Board half-inch,
1124 Stainless Steel Mouse Guard 10.50 welded, galvanized
1153 8 inch Entrance Reducer 1.80 mesh with a 2˝
1125 Metal Queen Excluder 10.50 board shim,
1126 Plastic Queen Excluder 6.00 fondant not
included.
1127 Screened Bottom Board
1134 Sundance Pollen Trap 79.95
1135 Comb Honey Jar Board 14.95
1136-PA Migratory Cover w/Metal 14.95
1136-PAT Migratory Cover w/Metal 18.50 1155
1140 Bee Cozy 2 Story Hive Wrap 21.95
1140-IN Bee Cozy Inner Cover Pad 5.25
1140
1127-PA Screened Bottom Board with 16.50 Bee Cozy
Plastic Insert, Pine Winter Hive 1156
1127-PAT Screened Bottom Board with 20.00 Wrap
Plastic Insert, Pine 1155-PA Ventilated Moisture Box 31.00
1127-C Screened Bottom Board with 20.50 1155-PAT Ventilated Moisture Box 34.50
Plastic Insert, Cypress 1156-PA Moisture Box 23.50
All hive equipment treated is an additional $3.50 1156-PAT Moisture Box 27.00
10 Tel: (440) 647-2602QRC Staff
Hive equipment & QRC STAFF
1118 Garden Hive Copper Cover, the perfect
compliment to any garden. Cover only. Fits standard
10-Frame hive equipment.
1132 Hive Stand/Screened
Bottom Board Combo.
Improve ventilation and
monitor mite population in
one unit. Fits standard
10-Frame hive equipment.
1130 Hive Stand, 5 ½˝
www.queenrightcolonies.com 11Frames Basswood Section
Frames, Foundation, Basswood Section & Ross Round
Ross Round
Wooden Frames Ross Round Super Kit, $ 8.00 Basswood Section Comb Honey Super Kit
This kit includes the following:
easy to use and a great
product for producing comb Mail-In Rebate
This kit comes complete with everything needed to
All frames available in either wedge top, groove top produce 28 wood framed Comb honey sections
and all grooved bottoms. honey. Fully assembled. available at time of (excluding foundation). This is classic, old world comb
20-KD 5-3/8 Knocked Down 1.40 Additional products required: purchase honey production at its best, an artisan product.
21-KD 6-1/4 Knocked Down 1.40 Foundation (103RR), Opaque or Assembly required with nails and instructions provided.
22-KD 9-1/8 Knocked Down 1.50 Crystal Covers (4304), and Ross Round Labels (4320 4-1/8 x 17-1/8 Special foundation required, #4208.
Assembled pine frames with Rite-Cell® Foundation, or 4321). 4200 Basswood Section Super Kit 87.95
black or yellow waxed.
4300-8 8-Frame 84.95
20-A 5-3/8 Assembled 2.95 4300-10 10-Frame 84.95
21-A 6-1/4 Assembled 2.95
22-A 9-1/8 Assembled 3.05 4300
Assembled pine frames with Quick Draw Rite-Cell® Ross Round 4200
Foundation, yellow waxed. Super Kit Basswood
21-A-QD 6-1/4 Assembled 3.55 Section Honey
22-A-QD 9-1/8 Assembled 3.60 Super Kit
Plastic One Piece Waxed Frames
23-1 6-1/4, Each 2.60 Basswood Section Supplies
23-30 6-1/4, Case of 30 72.95 4201 4-3/4 Super Box 13.00
24-1 9-1/8, Each 2.80 4202 Veneer Separator 1.75
24-30 9-1/8,Case of 30 77.95 Ross Round Supplies 4203 Split Sections Box 2.00
Frame Parts 4301 Replacement Frames w/Rings 7.50 4203-C Split Sections Box, 100 ct 129.95
4302 Springs 0.35 4204 Section Holder Block 0.95
25-W Top Bar w/ Wedge Only 0.45
4303 Rings, Each 0.30 4205 Scalloped Pieces 1.00
25-G Top Bar w/ Groove Only 0.45
4304-A Opaque Covers, 25 ct. 15.95 4206 Springs 0.25
26 Grooved Bottom Bar 0.40
4304-B Crystal Covers, 25 ct. 15.95 4207 Metal Strip 0.60
27 5-3/8 End Bar 0.25
RR3020 Modern Label, 100 ct/Roll. 14.95 4208 4-1/8 x 17-1/8 Special Foundation 1.50
28 6-1/4 End Bar 0.25
RR3021 Traditional Label, 100 ct/Roll. 14.95 4209 Cardboard Window Cartons, Each 1.25
29 9-1/8 End Bar 0.25
Foundation
4209-C Cardboard Window Cartons, 100 ct 112.95
108RC Quick
Draw Rite-Cell® Frame Display Case
Foundation, bees 4100 6-1/4 Pine Display Case 40.00
can draw the 4101 9-1/8 Pine Display Case 45.00
8-1/2 100% Wax Wire Foundation comb faster with *Glass not included. Unfinished wood.
100WW Per Sheet 1.50 MAX wax, triple *Oak Display Case available, call for quote.
100WW-C 87 Sheet Box 125.00 the wax of our
standard
5-5/8 100% Wax Wire Foundation foundation.
101WW Per Sheet 1.12
101WW-C 137 Sheet Box 128.00 4 -3/4 Waxed Rite-Cell® - Yellow
4-3/4 100% Wax Wire Foundation 107RC Per Sheet 1.30
102WW Per Sheet 1.12 107RC-C 100 Sheet Box 115.00
102WW-C 150 Sheet Box 130.00 5-5/8 Quick Draw Rite-Cell®
5-5/8 100% Cut Comb Foundation 105RC Per Sheet 1.80
101CC
101CC-C
Per Sheet
80 Sheet Box
1.12 105RC-10 10 Sheets
69.00 105RC-C 100 Sheet Box
17.50
135.00
Observation Hive
Offers you a fascinating view into the life of a honey
4-3/4 100% Cut Comb Foundation 8-1/2 Quick Draw Rite-Cell® bee colony! Pine, unfinished.
102CC Per Sheet 0.95 108RC Per Sheet 2.00 4102 6-Frame 125.00
102CC-C 90 Sheet Box 70.00 108RC-10 10 Sheets 19.50
108RC-C 100 Sheet Box 170.00
Basswood Section Special Foundation
4208 4-1/8 x 17-1/8 , Per Sheet 0.85 8-1/2 100% Medium Brood Foundation
109 Per Sheet 1.65
3-7/8 100% Ross Round Foundation 109-50 50 Sheets 75.00
103RR Per Sheet 0.59 109-C 175 Sheet 230.00
103RR-C 140 Sheet Box 69.00
8 -1/2 Waxed Rite-Cell® - Black or Yellow
104RC Per Sheet 1.35 Comb Cutter
104RC-10 10 Sheets 13.00 Stainless steel honeycomb
104RC-C 100 Sheet Box 125.00 cutter cuts comb to fit cut
5 -5/8 Waxed Rite-Cell - Black or Yellow comb boxes.
®
106RC Per Sheet 1.20 Available in 3-3/4˝ or 4-1/8˝ sizes.
106RC-10 10 Sheets 11.00 4400 3-3/4 inch Comb Cutter 14.95
106RC-C 100 Sheet Box 105.00 4401 4-1/8 inch Comb Cutter 15.95
12 Tel: (440) 647-2602Swarm Commander Swarm Lure
Tools
Tools, Feeders & Bee Smart Designs
Made in the USA!
HD1500 Hive Staple Swarm Commander is a proprietary
blend of oils that mimics the natural
HD3100 4 ct. 0.50 pheromone of worker bees, "Nasonov."
HD3101 1/2 lb. 4.50 This is what guides a swarm of bees to a
HD1496 HD1498 HD3102 1 lb. 7.95 new habitat after swarming. The newest
Nails and most unique swarm lure on the
market today.
HD1497 HD3200 Box Nails 1/2 lb. 1.55
HD3201 Box Nails 1 lb. 2.65 SC1000
HD1499 HD3202 Frame Nails 1/2 lb. 5.95
Serbian HD3203 Frame Nails 1 lb. 7.95
Capping HD3204 Wedge Nails 1/8 lb. 3.00
Scratcher HD3205 Wedge Nails 1/4 lb. 4.00
HD3206 Wedge Nails 1/2 lb. 5.00 SC1003
HD1496 S.S. Hive Tool w/Hook 15.95 Wire
HD1497 Hive Tool w/Grip Handle 15.95
HD1498 Basic Hive Tool, 10 in. 6.00 HD3300 Frame Wire 1/2 lb. 6.95
HD1499 Serbian Capping Scratcher 12.95 HD3301 Frame Wire 1 lb. 10.95
SC1002 Super
HD1500 Capping Scratcher 8.00 Eyelets Lure hang lure in
HD1501 Frame Grip w/Flat Handle 7.50 HD3400 100 ct. 2.00 empty hive or
HD1502 Wooden Handle Frame Grip 9.95 HD3401 1000 ct. 6.95 swarm trap. Baited
HD1503 S.S. Frame Perch 21.95 HD3402 Eyelet Punch 3.95 for a minimum of
HD1504 Bee Brush 6.00 HD3403 Spur Embedder 9.95 90 days.
HD1505
HD1506
Frame Cleaner
Metal Frame Rests 9, Set of 2
7.95
1.50
HD3404 Crimper 13.95 NEW!
HD1507 8-Frame Spacers, Set of 2 1.50 Support Pins SC1001 Crush Vial in the
HD1508 9-Frame Spacers, Set of 2 1.50 HD3500 Each 0.10 center until the internal glass vial breaks,
HD1509 S.S. 8-Frame Spacing Jig 21.95 HD3501 100 ct. 8.00 fluid is released and absorbed into the cotton plug.
HD1510 S.S. 9-Frame Spacing Jig 21.95 HD3502 1000 ct. 69.95 SC1000 Spray Bottle, 2 oz 29.95
HD1511 Plastic 8-Frame Spacing Jig 15.95 SC1001 Crush Vials, 0.5 ml x 5 ct. 12.95
HD1512 Plastic 9-Frame Spacing Jig 15.95 SC1002 Super Lure 17.95
HD1513 Hive Straps 10.95 SC1003 GEL 22.95
HD1514 Frame Savers, Each 0.25 HD1502 FD1008
Feeders
HD1515 Hive Carrier 85.95 Wooden
HD1516 Universal Mouse Guard 3.95 Handle
HD1517 Pierco Frame Gripper 26.95 Frame Grip
Hardware Cloth FD1000 Plastic Hive Top Feeder Insert 23.45
HD3000 1/8 in. per Running Foot 3.50 HD1516 Universal FD1001 Plastic Hive Top Feeder w/Box 28.95
HD3001 1/8 in. per 100 ft. Roll 220.00 Mouse Guard Assembled
HD3002 5m Call for Quote FD1002 Plastic Hive Top feeder w/Box 33.95
HD3003 1/2 in. Call for Quote Assembled & Treated
FD1003 Max Pro Frame Feeder, 2 gal 14.95
Bee Smart Designs
FD1004 Pail Feeder, 1 gal 9.95
FD1005 Pail Feeder, 2 gal 10.95
FD1006 Plastic Entrance Feeder, 1 qt. 7.95
FD1007 Plastic Entrance Feeder, 2 qt. 7.95
Made in the USA! FD1008 Wooden Boardman Entrance Feeder 7.95
BD1000 Ultimate Hive Cover 25.00 FD1009 Feeder Cup Replacement 1.90
BD1001 Ultimate In-Hive Feeder 21.50 FD1010 Plastic Feeder, 2 gal 15.50
BD1002 Ultimate Hive Top Feeder & Waterer 39.95
BD1003 Ultimate IPM Bottom Board System 29.50 FD1002
BD1004 Ultimate Hive Uncapper 21.95
BD1004 Ultimate
Hive Uncapper
Fits any 5-6 gallon
bucket with or
without strainer or BD1002 Hive Top Feeder & Cover, 10-frame.
filter bag FD1006
BD1001 Ultimate
In-Hive Feeder
1 gallon tank easily
fits inside medium
box; 8- or 10-frame.
BD1000 Hive Cover, fits 10- or 8-frame FD1010
hives using bushing (per instructions).
www.queenrightcolonies.com 13Nuc Woodenware
Nuc Woodenware
Nuc Woodenware
3013 2-Frame
Nuc without
frames
3001
3000
Select Nuc Box
Basic Nuc Box Select Nuc includes the following:
Deep Box, Telescoping Cover, Inner Cover, and
Basic Nuc includes the following: Screened Bottom Board with Plastic Pan
Deep Box, Migratory Cover and Solid Bottom Board 3001-PKD Knock Down 43.95
3000-PKD Knock Down 31.95 3001-PA Assembled 48.95 3016 3-Frame
3000-PA Assembled 36.95 3001-PAT Assembled & Treated 53.95 Nuc w/frames
3000-PAT Assembled & Treated 41.95
Nuc Hive Equipment
3003 3002-PKD Telescoping Cover 14.50
Migratory 3002-PA Telescoping Cover 15.00
Cover 3002-PAT Telescoping Cover 17.00
3003-PKD Migratory Cover 11.00 3019 Nuc Plastic
3003-PA Migratory Cover 12.50 Feeder, wooden
3003-PAT Migratory Cover 14.50 nuc not included.
3004-PA Inner Cover 9.95
3005-PKD Deep Box 15.50
3005-PA Deep Box 17.00
3005-PAT Deep Box 19.00
3006-PKD Medium Box 14.00
3004 Inner 3006-PA Medium Box 15.50
Cover 3006-PAT Medium Box 17.50
3007-PA Screened Bottom Board 15.95
3007-PAT Screened Bottom Board 17.95 3010 Wooden
3008-PKD Solid Bottom Board 13.95 Top Feeder
3008-PAT Solid Bottom Board 17.45
3009-PA Hive Stand 11.00
3009-PAT Hive Stand 14.50
3010-PA 5-Frame Wooden Top Feeder 23.50
3010-PAT 5-Frame Wooden Top Feeder 27.00
3011-PAT Cedar Shake Shingle Roof™ 51.00
3007 Screened 3012-PA Nuc Slatted Rack 14.50
Bottom Board 3013-PA 2-Frame Nuc 31.00
3014-PA 2-Frame Nuc with frames 37.10
3015-PA 3-Frame Nuc 33.00
3016-PA 3-Frame Nuc with frames 42.15
3017 Nuc Robbing Screen 15.95
3018 Pro Nuc 15.95 3017 Nuc Robbing Screen
3019 Plastic Nuc Feeder, 1 gallon 13.50
3020 Shim, 2 in. 7.00
3021 Nuc Candy Board 9.50
3022 Nuc Moisture Box 28.00
3008 Solid
Bottom Board
3018 Pro Nuc,
3009 Nuc Hive a sturdy
Stand recyclable
plastic tote with
lid.
3011-PAT Cedar Shake Shingle Roof™
14 Tel: (440) 647-2602Queen Rearing
Queen Rearing Supplies
Push-In Queen Cell Cups
QR1000 Each 0.15
QR1001 100 ct. 11.95
Supplies
QR1300 Queen Marking Pen 9.95
QR1400 Marking Plunger 7.50
QR1401 Queen Marking Chamber 9.95
QR1500 Queen Catcher, Plastic 7.95
QR1501 Queen Catcher, Stainless steel 9.95
QR1550 Push-In Intro Cage 4.95
QR1600 Queen Grafting Station 129.95
QR1650 Steel Grafting Tool 14.95
QR1651 JZBZ Grafting Tool 2.95
QR1652 Chinese Grafting Tool 3.75
QR1653 Queen Grafting Tool 49.95
QR1700 Queen Rearing Kit 78.00
Woodenware & Frames
QR1802 Quad Mini Mating Nuc 126.00 Queen Bees, we offer Saskatraz,
QR1803 QRC Mini Nuc Support Hive™ 59.00 Cordovan & New World Carniolan Queen
QR1400 Marking Plunger bees, see page 39 for available dates.
QR1900 Deep Frames w/Rite Cell Foundation, Each 2.80
QR1401 Marking Chamber QR1901 Queen Rearing Frame, Each 14.95
QR1902 8½˝ Frame, Each 3.05
QR1903 Queen Releasing Frame, Each 10.95
BK1001 Miniature Deep Hive Kit 84.50
BK1006 Miniature Deep Frame, Each 2.80
QR1500 Queen
QR1901 Queen Rearing Frame Catcher, plastic.
QR1802 Quad Mini Mating Nuc, includes
screen bottom board, deep box, 20
assembled frames, inner cover and
telescoping cover. Assembled.
QR1501 Queen
QR1903 Queen Releasing Frame Catcher, stainless
steel.
BK1001 Miniature Deep Hive Kit, includes a
Hive Stand, Screen Bottom Board, Deep
Brood Box, 5 Frames with Foundation,
Notched Inner Cover & Telescoping Cover. QR1600 Queen Grafting Station,
QR1803 QRC Mini Nuc Support Hive™, includes Assembled & Treated.
deep box, 3 deep frames, 13 mini deep frames all made of a durable plastic case with
Brood box dimensions: 12˝ x 9˝ x 10˝ customizable foam inserts.
with Rite Cell foundation. Assembled.
www.queenrightcolonies.com 15Bee Box Wraps
Bee Box Wraps & Paraffin TrEatment
Artfully decorated Bee Boxes for folks
who are tired of the same old hive bodies.
BBW1-M
BBW1-M Distressed American Flag, Medium 22.99
BBW1-D Distressed American Flag, Deep 24.99
BBW2-M Caution Bees Working, Medium 22.99
BBW2-D Caution Bees Working, Deep 24.99
BBW3-M Pink Hydrangea, Medium 22.99
BBW3-D Pink Hydrangea, Deep 24.99
BBW4-M Blue Hydrangea, Medium 22.99
BBW4-D Blue Hydrangea, Deep 24.99 BBW1-D
BBW5-M Bees Working, Medium 22.99 BBW2-D
BBW5 -D Bees Working, Deep 24.99
BBW6-M Corrugated Bee-Ware, Medium 22.99
BBW6-D Corrugated Bee-Ware, Deep 24.99
BBW7-M Retro Hive, Medium 22.99 BBW2-M
BBW7-D Retro Hive, Deep 24.99
BBW3-M
BBW4-M
BBW5-D
BBW3-D
BBW4-D
BBW6-D BBW5-M
BBW7-D
BBW6-M
Paraffin Treatment
QRC Exclusive service in the treatment of wood products with hot paraffin wax. HOT DIP:
BBW7-M
Charges for most (standard) equipment We encourage all customers with old or new Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery; it’s nice to
equipment to have it treated in hot paraffin wax. have a product that others want to duplicate, but do
Deep Box w/Frames, Each 6.00 keep in mind we have been doing this for 20 years and
Deep Box w/o Frames, Each 5.00 This applies especially to old equipment where
Medium Box w/Frames, Each 5.00 the origin is unknown and disease questions are have already worked out the bugs, pun intended. There
Medium Box w/o Frames, Each 4.50 unresolved. Treating new equipment extends its are different melt points of paraffin, which one is right
Inner Cover, Bottom Board, Each 2.00 life and provides the customer with the greatest for this application? Some try to put additives into the
amount of value for their dollar. wax, how does this affect the penetration into the wood
We have personally used this practice in our own and temperature at which the process is accomplished?
bee yard for many years now and find it to be the Some actually attempt to brush paraffin on and that’s
ultimate plan for all aspects of treating our just laughable. How hot should the wax be to penetrate
woodenware. Customer testimonials have always the wood? How long should the wood remain in the
been very positive. paraffin in order to achieve the desired result? What is
the desired result? Is the temperature hot enough to
All new equipment at QRC can be ordered treated.
remove any moisture from the wood? Why is this
If you would like to have old equipment treated important? Hot dip done right can be painted over, and
please call for an appointment and specific
instructions. what we like to do, is stain over it. It is not necessary to
* We are not able to treat used equipment during
paint or stain but to maintain a desired look over time it
our Package Bee Season; April, May and June. is what we recommend.
16 Tel: (440) 647-2602QRC Custom
QRC Custom Woodenware
Woodenware
For the beekeepers who want to spruce up their apiaries,
we have just what you are looking for. Simply call in during
business hours and we can discuss your plans and create
any concept you may have envisioned for your bee yard.
QRC Exclusive Munster Hive™. We think this is our best ornate
hive ever, it has 56 mini nuc frames which would equal a total of
28 deep frames, it is all interconnected making one large hive.
The center is a compartment for tools, smoker, gloves, lunch,
etc. It stands on 4 treated 4 x 6 legs, the pictured roof is of solid
QRC Exclusive Ark Hive™, Where did Noah keep his bees? copper, but can be shake singles like the smaller side pitches.
In the Archives! 26 frame horizontal hive on an 8-inch treated Available for pickup only, no shipping.
stand. Available for pickup only, no shipping. CW1002 Munster Hive 750.00
CW1001 Ark Hive 525.00
CW3000 Carpenter Bee Trap™
to protect your wooden structure.
$16.95
You only get one opportunity to make a
first impression. Our custom built, white
pine, decorative hexagon boxes are just
the embellishment you need to bring
attention to your display or product.
CW2000 Large Hexagon,
inside diameter 11˝.
CW2001 Small Hexagon,
inside diameter 7˝.
$15 each
www.queenrightcolonies.com 17Bee Health
Bee health & Vaporizers
NU4002 Pro-Sweet
Liquid Feed both nectar-
like and honey-like sugar
water for your bees. MD1200 HopGuard® II is a
Pro-Sweet does not highly effective, natural Varroa
crystallize or ferment like control system.
sugar water. Helps promote
fat body bees with a proper
diet to sustain them MD1601 Drone Comb Frame an all natural way
through winter dearth to combat the Varroa mite, deep or medium.
period.
MD1100 Reusable Beetle Jail 3.95
MD1101 Beetle Blaster 2.85
MD1102 Beetle Barn Hive Beetle Trap 2.00
MD1200 HopGuard® III-5 32.95
MD1201 HopGuard® III-12 52.95
MD1300 Mite-Away Quick Strip®, 2 pk 18.00
MD1301 Mite-Away Quick Strip®, 10 pk 48.00 MD1300 Mite-Away Quick Strips (MAQS®)
MD1302 Mite Away Quick Strip®, 30 pk 132.95 are formic acid polysaccharide gel strips for
MD1400 Formic Pro™, 2 pk 20.00 the treatment and control of Varroosis caused
MD1401 Formic Pro , 10 pk
™
57.50 NU1612 - NU1614 Ultra Bee Patties. Complete
by the Varroa destructor in Honey Bees.
MD1500 Para-Moth , 1 lb.®
15.95 amino acid profile. Beneficial vitamins, lipids and
MD1600 Plastic Drone Frame, Deep 4.50 minerals, not less than 18% protein. For more information: www.nodglobal.com
MD1601 Plastic Drone Frame, Medium 4.00 NU3015 Honey B Healthy®, 1 pt. 26.95
MD1602 Drone Comb 100% Wax, each 2.50 NU3016 Honey B Healthy®, 1 gal. 139.95
NU3020 Amino-B Booster, 16 oz 26.95
NU3021 Vitamin B Healthy, 16 oz 26.95
NU4001 Pro Health w/Thymol, 16 oz. 24.95
NU4002 Pro-Sweet Liquid Feed, 5 gal. 83.95
NU5000 Pro Winter Patties, 10 lb. 26.95
NU6021 SuperDFM - Honey Bee, 10 pk 29.95
NU6022 SuperDFM - Honey Bee, 50 pk 74.95
NU6023 SuperDFM - Honey Bee, 100 pk 119.00
MD1400 Formic Pro™ causes mortality to both
male and female varroa under the brood cap as well as
to the varroa on the adult bees. Super DFM – HoneyBee
NU1612 Ultra Bee Pollen Patties, each
NU1613 Ultra Bee Patties, 10 ct
4.00
35.95
NEW! Direct Fed Microbial
supplement of naturally
NU1614 Ultra Bee Patties, 40 ct 99.95 occurring beneficial and
NU1675 Ultra Bee Dry Feed, 50 lb. bag 89.95 viable bacteria for
NU2000 Fondant, 1 lb. 2.50 honeybees. Designed to
NU2001 Fondant, 40 lb. 80.00 populate bees' intestines
Oxalic Acid Vaporizers
with beneficial bacteria
to restore microbial flora.
Better digestion means
healthier bees. One
No heavy brood boxes to lift, no frames to pry apart. Just insert package treats 10 hives.
the vaporizer and treat. Easy, simple & effective!
Vaporization of oxalic acid in beehives is a VP1800 VarroVap a
VP1803 Oxalic Acid glow plug powered
proven method of killing both Varroa and also known as
Tracheal mites. See page 6 for QRC treatment vaporizer is powered by
Dicarboxylic Acid a 12 Volt battery.
recommendations. dissolves easily in water.
Oxalic acid vapors only kill the mites that are
on the bees (phoretic,) not in the brood. With VP1801 VarroCleaner comes
the hive almost broodless in late fall or early with a removable entrance
winter, that is an excellent time to treat. If the sealer that also serves to keep
outside temperature is 40˚F or above, you can the vaporizer from overturning
safely vaporize. You want to go into winter with in the hive. VP1802 Varrox
mite-free hives, as the main reasons for winter Vaporizer if you
have more than 10
losses are starvation and mites! hives or just want
VP1800 VarroVap 95.00 the very best, this is
VP1801 VarroCleaner 125.00 the one for you.
VP1802 Varrox Vaporizer 165.00
VP1803 Oxalic Acid (H2C2O4) 15.00
VP1804 60 mm Syringe for Oxalic Acid 3.50
18 Tel: (440) 647-2602New Services
QRC New Services
Available at
Oxalic Acid Vaporization – Varroa Mite Treatment
While you Wait at QRC Give us a call if these
Services fit your
Queen Right Colonies is now offering beekeepers the beekeeping needs.
opportunity to have one of our staff do an oxalic acid
treatment on your package bees at Queen Right Colonies,
We're ready to discuss
while you wait. your project with you.
• Dribble Method . . . . . . . . . . $8.00 per Package Queen Right Colonies, Ltd.
• Vaporization Method . . . . $12.00 per Package
43655 State Route 162
Spencer, OH 44275
Package Bee Delivery during Package Bee Season 440-647-2602
Within a 50 mile radius info@queenrightcolonies.com
Delivery charge of $1.00 per mile.
Beekeeper MUST be present upon
delivery by QRC.
Delivery/Install Queen Right Colonies
will also Install your delivery. $25.00 for
the first package and $15.00 for every
additional package.
*If bees are scheduled to be installed
and the customer is not available, there
will be no refund on Install. The bees
will be left at the address supplied.
www.queenrightcolonies.com 19Protective Clothing
QRC Protective Clothing
Helmets
PC1000 Helmet
PA1000 Plastic Helmet 13.95
QRC Jackets
PA2000 Zip Hood, 100% Breathable Cotton, S-XXXL 78.00
PA2001 Ventilated Jacket w/Hood, S-XL 105.00
PA2003 Light Weight Jacket, S-5XL 105.00
QRC Full Suits
PA3000 Zip Hood, 100% Breathable Cotton, S-XXXL 110.00
PA3001 Ventilated Suit w/Hood, S-XXXL 140.00
Veils
PA4000 Straw Hat with Bee Veil 25.95 PC4004 Round
PC2001 Ventilated PA4001 Pull Down Shoulder Round Veil 28.00 PC400 Straw Hat
Jacket with Hood Veil (Helmet Not
PA4002 Pull Down Veil 28.00 with Bee Veil Included)
PA4003 Mesh/Cotton Vest Hood Veil 25.00
PA4004 Round Veil 15.95
PC2000 QRC Zip PA4005 Square Veil 15.95
Hood Jacket PA4006 Tulle Veil 14.95
QRC Leather Gloves
PA5037 Goatskin/Canvas w/White Mesh Vent, S-XXL 13.95
Miscellaneous
PA6000 Velcro Leg Straps 5.00 PC4005 Square
Veil (Helmet Not
Included) PC4006 Tulle Veil
(Hat Not Included)
NEW!
PC3001 Ventilated
Suit with Zip Hood PC6000 Velcro Leg Straps
PC3000 Bee Suit
with Zip Hood
PC2003 Light Weight Jacket PC5037 Goatskin Gloves
PC4001 Pull Down PC4002 Pull Full Suit Sizes for Men & Women
Shoulder Veil Down Veil PC4003 Vest
Hood Veil S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL
Jacket Sizes for Men & Women Length
Arm
62
23
64
24
66
25
68
26
70
26
72
26
73
27
73
27
S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL
Shoulder 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Length 29 30 31 32 32.5 33 33.5 34
Chest 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 62
Arm 23 23.5 24 24.5 25 25.5 26 26.5
Waist 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54
Shoulder 21.5 22 22.5 23 23.5 24 24.5 25
Collar 17 18 19 20 21 21.5 22 22.5
Chest 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60
Hip 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58
Collar 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Thigh 15.5 16 16.5 17 17.5 18 18.5 19
Arm Hole 24 25 25 26 26 27 27 28
Inseem 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 36
Arm Open 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12
Arm Hole 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24.5
Bottom 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60
Cuff Open 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8 9 9
Torso 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41
20 Tel: (440) 647-2602QRC Bee Kids™
QRC exclusive Line of beekeeping supplies & clothing
for children. Custom hives, protective suits, gloves
and tools, all geared to the smallest of beekeepers. Super Bee
Protective Clothing
Bee Kids™ Super Bee Suits
BK3000 100% Cotton Suit, xxxs-xl 79.95
Bee Kids Super Bee Leather Gloves
™
BK3100 Goatskin Gloves with Ventilation 13.95
Size Chart (inches) BK3100 Gloves
BK1000 Beginner Kit
XXXS XXS XS S M L XL
Length 39 42 51 53 54 55 56
Arm 18 20 21 21 21.5 22 22.5
Shoulder 14 15 15 16 16.5 17 17.5
Chest 34 36 36 39 40 41 42
Collar 13.5 14 15 15 15.5 16 16.5
Thigh 18 19 20 20 21 22 23
Arm Hole 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Arm Open 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Bottom 11 12 12 13 14 14 15 BK1002 Deep Super Kit
Inseam 19 20 24 25 25.5 26 26.5 BK1005 Hive Stand
BK1003 Medium Super Kit
Miniature Woodenware
BK1000 Beginner Kit 200.50
BK1001 Deep Hive Kit 84.50
BK1002 Deep Super Kit 33.00 BK2001 Telescoping
BK1003 Medium Super Kit 30.75 Cover
BK1004 Pitch Roof 51.00
BK1005 Hive Stand 13.00 BK2000 Inner Cover
BK1006 Deep Frame 3.80 BK1004 Pitch Roof
BK1007 Medium Frame 3.75
BK1008 Deep Rite Cell Foundation 1.15
BK1009 Medium Rite Cell Foundation 0.95
Miniature Tools BK2002 Screened
BK1006 Deep Frame
& Hive Equipment
BK2005
Hive Tool Bottom Board BK2007 Smoker Pellets
BK2000 Inner Cover 9.95
BK2001 Telescoping Cover 16.00 BK1007 Medium
BK2002 Screened Bottom Board 18.50 Frame
BK2003 Frame Perch 18.95
FD1006 Bee Feeder, 1 qt. 7.95
BK2005 Hive Tool 6.00
BK2006 Smoker 28.00
BK2007 Smoker Pellets, 25 ct. 4.00
See page 38 for the flying BK2006 Bee Smoker just
superhero pollinators. like Grandpa uses. 2-1/2˝ dia. BK1001 Deep Hive Kit FD1006 Bee Feeder
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