Beekeeping Equipment Set — Needle Cage, Isolation Cage, General Cage Key benefits Protects bees and simplifies routine hive work: designed for safe handling during colony division, removal of developing brood, and temporary isolation. Makes queen handling easier and safer: the bee needle cage and isolation cage let you catch and contain the queen without injuring her or the workers. Dependable construction for repeated use: well-made cage tools are reliable in performance and built for beekeeping tasks. What it does and why you need it Colony division and requeening: use the cages to isolate the queen or young bees during splits, preventing accidental loss or injury while you move frames and establish new nucs. Safe queen capture and transport: the bee needle cage lets you remove and hold the queen securely for inspection, marking, or transfer to another hive. Temporary isolation for management tasks: isolate individual bees or small groups during treatments, inspections, or when introducing a queen into a new colony. Features and attributes Function: needle cage for secure capture, isolation cage for temporary containment, general-purpose cage for handling and hive work. Compatibility: suitable for standard beekeeping procedures and integrates with common hive management practices. Performance: designed to hold bees or a queen securely without causing harm, supporting careful, controlled handling. Workmanship: constructed to be reliable and reusable for everyday apiary use. Typical use scenarios During a colony split, isolate the queen in the cage while you move frames and create a nuc to prevent accidental loss. When introducing a new queen, keep her safely contained in the isolation cage until the colony accepts her. While inspecting brood frames, use the needle cage to temporarily hold a queen or problem individual so you can complete the inspection without stress to the colony. Practical notes Intended for beekeepers at all experience levels who need safe, functional tools for queen handling, colony division, and temporary isolation. Handle cages gently and follow standard hive safety and biosecurity practices to maintain bee health. This set provides straightforward, reliable cage tools to improve safety and efficiency in common beekeeping operations.