Boardman Entrance Feeder
The Boardman Entrance Feeder is a simple and effective way to provide syrup to your bees without disturbing the hive. Designed to attach to standard 70mm mason-style jars, this feeder allows for easy monitoring and refilling, making it an ideal choice for feeding newly installed packages, nucs, or supplementing colonies during nectar shortages.
Key Features:
✅ Compatible with 70mm Mason Jars – Easily screws onto standard 70mm mason-style jars for quick setup.
✅ Feeds Through the Hive Entrance – Allows bees to access syrup without opening the hive.
✅ Monitor Syrup Levels at a Glance – Transparent jar makes it easy to see when refills are needed.
How to Use:
- Fill a 70mm Mason Jar – Add sugar syrup to a clean mason-style jar.
- Attach the Feeder – Screw the Boardman feeder securely onto the jar.
- Invert & Place in Hive Entrance – Turn the jar upside down and slide the feeder into the hive entrance.
- Monitor & Refill as Needed – Check the syrup level regularly and refill as required.
A lightweight, practical, and easy-to-use solution, the Boardman Entrance Feeder is a great addition to any beekeeper’s feeding toolkit.
Disclaimer:
⚠ Use with Caution – Entrance feeding can promote robbing from other colonies or attract wasps due to the syrup being close to the hive entrance. Beekeepers should assess their specific conditions and determine if this feeding method is suitable for their management style.