Drone Comb Beeswax Foundation – Full Depth

Encourage your colony to draw organised drone-sized comb with Full Depth Drone Comb Beeswax Foundation from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies. Manufactured at our wax plant in Western Sydney, each sheet is made from 100% Australian beeswax and features a larger 6.8mm cell pattern.

Unlike standard worker-cell wax foundation, drone comb foundation gives bees an established pattern for constructing drone-sized cells. As a result, it can help concentrate drone brood within a designated frame, making the comb easier to locate and inspect during routine hive management.

Each full-depth sheet measures 422 × 212mm and is milled at approximately 12–14 sheets per kilogram. Moreover, flexible purchasing options make it suitable for individual hive owners as well as beekeepers preparing foundations for multiple colonies.

Why You’ll Love It

Made from Australian Beeswax:
Each beeswax foundation sheet is manufactured using 100% Australian beeswax.

Manufactured in Western Sydney:
The foundation is produced at the Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies wax plant, supporting local manufacturing and the Australian beekeeping industry.

6.8mm Drone-Cell Pattern:
The larger embossed cell pattern is designed to encourage bees to build drone-sized wax comb.

Full-Depth Dimensions:
Each sheet measures 422 × 212mm and is intended for a correctly sized full-depth frame.

Helps Organise Drone Comb:
Providing a dedicated drone comb foundation can help reduce irregular drone comb being built in unwanted spaces around the brood nest.

Flexible Purchase Quantities:
Choose a single sheet, a carton of 20 sheets or a 10kg carton according to your apiary requirements.

Product Information

• Product type: Drone comb beeswax foundation
• Made from 100% Australian beeswax
• Cell size: 6.8mm
• Sheet size: 422 × 212mm
• Frame depth: Full Depth
• Milled at approximately 12–14 sheets per kilogram
• Manufactured in Western Sydney
• Suitable for correctly sized full-depth frames
• Commercial quantities available by enquiry

Available Quantity Options

• Single Sheet
• 20 Sheets per Carton
• 10kg Carton

A 10kg full-depth carton contains approximately 120 sheets. However, because beeswax is a natural material, the exact number may vary slightly according to the finished thickness and weight of each sheet.

What Is Drone Comb Foundation?

Drone comb foundation is an embossed beeswax sheet with cells larger than standard worker cells. When placed inside an appropriate frame, the wax pattern encourages bees to draw a more uniform section of drone-sized comb.

Therefore, it is useful for beekeepers who want greater control over where drone broods are raised within the colony. A designated drone frame can also make drone-brood inspection more convenient than searching through irregular comb built between frames or beneath bottom bars.

Using Drone Comb in Hive Management

Install the wax foundation securely into a suitable full-depth frame and position it according to your hive-management plan. The most appropriate position may depend on colony strength, brood-nest size, the season and the beekeeper’s purpose.

Once the bees draw the wax comb, inspect it regularly as part of normal brood-box management. Avoid leaving damaged or neglected foundations in the hive, and replace sheets when they are no longer suitable for use.

Drone Comb and Varroa Management

Varroa mites show a preference for drone broods. For this reason, managed drone-brood removal may form part of an integrated Varroa management plan. However, it should not be treated as a complete control method on its own. Australian guidance recommends combining appropriate mechanical controls with regular monitoring and other management measures based on colony conditions and mite levels.

When a drone brood is being used for mite removal, the capped comb must be removed before the adult drones emerge. Otherwise, reproducing mites may also emerge and return to the colony. Always follow current state biosecurity guidance and maintain accurate monitoring records.

Supporting Australian Beekeeping

Choosing locally manufactured wax foundation supports a small Australian business while helping maintain demand for Australian beeswax. In addition, locally produced foundation supports the wider beekeeping supply chain and Australia’s biosecurity-focused industry.

Whether you need one sheet for a single colony or a larger quantity for several apiaries, Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies provides practical ordering options for your frame-preparation needs.

Prepare a Dedicated Drone Comb Frame

Give your colony a consistent base for drawing organised drone-sized wax comb. Select the quantity required, secure the foundation into a correctly sized full-depth frame and incorporate it into your planned hive-management routine.

Buy Full Depth Drone Comb Beeswax Foundation from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies today. Choose a single sheet, carton of 20 or 10kg carton online, or call our knowledgeable team on 02 9477 5569 for commercial quantities and product assistance.

Commercial quantities available. Please call for price.