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Two Bees

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?
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BeeHopper

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June 09, 2008, 10:18:21 AM
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.  :)

Brian D. Bray

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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.
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BeeHopper

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June 09, 2008, 05:42:54 PM
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
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