{"title":"Beehive Entrance Reducers","description":"We stock a variety of beehive entrances which can be used to close the hive when moving or as a pest guard.","products":[{"product_id":"beehive-entrance-discs-5-pack","title":"Beehive Entrance Discs - 5 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eTheses round beehive entrance discs give you flexibility as they can be used for a number of purposes; fully closed, \u003cspan\u003eclosed with ventilation, fully open or queen exclusion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note colour may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yarra Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45394294800557,"sku":"entrance-5pack","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5613\/5085\/files\/BeehiveEntranceDiscs.jpg?v=1764556994"},{"product_id":"metal-beehive-entrance-disc-pack-of-5-67mm-5-pack","title":"Metal Beehive Entrance Disc (pack of 5)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metal beehive entrance discs are used to control the traffic in and out of your hive. 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