Betterbee Robber Screen Instructions

Th e robber screen is used to discourage robbing in weak colonies. Th e idea is simple. Robbers attempt to enter the

hive by ﬂ ying straight into the entrance. Th e 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. Th ey re-enter the hive through the same

slot. It is always best to add these screens before robbing gets started. A colony can have all its stores removed very

quickly once robbing gets started.

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.

Th e reducer screen also features a built in mouse guard. Just ﬂ ip it over and it serves as a winter entrance with

mouse protection.

Th e robber screen is available in sizes to fi t 8 and 10 frame hives as well as nucleus colonies.

Installation

Th e screen is easily attached to the hive using 2 wood screws (included).

Note: When using the nucleus robber screen it is important that the hive portal is removed before attaching the

screen.

Mounting screws

Robber Screen And Mouse Guard Instructions

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Retaining nail

Mounting screws

Table of Contents

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Page 1 Robber Screen And Mouse Guard Instructions Th e robber screen is used to discourage robbing in weak colonies. Th e idea is simple. Robbers attempt to enter the hive by ﬂ ying straight into the entrance. Th e 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.
Page 2 Operation of Robber Screen When using the robber screen, remove the screen retaining nail and rotate the lower screen to the closed position. Reinstall the retaining nail. This will to allow the field bees to exit and enter the hive. through the top gate.

Mouse guard