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Drone Frame (Comb Trap)
A drone frame is an empty frame without foundation where bees preferentially build drone-sized cells. Varroa mites prefer to reproduce in drone brood due to its longer development period, so regularly cutting out sealed drone comb significantly reduces the mite population. This biological control method is a key element of integrated varroa management.
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