Stainless Steel Hive Entrance Reducers for Beekeeping – Sliding 4-Piece Set for Apiary Use
$39.98
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• Controlled Hive Access: The sliding entrance reducer helps manage the opening at a beehive entrance, making hive entrance management more practical.
• Helps Deter Robbing: Designed to help protect the hive entrance by limiting open access and supporting colony defense.
• Simple Sliding Design: Easy-to-position metal reducers provide a practical solution for routine hive entrance management.
• Stainless Steel Construction: Made with stainless steel for a practical metal accessory suitable for regular beekeeping tasks.
• Convenient 4-Piece Set: Includes four entrance reducers, providing multiple pieces for apiary management or replacement needs.
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Product Name: Hive Entrance Reducers
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Material: Stainless Steel
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Quantity: 4 Pieces
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Design: Sliding Design
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Product Type: Beekeeping Equipment
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Primary Function: Hive Entrance Management
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Additional Purpose: Designed to help protect against hive robbing
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What Customers Are Saying
• Controlled Hive Access: The sliding entrance reducer helps manage the opening at a beehive entrance, making hive entrance management more practical.
• Helps Deter Robbing: Designed to help protect the hive entrance by limiting open access and supporting colony defense.
• Simple Sliding Design: Easy-to-position metal reducers provide a practical solution for routine hive entrance management.
• Stainless Steel Construction: Made with stainless steel for a practical metal accessory suitable for regular beekeeping tasks.
• Convenient 4-Piece Set: Includes four entrance reducers, providing multiple pieces for apiary management or replacement needs.
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Product Name: Hive Entrance Reducers
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Material: Stainless Steel
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Quantity: 4 Pieces
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Design: Sliding Design
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Product Type: Beekeeping Equipment
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Primary Function: Hive Entrance Management
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Additional Purpose: Designed to help protect against hive robbing
About This Item
This 4-piece stainless steel hive entrance reducer set is designed for beekeepers who want a practical way to manage access at a beehive entrance. Each piece features a sliding design intended for use along the hive entrance.
What Problem It Solves
A wide-open hive entrance can leave the colony with a larger access point to manage. When beekeepers want to help limit access and support the hive's defense against robbing, an entrance reducer offers a simple way to make the entrance more controlled.
How It Works
Position a reducer along the hive entrance and slide it into place. Check the opening during routine hive inspections and reposition the piece when your hive-management needs change.
Key Features
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Four-Piece Set: Provides four entrance reducer pieces for beekeeping tasks.
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Stainless Steel: Metal construction for practical use around the hive.
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Sliding Design: Allows the reducer to be positioned at the hive entrance.
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Robbing-Conscious Design: Intended to help protect the hive entrance against robbing.
Why Choose This Set
It combines a straightforward sliding format, stainless steel construction, and four included pieces in one practical beekeeping set. The simple design makes it easy to keep entrance-control pieces available for routine apiary care.
Perfect For
Backyard beekeepers, hobby apiaries, and beekeepers who want a practical hive-entrance accessory for regular colony management.
Keep hive entrance management simple—add this four-piece reducer set to your beekeeping supplies and be ready for routine hive care.
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| Shipping Method | Estimated Delivery | Cost |
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| Free Shipping (US) | 5–10 business days | Free, available on eligible items |
| Standard Shipping (US to US by Item) | 5–10 business days | $5.95 for the first item, $3.00 each additional |
| Standard Shipping (From US Warehouse by Weight) | 3–7 business days | Starts at $5.95, increasing by $2 for every additional 4 oz (0.25 lb) up to 1 lb, then by $4 for each additional pound beyond 1 lb. |
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