Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies Premium IPM Mesh Base – 10-Frame Bottom Board

Improve hive ventilation while making pest monitoring more convenient with the Hornsby Premium IPM Mesh Base from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies. Designed for compatible 10-frame Langstroth hives, this ventilated bottom board combines a full-width mesh floor with a removable plastic tray.

As part of an integrated pest management approach, the mesh allows fallen Varroa mites and small hive beetles to pass below the brood chamber. Meanwhile, the slide-out tray makes it easier to inspect hive debris and monitor mite activity without dismantling the entire colony.

Designed for Practical Hive Monitoring

The mesh extends across the full brood-chamber area, providing broad coverage beneath the frames. Consequently, fallen mites can pass through the screen rather than remaining inside the hive.

The removable tray can also be used with a suitable Varroa counting board. This gives beekeepers a practical way to check natural mite fall and assess whether further monitoring or management is required.

For small hive beetle management, the deep tray may be filled with an appropriate amount of oil or diatomaceous earth. However, this mesh base should form part of a broader pest-management programme rather than being relied upon as the only control method.

Key Features

• Designed for compatible 10-frame beehives
• Full-width mesh beneath the brood chamber
• Removable mesh and slide-out plastic tray
• Deep tray suitable for oil or diatomaceous earth
• Wide entrance border designed to help conserve pollen
• Wax-dipped timber construction for durability
• Provides additional ventilation during warm or damp conditions
• Bees can walk across the mesh while beetles and mites fall through

Easy Cleaning and Seasonal Use

Both the mesh and tray can be removed when cleaning is required. Therefore, accumulated hive debris can be cleared without replacing the complete bottom board.

During warm weather, the ventilated design can improve airflow beneath the colony. In cooler conditions, beekeepers should manage the tray and ventilation according to the colony’s strength, climate and seasonal requirements.

Available Quantities

• Single Mesh Base
• Three Mesh Bases per Carton

The product includes a five-year warranty when positioned off the ground and a three-year warranty when placed directly on the ground.

The rear riser is secured with two 35mm staples to provide space for the tray. Therefore, do not lift or carry the base by the rear riser, as this may loosen the staples.

Order the Hornsby Premium IPM Mesh Base from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies today and add ventilation, pest monitoring and easier tray access to your 10-frame hive. Choose a single base or carton of three, or call our knowledgeable team on 02 9477 5569 for product assistance.