8-Frame Propolis Collection Mat

Turn the bees’ instinct to seal narrow gaps into a controlled harvesting method with the 8-Frame Propolis Mat from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies.

Designed for the narrower hive format, the mat sits directly beneath the lid where bees can fill its small openings with propolis.

Why Bees Fill the Mat

Honey bees commonly seal openings smaller than normal bee space with propolis.

The mat deliberately provides many small gaps, encouraging the colony to deposit resin across its surface rather than only along box joints and lid edges.

Simple Freeze-and-Crack Harvesting

When the mat is sufficiently covered, remove it from the hive and freeze it.

Cold temperatures make propolis brittle.

Flexing the mat then helps release the hardened pieces.

The mat can be cleaned as appropriate and returned to the hive for another collection cycle.

Improve the Collection Environment

Some beekeepers place a matchstick between the mat and lid to create a small upper gap.

The added airflow may encourage the colony to deposit more propolis as it attempts to seal the area.

Match 8-Frame Equipment

This version is intended for 8-frame hives, avoiding excess overhang from a wider mat.

Product Features

• 8-frame format
• Fits under hive lid
• Raised structure maintains bee space
• Encourages natural propolis deposition
• Freezing simplifies harvest
• Reusable

For beekeepers interested in producing more than honey and beeswax, propolis offers another hive product worth exploring.

Order the 8-Frame Propolis Mat from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies. For collection advice and propolis-related equipment, contact 02 9477 5569 or info@hornsby-beekeeping.com.