On his website, Michael Bush writes that at the base of his hives with top entrances, he uses an 8-frame slatted rack attached with #8 hardware cloth.
My question: Is the #8 hardware cloth on the very bottom (on the ground) or is it between the bottom rack and the first hive box. In other words, should I attach it to the top or the bottom of the slatted rack?
(More naive questions to follow, I'm sure.)
Liz