Use an Hive Doctor Hive Mat (also known as inner cover, crown board, or ceiling) to stop your bees from propolising the roof down on your hives. Also acts as a great insulator, the Hive Mat is an essential part of every hive.

This Hive Mat is fitted with a gated entrance:

• Allows bee entry above the hive mat
• Decreased time to get nectar into the hive
• Improves venting and air movement
• Can be opened and closed to meet your hive management needs
• Gate is tightly fitted to ensure it does not swing shut, and stays closed during transport
• Rim is made from high strength virgin plastics
• High quality hardboard to reduce moisture absorption and warping
• Assembled with stainless steel screws for a long life under repeated use
• Dimensionally accurate