Protect Your Hive Entrances from Robbing Robbing behaviour can devastate colonies, especially during dearth periods. RobberGards™ are a proven solution to prevent robbing by creating a simple but effective barrier to entry for non-resident bees and wasps.
Easy to Use, Highly Effective ✅ Blocks robbers while allowing your bees safe passage ✅ Fits most hive entrances with easy installation ✅ Durable and reusable season after season
Ideal for spring build-up, summer honey flow, and autumn robbing season – a must-have tool for hive security.
Eye Screws to secure the RobberGards to brood box can be PURCHASED HERE
Click Here to see how to fit them to 4 different types of floors
See what “A Kiwi Beeman” thinks about RobberGards Here
Varroa mite re-invasion
This is a huge issue in Autumn and it is believed to be the largest contributor to colony losses.
The varroa mite re-invasion is a result of visits from robber bees and/or from social bee visits.
This was highlighted at the 2021 NZ Bee Conference by an excellent study done by Dr Dennis vanEngelsdorp and shown in this video:-
Watch content from 27 min to 33 min. (Remember the study was done in Autumn in USA.)
The RobberGard is especially designed to deter these robber bees and social bees.
The RobberGards™ is an ingenious device to fool wasps and robber bees and stop them from getting into the colony.
These unwanted visitors are guided to potential food in the hive largely by sense of smell.
They go straight to the vent holes at bottom of the RobberGards™and try to get in, without realizing the entrance is at the top.
These intruders very soon give up and go looking for food elsewhere.
The bees learn within 24 hours how to access their own hive and it doesn’t stop them carrying out all their normal duties.
Some of the features and benefits of the RobberGards:-
The registered design is made from high quality stainless steel to withstand the corrosive elements outside and last for a very long time, virtually indefinitely.
Deters robber bees that want to steal the food supplies inside.
Deters social bees from other colonies that want to come and have a look and will mostly spread varroa mites.
Deters wasps from robbing food from the colony.
Stops mice getting in and damaging the honey combs.
Helps to control spread of AFB disease. If a colony gets AFB and has this robber guard, it is far less likely to get robbed out and spread the disease, before the beekeeper finds it and burns it.
Allows a lot more ventilation over winter (in hives with solid bases) to reduce condensation in the hives which is detrimental to the health of the colony.
Easy to block up with foam rubber if the beehive has to be shifted. The bees can still get lots of ventilation through the robber guard vent holes.
Very easy to mount, switch entries or remove with the use of the stainless steel eye screws supplied by Beequip NZ.
Has a summer position or rotate 180 degrees for the robbing season and winter. The entrance is just 25mm wide in this setting.
One of the 3 sizes will fit virtually every type of beehive base (floor) that is commonly used in NZ.
Keep your hives safe with our galvanised steel mouse guard and entrance reducer. Protect your bees from mice, bumble bees, and other unwanted intruders while controlling hive airflow.
Key Features
Dual-purpose design: Functions as both a mouse guard and beehive entrance reducer
Reversible: Can be turned 180° to block the hive entrance completely
Durable galvanised steel: Rust-resistant and long-lasting
Easy to secure: Recommended to use eyelets (product code: 750-0582.1) to attach to brood boxes
Compatible with all standard NZ hives
This essential accessory helps protect your colony and maintain hive health, especially during colder months or when hives are unoccupied.
Nuc Box Entrance with Landing Board by Technosetbee.
950-0054
Price excludes GST
Regular price
$4.00
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Nuc Box Entrances with Landing Boards – Technosetbee
Make hive management easier and safer with Technosetbee Nucleus Box Entrances. Designed for most types of nuc hives, these entrances feature an integral landing board that helps bees return safely and provides additional control when shifting hives.
Key Features & Benefits
Integral landing board: Assists returning bees and reduces hive disturbance
Click-shut function: Secure the entrance when moving or shifting hives
Ventilation & mouse-proof: Built-in vent holes and mouse-proof design
Colour-coded options: Reduces risk of the queen returning to the wrong hive
Easy mounting: Four screw holes for simple installation (screws not included)
Optional plate: Plastic plate included; stainless steel plates available separately here here
Proven performance: Successfully used on Technosetbee Q8 Queen Mating Nucleus Hives for years
Dimensions:
Outer: 55mm W × 57mm H × 12mm D
Spigot: 29.4mm diameter × 22.5mm deep
Manufactured from high-quality food-grade polypropylene. Price is for one entrance assembly.
Note: Stock colours may vary and are supplied as a random mix.
Control access to your nucleus hives with durable galvanised entry discs. Available in two sizes to suit different hive setups, these discs provide flexible settings for bees, queens, and ventilation. Perfect for Nucleus hives, they ensure hive security, airflow, and precise management of bee traffic.
Key Features:
Sizes available: 68mm and 125mm diameter
125mm disc settings:
Fully open with 44mm diameter entry
Open with queen excluder slots only
Closed with small vent holes
68mm disc settings:
Fully open with 24mm diameter entry
Queen excluder entry 24mm wide
Two closed positions with vents
Durable galvanised steel: Rust-resistant and long-lasting
Flexible hive management: Adjust entrance for colony activity, queen control, or hive protection
Volume discounts: Available – contact us with quantity and freight details
