Mouse guards

[bee bee king]

When is the appropriate time to fit mouse guards ? Normally done it by now but so mild at the mo here in hastings, e sussex

 

[Gilberdyke John]

When is the appropriate time to fit mouse guards ? Normally done it by now but so mild at the mo here in hastings, e sussex

I don't use them. My hives are overhanging their stands. Same idea as steddle stones.

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

just have entrance blocks with 8mm high entrances no need for mouseguards then. I think they are another British 'quirk' that the rest of the world laughs at

 

[Nannysbees]

When is the appropriate time to fit mouse guards ? Normally done it by now but so mild at the mo here in hastings, e sussex

Haven't put ours on yet as the pollen is pouring in, probably fit them in the next few weeks when we put on the recticel