{"product_id":"8-frame-cypress-screened-bottom-board","title":"8 Frame Cypress Screened Bottom Board","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 Frame Cypress Screened Bottom Board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"568\" data-start=\"248\"\u003eOur \u003cstrong data-end=\"293\" data-start=\"252\"\u003e8-Frame Cypress Screened Bottom Board\u003c\/strong\u003e serves as the foundation of your hive, supporting the full weight of every box and frame stacked above it. This base design has become the standard among modern beekeepers because of its ability to improve ventilation and assist in managing varroa mites within the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"916\" data-start=\"570\"\u003eThe screened bottom board allows debris and air to pass freely through the mesh floor while keeping the bees safely contained inside. Over the past decade, screened boards have grown in popularity due to their role in reducing mite populations and improving hive hygiene — which is why we include them by default in our beekeeping starter kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1051\" data-start=\"918\"\u003eCrafted from \u003cstrong data-end=\"970\" data-start=\"931\"\u003edurable, rot-resistant cypress wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, this bottom board is built to last through years of seasonal weather changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1089\" data-start=\"1058\"\u003eKey Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1535\" data-start=\"1091\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1130\" data-start=\"1091\"\u003eRot-resistant cypress construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally weatherproof 7\/8\" thick wood for long life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1535\" data-start=\"1091\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1212\" data-start=\"1187\"\u003eScreened ventilation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allows airflow while helping manage varroa mites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1535\" data-start=\"1091\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1287\" data-start=\"1265\"\u003eCompatible design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Works seamlessly with our \u003cem data-end=\"1346\" data-start=\"1314\"\u003eSmall Hive Beetle Oil Pan Trap\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1535\" data-start=\"1091\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1374\" data-start=\"1350\"\u003eRemovable tray rail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lets you insert a corrugated board to reduce drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1535\" data-start=\"1091\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1474\" data-start=\"1430\"\u003eAssembled and painted options available.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1535\" data-start=\"1091\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1502\" data-start=\"1477\"\u003eStandard 8-frame fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for Langstroth hives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1568\" data-start=\"1542\"\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1861\" data-start=\"1570\"\u003eThis screened bottom board replaces the traditional solid floor with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1663\" data-start=\"1641\"\u003emetal mesh surface\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating airflow throughout the hive and helping remove debris naturally. The screen acts as a false floor — bees cannot pass through, but waste and mites can fall through and out of the colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2082\" data-start=\"1863\"\u003eEach board includes a small \u003cstrong data-end=\"1921\" data-start=\"1891\"\u003erail underneath the screen\u003c\/strong\u003e where a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1949\" data-start=\"1930\"\u003ecorrugated tray\u003c\/strong\u003e can rest. This tray allows beekeepers to temporarily close off the screen to retain warmth or reduce airflow during colder months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2360\" data-start=\"2084\"\u003eThe board’s dimensions and fit are designed to work perfectly with our \u003cstrong data-end=\"2189\" data-start=\"2155\"\u003eSmall Hive Beetle Oil Pan Trap\u003c\/strong\u003e, which seals completely and keeps bees out of the oil or diatomaceous earth inside. The trap slides easily beneath the screen, making pest control simple and efficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2631\" data-start=\"2362\"\u003eYou can order your bottom board \u003cstrong data-end=\"2446\" data-start=\"2394\"\u003eassembled with staples, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/titebond-3-wood-glue\" target=\"_blank\"\u003enails\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for durability, or opt to have it \u003cstrong data-end=\"2503\" data-start=\"2481\"\u003eprimed and painted\u003c\/strong\u003e for added weather protection. Both screened and solid versions are available and have been trusted by beekeepers for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2631\" data-start=\"2362\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee our other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/8-frame-equipment\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e8 Frame Hive Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e available at our store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/parts-of-a-beehive-the-basic-components\/\"\u003eBeehive Basic Components\u003c\/a\u003e on our blog.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch our YouTube video to learn \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9MEyNbz5wFI\" title=\"Solid vs Screened Bottom Boards Explained: The pros and cons of each type and which one is right.\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe pros and cons of Solid and Screened Bottom Boards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"8-Frame Unpainted","offer_id":52393659007288,"sku":"BB SC 8","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8-Frame Primed and Painted","offer_id":52393659040056,"sku":"BB SC 8 P","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0991\/0783\/2120\/files\/8-Frame-Cypress-Screened-Bottom-Board-8-Frame-Unpainted-Foxhound-Bee-Company.png?v=1779110488","url":"https:\/\/robinsemporium.store\/products\/8-frame-cypress-screened-bottom-board","provider":"Robin's Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}