Greetings ZEEBEE;
I use a Screened Bottom Board on my hive. Its elevated on legs about 6" above the ground. Last summer/fall, I removed the pull-out sticky board, leaving the screen open. During the past winter, I inserted the pull-out board and enclosed the opening under hive w/ a skirt, creating a dead-air space.
Have found some interesting things when inspecting the pull-out board!
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Dave W . . .
Hobbist - 1 Hive
First Package - Apr 03
Deeps & Shallows, SBB
Apistan - Aug 18, 03
Grease Patties - All year
03/04 Winter Loss - 0%
I use a Screened Bottom Board on my hive. Its elevated on legs about 6" above the ground. Last summer/fall, I removed the pull-out sticky board, leaving the screen open. During the past winter, I inserted the pull-out board and enclosed the opening under hive w/ a skirt, creating a dead-air space.
Have found some interesting things when inspecting the pull-out board!
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Dave W . . .
Hobbist - 1 Hive
First Package - Apr 03
Deeps & Shallows, SBB
Apistan - Aug 18, 03
Grease Patties - All year
03/04 Winter Loss - 0%