Stainless Steel Ant-Proof Hive Feet

Create a simple physical barrier between ants and your beehive with Stainless Steel Ant-Proof Hive Feet from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies.

These hive supports use a small oil reservoir to interrupt the route ants would normally follow up the hive stand and into the colony.

How the Ant Barrier Works

The lower bowl is filled with an inexpensive vegetable oil.

The top section is positioned approximately 5mm above the lower bowl so ants cannot simply cross from one surface to the other.

To reach the hive, ants must encounter the oil barrier.

This creates a straightforward mechanical approach without needing to apply insecticide directly around the hive entrance.

304 Stainless Steel Construction

The feet are made from 304 stainless steel.

For additional strength, the connection where the nut meets the plate is welded.

The stainless construction suits outdoor apiary use and provides a durable surface around the oil reservoir.

Keep the Barrier Maintained

An ant-proof foot is only useful while the oil reservoir remains functional.

Check the bowls periodically for:

  • Evaporated or contaminated oil
  • Leaves or debris
  • Dead insects
  • Dirt creating a bridge
  • Grass or plants touching the hive above the barrier

Vegetation touching the hive can give ants an alternative route and bypass the feet entirely.

Useful Around Backyard Apiaries

Ant activity can be particularly frustrating around feeders, honey residue and smaller colonies.

These feet provide another management tool where ants repeatedly climb hive stands.

They can be paired with a stable stand system, provided the hive remains level and securely supported.

Product Features

  • 304 stainless steel
  • Welded nut-to-plate connection
  • Uses inexpensive vegetable oil
  • Approx. 5mm clearance recommended between sections
  • Designed to help prevent ants entering the hive

Add an oil-based physical barrier beneath your colony with Ant-Proof Hive Feet from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies.

For hive stands and other apiary accessories, call 02 9477 5569 or email info@hornsby-beekeeping.com.

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