Bee Pollen & Propolis Taps
Expert and beginner beekeepers will benefit from collecting honey and bee pollen and propolis. Use both bee pollen and propolis to improve your hives and for profit as dietary supplements or health benefits. Browse our collection of bee propolis and pollen traps for your collecting needs.
Collect pollen from your bees with our efficient pollen traps. With collected bee pollen and honey, rich in amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, you can analyze your colony’s foraging habits, keep a pollen reserve of this nutrient-dense food for more challenging seasons, or consider selling or donating your excess pollen to fellow apiarists.
Aside from honey, bee pollen is a dietary supplement that can support immunity, benefiting your colony and health. Members of your bee hive go through the screen of our pollen traps, where pollen is collected on a tray. Find the bee pollen trap best suited for your system in our collection.
How Propolis Traps Work
Propolis traps are used to gather propolis from your hive. Your bees will fill the grooves of the plastic propolis trap, and propolis can be collected by freezing the trap and twisting or tapping it out. Used by honeybees to defend their colonies, propolis (also known as bee glue) is rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and flavonoids that support the immune system.
Propolis has historically been used to soothe sore throats, improve mucous membranes, and even reduce blood glucose levels, making it a popular natural remedy–making it a viable product to sell aside from honey.
Elevate Your Beekeeping Experience with the Right Tools
Step up your beekeeping game for years to come with our durable bee propolis and bee pollen traps. They will help protect your colonies and promote the production of valuable bee products with health benefits, such as bee pollen, honey, wax, and propolis. Equip yourself with the right trap and start harvesting products packed with vitamins, zinc, polyphenols, and enzymes!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the different grades of wood?
- Commercial - This is the most common grade requested by our customers and is used in all of our bee kits. It is functionally sound, allowing tight, solid knots, small pitch pockets, and small, tight cracks. Imperfections that interfere with the box's structure and functionality are not accepted.
- Budget - First, we suggest you take a class or find a mentor to work with you. Knowledge helps safeguard against failure, so the more you know, the more successful you will be. You will need to order your bees and purchase beekeeping supplies, such as propolis traps.
How do I get started?
First, we suggest you take a class or find a mentor to work with you. Knowledge helps protect against failure, so the more you know, the more successful you will be. You must order your bees and purchase beekeeping supplies, such as propolis traps, to equip yourself for successful harvesting.
Consider exploring our beekeeping blog, where we provide a range of guides and resources for beekeepers at every experience level. Our 7 Tips for Getting Started with Beekeeping is an excellent place to start. We also have a YouTube channel where our team provides their insight into how best to use various beekeeping equipment available on our site.
What equipment do I need?
We suggest our Deluxe Beekeeping Starter Kit. This superior starter kit for the new beekeeper provides everything you need to establish your first colony. The kit contains two deep hive bodies with frames and foundation (the primary living area for the bees where the queen lays her eggs), two supers with frames and foundation (they will eventually store surplus honey), a bottom board with entrance reducer, and a telescoping cover with inner cover.
This kit comes completely assembled and is available either painted or unpainted. The right beekeeping equipment helps you protect your beehive and improve your operation’s efficiency. Once you establish your first colony, you can explore a range of bee feed, winterizing supplies, medications and bee suits to maintain the health of your hive and enjoy the experience!