Boardman Entrance Honey Bee Feeder – Mason Jar Sugar Syrup Feeder

Economical Entrance Feeder for Supplemental Honey Bee Feeding

Make feeding your honey bee colonies simple and affordable with our Boardman Entrance Honey Bee Feeder, available from Innisfil Creek Honey.

The Boardman Entrance Feeder is a convenient, economical feeding solution that allows honey bees to access supplemental sugar syrup directly from the entrance of their hive.

Designed to work with a compatible Mason-style jar, this traditional beekeeping feeder uses a perforated jar lid and gravity-assisted vacuum feeding system to dispense sugar syrup gradually as bees consume it.

Simply fill a suitable Mason-style jar with prepared sugar syrup, securely attach the included perforated lid, invert the jar, and place it into the feeder base. Position the assembled feeder at the entrance of your beehive so bees can access the syrup without needing to forage outside the hive.

Whether you're establishing a new colony, providing supplemental feed during early spring, or supporting colonies during periods of limited nectar availability, the Boardman Entrance Feeder offers a practical and easy-to-use feeding option.

Includes: Boardman Feeder Base and Perforated Lid.

Mason Jar Sold Separately.

Why Choose Our Boardman Entrance Feeder?

• Economical Feeding Solution: An affordable option for supplemental honey bee feeding.

• Convenient Hive Entrance Placement: Installs at the entrance of a compatible beehive.

• Mason Jar Feeding System: Uses a compatible Mason-style jar to hold sugar syrup.

• Perforated Feeding Lid Included: Allows bees to access syrup through small openings.

• Vacuum-Assisted Feeding: Helps control syrup flow when the jar is properly installed.

• Simple to Use: Fill, attach the lid, invert, and position at the hive entrance.

• Easy to Monitor: A transparent jar makes it convenient to check remaining syrup.

• Easy to Refill: Remove the jar, refill with syrup, and reinstall.

• Ideal for Supplemental Feeding: Useful during spring feeding, nectar shortages, and new colony establishment.

• Suitable for Hobby Beekeepers: A practical feeding option for backyard apiaries and smaller colony setups.

How Does a Boardman Entrance Feeder Work?

The Boardman Entrance Feeder uses a simple feeding system consisting of a feeder base, a perforated lid, and a compatible Mason-style jar.

When the jar is filled with sugar syrup, sealed with the perforated lid, and inverted into the feeder, a partial vacuum forms inside the jar.

This helps prevent the syrup from flowing out freely while allowing bees to access small amounts of syrup through the perforations.

As bees consume the syrup, the feeder gradually makes additional syrup available.

The feeder base is positioned at the hive entrance, providing bees with convenient access to supplemental feed.

Important: Proper lid fit, jar compatibility, and a secure seal are essential for preventing excessive leakage.

Ideal for Spring & Supplemental Honey Bee Feeding

Boardman Entrance Feeders are particularly convenient when beekeepers want a straightforward way to provide sugar syrup without opening the hive to refill an internal feeder.

Early Spring Feeding

Supplemental sugar syrup can be useful when colonies become active in spring but reliable natural nectar sources are not yet available.

New Colony Establishment

A Boardman Feeder can be used to provide supplemental syrup to newly established colonies when appropriate for their feeding requirements.

Nectar Dearths

During periods of limited nectar availability, supplemental sugar syrup may help provide additional carbohydrates when needed.

Small Apiary Feeding

For backyard beekeepers managing a limited number of hives, a Boardman Feeder provides a simple way to monitor and replenish syrup supplies.

Beekeeping Tip: Entrance feeders can attract robbing bees, wasps, and other insects, particularly during nectar dearths. Monitor colonies carefully and consider an internal feeder when robbing pressure is high.

How to Use the Boardman Entrance Feeder

Installation is simple and requires only a compatible Mason-style jar and prepared honey bee sugar syrup.

Feeding Instructions

1. Prepare Sugar Syrup: Mix an appropriate sugar syrup solution for the season and colony's feeding needs.

2. Fill the Mason Jar: Pour the prepared syrup into a clean, compatible Mason-style jar.

3. Attach the Perforated Lid: Securely tighten the included perforated lid onto the jar.

4. Invert the Jar: Carefully turn the jar upside down and check for excessive leakage.

5. Place the Jar in the Feeder: Position the inverted jar securely in the Boardman Feeder base.

6. Install at the Hive Entrance: Slide the feeder into a suitable opening at the entrance of your beehive.

7. Monitor Syrup Levels: Check the jar periodically and refill when needed.

Important: Ensure the feeder is stable, the jar is securely seated, and the hive entrance remains adequately accessible and ventilated.

What's Included?

Your Boardman Entrance Feeder purchase includes:

• 1 Boardman Entrance Feeder Base

• 1 Perforated Mason Jar Feeding Lid

Not Included: Mason-style jar and sugar syrup.

Product Specifications

Benefits of a Boardman Entrance Feeder

Affordable Feeding Equipment: A straightforward feeder that uses a separate Mason-style jar as its syrup reservoir.

Convenient Refilling: Refill the jar without removing hive covers or frames.

Visible Syrup Levels: When used with a clear glass jar, remaining feed is easy to monitor.

Simple Installation: Position the assembled feeder at the hive entrance.

Vacuum-Assisted Syrup Control: A properly assembled jar and perforated lid help regulate syrup flow.

Easy to Clean: The jar and feeder components can be separated for cleaning.

Important Beekeeping Considerations

For best results:

• Use a clean, compatible Mason-style jar.

• Make sure the perforated lid is securely attached.

• Check for excessive leaks before installation.

• Keep the feeder clean to prevent syrup spoilage.

• Monitor for robbing activity around the hive entrance.

• Avoid using entrance feeders when freezing temperatures make liquid syrup feeding impractical.

• Avoid feeding sugar syrup while honey supers intended for harvest are installed, as bees may store syrup in the comb.

The Boardman Feeder is a practical option for supplemental feeding, but the best feeder style will depend on your colony strength, weather conditions, and apiary management practices.

Honey Bee Feeders & Beekeeping Supplies from Innisfil Creek Honey

At Innisfil Creek Honey, we carry a selection of honey bee feeders, sugar syrup feeding accessories, hive equipment, and seasonal beekeeping supplies for Canadian beekeepers.

Whether you're starting your first hive or adding convenient feeding equipment to your existing apiary, our Boardman Entrance Feeder provides an affordable way to offer supplemental sugar syrup.

Make supplemental feeding simple with our Boardman Entrance Honey Bee Feeder, complete with feeder base and perforated lid.

Shop online at innisfilcreekhoney.com for honey bee feeders and quality beekeeping supplies in Canada.