I have noticed that most beeks use the 3/4 inch side of the solid or screened bottom board. Heck, the entrance reducer is specifically made for that side of the board. Anybody using the reverse or 3/8 inch side? And if so, why?
Quote from: Two Bees on June 09, 2008, 10:02:04 AM
I have noticed that most beeks use the 3/4 inch side of the solid or screened bottom board. Heck, the entrance reducer is specifically made for that side of the board. Anybody using the reverse or 3/8 inch side? And if so, why?
I use the 3/8 " side because it is easier for the guard bees to protect the hive, keeps mice and larger bee predators from entering. :)
Quote from: Two Bees on June 09, 2008, 10:02:04 AM
I have noticed that most beeks use the 3/4 inch side of the solid or screened bottom board. Heck, the entrance reducer is specifically made for that side of the board. Anybody using the reverse or 3/8 inch side? And if so, why?
I also use the 3/8 inch side, but then I'm using my bottom boards as top entrances. Like Beehopper said, it makes a thinner entrance for the bees to guard and a strip of 1/4 or 3/8 wood can be used as an entrance reducer.
Quote from: Brian D. Bray on June 09, 2008, 05:20:20 PM
Quote from: Two Bees on June 09, 2008, 10:02:04 AM
I have noticed that most beeks use the 3/4 inch side of the solid or screened bottom board. Heck, the entrance reducer is specifically made for that side of the board. Anybody using the reverse or 3/8 inch side? And if so, why?
I also use the 3/8 inch side, but then I'm using my bottom boards as top entrances. Like Beehopper said, it makes a thinner entrance for the bees to guard and a strip of 1/4 or 3/8 wood can be used as an entrance reducer.
Now I remember where I got that idea ;) :-D