Set of 4 anti-ant legs for beehives , made of stainless steel and designed to protect the beehive from ants climbing up from the ground.

Its operation is simple: each leg incorporates a small lower cup that is filled with neutral vegetable oil, creating a physical barrier that prevents the ants from entering the hive.

It is a practical solution for beekeepers who have hives in areas with ants, especially in fixed settlements, individual benches or apiaries where the ground has a lot of insect activity.

• It helps prevent ants from entering the hive .
• Made of stainless steel , weather resistant.
• Easy assembly under the bottom or stand of the hive.
• They work by using an oil barrier, without applying chemicals to the hive.
• Recommended to keep the hive environment cleaner and more protected.
• Complete set of 4 units for a beehive.

How to use:

• Place the beehive on a stable and level surface.
• Screw each leg under the bottom or stand of the hive.
• Check that all four legs are firm and evenly spaced.
• Fill the lower bowl with neutral vegetable oil.
• Prevent grass, branches, or other objects from touching the hive, as they could serve as a bridge for the ants.
• Check the oil level periodically and clean away any dirt, water, or insects.

Recommendation for the beekeeper: for the protection to be effective, it is important to keep the area around the hive clean, without tall grass or leaning elements that could allow the passage of ants.

Technical specifications:

• Product: Set of anti-ant legs for beehives.
• Type: hive leg with oil barrier.
• Material: stainless steel.
• Color: silver.
• Contents: 4 anti-ant legs.
• Recommended application: 1 hive per set of 4 units.
• Approximate load per leg: 50 kg.
• Approximate total load per set: 200 kg with evenly distributed load.
• Approximate outer diameter: 8.4 cm.
• Approximate height: 7 cm.
• Approximate mounting plate size: 3.5 x 3.5 cm.
• Approximate screw diameter: 3.5mm.
• Approximate diameter of the support area / cup: 5 cm.
• Approximate weight per unit: 0.11 kg.

Anti-ant legs for beehives in stainless steel

Set of 4 legs with oil barrier to protect beehives from ants