{"product_id":"beecastle-beeswaxed-entrance-reducer-for-10-frame-hives-cedar-wood","title":"BeeCastle Beeswaxed Entrance Reducer for 10-Frame Hives - Cedar Wood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BeeCastle Beeswaxed Entrance Reducer is a cedar wood accessory designed for 10-frame beehives. Finished with a natural beeswax coating, it blends with hive components while offering durable protection at the doorway. This 2-pack is ideal for supporting multiple colonies or flexible entry configurations in your apiary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeeswaxed entrance: defines a clear opening for bees to enter and exit, helping manage traffic at the hive entrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVentilation: promotes steady airflow to support appropriate humidity and temperature inside the hive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePredator defense: the smaller opening helps limit access for larger intruders while preserving bee activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard size: measures 14.60\" x 0.74\" x 0.74\" (37.1 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm) and fits 10-frame hives commonly used in beekeeping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid cedar construction: crafted from cedar wood that matches typical hive materials and ages well in outdoor conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-world use and setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen installed at the hive entrance, the reducer helps create a calmer doorway as bees navigate a controlled opening. The beeswax coating provides a natural texture and a familiar surface for handling near the hive entrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2-pack offers redundancy—useful for two colonies or testing different entry configurations across seasons or apiary layouts. Some beekeepers appreciate having a spare reducer ready for nectar-flow periods, routine inspections, or fleet rotations within the apiary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Cedar wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 14.60\" x 0.74\" x 0.74\" (37.1 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacking List: 2 x Bee Hive Entrance Protectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility: 10-frame beehives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is included in the package?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The package contains two cedar wood entrance reducers sized for 10-frame beehives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What are the main benefits of using this reducer?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: It helps regulate entry and airflow, offers predator defense, and fits standard 10-frame hives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"BeeCastle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48156280488180,"sku":"B0BRKK9YP7","price":15.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/6652\/0820\/files\/beecastle-entrance-reducer-10-frame-cedar.jpg?v=1778292566","url":"https:\/\/www.cerapatiogarden.com\/products\/beecastle-beeswaxed-entrance-reducer-for-10-frame-hives-cedar-wood","provider":"Cera Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}