{"product_id":"steel-large-round-disc-entrance-reducer","title":"Steel, Large, Round Disc Entrance Reducer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis steel round disc entrance reducer allows beekeepers to easily adjust the entrance size on nucleus hives or swarm traps. The rotating metal disc provides several entrance options that can be changed quickly as hive conditions or management needs change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable entrance control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rotating disc provides multiple entrance settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour entrance options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Closed, vented, queen\/drone excluder, and wide open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide open entrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 1 3\/4 inch opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple installation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Center hole allows the disc to be secured with a screw or nail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable steel construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for long-term outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for nucs and swarm traps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly used on nucleus boxes and bait hives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Steel Large Round Disc Entrance Reducer is designed to give beekeepers flexible control over hive entrances. The metal disc mounts over a drilled hole in a hive body, swarm trap, or nucleus box. A screw or nail placed through the center hole secures the disc while still allowing it to rotate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy turning the disc, the beekeeper can quickly switch between four different entrance settings:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosed\u003c\/strong\u003e to seal the hive during transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVented\u003c\/strong\u003e for airflow while keeping bees contained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQueen\/drone excluder\u003c\/strong\u003e style opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide open entrance\u003c\/strong\u003e measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1 3\/4 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese adjustable entrance dials are commonly used on \u003ca href=\"\/products\/swarm-box-trap\"\u003eswarm boxes\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/package-bees-vs-nuc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003enucleus hives\u003c\/a\u003e. When used on a bait hive or swarm trap, the entrance can be left open while waiting for bees to move in. Once a swarm occupies the box, the disc can be rotated to the closed position to secure the colony for transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis simple and durable entrance reducer makes it easy to manage airflow, bee movement, and hive security with a quick adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/when-do-i-add-or-remove-an-entrance-reducer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWhen Do I Add or Remove an Entrance Reducer\u003c\/a\u003e on our blog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee more of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/equipment-accessories\"\u003eEquipment Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, and see our entire collection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/additional-supplies\"\u003eBeekeeping Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51313249681444,"sku":"Metal Lg Rnd ER","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/3914\/1924\/files\/Steel-Large-Round-Disc-Entrance-Reducer-Foxhound-Bee-Company.png?v=1787854297","url":"https:\/\/www.growitdepot.com\/products\/steel-large-round-disc-entrance-reducer","provider":"Grow It Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}