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The STOP IT is a transparent barrier type velutina module, which constitutes an extension of the hive or nucleus, since it is mounted at the entrance of the hive.
The innovation is that it is made of plastic and is very light, easy to transport to the apiary and install with simple scissors and a stapler, and it reduces the stress of bees when they suffer attacks from their different predators, including the velutina wasp.

STOP IT does not prevent the velutine wasps from killing the bees, but it helps the bees to continue working by collecting and introducing nectar and water into the hive, that is, they can already predict that the exit and entrance are protected by the barrier.
It is also worth commenting that the level of predation is much less strong in the presence of Stop it, since it offers the bees different possibilities to act at the entrance or exit depending on the level of danger for them since they are protected behind the barrier.

Mode of Action.
The bees have free access to the hive, and can freely leave the hive and escape through the various Stop it holes. In this way, the velutina wasp and other predators are kept at a distance, unable to fly through the oval holes that are too narrow for their size.
Bees need a period of adaptation, just like when setting up a pollen trap, they need one or two days of adaptation.
It is highly recommended to install it before heavy periods of stress to reduce adaptation time and allow them to fully adapt to this new environment. The better they know it, the better they can organize to defend themselves.
Wasps cannot enter by flying, they may land and enter by walking. If the bees are already adapted to Stop it, they can better organize their defense.
Valid for all types of hives and nuclei. Supplied per unit disassembled, ready to assemble.

Feature Summary:

• Plastic material.
• Function: Spot velutina protector.
• Valid for all types of hives and nuclei.

Note: This STOP IT module is designed to help the hive against specific pressure from the Asian hornet, it does not eliminate the velutina nor does it prey on bees in flight, but it helps the bees defend themselves and better organize their entrances and exits to the hive. hive.

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Assembly Manual.