Beehive Mouse Guard / Entrance Reducer
A galvanized metal mouse guard and entrance reducer in one — a perforated strip that pins across the hive entrance. The holes let bees pass freely while blocking mice and shrews from moving in over fall and winter. Reusable season after season.
Features
- Doubles as a mouse guard and an entrance reducer
- Bee-sized holes keep rodents out without trapping bees
- Galvanized steel — won't rot, reusable every winter
- Pins across the full entrance of a standard hive
How it works in real life
Pin the guard across the hive entrance in late fall, once the colony has clustered and foraging has slowed. Bees come and go through the holes; mice looking for a warm winter nest are shut out before they can chew into comb and stores. Open it up or pull it in spring as traffic picks up. Because the holes keep the full entrance width covered, you get rodent protection without choking off the airflow a narrow wood reducer would.
Before you order
Fit it once the colony is clustered for winter — going on too early can crowd a still-active entrance. It pins to the landing area of a standard Langstroth hive.
Pairs Well With
- Wooden Entrance Reducers — narrow the doorway for cold and robbing season
- Beehive Entrance Disc — four-position entrance control through the seasons
- Solid Bottom Board — a closed floor that holds heat for wintering
Specifications
- Material: galvanized steel
- Function: combined mouse guard and entrance reducer
- Use: pins across the hive entrance for fall and winter
FAQ
What's the difference between a mouse guard and an entrance reducer?
An entrance reducer is usually a wood block that narrows the doorway to a small opening for cold weather or to stop robbing. A mouse guard is a perforated metal strip that keeps the full entrance open to bee traffic while its bee-sized holes block mice. This piece does both jobs in one.
When should I put it on?
Late fall, once the colony has clustered and foraging has slowed — not while the entrance is still busy.
Will it trap bees inside?
No. The holes are sized so bees pass through freely; only larger rodents are blocked.
Do I remove it in spring?
Yes — open or remove it as spring traffic picks up.
