Grafting Station Hive setup you know they aren't particularly

you know they aren't particularly fond of it

Just paint it and you're good to go

However it should be noted that different manufacturers may have different tolerances which may result in tight fit or some shaving of the top covers from inside

white paint (the international queen marking color for 2026) for tracking her age and for enhanced visibility within the hive

This strap allows you to hang the swarm box around a tree of up to 22" diameter

Grafting Station Hive setup you know they aren't particularlyWhen grafting larvae for queen rearing, it's a good idea to prop up the frame in order to be able to see clearly into the bottom of the cells. There are plenty of options for this but I like a simple method. Lay a piece of newspaper on your table and set the frame in both bars at once. Practice first and find the angle you like. Cleanup and storage are easy with this simple tool. This pair of stands secures the frame at a shallow or steep angle