{"product_id":"8-frame-wooden-entrance-reducer","title":"8-Frame Wooden Entrance Reducer","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8-Frame Wooden Entrance Reducer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"657\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"306\"\u003e8-Frame Cypress Wooden Entrance Reducer\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small but essential piece of hive equipment designed to slide into the entrance of the bottom board. It reduces the opening to a smaller size, giving the bees better control of traffic and making the colony easier to defend. This reducer is built from durable cypress wood and made to last, providing years of dependable use in any hive setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eKey Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"722\"\u003eCypress construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from rot-resistant cypress for long-lasting use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eAdjustable entrance size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduces the main hive entrance to match colony strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"894\"\u003eResearch-based design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modeled after Tom Seeley’s studies on natural hive preferences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eColony protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps bees defend against pests and robbing bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003eFeeder compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sized to fit our stepped entrance feeder while allowing bee access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eIncluded in kits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard component of our 8-Frame Beekeeping Kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003e8-Frame Wooden Entrance Reducer\u003c\/strong\u003e is made from high-quality \u003cstrong data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003ecypress wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for its rot resistance and outdoor durability. It fits snugly into the entrance slot of an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003e8-frame bottom board\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing beekeepers to control the hive’s entry size based on the colony’s population and the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eEntrance reducers are especially useful for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003enew or small colonies\u003c\/strong\u003e, where a smaller entrance allows bees to more easily defend against pests, robbing bees, and wasps. As the colony grows, the reducer can be removed or flipped to increase airflow and access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1815\" data-end=\"2060\"\u003eUsing the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003eresearch of Tom Seeley\u003c\/strong\u003e, this entrance reducer is designed to closely match the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003enatural entrance size\u003c\/strong\u003e preferred by wild honey bees. This helps the colony regulate airflow, temperature, and defense—just as bees would in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003eThe reducer also includes a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003eprecisely measured gap\u003c\/strong\u003e to accommodate our \u003cstrong data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2163\"\u003estepped \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/bee-entrance-boardman-feeder\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eentrance feeder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing feeding access while maintaining an optimal entrance size for the bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003eEach reducer is included in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/8-frame-beekeeping-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e8- frame Beekeeping kits\u003c\/a\u003e, but can also be purchased separately for additional hives or replacements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/when-do-i-add-or-remove-an-entrance-reducer\/\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/should-you-use-a-queen-excluder\/\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\"\u003eWhen Do I Add or Remove an Entrance Reducer\u003c\/a\u003e on our blog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck out our other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/8-frame-equipment\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e8 Frame Hive Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e available at our store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288936661244,"sku":"ENT 8","price":1.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1648\/7234\/files\/8-Frame_Wooden_Entrance_Reducer_1.png?v=1751295809","url":"https:\/\/proudlibertarian.com\/en-de\/products\/8-frame-wooden-entrance-reducer","provider":"Proud Libertarian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}