Removing entrance restrictors

[taurus]

Now the wasps are all gone what do I do with the entrance restrictions I put in place to keep them out. Both hives have a solid block with a one beespace entrance, covered with a plastic tube.

OMF with the inspection boards removed.

Should I remove the entrance blocks and install mouse guards at this time of year? Or leave the blocks in place for the winter?

Ta.

 

[REDWOOD]

Entrance blocks usually have a single entrance one side, flip them over and you have a longer entrance the other side. Mouse guards only needs to be fitted if you have an entrance over 8-9 mm high

 

[Erichalfbee]

Entrance blocks usually have a single entrance one side, flip them over and you have a longer entrance the other side. Mouse guards only needs to be fitted if you have an entrance over 8-9 mm high

Yes it's well worth making entrance blocks with two entrances both 7/8 mm high and dispensing with mouse guards entirely
I'm still seeing wasps but not many round the hives...mostly I see them flying to and from their nests in the now cut hedges.

 

[enrico]

I leave the entrance blocks in and pin the mouse guards in front of them.
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[Robbo8916]

I leave the entrance blocks in and pin the mouse guards in front of them.
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Yep that is what I have done too. Extra line of defence against mice and I already had the guards so might as well use them.

 

[taurus]

OK, thanks folks. I should have said the the entrance blocks are homemade ones. I'll leave them in place as they are a snug fit so ought to keep the mice at bay.