Greetings,
Forgive me for probably asking a question that's likely been answered before. But my question is for those who have a lot of experience and can give sound advice. Is a screened bottom board actually better than a solid bottom board? Do they lessen the mite load any? If so, enough to warrant the extra cost/labor to purchase/make? How do bees regulate the temperature and humidity with a screened bottom?
Most of my hives have screened bottoms, but the few solid ones I have do as well as the rest.
Thanks again.
Forgive me for probably asking a question that's likely been answered before. But my question is for those who have a lot of experience and can give sound advice. Is a screened bottom board actually better than a solid bottom board? Do they lessen the mite load any? If so, enough to warrant the extra cost/labor to purchase/make? How do bees regulate the temperature and humidity with a screened bottom?
Most of my hives have screened bottoms, but the few solid ones I have do as well as the rest.
Thanks again.