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Bee Hive - Varroa Bottom Board - Ventilated with Triple Disc - 8 Frame Hive Doctor Base
Bee Hive - Varroa Bottom Board - Ventilated with Triple Disc - 8 Frame Hive Doctor Base
Bee Hive - Varroa Bottom Board - Ventilated with Triple Disc - 8 Frame Hive Doctor Base

Bee Hive - Varroa Bottom Board - Ventilated with Triple Disc - 8 Frame Hive Doctor Base

SKU: HDBV2TDW8

  • 8 Frame
  • Adaptable and functional UV resistant bottom board with a low profile for stability and sturdiness
  • Any entrance size or configuration can be set
  • Easy turn, easy access dials
  • Pest checking trays and other accessories sold separately
  • Vented bottom boards can reduce varroa loading and be utilised as part of a varroa management system.
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Bee Hive - Varroa Bottom Board - Ventilated with Triple Disc - 8 Frame Hive Doctor Base

  • Pre-set wasp guards create a 9mm reduced entrance to prevent wasp invasion, on all three disks
  • Easy turn, easy access dials- designed for pest and robbing control.
  • Straight sides and ends for easy palletising, and strapping multiple hives.
  • Screw holes for securing to pallets.
  • Locator slots through centre of base for Emlock hive strappers.
  • Locating lugs to secure your hive box, and rigid design to prevent bowing
  • Universal entrance space to allow future functionality, eg. pollen traps, varroa control, and other wasp control.
  • Deep floor with great venting (21% ventilation), with the ability for venting to be closed off with pest trays.
  • Triple disk entrance for a choice of entrance options (disk colour may vary)
  • Pest checking trays available separately here. 10 Frame Smart Bottom Boards require 2 x Pest checking trays
  • Bar entrance reducer available separately here slots in front of the box, and can be flipped to either close or reduce the entrance, and stored in the front holding slot.
  • Available in 8 Frame or 10 Frame options

    Vented bottom boards can reduce varroa loading and be utilised as part of a varroa management system.

    • The mechanism does not actively treat mites but takes advantage of natural mite fall.
    • Modelling 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.
    • It is estimated that 20% of phoretic mites fall off the bee in their first 72 hours.
    • With 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.
    • This reduction may seem small, but it will decrease the varroa stress load on the hive.
    • This may be particularly beneficial when mite treatments cannot be applied E.g. long summer honey flows.
    • Modeling 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.

    Reduced mite loadings lead to healthier hives, colonies under less mite stress, reduced PMS and reduced hive losses.

    Keep in mind that this is no substitute for high efficacy synthetic or organic treatments. Mite levels should be monitored and treated accordingly.

    Research on vented boards reducing varroa mites can be viewed here.

    For more information click here to download our instruction guide

    About the Smart Bottom Board

    Original / Smart Bottom Board Comparison

    Please note: when 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.

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    Customer Reviews

    Based on 13 reviews
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    Susan Greentree
    Bottom Board - Ventilated with Triple Disk (8Frame)

    I was very happy with the first one of these that I purchased some time ago, before the varroa problem. Thought it would ventilate the hive better in the hotter weather. This has been successful and hopefully if Varroa appear and the bees scratch them off, they will drop below the hive and not be able to jump back onto the bees.

    C
    Chris Gorman

    I always buy these bottom boards because they work well for me

    G
    Glenda Clapin
    Varroa Bottom Board

    Can't really give a 5 star as Varroa hasn't hit us yet so I'm not sure how effective it will be compared to a meshed bottom board that most club members seem to be preferring. Time will tell.

    S
    Shayne Starkey
    Smart Board

    I’m switching all my bottom boards to Hive Doctor Smart Bottom Boards ahead of Varroa arrival. They are a game changer for pest control especially SHB and Varroa. The disk systems makes it super easy to close entrances and move hives as well as regulate ventilation and reduce robbing.

    B
    Brian Hastings
    Hive bottom board

    I like the easy way to lock the hive. Purchase was easy and delivered without issue. I do find that if you have a red entry and the other two doors are open the bee have a preference for the red entrance.

    123

    Ecrotek delivers within Australia using Standard Courier delivery services for small orders. Orders exceeding 0.5m³ will be sent using Premium Courier delivery services. If your online order exceeds the small parcel size, you need a separate freight quote - see below.

    Goods are delivered on business days only. We cannot deliver on weekends or public holidays.

    Signature on Delivery Required

    We must get a signature when your order is delivered; we recommend you provide a delivery address where someone can receive and sign for your order. If no one is at your delivery address, the courier company will leave you a card in your letter box advising you of collection details.

    All prices displayed on our website are in Australian Dollars ($AUD) and will be charged in Australian Dollars at the checkout

    Postage Delivery Times

    Urban Rural
    Standard Courier 3-6working days* 4-7 working days*
    Premium Courier 2-3 working days* 3-5 working days*
    • All orders include tracking.
    • Delivery may be delayed during peak season.

    *Dependent upon payment confirmation and stock availability.

    Christmas Delivery Times

    To give your items the best chance to arrive in time for the holidays, please place your order by the following dates:

    • Monday, 16th December 2024 for regional areas
    • Tuesday, 17th December 2024 for metro areas (NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD)

    For Express Post (metro areas only excl. NT, WA & TAS), order by Wednesday, 18th December 2024.

    Carrier networks are especially busy during the holiday season, so order early to make sure you get your supplies in time for the holidays!

    Christmas Closure

    NOTE: The Ecrotek staff will be having a break over the Christmas – New Year period. Please place your orders by December 23 for dispatch before the Christmas closure.

    There may be some dispatches possible between December 24 and January 6 for orders pre-paid by credit card. All other orders will be processed after January 6.

    Tracking

    Once your order is shipped you will receive an email confirming your shipping details and tracking number.

    If you have an account with Ecrotek you can also view the status of your order online when you log into your account.

    Flat rate shipping offers

    To view our terms and conditions for our flat rat shipping offer click  here.

    Order Support and Further Information

    If there is a problem with your order or you would like further information about postage and deliveries, please contact us with your order details (and number):

    Australian customers:

    E: sales@ecrotek.com.au
    T: 1800 905 687

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    Customer Reviews

    Based on 13 reviews
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    (11)
    15%
    (2)
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    S
    Susan Greentree
    Bottom Board - Ventilated with Triple Disk (8Frame)

    I was very happy with the first one of these that I purchased some time ago, before the varroa problem. Thought it would ventilate the hive better in the hotter weather. This has been successful and hopefully if Varroa appear and the bees scratch them off, they will drop below the hive and not be able to jump back onto the bees.

    C
    Chris Gorman

    I always buy these bottom boards because they work well for me

    G
    Glenda Clapin
    Varroa Bottom Board

    Can't really give a 5 star as Varroa hasn't hit us yet so I'm not sure how effective it will be compared to a meshed bottom board that most club members seem to be preferring. Time will tell.

    S
    Shayne Starkey
    Smart Board

    I’m switching all my bottom boards to Hive Doctor Smart Bottom Boards ahead of Varroa arrival. They are a game changer for pest control especially SHB and Varroa. The disk systems makes it super easy to close entrances and move hives as well as regulate ventilation and reduce robbing.

    B
    Brian Hastings
    Hive bottom board

    I like the easy way to lock the hive. Purchase was easy and delivered without issue. I do find that if you have a red entry and the other two doors are open the bee have a preference for the red entrance.

    123

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