Beetle Crusher™ – Turn Beetle Hiding Spots Into Death Traps

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Note: Each 4-pack covers roughly one full-sized hive. Most colonies will use one 4-pack; nucleus colonies may use half.

The Beetle Crusher™ is a mechanical small hive beetle control tool built to work with your bees’ instincts. Placed across top bars, it forms a narrow, dark space that beetles rush to for cover. Bees naturally drive them inside, and a quick press crushes the invaders—clean, fast, and comb-safe.

How to Use

Set the Beetle Crusher™ across brood top bars and leave it in place. During inspections, press down firmly. If you hear a crunch, remove and clean before resetting. No crunch? Reset and move on. Keep Crushers in the hive year-round for continuous suppression—typically four per full hive or two per nuc.

Why Choose Beetle Crusher™

Oil Traps: Messy, disposable, and need constant refilling.
Swiffer Pads/Dryer Sheets: Block bee movement and require frequent replacement.
Bait Traps: Use attractants and chemicals that need restocking.
Beetle Crusher™: Clean, reusable, chemical-free, and always ready.

Simple. Scalable. Field-tested. A tool that lets you and your bees fight beetles every time you open the hive.

FAQs

What if one fails?
No formal warranty, but we back our gear like Callahan Auto (yes, that one). Send a photo or video of the issue—we’ll make it right. Just don’t mow it over and expect a new one.

Why the higher price?
It’s built to last. While oil and bait traps are consumables, Beetle Crushers are a one-time buy designed for years of use.

Notes & Tips

Fitment: Durable plastic can flex for a snug fit—bend slightly inward if needed.
Offset Marks: Alignment ticks show the proper spacing to admit beetles, not bees.
Propolis: If bees seal it up, scrape clean and reset.
Hive Safety: Ensure minimal clearance above top bars to avoid crushing bees or queens.
Compatibility: Works alongside other SHB tools without interference.
Field-tested: Proven effective under beetle pressure.
Patent Status: Patent pending.

Bulk Orders: Orders of 35 packs or more may require additional lead time. Custom branding is available for clubs or resellers.

Construction: Each Crusher is 3D-printed from durable plastic. Minor texture lines are cosmetic only.

Extras & Seconds: We sometimes offer discounted “seconds”—fully functional tools with cosmetic flaws. We may also toss in an extra or two when stock allows.

History: The Beetle Crusher™ originated from beekeeper Dale Foley’s clever DIY design to fight SHB without chemicals or oil. With his blessing, we refined it into a durable, repeatable tool built for long-term use. Every Crusher continues that tradition of practical beekeeper innovation.