{"title":"Hive Entrance Protection","description":"\u003cp\u003eKeep your honey bee colonies protected with our range of durable beehive entrance reducers and mouse guards, designed for National, Langstroth and nucleus hives. Entrance reducers help beekeepers control access to the hive, reduce cold draughts and give smaller or overwintering colonies a more manageable entrance to defend against wasps, robber bees and other pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur beehive mouse guards provide a robust barrier against mice and other unwanted visitors while allowing worker bees to enter and leave the hive. Ideal for autumn and winter hive preparation, these practical beekeeping accessories help protect brood, comb and stored honey from damage and contamination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you need a National hive entrance reducer, Langstroth mouse guard or nuc hive entrance block, explore reliable options for seasonal entrance management, colony protection and improved hive security.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"galvanised-metal-universal-hive-stand","title":"Galvanised Metal Universal Hive Stand - National, Dadant, Langstroth etc","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGalvanised Metal Hive Stand \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis galvanised (zinc-plated)  steel hive stand protects your colony from the cold and raising damp and keeps it off the floor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill fit most wooden and some poly hives (please refer to diagram and dimensions provided). Pictured with a National Hive (not included)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is best to raise your hives to prevent moisture from entering, especially in cold and humid regions. A wet damp hive can kill your bees. Also if your hive is constantly damp it will rot much quicker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother key benefit of a hive stand is it saves your back so you don't need to be crouched over when your inspecting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis hive stand is especially good for reducing the chance of mice entering your hive over the winter. The steel bars are very hard for mice to climb up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHive stands can be stacked together when not in use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan take weight up to 120kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured in France by Thomas Apiculture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 30 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDiameter: 10 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 1.50 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHive support dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFront(Width): 47cm maximum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDepth: 43cm minimum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas Apiculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43070580687080,"sku":"GalvHiveStand-1215","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0487\/1949\/5317\/products\/3_66462bb8-bf05-4bec-be93-1ee356b2fa4a.png?v=1651158357"},{"product_id":"plastic-mouse-guard-entrance-reducer-choose-colour","title":"Plastic Mouse Guard Entrance Reducer - Choose Colour","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlastic entrance reducers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandy entrance reducer that is easy to open and close.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLength 445 mm, which can be reduced down to 370 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo fit onto most hives. You will need drawing pins or screw  to put in place. Snap the end pieces off from the large runner. Screw the 2 end pieces on either side of the entrance on the floor. 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Easy to fit – rotates smoothly for quick adjustments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDrill a 30–40mm hole in the side of the hive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSecure using a screw and washer through the centre (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTighten enough to hold firmly while allowing rotation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e19.3 × 0.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ANEL","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":47955037683944,"sku":"Anel_AN5167_EntranceDisk-1","price":1.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":47955037716712,"sku":"Anel_AN5167_EntranceDisk-2","price":1.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":47955037749480,"sku":"Anel_AN5167_EntranceDisk-3","price":1.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":47955037782248,"sku":"Anel_AN5167_EntranceDisk-4","price":1.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0487\/1949\/5317\/files\/0003220_-anel.jpg?v=1767802819"},{"product_id":"plastic-beehive-entrance-3-widths","title":"Adjustable Plastic Mouse Guard \u0026 Hive Entrance Reducer","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"600\"\u003eUniversal Beehive Entrance Control – Robbing \u0026amp; Rodent Protection (432mm x 50mm)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"752\"\u003eProtect your colony and control hive traffic with this \u003cstrong data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"708\"\u003eAdjustable Plastic Mouse Guard Entrance Reducer\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed to fit most standard UK beehives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"952\"\u003eMeasuring \u003cstrong data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"780\"\u003e432mm x 50mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, this versatile entrance reducer allows you to manage hive access, reduce robbing behaviour, improve winter defence and deter rodents such as mice from entering your hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eWith a clever break-off design, \u003cstrong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003ethree different entrance widths can be achieved\u003c\/strong\u003e by snapping off the side sections to suit your hive setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eNational, Langstroth, Warre and similar hive types\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eWhy Use a Hive Entrance Reducer?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003eA full-width hive entrance leaves colonies vulnerable to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e🐭 Mice entering during autumn and winter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e🐝 Robbing by stronger colonies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003e🐝 Wasp and hornet attacks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e❄ Cold drafts and heat loss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003e🌬 Poor airflow control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eBy reducing and controlling the entrance opening, you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003eStrengthen colony defence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eSupport weak or nuc colonies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003eImprove overwintering success\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003eReduce stress during nectar dearth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003eManage hive ventilation more effectively\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003eThis makes it an essential part of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003ewinter hive management and robbing prevention\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2572\" data-end=\"2587\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003eSnap off the two end sections from the main runner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2716\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2716\"\u003eFix the end clips to the hive floor using screws or drawing pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2770\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2770\"\u003eSlide the reducer board between the fixed clips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003eAdjust opening width depending on season or colony strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2904\"\u003eOnce installed, the reducer can be slid in or removed without tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2911\" data-end=\"2923\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"3124\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"2961\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2961\"\u003eAutumn \u0026amp; 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