{"product_id":"hive-doctor-smart-bottom-board-with-triple-entrance-disk-white-10-frame","title":"Hive Doctor Varroa Bottom Board - Ventilated with Triple Disc - 8 \u0026 10 Frame Options","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/toq5Xwg6ypE?si=R95-Vlr3MQn1PZbC\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreened bottom board with optional ventilation\u003c\/strong\u003e when using with compatible inspection trays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003escreened bottom board\u003c\/strong\u003e to inspect for varroa (pest trays required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-set wasp guards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecreate a 9mm reduced entrance to prevent wasp invasion, on all three disks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy turn, easy access dials \u003c\/strong\u003e- designed for pest and robbing control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight sides and ends\u003c\/strong\u003e for easy palletising, and strapping multiple hives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScrew holes\u003c\/strong\u003e for securing to pallets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocator slots\u003c\/strong\u003e through centre of base for Emlock hive strappers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocating lugs \u003c\/strong\u003eto secure your hive box, and rigid design to prevent bowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal entrance space\u003c\/strong\u003e to allow future functionality, eg. pollen traps, varroa control, and other wasp control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep floor with great venting\u003c\/strong\u003e (21% ventilation), with the ability for venting to be closed off with pest trays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTriple disk entrance\u003c\/strong\u003e for a choice of entrance options (disk colour may vary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBar entrance reducer\u003c\/strong\u003e available separately \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ecrotek.com.au\/product\/hive-doctor-bar-entrance-reducer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e slots in front of the box, and can be flipped to either close or reduce the entrance, and stored in the front holding slot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest checking trays:\u003c\/strong\u003e available separately \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ecrotek.com.au\/product\/pest-checking-tray-for-hive-doctor-smart-bottom-board\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. 10 Frame Bottom Boards require \u003cstrong\u003e2 x Pest checking trays\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 10 frame or 8 frame \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 53 x 40.5 x 5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eAustralian Made\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVentilated bottom boards can reduce varroa loading and be utilised as part of a varroa management system\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModelling has shown Varroa control with venting can be up to 30% over the course of a year. This control does not work in isolation and needs to be used with other treatment options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mechanism does not actively treat mites but takes advantage of natural mite fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is estimated that 20% of phoretic mites fall off the bee in their first 72 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith vented bottom boards, mites that fall off the bees fall out of the hive, as opposed to solid floors where the mites can climb back up from the floor and reattach themselves to the bee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis reduction may seem small, but it will decrease the varroa stress load on the hive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis may be particularly beneficial when mite treatments cannot be applied E.g. long summer honey flows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModeling has shown that through the period between two synthetic treatments mite drop through vented bottom boards can lead to a reduction of up to a third in phoretic mites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduced mite loadings lead to healthier hives, colonies under less mite stress, reduced PMS and reduced hive losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep in mind that this is no substitute for high efficacy synthetic or organic treatments. Mite levels should be monitored and treated accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch on vented boards reducing varroa mites can be\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3095\/3639\/files\/Vented_bottom_boards_research_paper.pdf?v=1678842909\" title=\"Vented bottom boards reduce varroa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eviewed here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0560\/3095\/3639\/files\/Smart_Bottom_Board_Information.pdf?v=1644364160\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclick here to download our instruction guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Smart Bottom Board\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4pGr6urZ2m4\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\t\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOriginal \/ Smart Bottom Board Comparison\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/M0F76wdi9qI\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\t\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/strong\u003ewhen using pollen patties, place patties carefully on the top bars of the hive, ensuring no pieces fall through to the bottom board. As with any food product, these pieces may attract rodents which could result in damage to the hive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ecrotek - AU","offers":[{"title":"8 Frames","offer_id":43278461435963,"sku":"HDBV2TDW-1","price":36.46,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 Frames","offer_id":43278461468731,"sku":"HDBV2TDW-2","price":36.46,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/5030\/3803\/files\/Shopify_product-2022-02-09T130149.172.png?v=1770634779","url":"https:\/\/premiumbeekeepingsupplies.com.au\/products\/hive-doctor-smart-bottom-board-with-triple-entrance-disk-white-10-frame","provider":"Premium Beekeeping Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}