8-Pack Wooden Hive Entrance Reducers for 10-Frame Beehives

Bulk set of eight wooden entrance reducers supplied for routine use, spares, or sharing with other beekeepers. The package contains eight identical entrance inserts designed to help manage hive traffic, temperature, and security across multiple colonies.

Each reducer is crafted from pine and finished in a natural wood tone. The nominal external size matches common 10-frame hives: 14.75 x 0.75 x 0.75 inches (37.5 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm). Individual pieces weigh about 55 g. Packed dimensions are approximately 37.5 x 8.5 x 2 cm.

The solid wooden build provides a rigid profile that resists easy deformation, offering dependable service season after season. These inserts are intended to be simple, durable tools for everyday apiary tasks, made to withstand handling and basic outdoor exposure.

Functionally, the reducers narrow the hive entrance so colonies retain warmth by reducing drafts while still permitting bees to come and go. They also help maintain a modest airflow to reduce moisture buildup. Narrowed openings discourage larger intruders and common pests—such as rodents and larger wasps—by restricting access to the brood area.

Installation is straightforward: place the insert into the front entrance or the bottom board of a 10-frame brood box. They can be positioned or flipped to slightly alter the opening as needed. Note that manual measurements can vary by 1–3 cm and on-screen color may differ slightly from the actual natural wood finish.