Sundance Pollen Traps

Beekeepers can collect pollen from their bees as they enter their hive. Pollen traps are specialized tools that allow beekeepers to remove a portion of the pollen from pollen foragers while still allowing some pollen into the hive.

The Sundance pollen trap is the industry standard for providing a quality product that is capable of supplying clean bee pollen for beekeepers to use themselves or to be made for sale. Honey bees collect pollen from flowering plants and bring it back to the colony for use. The pollen trap works by making the bees walk through a series of screens that partially remove the pollen from their pollen legs.

It is not uncommon for one hive to collect several pounds of pollen in a 48-hour period with these traps. If you are looking for a great way to monetize your colonies during the pollen flow, a sundance pollen trap is a great way to do that.

The pollen falls into the pollen collection tray that is in an easily accessible collection drawer on the pollen trap. The tray helps keep the collected pollen clean and dry inside the colony. 

Pollen traps are a great way to provide your own pollen source for pollen patties or protein patties. It is also a great way to collect local pollen for sale at farmers' markets and to the local public.

You can purchase the 10-frame or 8-frame pollen trap based on the size hive you have. There is also an option to have a top-mounted trap or a bottom-mounted trap. We have used both types, and they both work well.

The top-mounted traps do provide clean pollen that is mostly free of debris. These traps are placed below the inner cover and telescoping cover and require training the bees to use the top as an entrance instead of the bottom. When using a pollen trap, the only way in and out of the colony should be through the trap. This type of trap works best when starting a new hive.

The top-mounted traps must be removed from the hive to stop pollen collection. This is easily done but a new top entrance must be given to the bees.

The bottom-mounted trap will do a great job at collecting clean pollen, but there is some debris from the hive that can make it's way into the pollen. An integrated luan cover protects the pollen tray from debris, but some debris can get into the trap.

The bottom-mounted trap can be opened or closed. The door slides up and down to start or stop pollen collection.

With any pollen collection process, it's important to look through the pollen and remove any debris before selling it.

All of our traps are equipped with a back front entrance and drawer in the back. The collected pollen can be accessed from the back of the hive easily, and each trap comes fully assembled. 

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We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. The order will also need to have been placed through our retail store or through www.foxhoundbeecompany.com

Damages and issues

Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us within 7 days if the item is defective or damaged or if you received the wrong item so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right. 

Exceptions / non-returnable items

Certain types of items cannot be returned, like perishable goods (such as food, flowers, or plants), custom products (such as special orders or personalized items), and personal care goods (such as beauty products). We also do not accept returns for hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or gases. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items, clearance items, food, or gift cards.

Exchanges

For exchanges, we are happy to receive products back in new, unused condition, and we can exchange them. Products are inspected upon return prior to shipping out the exchanged item. Products received in new condition and exchanged for store credit or another item are not charged the 3% restocking fee. 

For returns, it is always helpful to leave a short note with the return for staff so they can easily follow up on where the return came from, the product you want to exchange it for, or the reason for the return.

Refunds

We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded using your original payment method. Please remember that it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund, too.

When a return is issued, it is subject to a 3% restocking fee based on the credit card fees charged to us during the initial payment. We charge this fee and do not refund it when we issue customer refunds. This 3% restocking fee covers the credit card expense. The restocking fee is charged to all returns unless the return is due to an error by us. 

You can avoid the restocking fee by getting a refund in the form of store credit. 

Unauthorized returns or products returned used or in an unsellable condition can either be sent back at the customer's expense, accepted with a restocking fee up to 90% at our discretion, or disposed of. 

European Union 14-day cooling off period

Notwithstanding the above, if the merchandise is being shipped into the European Union, you have the right to cancel or return your order within 14 days, for any reason and without a justification. As above, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.