10 Frame Robber Screen

This 10 frame beehive robbing screen is used to discourage robbing in weak colonies.

Help your bees protect themselves from robbers with this 10 frame robber screen!

The idea is simple. Robbers attempt to enter the hive by flying straight into the entrance. The screen prevents them from entering. Resident bees leave the entrance, crawl up the hive front and exit through a slot in the top of the screen. They re-enter the hive through the same slot. It is always best to add these screens before robbing starts. A colony can have all its stores removed very quickly once robbing starts. The screen is easily attached to the hive using 2 wood screws (included).

A top gate and an adjustable lower entrance allow the robber screen to also be used as a reduced standard entrance by sliding the reducing screen to close off part of the lower entrance. With the lower entrance closed, it serves as a ventilated closure for moving bees.

The reducer screen also features a built-in mouse guard. Just flip it over and it serves as a winter entrance with mouse protection. The robber screen is available in sizes to fit 8 and 10 frame hives.

Hint: Install your robber screen when the bees are in for the day, either early in the morning or late in the evening. This will allow resident bees to learn the new entrance and not trap them outside the colony.