Steel, Large, Round Disc Entrance Reducer

The Steel Large Round Disc Entrance Reducer is a rotating metal disc that lets beekeepers quickly adjust the entrance on nucleus hives and swarm traps. Turning the disc switches between four settings, from fully closed to a wide opening of about 1 3/4 inches.

At a glance

• Type: Rotating steel disc entrance reducer
• Material: Durable steel for long-term outdoor use
• Settings: Closed, vented, queen/drone excluder, and wide open
• Wide opening: Up to approximately 1 3/4 inches
• Mounting: Center hole secures with a screw or nail and still rotates
• Compatibility: Nucleus boxes, swarm traps, and bait hives

Best for

• Adjusting entrance size on nucs and swarm traps
• Securing a colony for transport
• Controlling airflow and bee movement
• Bait hives waiting for a swarm

How to use

Mount the disc over a drilled hole in a hive body, swarm trap, or nucleus box, securing it through the center hole with a screw or nail so it can still rotate. Turn the disc to closed for transport, vented for airflow, excluder for queen control, or wide open for full access.

About Foxhound Bee Company

Foxhound Bee Company is a beekeeping supplier offering quality hive equipment, swarm supplies, and beekeeping essentials for hobbyist and commercial beekeepers alike.