Asian Hornet Muzzle - Ornetin
Protect your hives with a smarter defense
We designed the Ornetin Muzzle® to counter the growing threat of Vespa velutina (Asian hornets), while addressing the common flaws found in conventional muzzles.
Unlike net-based systems that confuse bees and are eventually outsmarted by hornets, our design features multiple precisely calibrated entrances with a total effective lenght of 72cm — 5x longer than the classic green Nicot reducer — allowing bees to enter and exit rapidly from multiple directions, making it extremely difficult for hornets to intercept them.
Each entrance is laser-cut to 5 mm, narrow enough to block hornets while letting your bees pass safely. Unable to enter, hornets grow desperate and often end up caught in an adjacent Ornetin trap.
Crafted from natural wood and transparent plexiglass, the muzzle ensures:
- Maximum visibility
- Unhindered bee movement in the safe zone
- Reinforced hive protection reducing disruption to daily activity
The design has been carefully engineered to maintain performance even with imperfect hive geometries — accommodating body-to-bottom misalignments and irregularities in the hive’s front face.
⚠ Check your compatibility
Current version fits Nicot hive bottoms and some wooden bottoms.
**check your hive dimensions before ordering.**
The Ornetin Muzzle® is a durable, eco-conscious, and locally produced solution by the BroodMinder Team in France. Combine it with our Ornetin UV® trap for a complete defense system against hornet attacks.
Visit our dedicated portal at ornetin.com.
There you will find videos, how-to's and many other handy ressources
to help you in your daily trapping!
Included
The Ornetin Muzzle comes as a self-assembly kit. It includes pre-cut natural wood panels, a transparent plexiglass front, and all necessary hardware for quick setup with basic tools.
Kit contents:
- 1 Ornetin Muzzle (flat-packed)
- All required screws
- Assembly video link
Equipping multiple hives? Multi-packs are available.
Specifications
Hive Compatibility:
Designed for standard Dadant hives with bottom Nicot boards (with green reducer installed).
Do you have a different hive configuration? Let us know — we may be able to produce a custom version for your needs.
Dimensions:
- Width: 420 mm
- Height: 135 mm
- Depth: 160 mm
Materials:
- Untreated natural wood
- Transparent plexiglass
- Zinc-coated fittings
Maintenance Tips:
Can be painted or oiled for improved weather protection and visual appeal.
Installation
Assembly:
Delivered flat-packed for easy DIY assembly.
- Includes all screws and illustrated instructions
- Estimated build time: ~10 minutes
Mounting on the hive:
We’ve designed installation to be as simple as possible — a single screw secures the entire unit to the hive.
Deployment period:
Install at the end of June, when hornet activity begins.
- Preferably place it in the morning so bees can reorient during their first flight.
- Bees may take a few hours to adapt to the new “king-size” entrance.
Maintenance during the season:
- Occasionally, bees may leave debris inside. To clean, lift the muzzle slightly and gently shake — debris will fall easily.
- Remove the device by late November, unless you prefer to keep the entrance warmer over winter.
- Optional: Paint wooden parts to match hive aesthetics and improve durability.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping terms and conditions for online orders on eu.broodminder.com
Shipping from :
- All orders are processed and shipped promptly from our EU headquarters in France.
- We are typically shipping on Tuesday and Thursday.
Important Notice for Shipments Outside the European Union (UK, Switzerland, Norway, etc.):
If you are placing an order from outside the European Union—such as the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway, or Iceland—please note that additional customs duties and taxes like VAT may apply according to your country’s regulations.
These charges are the responsibility of the customer. We recommend checking with your local customs authority before completing your purchase.
Delivery Time
- France: 4 working days
- Europe: 5 working days
- Worldwide: on average 7-10 working days (depending on location).
Order delivery
- Due to the shipment value, we only offer home delivery with proof of delivery as the shipping method. Relay delivery is not available when insurance is included.
Order tracking
- Orders are sent in tracked packages
- After your purchase you will be able to follow delivery in real time.
Return conditions
- Shall you encounter any issue with your delivery, please contact our customer service: support@broodminder.com