Hi Aaron & all

 > I suspect a solution would be to drill a hole in the bottom
 > and screen it over, although the bees might (probably will)
 > propolize the screen over, as they do the screened ventillation
 > holes at the front top and back of the nuc boxes.

The bees are telling you something about their requirements for 
ventilation, they will only rarely propolise mesh fitted into floors 
(bottom boards), but almost always plug up upper vents.

I am not a betting man, but I will bet you a pint of Guinness (to be 
collected or delivered next time you visit Gormanston) that if you try 
out your screened holes they will only attract a very minor amount of 
propolis, if any.


Regards & Best 73s, Dave Cushman, G8MZY
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