Screened Bottom Board party favors In peak summer heat a

In peak summer heat a fully ventilated mesh jacket will run cooler — see the alternatives below

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Batch-building this way keeps frames true — crooked frames bind in the box and draw uneven comb — and it's far faster than building one at a time

built for working through larger yards

Inspect seams and the veil mesh periodically and repair small tears before they spread

Screened Bottom Board party favors In peak summer heat aA screened bottom board swaps the solid floor for steel mesh boosting ventilation and letting Varroa mites fall through and out of the hive instead of climbing back onto the bees. It's a year round favorite for healthier colonies and easy mite monitoring, and fits any standard Langstroth hive in 5, 8, or 10 frame. Features Steel mesh floor in a sturdy wood frame Improves airflow through the brood nest Lets groomed off mites drop out instead of