{"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 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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; winter hive preparation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"2993\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"2993\"\u003eOverwintering weak colonies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2994\" data-end=\"3022\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3022\"\u003eNuc box entrance control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3050\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3050\"\u003ePreventing hive robbing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3087\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3087\"\u003eReducing wasp \u0026amp; hornet intrusion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3124\"\u003e\n\u003cp 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