Cloake Board – A Powerful Tool for Queen Rearing and Colony Management

Cloake Board – A Powerful Tool for Queen Rearing and Colony Management

The Cloake Board is an essential tool for beekeepers looking to efficiently raise queen bees using the Cloake Board Method, a well-established grafting technique that encourages strong queen production. Designed for ease of use and versatility, this device allows beekeepers to create a queenless environment within a colony while still maintaining the benefits of a queenright hive.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Designed for Efficient Queen Rearing – Allows beekeepers to rear strong, high-quality queens using a single colony by temporarily separating the brood chamber into queenless and queenright sections.
• Dual-Functioning Removable Divider – The included metal or plastic slide-in board enables beekeepers to control access between the two hive sections, switching between queenless and queenright conditions as needed.
• Improved Acceptance Rates – The queenless environment encourages nurse bees to focus on raising queen cells, leading to a higher success rate in grafted larvae development.
• Multi-Purpose Use – Can also be used for swarm control, colony splits, and boosting weak hives, making it a valuable addition to any apiary.
• Durable Construction – Made from high-quality wood and metal, built to withstand long-term use in all weather conditions.

How to Use the Cloake Board for Queen Rearing:

1. Place the Cloake Board between the brood boxes of a strong colony.
2. Insert the removable divider to create a temporary queenless condition in the upper box.
3. Introduce grafted larvae into the queenless section to encourage queen cell development.
4. Remove the divider at the right stage, allowing the colony to remain queenright while finishing the queen cells.

A must-have for any serious queen breeder, the Cloake Board streamlines the queen-rearing process, maximizing efficiency and colony health while producing superior queens.