Porter Bee Escapes – Pack of 5 – One-Way Metal Spring Valve – Crown Board Inserts – Classic Beekeeping Tool

One of beekeeping’s most time-tested tools, the Porter Bee Escape has been helping beekeepers clear supers with minimal fuss since 1893.

This pack of 5 classic Porter bee escapes fits into the holes of a standard British National crown board. As bees move downward through the spring-loaded one-way valve, they cannot return – allowing for low-stress super removal during the honey harvest.

Originally invented by Edmund Porter in 1893, the design is still widely used because it just works – simply, reliably, and without drama.

Pro tip: Even when you're not clearing supers, it's a good idea to fit Porter escapes in your crown board holes. It helps prevent bees from becoming trapped in the roof space, especially if your inner cover has feed holes or gaps above the brood chamber.

Key Features:

• Pack of 5 Porter bee escapes
• One-way spring-loaded valve lets bees exit but not return
• Sprung gateway is made from plastic - will not rust
• Fits standard crown boards – just pop it into the central hole
• Helps prevent bees from becoming stuck in roof space
• Reusable – clean and store for future harvests
• Traditional design – still in use since 1893
• No metal, rust free
• Comes apart for easy cleaning

Want your escapes pre-installed in a crown board? Browse our fully assembled clearing boards for ready-to-use convenience.