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Offline KONASDAD

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Re: Screened bottom board vs. slatted bottom board
« Reply #20 on: February 05, 2009, 12:31:50 pm »
I have run both styles of SBB. I see no diff in mite issues, but i do see issues when its hot and muggy in late july and they need a little help in reducing nectar or maintasing a cooler hive. Less bearding, less burrr comb, and as a result  the SBB from betterbee work much better for ventilation control. I also use a vented cover. Yes its extra equipment, but for my backyard hives, fantastic.
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