l LANGSTROTH BOTTOM BOARD: This 22×16.3 inch bottom board includes a wooden frame and mesh screen, providing a safe & sturdy foundation for 10-frame Langstroth beehives l EASY PEST CONTROL: This wooden bottom board’s sliding drawer offers a natural way to control small hive beetles and varroa mites, using a collection tray on the screen to trap them when they first fall off a bee l GREAT VENTILATION & OBSERVATION: The screen mesh assists with proper ventilation, especially in hot and humid locations, while also providing a non-invasive way to spy on what is going on inside your hive l SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP: Expertly designed and built, this screened bottom board is constructed of naturally durable cedarwood to easily take the weight of the beehive stack above without problem l SIMPLE ASSEMBLY: Our hive bottom board’s precision-cut finger joints and simple design make assembly quick and easy The bottom board of your hive is essential to your colony’s well-being, providing a solid foundation to the work above and keeping out pests from below. This screened board made from naturally durable cedar seals your hive’s bottom and serves as the base for the other components your Langstroth hive. It does double duty as a pest trap thanks to the screen mesh. When mites lose their grip, they fall through the screen to the drawer and are stopped from returning to continue infecting your colony. The drawer’s sliding design means you don’t need to disassemble your whole hive every time it’s time to clean the trap. On top of reducing yourvarroa mite count, this wooden board also offers better ventilation for your hive, helpful in both summer and in winter when it reduces frost buildup. A natural observation window, the screen also allows you to monitor what is going on inside your hive at any time. Precision-cut finger joints and simple design make quick assembly a breeze. Our handy and versatile bottom board is one that should be in every beekeeper’s arsenal! Specifications Material: Cedarwood, PVC Dimensions: 22 x 16.3 x 2.8 in. (56×41.3×7.2 cm) Net Weight: 5.2 lb. (2.4 kg) Package List 1 x Beehive Bottom Board On May-12-21 at 06:21:06 PDT, seller added the following information: