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Date: | Sun, 3 Dec 2000 08:19:03 -0600 |
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Last Spring I built 50 screened bottom boards. Even though I keep my hives a foot or so above the ground on timbers, quite a few of my old boards were beginning to fall apart.
The bottom boards are built out of 1X4 lumber, so they were not expensive. I did have some difficulty finding the right mesh screen, but soon discovered it at a local hardware store. I am able to slide a 1/4" piece of plywood under the screen when needed to block off the ventilation in the winter and spring.
I am currently wintering hives in an un-heated, insulated shed. Each hive went into the shed as a strong single with a candy board on the top. The screened bottom board is covered with plywood except for a 3x5" hold cut in the center for ventilation. We have long winters here in Minnesota. The bees went in the shed on November 4 and won't come out until April 1st or so. As this is the first year I have tried this method I am anxious to see how it works, or doesn't work.
Any advise, ideas or questions?
Mark in Northern Minnesota
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