Every hive needs a solid foundation. This 10-Frame Screened Bottom Board serves as the main front door for your colony while acting as a first line of defense against common pests. Why Choose a Screened Bottom Board? Natural Pest Management: The mesh screen allows Varroa mites that fall off bees to drop completely out of the hive, preventing them from crawling back up. Enhanced Ventilation: Essential for Florida summers, the screen provides vital airflow to help your bees regulate the hive's internal temperature and cure honey faster. Debris Control: Small hive beetles and hive debris fall through the screen, keeping the bottom of your hive cleaner with less effort from the bees. Complete Climate & Mite Control: This board comes complete with a plastic bottom closure (insert). Use it to seal the hive for temperature control during cold snaps or to perform accurate mite drop counts to monitor your colony's health. See our step-by-step guide on how to perform a 24-hour mite count. Installation & Care: Compatibility: Designed to fit any standard 10-frame Langstroth hive setup. Weatherproofing: Because this piece is closest to the ground, we highly recommend applying two coats of exterior semi-gloss latex paint to all wooden exterior surfaces to prevent rot and moisture damage. Hive Setup: Simply place this on your hive stand and stack your Deep Hive Body directly on top.
