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Homemade Screened Bottom Board Construction Technique

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Lesgold:
To finish the BB, 2.5mm holes are drilled into the end of the trays, the wire handle is inserted and then bent to 90 degrees to hold the components together. The bottom board is now ready to be put into service. I normally allow a couple of weeks for paint to cure fully. A bit of wax can be rubbed not the surface of the risers to prevent brood boxes from sticking.

maxell86:
There are a few reasons to use screened bottom boards. Most of decision reasons are personal to the beekeeper, localisation and situations.

Langstroth, is what, over 175 years old give or take, copied from another guy many years beforehand.
What has been working for the honeybee industry, is not working with the count of twenty or more diseases and pests impacting honeybees in each country.

Considering most of the bottom boards, screened or not are plastic which are available to purchase locally in Brisbane. Gladstone sells wood and metal screened bottom boards. Online is a mix.
We may be forced to invent, innovate, create and connect as beekeepers to rid varroa once and for all.

Much appreciated are the numerous posts from Les.
We all should get out in the shed and create something better than standard hives. Very nice board screen board.

Caution regarding kmart plastics are known as imminent landfill? try some double strength 8% vinegar on it in the sun (when it shines) and see the result?

Lesgold:
Thanks Maxell86. Will give that a go and see what happens. The trays are not exposed to sunlight but I will see how they perform over time. If there are issues, I will have to try an alternative. Just about to make up some sticky boards to test for varroa. Having the screened bottom boards makes this process easier.

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