Flow Hive Upgrade Kit – Version 1

Purchased a Flow Hive 2 in Araucaria with the original adjustable hive stand's timber leg covers? Then this upgrade kit is just for you! The Flow Hive Upgrade Kit Version 1 contains two of our most popular upgrades for the original Flow Hive 2 – an entrance reducer and our custom Flow Ant Guard® kit. Entrance reducer The Flow Entrance Reducer is handy for protecting your colony against predators and robbing, or for reducing drafts in cold climates, and can be used to seal the hive entrance for short periods when relocating your hive. Ant guards If you have a Flow Hive 2 with an original adjustable hive stand and are looking for an elegant solution for keeping these tiny pests out of your hive, then our Version 1 ant guards are for you. Made from 100% recycled polypropylene, they provide a space for creating a liquid ant barrier on the legs of your hive stand. Note: Ant guards are not interchangeable with those used on the Flow Hive 2+ or ThermoGrade™ Flow Hive 2. How to use your entrance reducer Entrance reducers are designed to narrow the entry point of the hive. This can be useful for protecting your hive against predators or robbing colonies, as this allows the guard bees to more effectively control who enters the hive. They can also be helpful in cold climates for reducing drafts and snow from entering the hive throughout the cooler month