{"product_id":"10-frame-cypress-screened-bottom-board","title":"10-Frame Cypress Screened Bottom Board","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 10-Frame Cypress Screened Bottom Board does three things: it forms the floor of the hive, it keeps air moving through the colony, and it lets anything that falls out of the cluster — debris, wax flakes, and mites — drop through the screen instead of building up inside the hive. That last function is why screened bottom boards became standard practice in beekeeping over the past few decades. Varroa mites fall off bees during grooming. With a screened floor, they fall through and land on a sticky board or in an oil trap below. With a solid floor, they land and climb back up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe built this one from cypress because cypress handles moisture and weather better than pine without requiring chemical treatment. It stays dimensionally stable, resists rot, and holds up through humid Southern summers and wet winters without warping or deteriorating. The joints are glued with Titebond and fastened with staples and nails on the assembled option. The unassembled version is for beekeepers who prefer to assemble and finish their own woodenware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe screen integrates with the \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/small-hive-beetle-oil-trap\"\u003eSmall Hive Beetle Oil Pan Trap\u003c\/a\u003e — the redesigned rail underneath allows the oil tray to seal completely, so bees can't access oil or diatomaceous earth placed in the tray. The lower rail also supports a corrugated board that slides in to close the screen when you want to reduce drafts or add insulation during cold weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eScreened vs. Solid Bottom Board\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell both, and we use both. The screened board gives you ventilation, passive mite drop monitoring, and beetle trap compatibility. The solid board gives you better insulation and a simpler setup. Neither is universally better — it depends on your climate, your management style, and what you're trying to accomplish. Watch our video on this below if you're not sure which to start with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9MEyNbz5wFI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWatch: Solid vs. Screened Bottom Boards — Pros, Cons, and Which to Choose\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCypress construction — naturally rot-resistant, dimensionally stable, handles moisture without warping or chemical treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScreened floor — allows debris, wax particles, and varroa mites to fall through. Functions as a passive monitoring and management aid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmall Hive Beetle Oil Pan Trap compatible — the redesigned lower rail allows the oil tray to seal completely beneath the screen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClosable screen — a corrugated board slides into the lower rail to close the screen when less ventilation is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo finish options — unpainted for beekeepers who finish their own woodenware; primed and painted for those who want it ready to use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAssembled option available — glued with \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/titebond-3-wood-glue\"\u003eTitebond\u003c\/a\u003e, fastened with staples and \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/10-frame-hive-parts\/products\/2-14-inch-nails-for-boxes\"\u003enails\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCypress wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHive Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-frame Langstroth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23.5 × 16.5 × 3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable assembled (Titebond glue, staples, nails) or unassembled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnpainted or primed and painted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/blogs\/beekeeping-equipment\/parts-of-a-beehive-the-basic-components\"\u003eParts of a Beehive: The Basic Components\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/blogs\/beekeeping-pests\/survey-of-varroa-mite-treatments\"\u003eSurvey of Varroa Mite Treatments\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/small-hive-beetle-oil-trap\"\u003eSmall Hive Beetle Oil Pan Trap\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/10-frame-metal-capped-telescoping-cover\"\u003e10-Frame Cypress Metal Capped Telescoping Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/10-frame-inner-cover\"\u003e10 Frame Inner Cover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/10-frame-hive-parts\"\u003e10-Frame Hive Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/cypress-hive-parts\"\u003eCypress Hive Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/hive-kits\"\u003eBeekeeping Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"10-Frame Unpainted","offer_id":47288949113084,"sku":"BB SC 10","price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10-Frame Primed and Painted","offer_id":47288949145852,"sku":"BB SC 10 P","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1648\/7234\/files\/10-Frame-Cypress-Screened-Bottom-Board-10-Frame-Unpainted-Foxhound-Bee-Company_fc68e1e6-f9d6-4c1e-ae90-3f22e50d4148.png?v=1751295810","url":"https:\/\/proudlibertarian.com\/en-de\/products\/10-frame-cypress-screened-bottom-board","provider":"Proud Libertarian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}