Trap and kill invasive small hive beetles with our specialized screened bottom boards. This system capitalizes on bees’ natural behavior to push beetles off of frames and out of the hive. When beetles fall through the screened bottom boards, they land in a water or oil filled tray and die. The #7 screen wire openings will allow an adult beetle to fall through but restrict the passage of honey bees.
- Simple to assemble
- Easy to use
- Sturdy
- Usable year-round
- Fits 8-frame and 10-frame hives without modification
The bottom board opening can be operated in four different ways to address a variety of needs:
1) To provide full ventilation: Screen completely open with no tray installed.
2) To capture beetles: Install tray with rim up for holding liquid.
3) To seasonally restrict air flow to maintain heat for the brood or cluster: Install tray with rim down
4) To provide partial ventilation in the back of the hive: Tray can be pulled forward.