Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies Premium IPM Mesh Base – 8-Frame Bottom Board

Create a more ventilated and monitor-friendly hive setup with the Hornsby Premium IPM Mesh Base from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies. Designed for compatible 8-frame Langstroth hives, this ventilated bottom board combines a full-width mesh floor with a removable plastic tray.

The mesh allows fallen Varroa mites and small hive beetles to pass below the brood chamber while bees continue walking safely across the surface. Meanwhile, the slide-out tray collects hive debris and fallen pests, making routine inspection easier without opening or dismantling the colony.

Built for 8-Frame Hive Management

This mesh base supports an integrated pest-management approach rather than relying on a single treatment method. The tray can be used with an appropriate Varroa counting board to monitor natural mite fall and assess changes in pest pressure.

In addition, the deep tray may hold a suitable quantity of oil or diatomaceous earth for trapping small hive beetles that fall through the mesh. The wide border near the entrance also helps conserve pollen before bees move across the screened section.

Practical Features

• Designed for compatible 8-frame beehives
• Full-width mesh beneath the brood chamber
• Removable mesh for easier cleaning
• Deep, slide-out plastic monitoring tray
• Tray suitable for oil or diatomaceous earth
• Wide entrance border designed to conserve pollen
• Wax-dipped timber construction
• Additional ventilation during wet or warm conditions
• Available as a single base or carton of three

Ventilation and Pest Monitoring Together

The open mesh design improves airflow underneath the brood chamber. Therefore, it can be particularly useful during warm weather or damp conditions when additional hive ventilation is beneficial.

At the same time, the removable tray gives beekeepers a convenient way to inspect debris and count fallen mites. However, mite drop alone should not replace complete colony inspections or other approved monitoring methods.

The mesh and tray can both be removed when cleaning is required. As a result, accumulated debris can be cleared without replacing the entire bottom board.

Warranty and Handling Information

Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies provides:

• Five-year warranty when the base is positioned off the ground
• Three-year warranty when the base is placed directly on the ground

The rear riser is attached with two 35mm staples rather than screws to create enough space for the tray. Consequently, do not lift or carry the mesh base by the rear riser, as this may loosen the staples.

Upgrade Your 8-Frame Hive Base

Add ventilation, easier pest monitoring and convenient tray access to your 8-frame hive with this locally designed mesh bottom board.

Order the Hornsby Premium IPM Mesh Base – 8-Frame Bottom Board from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies today. Choose a single base or carton of three, or call our knowledgeable team on 02 9477 5569 for product compatibility and stock assistance.