{"product_id":"stainless-steel-mesh-for-bottom-boards-ventilation-beetle-control","title":"304 Stainless Steel Mesh for Screened Beehive Bottom Boards","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild or Repair Your Own Screened Bottom Board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eApiary Gear 304 Stainless Steel Beehive Mesh\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for building, repairing, or upgrading screened bottom boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts woven stainless steel construction provides durable airflow beneath the colony while creating a screened barrier that keeps worker bees above the hive floor and allows mites and hive debris to fall through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhether you're replacing an old screen or building a new bottom board from scratch, this flat mesh sheet is easy to cut and fit to your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e304 Stainless Steel for Long-Term Hive Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUnlike ordinary steel mesh, 304 stainless steel is highly resistant to corrosion caused by moisture and condensation inside the hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThat makes it a practical choice for equipment that stays exposed to changing weather and humid hive conditions throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImproved Airflow Beneath the Colony\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA screened bottom board allows air to move through the base of the hive, providing additional ventilation during warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe screen can also be paired with a removable bottom tray when seasonal airflow needs to be reduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUseful for Varroa Monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhen used with a monitoring tray or sticky board underneath, the mesh allows naturally fallen Varroa mites to pass through the screen where they can be counted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis makes a screened bottom board useful as part of a hive-monitoring routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e A screened bottom board should not be relied on as a stand-alone Varroa treatment. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for DIY Hive Projects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe flat sheet can be cut and secured to fit a variety of hive projects, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreened bottom boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement bottom-board screens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVentilated hive components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIY hive ventilation projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apiary Gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beehive Bottom Board Mesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304 Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woven Wire Mesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Screened Bottom Boards \u0026amp; 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