Proper excluder placement

Ensuring proper placement and condition of the queen excluder is crucial for preventing clogging and ensuring its correct function. The excluder should be placed flat and level on top of the brood box, without gaps or warping. Gaps can allow queen passage into the supers, defeating the excluder's purpose. Bent or damaged excluders can also create irregular spaces that bees are more likely to fill with propolis. Regular checks to ensure proper placement and condition prevent both clogging and queen exclusion failures, maintaining effective hive management.