How (and Why) to Use a Screened Bottom Board

Learn how a screened bottom board helps monitor and manage varroa mites in your hive. This video explains how to use a screened bottom board to track mite populations, when to combine it with a solid bottom board, and how to keep the tray clean to prevent debris buildup.

Read More About Monitoring Hive Health

• How and When to Use Sticky Boards
• FAQs About Using Mite Monitoring Boards for Mite Counts
• Reading Your Sticky Boards in the Winter
• Using Mite Monitoring Boards to Count Varroa Mites
• How to Do Sugar Rolls to Test for Varroa Mites
• How to Use the Varroa EasyCheck (Alcohol Wash) Sampling Method