Guardian Beetle Trap USA Beehive Entrance- Upper(Round)/ Bottom

Keep Small Hive Beetles Out: OZ Armour Guardian Beetle Trap for USA Beehive Entrances

The OZ Armour Guardian Beetle Trap is an entrance-mounted small hive beetle control device designed to help prevent beetles from entering the hive. Using red-light deterrent technology, it creates a barrier at the hive entrance while providing a practical way to protect colonies as part of a broader pest-management routine.

Available in Bottom and Upper (Round) entrance versions, the trap is designed for common USA-style hive configurations, including 8-frame and 10-frame Langstroth hives and 5-frame nucleus colonies.

Red-Light Technology for Beetle Deterrence

The Guardian Beetle Trap uses red-light technology designed to deter small hive beetles and disrupt their attempts to enter the hive. This gives beekeepers an additional physical barrier to incorporate into their small hive beetle management strategy.

Rather than relying on an in-hive chemical treatment, the trap works at the entrance, helping address beetle movement before they gain access to the colony.

Choose the Right Entrance Configuration

The Guardian Beetle Trap is available for both bottom and upper round entrances, allowing beekeepers to select the configuration that matches their hive setup.

The product is listed as compatible with 8-frame and 10-frame Langstroth hives, as well as 5-frame nucleus colonies, making it suitable for several common hive formats.

Durable and Weather-Resistant Construction

The trap is made from a durable, weather-resistant material designed for outdoor apiary conditions. Its construction allows it to remain positioned at the hive entrance while providing an ongoing physical deterrent against small hive beetles.

Installation is designed to be straightforward, making it easy to incorporate the trap into routine hive management without complicated setup.

Key Features

• Guardian Beetle Trap for USA-style hive entrances
• Red-light deterrent technology
• Designed to deter small hive beetles
• Available for bottom entrances
• Available for upper round entrances
• Compatible with 8-frame Langstroth hives
• Compatible with 10-frame Langstroth hives
• Suitable for 5-frame nucleus colonies
• Durable construction
• Weather-resistant design
• Easy to install
• Designed for entrance-level beetle management

A Practical Entrance Defence Against Hive Beetles

The Guardian Beetle Trap provides a physical approach to small hive beetle management by targeting beetles at the hive entrance. Its multiple configuration options and compatibility with common Langstroth hive sizes make it a practical addition to a wider hive pest control strategy.

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