10-Frame Propolis Collection Mat

Collect another useful product from your hive with a 10-Frame Propolis Collection Mat from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies. Designed for use with a standard 10-frame hive, this mat takes advantage of the bees’ natural tendency to seal small gaps with propolis. It allows this sticky plant resin to be harvested with relatively little disturbance to the colony.

Place the Mat Beneath Your 10-Frame Hive Lid

The 10-frame hive propolis mat sits above the frames and directly beneath the hive lid. Raised areas help maintain bee space, while small openings throughout the mat encourage bees to fill the gaps with propolis. Over time, the grid can accumulate a substantial coating that is ready to be collected.

Freeze to Release the Propolis

At normal temperatures, propolis is sticky and flexible. However, it becomes brittle when chilled or frozen. Once the 10-frame propolis collection mat has been sufficiently filled, place it in a freezer. After freezing, flex or crack the mat to release the hardened pieces of propolis.

This harvesting method is generally easier and cleaner than scraping sticky resin directly from hive boxes and other hive components.

Autumn Can Be a Productive Collection Period

Autumn can be a productive period for propolis collection. However, the quantity collected may vary depending on colony behaviour, the availability of plant resins in the surrounding area and the number of gaps or ventilation points the bees feel motivated to seal.

Regularly checking the mat will help you determine when enough propolis has accumulated for harvesting.

Encourage More Propolising

Placing a matchstick between the mat and the hive lid can create a small airflow cue. This may encourage the bees to seal the area more actively with propolis. Results will naturally vary between colonies and environmental conditions.

Product Use

• Designed for a standard 10-frame hive
• Fits beneath the 10-frame hive lid
• Encourages bees to deposit propolis
• Freeze the filled mat before harvesting
• Flex the mat to release brittle propolis
• Provides a reusable collection system
• Reduces the need to scrape hive surfaces

Explore propolis production with practical propolis harvesting equipment designed for your 10-frame hive. Order a 10-Frame Propolis Collection Mat from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies. For assistance or information about other hive products, call 02 9477 5569 or email info@hornsby-beekeeping.com.