Asian Hornet Muzzle (Beehive Entrance Guard) for 10 Frame Beehives
Realizzato nel nostro laboratorio nei Pirenei e spedito entro 48 ore per aiutare a proteggere le tue api.
Asian hornets attack bees at the hive entrance, causing stress, disrupting foraging, and weakening the entire colony. The Ornetin Muzzle is an innovative hive entrance protector designed to stop Vespa velutina while allowing bees to move freely and safely.
Caratteristiche
- Designed for 10-frame beehives
- 5 mm laser-cut entrances preventing hornet intrusion
- Smooth and natural bee traffic without confusion
- Reduces stress on guard bees and colonies
- Easy installation with a single screw
- Natural wood & transparent plexiglass design
- Compatible with many wooden and plastic hives
- Works perfectly with the Ornetin UV trap for complete hive protection
Incluso
The Ornetin Muzzle comes as a self-assembly kit. It includes pre-cut natural wood panels, a transparent plexiglass front, and all necessary hardware for quick setup with basic tools.
Kit contents:
- 1 Ornetin Muzzle (flat-packed)
- All required screws
- Assembly instruction & video link
Equipping multiple hives? Special rates available for multiple hives, associations, and dealers. Contact us for details at info@ornetin.com
Specifiche tecniche
Hive Compatibility:
Designed for standard Dadant hives with bottom Nicot boards (with green reducer installed).
Do you have a different hive configuration? Let us know — we may be able to produce a custom version for your needs.
Dimensions:
- Width: 420 mm
- Height: 135 mm
- Depth: 160 mm
Materials:
- Untreated natural wood
- Transparent plexiglass
- Zinc-coated fittings
Maintenance Tips:
Should be painted or oiled for improved weather protection and visual appeal.
Installazione
Assembly:
Delivered flat-packed for easy DIY assembly.
- Includes all screws and illustrated instructions
- Estimated build time: ~10 minutes
To learn more in detail about how to install the Ornetin Muzzle, click here
Mounting on the hive:
We’ve designed installation to be as simple as possible — a single screw secures the entire unit to the hive.
Deployment period:
Install at the end of June, when hornet activity begins.
- Preferably place it in the morning so bees can reorient during their first flight.
- Bees may take a few hours to adapt to the new “king-size” entrance.
Maintenance during the season:
- Occasionally, bees may leave debris inside. To clean, lift the muzzle slightly and gently shake — debris will fall easily.
- Remove the device by late November, unless you prefer to keep the entrance warmer over winter.
- Optional: Paint wooden parts to match hive aesthetics and improve durability.
Spedizione e resi
Shipping
We ship worldwide. Orders are prepared and dispatched on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Delivery times vary depending on the destination country and carrier. Please note that orders shipped outside the EU may be subject to local customs duties and import taxes.
Returns
If you are not satisfied with your Ornetin trap, you may return it within 14 days of receiving it. Items must be unused and in their original condition. Return shipping costs are the customer's responsibility unless the product is defective or incorrect.
Le tue api sono sotto attacco
I calabroni asiatici attendono davanti all'ingresso dell'alveare, catturano in volo le api bottinatrici di ritorno e indeboliscono la colonia giorno dopo giorno.
La maggior parte delle soluzioni non funziona:
- Ostacola il passaggio delle api
- Aumenta lo stress della colonia
- I calabroni si adattano rapidamente
Proteggi il tuo alveare senza rallentare le api, con un sistema progettato per affrontare concretamente la pressione dei calabroni.
Smetti di rallentare le tue api
- Movimento fluido e naturale delle api
- Nessun affollamento all'ingresso
- Protezione contro il calabrone asiatico
Api più sane. Movimenti più rapidi. Protezione più efficace.
Fuori stagione: predellino di volo
Durante la bassa stagione, rimuovi soltanto il pannello frontale in plexiglass e lascia tutto il resto installato per tutto l'anno. Le api sembrano apprezzare lo spazio di atterraggio aggiuntivo, e anche il tuo ripostiglio sarà felice di avere un oggetto in meno da sistemare.
Facile da montare
- Movimento fluido e naturale delle api
- Nessun affollamento all’ingresso
- Protezione contro il calabrone asiatico
Api più sane. Movimenti più rapidi. Protezione più efficace.
Facile da installare: basta una sola vite e il gioco è fatto.
Facile da montare e rimuovere: basta una sola vite per proteggere immediatamente il tuo alveare.
Versioni
Offriamo due versioni compatibili con i tipi di alveare più comuni:
Nicot: compatibilità perfetta con i fondi Nicot
Adapt: design regolabile, adatto alla maggior parte degli alveari standard
Non sai quale scegliere? Scegli ADAPT: è compatibile con la maggior parte delle configurazioni.
Progettato, realizzato e prodotto in Francia 🇫🇷
Sviluppato vicino a Pau, nei Pirenei, Ornetin nasce dal lavoro di un team BroodMinder appassionato di apicoltura e innovazione.
Ogni prodotto è realizzato con cura in Francia per offrire una protezione affidabile e concreta ai tuoi alveari.
Testato sul campo in tutta Europa.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Ornetin Muzzle is designed to fit standard hive formats. Always check your hive entrance measurements before ordering to ensure proper compatibility.
The Ornetin Muzzle
(Asian hornet entrance protection) is available in two versions:
- Dadant – Nicot (MUNI): designed to fit directly on Nicot Dadant bottom boards.
- Dadant – Adapt (MUDY): a universal version with adjustable sides that can be adapted to other Dadant hive configurations.
Please check the compatibility table to choose the correct model for your beehive.
It is recommended to install the muzzle during periods of high Asian hornetactivity, typically from late summer through autumn, when colonies are most at risk.
The Ornetin Muzzle significantly reduces hornet intrusion and pressure at the hive entrance. While no solution guarantees 100% prevention, it greatly improves colony defense and reduces successful hornet attacks.
We process and ship orders every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Orders within the EU typically arrive within 3–7 business days.
Delivery times may vary slightly depending on the destination country and
local postal services, but we always aim to ensure fast and reliable shipping
across the European Union.
No. The Ornetin Muzzle is designed to allow smooth bee movement while
creating a controlled entrance that makes it harder for Asian hornets to attack
or enter the hive. Bees quickly adapt to the modified entrance.
Yes, you can attach the muzzle to a plastic hive using drywall anchors. It’s a simple, clean, and durable solution.
The side openings are designed to allow drones (male bees) to exit the hive, similar to the side passages commonly found on pollen traps. Since drones are larger than worker bees, they cannot pass through some of the narrower protection areas.
The green plugs are provided to close these side exits later in the season, when hornet pressure increases and drones are no longer present in significant numbers. This helps maximize hive protection during peak predation periods.