Betterbee Robber Screen User manual

Betterbee
Robber Screen And Mouse Guard Instructions
e robber screen is used to discourage robbing in weak colonies. e idea is simple. Robbers attempt to enter the
hive by flying straight into the entrance. 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. 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.
e reducer screen also features a built in mouse guard. Just flip it over and it serves as a winter entrance with
mouse protection.
e robber screen is available in sizes to t 8 and 10 frame hives as well as nucleus colonies.
Installation
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

Operation of Entrance Reducer, Mouse Guard, and Entrance Closure
Close the top gate. Remove the screen retaining nail and position the lower screen in desired position.
Reinstall the retaining nail.
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. is will to allow the eld bees to exit and enter the hive. through
the top gate.
Adjustable screen partially open
Mouse guard in position
Entrance closed for moving
and ventialtion
Lower screen closedUpper gate open
Gate closed
Gate closed
Gate closed
Retaining nail
Retaining nail
Retaining nail
Retaining nail