{"product_id":"hiveiq-pollen-trap","title":"HiveIQ Pollen Trap","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe HiveIQ Pollen Trap is designed specifically for the HiveIQ hive base. It mounts at the bottom of the hive using the existing varroa board slot — no modifications required. A handle on the outside of the hive lets you open and close the trap without opening the hive, so you can start and stop collection on your schedule without disturbing the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection tray slides out from the base for easy harvesting. Pollen collection is seasonal and opportunistic — run the trap only when bees are bringing in strong surplus pollen. Running it continuously or during low-flow periods stresses the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForaging bees returning to the hive pass through a mesh screen that brushes pollen pellets off their corbiculae (pollen baskets) as they enter. The pellets fall into the collection tray below. The handle lets you switch the screen in or out without a full inspection. When you have enough pollen, slide out the tray and harvest. The bees are not harmed in the process — they still get through, just without the collected pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pollen trap replaces the blanking plate in the HiveIQ hive base. The blanking plate is included with every \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hiveiq-double-deep-medium-kit\"\u003eHiveIQ Double Deep + Medium Kit\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hiveiq-base-lid-kit-w-queen-excluder\"\u003eBase \u0026amp; Lid Kit\u003c\/a\u003e specifically to cover this slot when you're not running a trap. Remove the blanking plate and slot the pollen trap in its place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hiveiq-base-lid-kit-w-queen-excluder\"\u003eHiveIQ Base \u0026amp; Lid Kit w\/ Queen Excluder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hiveiq-double-deep-medium-kit\"\u003eHiveIQ Double Deep + Medium Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAll HiveIQ hive bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Not Work With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard Langstroth wooden bottom boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAny non-HiveIQ base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun the trap during strong pollen flows when your colony is actively foraging and building up stores. Spring buildup is the most productive window. Don't run it continuously — bees need pollen protein for brood rearing, and restricting collection during low-flow periods or when a colony is building up can stress it. A good rule: if you're seeing heavy pollen being carried in, you can collect some of the surplus. If foraging is light, close the trap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHiveIQ hive base only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation Slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplaces blanking plate in hive base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal handle — open\/close without opening hive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall collection tray included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/beekeeping-equipment\/beehive-insulation\"\u003eBeehive Insulation — What It Does and Why It Matters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/beekeeping-equipment\/parts-of-a-beehive-the-basic-components\"\u003eParts of a Beehive — The Basic Components\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hiveiq-base-lid-kit-w-queen-excluder\"\u003eHiveIQ Base \u0026amp; Lid Kit w\/ Queen Excluder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hiveiq-beehive-body-9-frame\"\u003eHiveIQ Deep Box — 9 Frame\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hiveiq-medium-box-9-frame\"\u003eHiveIQ Medium Box — 9 Frame\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hiveiq-double-deep-medium-kit\"\u003eHiveIQ Double Deep + Medium Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hiveiq-insulated-and-highly-designed-bee-hives\"\u003eAll HiveIQ Parts and Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49054228578459,"sku":"HIVE IQ Pollen Small","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/5103\/6827\/files\/Hive_IQ_Pollen_Trap.png?v=1784702963","url":"https:\/\/0spfvf-gz.myshopify.com\/products\/hiveiq-pollen-trap","provider":"Sarah's Newest Trends","version":"1.0","type":"link"}