Betterbee
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. 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
Mounting screws
Retaining nail
