Frame Holder
Hooks over the side of a hive body to hold an inspected frame outside the hive. Keeps hands free.
- Hangs an inspected frame on the outside of the hive while you work the brood box
- Keeps the frame off the ground and away from rolling or crushing the queen
- Hooks onto standard 10-frame hive body walls
What it is
A frame holder — a hanging hook that clips onto the side of a hive body and gives you a spot to set two or three frames outside the box during inspection. Keeps frames off the ground, off your truck tailgate, and away from dirt and ants.
Why you want one
The frame holder solves the problem of "where do I put this frame while I inspect the next one." Setting frames in the grass gets them dirty and invites ants. Setting them on a truck tailgate means bees go everywhere as you walk around. A holder clips to the box you're working and gives the frames a dedicated, bee-friendly parking spot inches from the open hive.
Usage notes
Most holders clip on the outside of the box near the upper rim. Check it holds the frame's weight before letting go — a drop full of bees is a bad morning. Remove and store off the hive when not in use; leaving it hanging can mark the paint.
Compatibility
Standard 10-frame or 8-frame Langstroth boxes. Deep, medium, or shallow frames all fit.
