Screen tray on top for varroa control, in-hive feeding, cleanout, or brood box observation from underneath
Solid tray on top for in-hive feeding, cleanout or application of CheckMite+ Strips for SHB control
Solid tray on bottom being used for cleanout, in this case removing chewed-up newspaper bits after combining hive boxes
Feeding via the upper tray
Waxing your board
| The Ultimate Bottom Board™ is BeeCARE's all-purpose, integrated base for a beehive. It is a screened bottom board with a landing ramp, similar to a combination of an old-style bottom board, a landing board and a varroa trap. You get three products in a single, multi-purpose unit. This ramped, screened bottom board is the only bottom board you'll ever need, and it gives you the following benefits:
 | When used with the Elevated Hive Stand and with the bottom solid tray removed, varroa mites can fall through to the ground, automatically and naturally decreasing the mite population | | Two removable, interchangeable trays: a screened tray for extra ventilation and varroa mite control, and a solid tray for normal use or Small Hive Beetle (SHB) control using CheckMite+ strips | | You can administer solid food inside the hive via the upper tray, without opening the hive. | | The solid tray in the lower position serves as the platform for sticky paper when used for varroa mite control. | | Our exclusive interchangeable, double-tray design allows you to inspect the bottom brood chamber from below without opening your hive, if used with the Elevated Hive Stand. | | You can provide your hives additional ventilation with the screen tray on top, which is especially important for increased brood production during warm weather and varroa control during the winter. | | The integrated landing ramp at the entrance minimizes hive drifting in stronger winds, where the returning field bees have a more difficult time making it back into the hive. | | Serves as both bottom board and landing board in a single unit | | Less expensive and much easier to work with than the old-style three components - bottom board, landing board, and varroa trap | | Sliding trays are sealed with polyurethane and are lubricated with wax along the edges for easier movement. Paraffin wax is used instead of beeswax to minimize external robbing and SHB attraction. | | Compatible with Langstroth hive designs and accessories - can be used on your existing hive | | Every unit is pre-fitted, assembled, caulked, sealed and waxed! |
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Painting 
Solid Tray
Screen Tray
Tray handles for
easy tray removal
and replacement
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