Product Overview
Raise Better Queens with Quality Plastic Queen Cell Cups
Whether you're raising a few replacement queens or operating a larger queen breeding program, dependable queen cell cups are one of the most important pieces of queen rearing equipment.
These durable plastic Queen Cell Cups provide a consistent foundation for grafting young larvae and producing quality queen cells.
Available in red, yellow, and black, these cups fit many popular queen rearing systems and make it easy to organize breeding projects using your own color-coding system.
Each package contains 100 plastic queen cell cups.
Quick Answer
Plastic Queen Cell Cups are reusable queen rearing cups used during the grafting process to raise new queen bees. They hold young larvae while worker bees build queen cells around them.
At a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Quantity | 100 Cell Cups |
| Material | Durable Plastic |
| Colors Available | Red, Yellow, Black |
| Use | Queen Rearing |
| Compatible With | Many Popular Queen Rearing Systems |
| Reusable | Yes |
| Best For | Queen Grafting |
Available Colors
Choose the color that works best for your queen breeding program.
Red Queen Cell Cups
Excellent for organizing grafting dates, breeder queens or different queen lines.
Yellow Queen Cell Cups
Highly visible during inspections and perfect for color-coding queen rearing projects.
Black Queen Cell Cups
A traditional choice that provides excellent contrast while grafting larvae.
All three colors perform the same function.
The color simply helps organize your queen rearing system.
What Are Queen Cell Cups?
Queen Cell Cups are small plastic cups that hold young honey bee larvae during the queen rearing process.
After grafting a larva into the cup, worker bees draw wax around the cup and begin building a queen cell.
The developing queen remains inside until the cell is ready for use in mating nucs, queen banks or colonies.
Why Plastic Queen Cell Cups?
Plastic queen cell cups provide:
✔ Uniform size
✔ Consistent shape
✔ Smooth interior
✔ Reusable construction
✔ Easy handling
✔ Durable plastic
✔ Excellent value
Perfect For
- Raising Replacement Queens
- Queen Breeding
- Grafting Larvae
- Queen Banks
- Cell Builders
- Mating Nucs
- Hobby Beekeepers
- Commercial Queen Producers
Why Offer Three Colors?
Many queen breeders use different colors to keep projects organized.
For example:
Red
Spring grafts
Yellow
Summer grafts
Black
Different breeder queen
The colors do not affect queen development.
They simply provide an easy organizational system.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Material | Plastic |
| Quantity | 100 |
| Colors | Red, Yellow, Black |
| Reusable | Yes |
| Application | Queen Rearing |
| Compatible With | Most Popular Queen Rearing Systems |
How Queen Cell Cups Are Used
- Select young larvae.
- Graft larvae into each queen cell cup.
- Install cups into a cell builder colony.
- Worker bees begin building queen cells.
- Move mature queen cells into mating nucs or colonies.
Why Buy From Lappe's Bee Supply?
Since 1978, our family has worked with honey bees and understands the equipment beekeepers depend on.
Whether you're raising your first queen or producing queens every season, we're committed to supplying quality products backed by real beekeeping experience.
✔ Commercial Beekeeping Since 1978
✔ Family Owned
✔ Full-Service Beekeeping Supplier Since 2015
✔ Fast Shipping
✔ Quality Beekeeping Equipment
Frequently Asked Questions
What are queen cell cups used for?
Queen cell cups hold grafted honey bee larvae during queen rearing. Worker bees enlarge the cups into queen cells as they raise a new queen.
Are these reusable?
Yes.
Plastic queen cell cups can often be cleaned and reused when properly maintained.
Which color should I choose?
Red, yellow and black all perform the same function.
Many beekeepers simply choose a color that matches their own recordkeeping or breeding system.
Are all three colors the same size?
Yes.
Only the color changes.
How many cups are included?
Each package contains 100 queen cell cups.
Do these fit most queen rearing systems?
Yes.
These cups are designed to be compatible with many commonly used queen rearing systems. Always verify compatibility with your specific equipment before ordering.
Are these good for beginners?
Absolutely.
Plastic queen cell cups are an excellent choice for beginning and experienced queen breeders alike.
Can I mix colors in one package?
Each package contains one selected color.
To receive multiple colors, simply add each color to your cart separately.
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