An entrance reducer is a great tool for every beekeeper! Do you know all the uses of the entrance reducer? Ray takes a minute to discuss why the reducer is a must have for your hive throughout the year. MountainSweetH...
In NEPA, I leave my entrances at 3/4” all winter, I use 3/8” hardware cloth for mouse guards! I feel the bees need ventilation, also the video showing installing the reducer is putting it upside down! The gap should be on top to allow bees to get out after the foragers have died and blocked the entrance .