{"product_id":"steel-small-round-disc-entrance-reducer","title":"Steel, Small Round Disc Entrance Reducer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA durable galvanized steel entrance disc designed to control hive traffic with four adjustable entrance settings. Measures 2-5\/8\" wide and mounts easily through the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGalvanized Steel Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides strength and long-lasting durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour Entrance Settings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full open, restricted, queen-excluder slots, and ventilation holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Center Mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Center-punched hole allows quick installation with a screw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact 2-5\/8\" Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for small hives, nucs, or transport setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Steel Small Round Disc Entrance Reducer offers a simple and reliable way to control hive access throughout the season. Constructed from galvanized steel, this reducer is designed for durability and long-term outdoor use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe disc features a center-punched mounting hole, allowing it to rotate smoothly when attached with a screw (screw not included). Beekeepers can quickly choose between four functional entrance styles:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull open\u003c\/strong\u003e – allows unrestricted bee movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall hole\u003c\/strong\u003e – limits traffic while still permitting bee access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/metal-queen-excluder\"\u003eQueen-excluder\u003c\/a\u003e slots\u003c\/strong\u003e – keeps the queen inside while workers come and go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVentilation holes\u003c\/strong\u003e – ideal during transport or times when the hive needs airflow without an open entrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring \u003cstrong\u003e2-5\/8 inches wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, this compact entrance reducer is especially useful for \u003cstrong\u003enucleus hives, swarm traps, and transport setups\u003c\/strong\u003e, where controlled access is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese entrance dials are commonly used as a part of a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/swarm-box-trap\"\u003eswarm trap\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nucleus-hive-kit\"\u003enucleus hive\u003c\/a\u003e.\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 our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/swarms\"\u003eswarm and moving beehive supplies\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":51313262919716,"sku":"DISC ENT SS SM","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0254\/3914\/1924\/files\/Steel-Small-Round-Disc-Entrance-Reducer-Foxhound-Bee-Company.png?v=1787854468","url":"https:\/\/www.growitdepot.com\/products\/steel-small-round-disc-entrance-reducer","provider":"Grow It Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}