![]() Keep in mind that hammering may be disruptive, so if you’re installing the mouse guard while bees are present, using a drill is a better option. Mouse guards can be installed as you assemble your hive or can be added to the beehive. 380mm long and 38mm wide made of galvanized sheet. Mice will most likely be scavenging for honey and a winter home by the time September rolls around, so be sure to have this completed by then so your bees (and the comb) are safe for the winter. This beehive mouse guard design features an entrance for bees as well as a closed but ventilated option. Did you know mice can destroy the comb and will happily eat all the honey your hive worked so hard for? Your hive needs this mouse guard, so don’t hesitate to invest and install it ASAP. The use of entrance reducers and mouse guards can help to keep your hives from being robbed by other bee colonies and to keep mice out in the cold weather. Description Crafted from a single piece of stainless steel, this Mouse Guard fits over the entrance of the hive to prevent mice from entering it, while still allowing the bees full access through the small holes. ![]() Typically they’re made of metal so mice can’t chew through them. ![]() Protect your hive with a stainless steel mouse guard to keep pesky critters at bay, safeguard your hive, and keep their hard work safe all year round.Ĭrafted from a single piece of stainless steel, this mouse guard fits over the entrance of the hive to prevent mice from entering while still allowing the bees full access through the small holes to get their work done. What are mouse-guards A mouse-guard, like the one pictured above, is a simple piece of equipment placed over the entrance of the hive that prevents mice from entering the hive while still allowing the bees to come and go freely. ![]()
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