A post script to my last post in this thread:
The losses I have experienced using full screened bottomboards are limited
to either weak over-wintered hives and splits as previously mentioned. All
losses had available stores.
Using screened bottomboards overwinter with strong hives has been quite
beneficial with seemingly lower rates of chaulkbrood, disease, and IMO a
faster spring buildup.
Chuck Norton
Reidsville, NC
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