Stop Slowing Your Bees Down
- Smooth, natural bee movement
- No congestion at the entrance
- Protects against yellow-legged hornets
Healthier bees. Faster movement. Stronger protection.
Asian Hornet Muzzle (Beehive Entrance Guard) – Protection Against Vespa Velutina
€21,99 EUR
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.
- 5 mm laser-cut entrances stop hornets
- Smooth, confusion-free bee traffic
- Reduces pressure on guard bees
- Compatible with Dadant Nicot and adaptable bottom boards
- Natural wood & transparent plexiglass design
- Works perfectly with the Ornetin UV® trap for complete hive protection
Included
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
Specifications
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.
Installation
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.
Shipping & Returns
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 30 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.
Your Bees Are Under Attack
Asian hornets wait at the entrance, catch returning foragers mid-air, and weaken your colony day after day.
Most solutions don’t work:
- They block your bees
- Stress the colony
- And hornets quickly adapt
Protect your hive without slowing your bees — with a system designed for real-world hornet pressure.
Off-season: Landing Board
During the low season, remove only the plexiglass front and leave everything else in place year-round. Bees seem to enjoy the extra landing space — and your storage room will appreciate having one less thing to accommodate.
Easy to Mount
- Under 10 minutes
- No complex tools required
- Step-by-step installation
- Ready to protect your hive in minutes
No technical skills required — anyone can install it.
Easy to Install: One single screw and you are done
Easy mounting and removing, with a single screw, and your hive is protected instantly.
Versions
We offer two versions to fit the most common hive types:
- Dadant–Nicot (MUNI): Perfect fit for Nicot bottom boards
- Dadant–Adapt (MUDY): Adjustable design to fit most standard hives
Not sure? Choose MUDY — it fits most setups.
Designed, Made & Produced in France 🇫🇷
Developed near Pau in the Pyrenees, Ornetin is created by a team of BroodMinder who are passionate about beekeeping and innovation.
Each product is carefully crafted in France to deliver reliable, real-world protection for your hives.
Field-tested across Europe.
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.