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General Non-Mantis Discussion
Other Insects & Invertebrates
Beekeeping
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<blockquote data-quote="ScienceGirl" data-source="post: 253286" data-attributes="member: 7015"><p>I use a screened bottom board for my hives. Allows for better air flow, less mites (though I haven't seen a single one :clap: ), and a cooler hive. There is a removable piece that can be inserted under the screen from the back. Vaseline or a sticky board can be placed on it, to allow a reading for mite populations. During the cooler months it can be put back in to control mites and keep the colony warmer. I've heard that you can keep it out all winter long since the bees only heat the box they're in, but it seems to me that it would cool down the hive... :huh: Thoughts?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ScienceGirl, post: 253286, member: 7015"] I use a screened bottom board for my hives. Allows for better air flow, less mites (though I haven't seen a single one :clap: ), and a cooler hive. There is a removable piece that can be inserted under the screen from the back. Vaseline or a sticky board can be placed on it, to allow a reading for mite populations. During the cooler months it can be put back in to control mites and keep the colony warmer. I've heard that you can keep it out all winter long since the bees only heat the box they're in, but it seems to me that it would cool down the hive... :huh: Thoughts? [/QUOTE]
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