Starter Strips

Starter strips are used in foundationless frames to guide bees in building straight, natural comb. Sold individually, these strips provide a clear starting edge to help reduce cross-comb and improve comb alignment inside the frame.

Key Features and Benefits

• Designed for foundationless frames: Provides a guide for natural comb building

• Promotes straight comb: Helps reduce crooked or cross-comb

• Simple installation: Fits into the top bar of compatible frames

• Encourages natural wax drawing: Supports natural comb production

• Sold individually: Purchase exactly the quantity you need

Detailed Description

When running foundationless frames, bees need a clear guide to begin building comb in a straight line. Starter strips provide that guide by creating a defined edge along the top bar of the frame.

Without a starter strip, bees may begin building comb at uneven angles, leading to cross-combing that can make inspections and frame removal difficult. By using starter strips, you give your bees a consistent starting point, encouraging them to build a straight sheet of comb within the frame.

Starter strips are sold individually so you can match your order to the number of frames you’re preparing.

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