Warre Metal Base with Beetle Trap

Bring a dedicated pest-management feature to the bottom of your Warre hive with the Warre Metal Base from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies.

This specialised base combines a durable metal floor with an incorporated small hive beetle trap, providing Warre beekeepers with an alternative to a conventional timber bottom board.

The metal base rests on two rot-resistant wooden cleats, creating a stable lower structure while keeping the pest trap integrated directly beneath the colony.

Integrated Small Hive Beetle Trap

Small hive beetle management often works best when several control methods are combined with strong colony management.

This base places a trap at the lowest part of the hive, where beetles moving through the colony can be targeted.

Having the trap integrated into the base removes the need to fit a separate device into the brood frames themselves.

Regular inspection is still important. A trap only remains useful when it is checked, cleaned and maintained according to its design.

Durable Metal Floor

The main floor is made from metal rather than timber.

That creates a hard-wearing base for the stacked Warre boxes above and reduces the amount of exposed timber in the lowest hive component.

The design is particularly useful for beekeepers who want dedicated beetle-control capability while retaining the compact Warre footprint.

Rot-Resistant Timber Cleats

Two wooden cleats support the base underneath.

These cleats are selected for resistance to rot and provide clearance between the main metal base and the stand or ground-facing surface.

They are supplied separately and need to be attached by the beekeeper.

Completing that small assembly step before moving the base to the apiary is recommended.

Product Features:

• Warre-specific hive base
• Durable metal construction
• Integrated small hive beetle trap
• Two rot-resistant timber cleats
• Cleats require attachment

Build Pest Management into the Hive Structure

A Warre hive can be managed using natural-comb principles while still incorporating modern pest-management equipment.

Small hive beetle is a practical concern in Australian apiaries, so choosing a base with a dedicated trap can help build monitoring and control into the hive from the start.

It should still be combined with appropriate colony strength, sensible hive space and regular inspections.

Match with Hornsby Warre Boxes

This base is designed for the Warre equipment supplied by Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies.

If you are adding it beneath another manufacturer’s hive, check the dimensions and fit before use.

For beekeepers choosing between solid, metal and mesh Warre bases, the key difference here is the incorporated beetle trap.

Order the Warre Metal Base with Beetle Trap from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies. For advice on small hive beetle management or matching Warre components, call 02 9477 5569 or email info@hornsby-beekeeping.com.