{"product_id":"steel-small-round-disc-entrance-reducer","title":"Steel, Small Round Disc Entrance Reducer","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel, Small Round Disc Entrance Reducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"365\"\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 data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"402\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"748\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"438\"\u003eGalvanized Steel Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides strength and long-lasting durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"748\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"515\"\u003eFour Entrance Settings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full open, restricted, queen-excluder slots, and ventilation holes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"748\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eEasy Center Mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Center-punched hole allows quick installation with a screw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"748\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"698\"\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 data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"782\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eThe Steel Small Round Disc Entrance Reducer offers a simple and reliable way to control hive access throughout the season. Constructed from \u003cstrong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"944\"\u003egalvanized steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, this reducer is designed for durability and long-term outdoor use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003eThe disc features a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003ecenter-punched mounting hole\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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\u003cp data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1235\"\u003eFull open\u003c\/strong\u003e – allows unrestricted bee movement.\u003cbr data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1290\"\u003eSmall hole\u003c\/strong\u003e – limits traffic while still permitting bee access.\u003cbr data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/metal-queen-excluder\"\u003eQueen-excluder\u003c\/a\u003e slots\u003c\/strong\u003e – keeps the queen inside while workers come and go.\u003cbr data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e• \u003cstrong data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eVentilation holes\u003c\/strong\u003e – ideal during transport or times when the hive needs airflow without an open entrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003eMeasuring \u003cstrong data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e2-5\/8 inches wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, this compact entrance reducer is especially useful for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003enucleus hives, swarm traps, and transport setups\u003c\/strong\u003e, where controlled access is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese entrance dials are commonly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eused as a part of a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/swarm-box-trap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eswarm trap\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/nucleus-hive-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enucleus hive. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about \u003ca data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/should-you-use-a-queen-excluder\/\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/when-do-i-add-or-remove-an-entrance-reducer\/\"\u003eWhen Do I Add or Remove an Entrance Reducer\u003c\/a\u003e on our blog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e See our other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/swarms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eswarm and moving beehive supplies. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee our entire collection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/additional-supplies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebeekeeping Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288964972796,"sku":"DISC ENT SS SM","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1648\/7234\/files\/Steel-Small-Round-Disc-Entrance-Reducer-Foxhound-Bee-Company.png?v=1751296084","url":"https:\/\/proudlibertarian.com\/products\/steel-small-round-disc-entrance-reducer","provider":"Proud Libertarian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}