Steel, Small Round Disc Entrance Reducer

A 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.

Key Features and Benefits

• Galvanized Steel Construction: Provides strength and long-lasting durability.
• Four Entrance Settings: Full open, restricted, queen-excluder slots, and ventilation holes.
• Easy Center Mounting: Center-punched hole allows quick installation with a screw.
• Compact 2-5/8" Size: Ideal for small hives, nucs, or transport setups.

Detailed Description

The 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.

The 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:

• Full open – allows unrestricted bee movement.
• Small hole – limits traffic while still permitting bee access.
• Queen-excluder slots – keeps the queen inside while workers come and go.
• Ventilation holes – ideal during transport or times when the hive needs airflow without an open entrance.

Measuring 2-5/8 inches wide, this compact entrance reducer is especially useful for nucleus hives, swarm traps, and transport setups, where controlled access is essential.

These entrance dials are commonly used as a part of a swarm trap or a nucleus hive.

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