Beekeeping
2-Pack Metal Queen Excluders for Standard 8-Frame Hives
Reviews
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- 4 stars 1
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- Brand
- KAIMONOYOU
Product review
What’s included: Two metal queen excluders designed for use with standard 8-frame beehives.
Construction and materials: Each excluder is formed from heavy-gauge, weather-resistant metal with welded joints for strength. The flat, framed design resists common problems like warping or cracking that can affect thinner plastic models.
Dimensions and fit: Sized to sit on standard 8-frame hive boxes. The framed perimeter may extend slightly beyond a box’s edge on some setups, providing extra rigidity.
How it works: The grid is spaced to allow worker bees to move freely while preventing the larger queen from accessing honey supers. Place the excluder between the brood chamber and the honey supers during honey flow, then remove for combined inspections if desired.
Maintenance and use: The low-profile, lightweight build makes it quick to add or remove during hive checks. Surfaces rinse clean and the metal resists deformation from routine hive-tool levering or exposure to rain and sun, giving several seasons of dependable use.
Pros
- Heavy-gauge metal resists warping
- Accurate worker/queen spacing
- Simple to install and clean
Cons
- Framed edge may protrude slightly
- Can encourage extra propolis or burr comb
- May allow very small or virgin queens through
VerdictA durable, no-frills solution for separating the brood chamber from honey supers. The pair is made from thick metal with accurately spaced openings that let worker bees through while blocking the queen. They’re easy to place and remove during inspections, tolerate outdoor conditions, and clean up simply. Expect a visible frame edge on some hives and occasional propolising in the added bee space, b
Customer reviews
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Bethany R. DeSelms 5/5
Excellent quality
Solid, well-made metal excluder that did exactly what I needed. Durable construction and straightforward performance.
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Tiffany 4/5
Good fit for Langstroth hives
These excluders matched my 10-frame Langstroth boxes and the bar spacing seems correct. The two-pack covers my needs and the pieces appear well made for the price.
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Homesteading with Birds 5/5
Heavy, long-lasting construction
Bar spacing lets workers pass while keeping the queen below. The thick metal resists warping and damage, though the outer frame does stick out a few millimetres and is more noticeable than flush plastic options.
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L Rose 5/5
Durable and bee-friendly
Robust construction and rounded bars make it easy for worker bees carrying pollen to pass without snagging. Works exactly as intended.
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Seven Kitties 5/5
Effective with one caveat
A mated queen won’t get through, but a tiny virgin might slip. It lies flat and forms a solid barrier, though the slight extra bee space can lead to propolis or burr comb build-up.
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Laura 5/5
Handy multi-use grates
Though sold for apiary work, I used them to screen an outdoor generator and they fit perfectly. Weather-resistant metal and the two-pack gave good coverage and airflow while keeping pests out.
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Chris Kasso 5/5
Sturdy and reliable
Feels like it will last many seasons — welds are solid and the metal is strong. It keeps brood beneath and honey above as intended. Fit my 10-frame hives well, arrived protected in bubble wrap and wasn’t bent.
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Eli 5/5
Useful beyond beekeeping
I bought these for a different task and they performed well. Size was accurate, and after several days of heavy rain there was no rust — they handled rough outdoor use without issue.
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