The 10-Frame Cypress Screened Bottom Board is the floor of the hive, supporting all the boxes and frames above while providing ventilation and debris management. The screened design lets air and debris pass through while keeping bees out of the area below, and it is widely used as part of integrated varroa mite management.
At a glance
Type: Screened bottom board (hive floor)
Material: Cypress wood
Compatibility: 10-frame Langstroth equipment
Varroa aid: Screen helps with integrated mite management
Beetle trap ready: Seals to fit a Small Hive Beetle Oil Pan Trap
Closable screen: Lower rail holds a corrugated board to reduce drafts in cold weather
Assembly: Available fully assembled with staples and nails, optional paint
Best for
Forming the base of a 10-frame Langstroth hive
Supporting integrated varroa mite management
Running a sealed small hive beetle oil pan trap
Improving ventilation and debris fallout
Closing off airflow during colder months
How to use
Set the screened bottom board at the base of the hive and stack the brood box on top. Slide a Small Hive Beetle Oil Pan Trap underneath for pest control, or insert a corrugated board on the lower rail to close the screen and reduce drafts in winter.
About Foxhound Bee Company
Foxhound Bee Company is a beekeeping supplier offering hives, frames, tools, and equipment for beekeepers at every level, with a focus on dependable gear that helps colonies thrive.
