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    What is a Beekeeping Frame Perch?

    March 24, 2020 /

    Did you ever wonder why bee suits have so many pockets?  It’s because beekeepers need to hold a lot of things. There’s the smoker, bee brush, frame grip, hive tool, and the frames themselves!  How do beekeepers manage so many things all at once?  Pockets help with the smaller tools, but what about the frames?  During hive inspections beekeepers will pull one or more frames out of the brood or honey super box.  If they’re lucky they have a frame perch to hold the frames. Otherwise, the frames tend to end up on the ground.   Of course, it’s not an ideal situation to put your precious frames on the ground,…

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