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Re: Screened Bottom Boards
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Sat, 21 Oct 2000 23:32:41 -0600
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On Sat, 21 Oct 2000, Scott Moser wrote:

> Greetings all,
>      I have heard that the standard mesh size for screened bottom boards is
> 8 mesh or 1/8 inch squares.  Why wouldn't 4 mesh (1/4") squares work?  the
> 8 mesh is tough to find around here.  Thanks!
> Scott

The quarter inch mesh allows robbing to take place through the screen
and the area is so large that small hives cannot defend themselves.


Best regards,

Donald Aitken
Edmonton Alberta Canada

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