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Drone Trap

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In an attempt to reduce the number of drones that don't produce honey, a trap was put over the entrance. The spacing of the bars allow worker bees to pass through freely but imprisoned the larger drones; they were killed by plunging the trap in water.

Category 1

  • Material
    Wood & metal
  • Size
    L 23.5cm x W 9.0cm H. 4.5cm

Category 2

  • Reference Number
    ECT_07_0B52_098
  • Thematic Catalogue
    7: Hive parts and accessories
  • Keywords
    Drone traps

Category 3

  • Added To Collection
    1952
  • Donor
    J. Woolridge
  • Curator
    Dr. E. Crane
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