A multi-functional box baffle for collecting propolis in a hive and method of use

Abstract

The application discloses a multifunctional box baffle for gathering propolis in a beehive and a use method, relates to the field of beehives, and comprises a big box body and a baffle, wherein the bottom end of the big box body is fixedly installed with the baffle; the volatile irritating smell of formic acid stored in the small box body is upwardly passed through the propolis collecting net at the upper opening, the bees have a stress reaction to the smell, and the bees continuously and actively collect propolis to gather and block the small box body; meanwhile, the volatilization and fumigation of the formic acid can disinfect the beehive, prevent mite damage, and promote the normal development of the bee colony, which is multi-beneficial; according to the external propolis source condition, a proper amount of formic acid solution can be artificially added to the small box body at regular intervals to stimulate the bees to collect propolis, and single-species propolis can be collected; the formic acid solution can be artificially added for multiple times to stimulate the bees to continuously collect propolis, prolong the propolis collecting time of the bees, and increase the propolis collecting amount; in addition, according to the strength of the colony, the amount of the added formic acid and the number of the small box bodies can be determined, and the application is flexible.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of honeycomb technology, specifically to a multifunctional box baffle for accumulating propolis in a honeycomb and its usage method. Background Technology

[0002] Beekeeping can produce a variety of bee products, among which propolis is one of the most important bee products. Propolis is a particularly precious natural product with a wide range of pharmacological activities and is widely used in the pharmaceutical, health product and cosmetic industries. However, traditional propolis collection methods have many shortcomings, which limit the yield and quality of propolis.

[0003] Firstly, traditional propolis collection methods typically involve directly collecting it at the gaps in the hive's enclosure that connect it to the outside world, such as at the entrance of the hive, between stacked hives, between queen excluders and hives, between the top gauze cover and hive, between the cover cloth and hive, and at the mesh of the top gauze cover. This method easily disturbs the bees inside the hive, causing them to react aggressively and increasing the risk of being stung. It also affects the bees' normal activities. Furthermore, if you want to collect propolis when there are no bees in the hive, you need to remove the honeycomb frames one by one and place them in a new hive, while replacing the old hive, gauze cover, queen excluder, etc. This operation is not only labor-intensive but also tedious and inefficient.

[0004] Secondly, traditionally collected propolis contains impurities such as sawdust, dust, bee carcasses, and beeswax, which are difficult to remove, resulting in low propolis content. Furthermore, the collection process often involves contact with iron mesh, nails, and iron scraping tools, leading to severe heavy metal contamination, which affects the quality of the propolis and reduces its use and economic value.

[0005] Furthermore, propolis is scattered within the honeycomb and often clusters in easily obstructed locations, making collection extremely difficult. Traditional collection methods struggle to collect all the propolis, resulting in a waste of propolis resources.

[0006] Finally, the main purpose of bees collecting propolis is to sterilize and disinfect the hive, wrap bee carcasses for preservation, seal cracks, and fix the combs. When the propolis in the hive meets these needs, bees will reduce or stop collecting large amounts of propolis. Therefore, the propolis collection time is usually short, and it is difficult to obtain propolis from a single variety of source, which further limits the yield and quality of propolis.

[0007] To address this, we propose a multifunctional box baffle for accumulating propolis in a honeycomb and its usage method. Summary of the Invention

[0008] This invention proposes a multifunctional box baffle for accumulating propolis in a honeycomb and a method for using it.

[0009] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a multifunctional box baffle for accumulating propolis in a honeycomb, comprising a large box and a baffle. The baffle is fixedly installed at the bottom of the large box. One side of the large box and one side of the baffle are on the same plane. Hanging handles are provided on both sides of the top of the large box. The hanging handles, the large box, and the baffle are embedded inside the beehive body. The hanging handles are embedded in the inner wall of an L-shaped cutout. The L-shaped cutout is opened at the top of the inner wall of the beehive body. Small boxes for storing solutions are evenly distributed on the inner wall of the large box. A hive entrance is opened at the bottom of one side of the beehive body.

[0010] Preferably, a protruding plate is provided at the top between the two small boxes, and a glue collection mesh is slidably installed between the protruding plates.

[0011] Preferably, the adhesive collection mesh is uniformly provided with square holes, and the side of the square holes is less than 4mm.

[0012] Preferably, a circular hole with a diameter of 4mm is provided at the middle position of the glue collection mesh.

[0013] Preferably, a honeycomb is provided on one side of the large box and the baffle, the honeycomb is placed inside the main body of the beehive, and the two sides of the large box and the baffle near the honeycomb are flush.

[0014] Preferably, the internal volume of the small box is greater than 20 ml.

[0015] Preferably, a gap is left between the side of the hanging handle away from the large box and the vertical side of the L-shaped cut.

[0016] Preferably, the top surface of the handle and the protruding plate is lower than the top surface of the beehive body.

[0017] Preferably, the distance between the top of the large box and the bottom of the baffle is less than the distance between the transverse surface of the L-shaped cut and the bottom of the inner wall of the beehive body.

[0018] A method for using a multifunctional box baffle for accumulating propolis in a honeycomb includes the following steps:

[0019] Step 1: Add an appropriate amount of absorbent cotton to the inside of the small box;

[0020] Step 2: Slide the glue collection net along the groove on the side of the top opening of the small box to cover the top opening of the small box;

[0021] Step 3: Place the large box and baffle on one side of the outermost honeycomb inside the main body of the beehive. Leave a bee passage between the same plane of the large box and baffle and the honeycomb. Hang the two handles on the top of the horizontal surface of the L-shaped cut in the inner wall of the beehive.

[0022] Step 4: Add formic acid. When the colloid source appears, according to the colony strength, use a syringe to inject a high-concentration formic acid solution into the small box through the round hole in the middle of the colloid collection net. For colonies with 5 frames of bees (including 5 frames), select one small box and add 10-15 ml of formic acid solution. For colonies with 10 frames of bees (including 10 frames), select two small boxes and add 10-15 ml of formic acid solution to each. For colonies with 15 frames of bees (including 15 frames), select three small boxes and add 10-15 ml of formic acid solution to each. And so on. Add formic acid solution every 5-7 days, and each time you can choose a different small box to add formic acid solution.

[0023] Step 5: Collect propolis. When the external propolis source ends or the propolis collection net is full of propolis, remove the large box and baffle, slide out the propolis collection net, place it in the freezer to freeze until it becomes brittle, take it out and bend it several times immediately to separate and obtain the propolis.

[0024] Step 6: After each collection of propolis, it can be reassembled and placed in the bee colony. Except during the period when there is a propolis source outside the hive, it can be placed in the bee colony as a sideboard all year round. The purpose of the large box and the baffle is to regulate the main body of the hive and restrict the bees from building useless extra combs around the honeycomb inside the hive.

[0025] Step 7: Use it flexibly as a feeder. When the bee colony is short of food, slide out the glue collection net. Depending on the bees' food needs, you can add liquid feed such as syrup or honey, or solid feed such as bee pollen or substitute powder to the small box for the bees to ingest. You can also select a certain number of small boxes to add liquid feed and solid feed separately, providing the bees with different feeds at the same time. The feeding is flexible and efficient.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0027] I. In this invention, formic acid stored in a small box releases a pungent odor upwards through a collection mesh at the top. Bees respond to this odor with a stress response, actively collecting propolis and sealing the small box. Simultaneously, the evaporation and fumigation of formic acid disinfects the hive, prevents mites, and promotes the normal development of the bee colony, achieving multiple benefits. Depending on the external propolis source, an appropriate amount of formic acid solution can be added to the small box periodically to stimulate bees to collect propolis, enabling the collection of propolis from a single source. Formic acid solution can be added repeatedly to encourage continuous propolis collection, prolonging the collection time and increasing the amount of propolis collected. Furthermore, the amount of formic acid added and the number of small boxes can be determined based on the strength of the colony, making it flexible in application.

[0028] Second, the propolis collection net of this invention is made of PE material, which is tough and allows for frozen extraction of propolis. The entire propolis production process does not involve contact with any metal, resulting in pure, pollution-free, and high-quality propolis. Propolis collection is simple, labor-intensive, and saves time.

[0029] Third, the large box and baffle are placed on one side of the outer perimeter of the honeycomb inside the main body of the beehive, and a bee passage is left between the same plane of the large box and the baffle and the honeycomb, which is used as a side board to regulate the honeycomb and prevent bees from building useless extra combs outside the honeycomb inside the main body of the beehive, thus saving feed and bee energy.

[0030] Fourth, during periods when there is a source of propolis in the external environment, select an appropriate number of small boxes according to the strength of the bee colony, and add an appropriate amount of formic acid solution to the small boxes regularly. This not only stimulates bees to actively collect propolis and accumulate propolis, thus increasing propolis production, but also prevents mite infestation, disinfects the hive, ensures bee safety, and promotes the normal development of the bee colony. In addition, the large boxes and baffles can be placed in the bee colony year-round as sideboards to prevent bees from building useless combs around the main body of the hive and save feed and bee energy.

[0031] Fifth, when used as a feeder, when the bee colony is short of food, the glue collection net can be slid out and added separately to the small box according to the bees' feeding needs. Liquid feed such as syrup and honey, or solid feed such as bee pollen and substitute powder can be added separately to the small box for the bees to consume. Alternatively, a certain number of small boxes can be selected at the same time to add liquid feed and solid feed separately, providing different feeds for the bees at the same time. The feeding is flexible and efficient. This invention has a variety of practical functions. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the large box and the baffle of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the adhesive collection mesh structure of the present invention.

[0035] In the picture: 1. Beehive body; 2. Entrance; 3. L-shaped cut; 4. Comb; 5. Hanging handle; 6. Large box; 7. Baffle; 8. Glue collection net; 10. Small box; 11. Round hole; 12. Square hole; 13. Convex plate. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0037] Example 1

[0038] Please see Figure 1-3The illustration shows a multifunctional box baffle for accumulating propolis in a beehive, comprising a large box 6 and a baffle 7. The baffle 7 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the large box 6, and one side of the large box 6 and one side of the baffle 7 are on the same plane. The width of the large box 6 is the same as the width of the honeycomb 4, providing enough space for one honeycomb 4 inside the beehive body 1 without taking up extra space. The length of the large box 6 is less than the distance between the front and rear walls of the beehive body 1, facilitating the insertion of the large box 6 into the beehive body 1. Hanging brackets are provided on both sides of the top of the large box 6. The height of the handle 5 is less than 15mm, and the height of the L-shaped cutout 3 is 15mm. This ensures that the handle 5 is completely placed inside the beehive body 1 and will not affect the installation of the top cover. The handle 5, the large box 6 and the baffle 7 are embedded inside the beehive body 1. The handle 5 is embedded in the inner wall of the L-shaped cutout 3. The L-shaped cutout 3 is opened at the top of the inner wall of the beehive body 1. The inner wall of the large box 6 is evenly provided with small boxes 10 for storing solutions. The bottom of the side wall of the beehive body 1 with the L-shaped cutout (3) is provided with a hive entrance 2.

[0039] The formic acid stored in the small box 10 of this invention evaporates upward through the propolis collection net 8 at the top, releasing a pungent odor. Bees respond to this odor with a stress response, continuously and actively collecting propolis to accumulate and seal the small box 10. At the same time, the evaporation and fumigation of formic acid can disinfect the hive, prevent mite infestation, and promote the normal development of the bee colony, achieving multiple benefits. Depending on the external propolis source, an appropriate amount of formic acid solution can be added to the small box 10 periodically to stimulate bees to collect propolis, enabling the collection of propolis from a single source variety. Formic acid solution can be added repeatedly to encourage bees to continuously collect propolis, prolonging the collection time and increasing the amount of propolis collected. Furthermore, the amount of formic acid added and the number of small boxes 10 can be determined according to the strength of the colony, making it flexible in application.

[0040] A protruding plate 13 is provided at the top between the two small boxes 10, and a propolis collection net 8 is slidably installed between the protruding plates 13. The side wall of the protruding plate 13 has a groove. The thickness of the propolis collection net 8 is less than the width of the corresponding vertical groove. The length of the propolis collection net 8 is equal to the width of the vertical groove corresponding to the protruding plate 13 on the small box 10, which facilitates the sliding and disassembly of the propolis collection net 8. The upper end of the propolis collection net 8 on the small box 10 is lower than the upper end of the hanging handle 5 and the protruding plate 13, and also lower than the upper end of the beehive body 1, ensuring that there is space above the propolis collection net 8 for bees to collect propolis. The propolis collection net 8 is made of PE material, which is tough, pollution-free, and can be frozen to extract propolis. There is no metal contact, and the propolis obtained is of good quality.

[0041] The glue-collecting mesh 8 has evenly spaced square holes 12, with the edges of the holes being less than 4mm, preventing bees from passing through the mesh 8 and from entering the small box 10 after installation. This ensures that the bees will not fall into the formic acid solution and die.

[0042] A circular hole 11 with a diameter of 4mm is provided in the middle of the glue collection mesh 8. This facilitates the injection of formic acid solution with a syringe and also prevents bees from entering the small box 10.

[0043] The standard for adding formic acid solution is to select a small box 10 for every 5 frames of bees (including 5 frames). The internal volume of the small box is greater than 20 ml. Ensure that the added 10-15 ml of formic acid solution does not overflow the small box 10. This standard dosage of formic acid solution is lower than the dosage for formic acid fumigation to control mites (the fumigation dosage for controlling mites is 20-25 ml of formic acid solution for 5 frames of bees). It is safe for bees. The formic acid added to the small box 10 in this invention is an organic substance, commonly known as formic acid. It is commonly found in the secretions of bees, some ants, and caterpillars. It is the simplest carboxylic acid, a colorless liquid that often has a pungent odor. It can be used as a disinfectant and preservative. It is a commonly used agent for controlling mites and disinfecting in beekeeping and is safe and reliable.

[0044] A honeycomb 4 is provided on one side of the large box 6 and the baffle 7. The honeycomb 4 is placed inside the beehive body 1. The two sides of the large box 6 and the baffle 7 near the honeycomb 4 are flush. A bee passage is left between the large box 6 and the baffle 7 and the honeycomb 4. The small box 10 is close to the honeycomb 4. The glue collection net 8 on the small box 10 is removed, and feed is added to the small box 10 to feed the bees. This makes it easier for the bees to suck up the feed. The distance for transporting and storing feed on the honeycomb is short, resulting in high feeding efficiency. Soft cotton is placed in the small box 10 to help delay the evaporation of formic acid solution and prevent bees from drowning when sucking up liquid feed.

[0045] The side of the hanging handle 5 away from the large box 6 and the vertical side of the L-shaped cut 3 have gaps. When placing the large box 6 and the baffle 7, they are placed closer to the outer edge of the honeycomb 4 inside the main body of the beehive 1. A bee passage is left between the same plane of the large box 6 and the baffle 7 and the honeycomb 4, which is used as a sideboard to regulate the honeycomb and prevent bees from building useless extra combs. The large box 6 and the baffle 7 are located on the side of the outermost honeycomb inside the main body of the beehive 1. Bees will not easily build useless extra combs on the bottom surface of the large box 6 away from the honeycomb 4. On the contrary, if the large box 6 and the baffle 7 are placed between two honeycomb 4, the bottom surface of the large box 6 will definitely be used to build useless extra combs, wasting feed and bee energy.

[0046] The top surfaces of the handle 5 and the convex plate 13 are lower than the top surface of the beehive body 1. Grooves are provided on both sides of the convex plate 13, and a groove corresponding to the convex plate 13 is provided on the side of the handle 5 near the convex plate 13.

[0047] The distance between the top of the large box 6 and the bottom of the baffle 7 is less than the distance between the horizontal surface of the L-shaped cutout 3 and the bottom of the inner wall of the beehive body 1, ensuring that the large box 6 and the baffle 7 are placed inside the beehive body 1 and the baffle 7 will not touch the bottom of the beehive body 1, which is convenient for use.

[0048] A method for using a multifunctional box baffle for accumulating propolis in a honeycomb includes the following steps:

[0049] Step 1: Add an appropriate amount of absorbent cotton to the inside of the small box 10;

[0050] Step 2: Slide the glue collection mesh 8 along the groove on the side of the top opening of the small box 10 to cover the top opening of the small box 10;

[0051] Step 3: Place the large box 6 and the baffle 7 on one side of the outermost comb 4 inside the beehive body 1. Leave a bee passage between the same plane of the large box 6 and the baffle 7 and the comb 4. Hang the two handles 5 on the top of the horizontal surface of the L-shaped cut 3 on the inner wall of the beehive body 1.

[0052] Step 4: Add formic acid. When the colloid source period appears, according to the colony strength, use a syringe to inject a high-concentration formic acid solution into the small box 10 through the round hole in the middle of the colloid collection net 8. For every 5 frames of bees (including 5 frames), select one small box 10 and add 10-15 ml of formic acid solution. For a colony with 10 frames of bees (including 10 frames), select two small boxes 10 and add 10-15 ml of formic acid solution to each. For a colony with 15 frames of bees (including 15 frames), select three small boxes 10 and add 10-15 ml of formic acid solution to each. And so on. Add formic acid solution every 5-7 days, and each time you can choose a different location in the small box 10 to add formic acid solution.

[0053] Step 5: Collect propolis. When the external propolis source ends or the propolis collection net 8 is full of propolis, lift out the large box 6 and the baffle 7, slide out the propolis collection net 8 that has gathered propolis, place it in the freezer to freeze until it becomes brittle, take it out and bend it several times immediately to separate and obtain the propolis.

[0054] Step 6: After each collection of propolis, it can be reassembled and placed in the bee colony. Except during the period when there is a propolis source outside, it can be placed in the bee colony as a sideboard all year round. The function of the large box 6 and the baffle 7 is to regulate the main body of the beehive 1 and restrict the bees from building useless extra combs around the combs 4 inside the main body of the beehive 1.

[0055] Step 7: When used as a feeder, when the bee colony is short of food, slide out the glue collection net 8. Depending on the bee colony's food needs, liquid feed such as syrup or honey, or solid feed such as bee pollen or substitute powder can be added to the small box 10 for the bees to consume. Alternatively, a certain number of small boxes 10 can be selected at the same time to add liquid and solid feeds respectively, providing the bees with different feeds simultaneously. This feeding method is flexible and efficient.

[0056] In summary, this invention offers a simple, labor-saving, and low-impact propolis collection process. The collected propolis contains few impurities, is free of heavy metal contamination, and is of high quality. During periods when propolis is readily available, a suitable number of small boxes 10 are selected based on the strength of the bee colony. A suitable amount of formic acid solution is periodically added to the small boxes 10, which not only stimulates bees to actively collect and accumulate propolis, increasing propolis production, but also prevents mite infestation, disinfects the hive, ensures bee safety, and promotes normal colony development. Furthermore, the large box 6 and the baffle 7 can be placed in the bee colony year-round as sideboards, preventing bees from building unnecessary combs outside the main hive 1 and saving feed and bee energy. When the colony lacks feed, the propolis collection net 8 is removed, and appropriate feed is added to the small boxes 10 according to the colony's needs. This invention can be used flexibly and efficiently as a feeder, offering multiple practical functions.

[0057] It should be noted that in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "including" or "comprising" or "containing" are used to distinguish one entity or operation from another.

[0058] Any other variation is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process-method-article or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process-method-article or apparatus.

[0059] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A multifunctional box baffle for accumulating propolis in a honeycomb, comprising a large box (6) and a baffle (7), characterized in that: A baffle (7) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the large box (6). One side of the large box (6) and one side of the baffle (7) are on the same plane. Hanging handles (5) are provided on both sides of the top of the large box (6). The hanging handles (5), the large box (6) and the baffle (7) are embedded in the interior of the beehive body (1). The hanging handles (5) are embedded in the inner wall of the L-shaped cut (3). The L-shaped cut (3) is opened at the top of the inner wall of the beehive body (1). Small boxes (10) for storing solutions are evenly opened on the inner wall of the large box (6). A hive entrance (2) is opened at the bottom of the side wall of the beehive body (1) where the L-shaped cut (3) is opened. A protruding plate (13) is provided at the top of the two small boxes (10), and a glue collection net (8) is slidably installed between the protruding plates (13) or between the protruding plates (13) and the hanging handle (5); The adhesive collection mesh (8) is uniformly provided with square holes (12), and the edge of the square holes (12) is less than 4mm; A circular hole (11) is provided in the middle of the glue collection mesh (8), and the diameter of the circular hole (11) is 4mm; The top surfaces of the handle (5) and the convex plate (13) are lower than the top surface of the beehive body (1).

2. The multifunctional box baffle for accumulating propolis in a honeycomb according to claim 1, characterized in that: A honeycomb (4) is provided on one side of the large box (6) and the baffle (7). The honeycomb (4) is placed inside the beehive body (1). The two sides of the large box (6) and the baffle (7) are flush with the honeycomb (4).

3. A multifunctional box baffle for accumulating propolis in a honeycomb according to claim 1, characterized in that: The volume inside the small box (10) is greater than 20 ml.

4. A multifunctional box baffle for accumulating propolis in a honeycomb according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side of the hanging handle (5) away from the large box body (6) has a gap with the vertical side of the L-shaped cut (3).

5. A multifunctional box baffle for accumulating propolis in a honeycomb according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distance between the top of the large box (6) and the bottom of the baffle (7) is less than the distance between the transverse surface of the L-shaped cut (3) and the bottom of the inner wall of the beehive body (1).

6. A method of using a multifunctional box baffle for accumulating propolis in a honeycomb, comprising the multifunctional box baffle for accumulating propolis in a honeycomb as described in any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: Step 1: Add an appropriate amount of absorbent cotton to the inside of the small box (10); Step 2: Slide the glue collection net (8) along the groove on the side of the top opening of the small box (10) to cover the top opening of the small box (10); Step 3: Place the large box (6) and the baffle (7) on one side of the outermost honeycomb (4) inside the beehive body (1). Leave a bee passage between the same plane of the large box (6) and the baffle (7) and the honeycomb (4). Hang the two handles (5) on the top of the horizontal surface of the L-shaped cut (3) on the inner wall of the beehive body (1). Step 4: Add formic acid. When the external environment produces a colloid, according to the strength of the bee colony, use a syringe to inject a high concentration of formic acid solution into the small box (10) through the round hole in the middle of the colloid collection net (8). For every 5 frames of bees, select one small box (10) and add 10-15 ml of formic acid solution. For a bee colony with 10 frames of bees, select two small boxes (10) and add 10-15 ml of formic acid solution to each. For a bee colony with 15 frames of bees, select three small boxes (10) and add 10-15 ml of formic acid solution to each. And so on. Add formic acid solution every 5-7 days, each time selecting a small box (10) in a different location to add formic acid solution. Step 5: Collect propolis. When the external propolis source ends or the propolis collection net (8) is full of propolis, lift out the large box (6) and the baffle (7), slide out the propolis collection net (8) that has gathered propolis, place it in the freezer to freeze until it becomes brittle, take it out and bend it several times immediately to separate and obtain the propolis. Step 6: After each collection of propolis, it is reassembled and placed in the bee colony. Except when there is a propolis source in the outside world, propolis can be placed in the bee colony as a sideboard all year round. The combined function of the large box (6) and the baffle (7) is to regulate the main body of the beehive (1) and restrict the bees from building useless combs in the outer area of ​​the combs (4) inside the main body of the beehive (1). Step 7: Use it flexibly as a feeder. When the bee colony is short of food, slide out the glue collection net (8). Depending on the bees' food needs, you can add syrup, honey liquid feed, or bee pollen, substitute powder solid feed to the small box (10) for the bees to ingest. Alternatively, you can select a certain number of small boxes (10) to add liquid feed and solid feed respectively, providing different feeds for the bees at the same time.

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