Hive Beetle Protection Kit — Hardware Cloth, Beetle Jail Trap & Hive Beetle Trap Oil
Protect your colonies with a complete hive beetle management bundle designed for ventilation, monitoring, and control. The Hive Beetle Protection Kit combines three essential beekeeping tools: 1/8-inch galvanized hardware cloth, a reusable Beetle Jail hive beetle trap, and an 8 oz bottle of Hive Beetle Trap Oil.
This all-in-one kit gives beekeepers the materials needed to build or repair screened hive components while providing an effective solution for trapping and managing small hive beetles inside active colonies.
What's Included
1/8-Inch Galvanized Hardware Cloth (#8 Mesh)
A durable wire screen commonly used for screened bottom boards and hive ventilation projects.
- 1/8-inch mesh opening (#8 hardware cloth)
- Galvanized steel construction for rust resistance
- 36-inch wide roll
- Allows ventilation while helping block mice and small hive beetles
- Supports Varroa mite monitoring by allowing mites to fall through screened bottoms
Reusable Beetle Jail Hive Beetle Trap
A washable, reusable oil-reservoir trap designed to help control small hive beetles inside the hive.
- Fits between standard frames and queen mating nucs
- Recessed entry allows small hive beetles to enter while keeping bees out
- Inner bait compartment helps attract beetles
- Durable polypropylene construction
- Empty, rinse, refill, and reuse season after season
8 oz Hive Beetle Trap Oil
A specially blended food-grade oil designed for use with in-hive beetle traps.
- Helps trap and drown small hive beetles
- Works with Beetle Jails, Beetle Blasters, Beetle Barns, and similar oil traps
- 8 oz bottle provides multiple trap refills
- Flip-top cap allows controlled pouring and easy storage
How the Hive Beetle Protection Kit Works
Small hive beetles can hide in hive cracks, escape bee defenses, and damage stored honey, comb, and brood. This kit provides multiple layers of protection:
The 1/8-inch hardware cloth helps create screened hive components that improve airflow while preventing unwanted pests from entering.
The Beetle Jail trap gives beetles a place to enter but prevents escape. As bees chase beetles through the hive, beetles move into the recessed opening and fall into the oil reservoir.
The Hive Beetle Trap Oil creates a barrier that traps beetles and prevents them from climbing back out.
Together, these components provide a practical solution for hive ventilation, monitoring, and small hive beetle control.
Features
- Complete hive beetle protection bundle
- Includes screening material, reusable trap, and trap oil
- Helps manage small hive beetle populations
- Supports screened bottom board construction
- Reusable and season-ready components
- Designed for backyard and commercial beekeepers
- Easy setup and maintenance
Specifications
Hardware Cloth
- Mesh Size: 1/8 inch (#8 mesh)
- Material: Galvanized steel
- Width: 36 inches
- Roll Size: 36 inches × 100 feet
- Use: Screened bottom boards, screened covers, hive ventilation projects
Beetle Jail Trap
- Type: Reusable oil-reservoir hive beetle trap
- Length: Approx. 7 inches
- Dimensions: 7.07 × 0.5 × 1.25 inches
- Material: Recyclable polypropylene
- Placement: Between hive frames
Hive Beetle Trap Oil
- Net Contents: 8 fl oz
- Type: Food-grade trap oil
- Bottle Size: Approx. 7 × 1.88 × 1.88 inches
- Weight: Approx. 0.55 lb
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the Hive Beetle Protection Kit?
This bundle includes 1/8-inch galvanized hardware cloth, one reusable Beetle Jail hive beetle trap, and one 8 oz bottle of Hive Beetle Trap Oil.
What is the hardware cloth used for?
The 1/8-inch galvanized mesh is commonly used for screened bottom boards, screened inner covers, and other hive ventilation projects.
How does the Beetle Jail trap work?
Small hive beetles enter through the recessed opening and fall into the oil reservoir, where they become trapped. Honeybees are too large to enter the trap.
How do I use the trap oil?
Fill the Beetle Jail reservoir with oil according to the trap instructions. The oil remains inside the trap and should not be applied directly to bees or hive components.
Is the Beetle Jail reusable?
Yes. Simply empty, wash, refill with fresh oil, and reuse throughout the season.
Can this kit help with Varroa mite monitoring?
The hardware cloth included in this kit is commonly used for screened bottom boards, which can allow fallen Varroa mites to pass through for monitoring. It is not a mite treatment.
