Queen Rearing Systems

A marvel of engineering!

The queen breeding “machine” is here to boost efficiency and productivity. One batch of eight mated queens can pay for the initial investment. With a design life of 30 years, the Q8 is an excellent investment and a great profit winner for any queen breeder.

The Q8 is comprised of 8 independent chambers ready to receive a mature queen cell on a Tri-fold frame. These chambers are incorporated in a full depth brood box. Manufactured from twin-wall food grade polypropylene with 15mm EPS insulation fitted. The Q8 is supplied as a complete kit and is fully assembled with a vented floor, latches and roof.

The unique full depth Tri-fold frame unfolds to a standard size Langstroth frame. Provision is made for 2 wires to secure the comb foundation in each of the 3 sections. When the comb is drawn and is full of brood and supplies, the frame can be removed from the hive with all the bees attached, unclicked and folded to make 3 small frames, then transferred to one compartment of the Q8 nucleus hive for mating queens or raising new colonies. The common procedure is to insert a queen cell that is ready to emerge into each chamber.

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Plastic foundation can also be used. Cut to size and attach it to the frame with the stainless steel screws that come with the Q8. We can supply sets of 24 panels already pre-cut, shaped and drilled. See below.

Three 3mm removable dividers on each side allow you to choose how many frames you want in each hive space. Easy to overwinter mated queens and supply your nucs in early spring. Some areas will be OK with just 2 frames together over winter (four hives per Q8), others will need 4 (two hives per Q8). Even with all the dividers installed, the bees share each others warmth to increase efficiencies.

There are 8 independent top feeders for solid and liquid feed supplements. They incorporate a vent to prevent condensation and all fit neatly inside the vented roof. Each feeder can hold up to 400ml of syrup plus a protein supplement.

Separate entrances with colored landing boards are used to avoid drifting between each chamber. Plastic queen excluders are included, and can be fitted to the entry to prevent accidental contact with other mated queens. Stainless ones available here

Flip-up the landing boards (locking position) to lock the bees in for safe transportation.

The Technosetbee package includes:

• Vented floor,
• FD brood box with all the internal dividers
• 7 side entries and two floor entries. (One front chamber has two entries)
• 7 queen excluders 
• 8 Tri-fold frames
• 8 Dual feeders
• Vented roof.
• 2 pairs of connector latches

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Outer dimensions (excluding the latch): 560mm x 435mm x 415mm high.

Weight: 15.4 Kg.  10 year warranty.

Please note:- Stock colours may be different to the photos shown.

Cloake Board – Proven Queen Rearing Tool

Raise strong, high-quality queens with confidence using our durable Cloake Board. This time-tested system creates optimal conditions for cell building by simulating queenless and queenright hive states — a must-have for serious queen rearers.

Featuring a slide-out galvanised steel tray, this board allows precise control of hive dynamics, while front and rear entrances can be easily opened or closed for effective bee management.

Built from heavy-duty polypropylene and corrosion-resistant galvanised steel, it’s designed to withstand years of use without rotting, warping, or rusting.

Key Features:

• Creates ideal conditions for queen cell development

• Slide-out galv tray for easy manipulation

• Front and rear entrances for flexible access

• Made from durable polypropylene and galvanised steel

• Weatherproof, rot-proof, and corrosion-resistant

Perfect for hobbyists or commercial queen breeders looking to improve success rates with minimal hive disruption.

See instruction Manual Here

4 Small Nucleus hives all under one roof.

Made from high quality Technosetbee components.

Dividers can be remove to create a Std 6 frame full depth - top feeder can be purchased to suit.

Colours may be different to the pictures shown.

There are Two Options Available:

Without Frames:
- Lid
- Top Feeders
- Dividers
- Latches
- Super
- Vented base

With Wooden Frames
As above but with 12 wooden frames and with wax coated plastic foundation fitted to the frames. (Code 950-0183)

Alternative frames can be purchased here

Discover the Beequip 4-Way Nuc – 4 hives in one box, perfect for queen rearing, overwintering, and colony expansion. Includes feeders, divider boards, insulated mats, and mouse-proof entrances. Fits standard hive dimensions.

Features:

- 4 hives each with five 3/4 depth frames & wax coated plastic foundation.
- 4 Tank Feeders (one litre each)  with ladders.
- 2 removable divider boards. Can run the hive over winter with 2 colonies only.
- 4 separate Hive Mats with high insulation properties.
- 4 closeable & mouse proof entries with landing board. Range of colour options.
- Space for pollen supplements and has 4 floor vents.
- Box can be fitted to a standard hive to draw out the frames.

View VIDEO here.

How to start of the 4 Way Nuc

The outside dimensions of the box are standard so you can put the whole box on top of a standard beehive to draw out the frames.
If the divider slides and the feeders are removed, you can fit 13 frames each side.
If you put that on a busy hive and add a top feeder full of syrup, you will get the frames drawn in a very short time.

If you let the queen lay in the frames, then you soon have a great box of bees with brood and stores that is easy to shift  back to its standard base etc.
Add dividers and feeders, add 4 queen cells and weather permitting, you will have 4 great laying queens within 3 to 4 weeks. 

If the frames are already drawn, you can start the colony by adding a litre of bees to each of the 4 sections.
If the bees are from several hives, spray them gently with vanilla essence, diluted with water. 1 part essence to 2 parts water.
That masks any scent and stops fighting.
Fill the feeders with syrup. Is good to add some pollen supplement as well.
Locate the hives in new positions with the entries closed.
Add a queen cell to each section that is ready to hatch within 24 hours.
After 48 hours, open entrances and let the bees take their bearings on the new location.
Refill feeders with syrup.
Monitor regularly that they have enough feed.

If the frames are not drawn, the above procedure could be adopted if it was during a reasonable honey flow and the weather allows the bees to get out and collect their food requirements.

Complete Starter Kit for Queen Rearing – All-in-One Beekeeping Package

Everything You Need to Start Raising Queens Successfully
The Complete Starter Kit for Queen Rearing gives you all the essential tools and equipment to run a full queen-rearing programme — from cell cups and grafting gear to a Beequip 4-Way Nuc and precision marking tools. Every item is a proven, beekeeper-favourite product from Beequip NZ, built for durability and ease of use.

What’s included

• 1 × Beequip 4‑Way Nuc, Complete, dipped
• 1 × Book — Queen Bee: Biology, Rearing & Breeding
• 1 × Hambly Queen Dial
• 1 × Cloake Board
• 10 × Grafting Tool with Larvae Release
• 200 × Buzzco Lugged Queen Cell Cups (dipped in beeswax)
• 3 × Wooden Queen Cell Frame — full depth, slotted
• 6 × Aluminium Cell Bar Holder
• 10 × Technoset Queen Cages
• 1 × One‑handed Queen Marking Tool
• 1 × Queen Pipette
• 1 × Set of Queen Marking Pens (5 colours)

Why this kit?

• Complete workflow: From starter nuc to grafting, cell building and marking — all in one package.
• Compatible & field‑ready: Frames, bars and cups are matched to work together without fiddly adaptors.
• Trusted gear: Durable tools and Technoset components designed for repeat use season after season.

Tip: Add spare cell cups or marking pens to your order if you plan multiple batches.