{"product_id":"8-10-frames-mesh-bottom-board-small-paint-defects","title":"Mesh Bottom Board with Beetle Trap – 8 \u0026 10 Frame","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Hive Defense. Smarter Value.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eGet the same dependable hive protection and ventilation for less. These \u003cstrong\u003eApiary Gear Mesh Bottom Boards\u003c\/strong\u003e have minor cosmetic paint marks, but their function is completely unaffected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere is \u003cstrong\u003eno breakage, warping, or damage\u003c\/strong\u003e to the mesh, tray, entrance, or feet. 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