> >What do you guys do to close off bottoms?

I'm using the same corrugated plastic sign board that I use to catch mite
drop.
FWIW, we are seeing some colonies apparently having a hard time with formic
this past week.
Unfortunately, I'm off to a conference, and won't be able to check for
several days.
Randy Oliver

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