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Subject:	Re: shrew problem
From:	Bill Greenrose <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:	Informed Discussion of Beekeeping Issues and Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:	Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:08:37 -0500
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After finding the propolized remains of a mouse in one of my hives years ago, I started using the Universal Entrance Reducers sold by several suppliers.  Here is an example:

http://betterbee.com/products.asp?dept=351

They are held in place with two cork board thumb tacks, so they can be removed in a pinch, and they pretty much last forever.  But, I leave them on year round and just slide open the main opening, once the weather warms.  Have not had a rodent inside, since I started using them.  They are also useful to reduce the opening to help alleviate robbing.  I do use top entrances (Imirie shims - the ones from BetterBee with the round hole that comes with a plug) in the winter, since the snow can really pile up some winters (not this one).

Bill
Claremont, NH

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