8 Frame Screened Bottom Board

Amish-Crafted Quality — Made in the USA

This 8-Frame Screened Bottom Board is expertly handcrafted by Amish woodworkers in Ohio, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern hive functionality. Built from premium Eastern White Pine, this bottom board provides strength, stability, and reliable long-term performance for your 8-frame Langstroth hive.

Enhanced Ventilation & Hive Health

A screened bottom board offers improved airflow, helping regulate temperature and reduce moisture inside the hive—two critical factors for colony health. The screen also assists with varroa mite control, allowing mites to fall through and preventing them from reattaching to your bees.

Removable Plastic Insert Included

The included slide-in plastic insert (12-3/4” x 21-3/4” x 1/8”) gives you complete seasonal flexibility:

✅ Increase insulation in cooler months

✅ Reduce debris drafts

✅ Perform varroa mite drop counts

✅ Control ventilation as needed

Quickly remove or insert depending on weather and colony needs.

Ready to Use — No Assembly Required

Your 8-frame screened bottom board arrives fully assembled and ready to install.

Included in the 8-frame kit:

✅ 1 Screened Bottom Board (14″ x 22″ x 2-9/16″)

✅ 1 Plastic Insert (12-3/4” x 21-3/4” x 1/8”)

✅ 1 Entrance Reducer (12-1/4″ x 3/4″ x 3/4″)

Premium Eastern White Pine

Responsibly sourced from Michigan and Pennsylvania, Eastern White Pine is known for exceptional stability, light weight, and resistance to the elements. This lumber—once used in early American homesteads—now provides dependable protection for your bees.

Busy Bees ’N’ More continues to deliver premium, Amish-made hive components that far exceed the quality of mass-produced imports, ensuring your bees receive durable, functional, long-lasting equipment.

Key Features

• Amish-Made in Ohio – Expert craftsmanship with generations of woodworking heritage.

• Screened Bottom Design – Improves airflow and supports varroa mite drop.

• Includes Plastic Monitoring Insert – Perfect for mite counts and seasonal control.

• High-Quality Eastern White Pine – Lightweight, stable, and sustainably sourced.

• No Assembly Required – Install instantly on any 8-frame Langstroth hive.

• Improved Hive Health – Minimizes moisture and aids in year-round ventilation.

• Made in the USA – Built with American lumber and superior craftsmanship.

Specifications

• Type: Screened Bottom Board

• Hive Size: Fits 8-frame Langstroth hives

• Bottom Board Dimensions: 14″ x 22″ x 2-9/16″

• Plastic Insert: 12-3/4” x 21-3/4” x 1/8”

• Entrance Reducer: 12-1/4″ x 3/4″ x 3/4″

• Material: Eastern White Pine + Metal Screen + Plastic Insert

• Assembly: None required

• Brand: Busy Bees ’N’ More

 

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