{"product_id":"stainless-steel-mesh-for-beehive-bottom-boards","title":"Stainless Steel Mesh Sheets for Beehive Bottom Boards (5\/10\/20\/50 Pack)","description":"\u003cblockquote class=\"ml-2 border-l-4 border-border-300\/10 pl-4 text-text-300\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e304 stainless steel mesh sheets for screened bottom boards and inner covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThese woven stainless steel wire mesh panels are the building block for any DIY ventilated beehive base or inner cover. Made from 304 stainless steel — the same food-grade alloy used in commercial honey extraction equipment — they're weatherproof, won't rust, and last for decades of seasonal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eScreened bottom boards: a cornerstone of integrated pest management\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eReplacing a solid bottom board with a screened version is one of the simplest and most effective IPM changes you can make. Mites that fall off the bees during normal grooming pass through the mesh and out of the hive — they can't climb back up. Combined with brood breaks and periodic monitoring, screened bottoms reduce varroa loads without chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304 grade stainless steel, woven wire mesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheet size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19½\" × 15³⁄₁₆\" (49.5 × 38.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWire thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1\/25\" (0.99 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHole aperture:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1\/8\" (3.5 mm) — too small for bees to pass through, large enough for mites and debris to fall out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packs of 5, 10, 20, or 50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePer-sheet cost:\u003c\/strong\u003e From $6.00 in the 5-pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhat you can build with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreened bottom boards\u003c\/strong\u003e for any standard 8- or 10-frame Langstroth hive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVentilated inner covers\u003c\/strong\u003e for hot summer months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarroa monitoring trays\u003c\/strong\u003e with a sticky board underneath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMouse-proof entrance reducers\u003c\/strong\u003e for winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobber screens\u003c\/strong\u003e during late-season nectar gaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhy 304 stainless steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eGalvanized or zinc-coated mesh corrodes in 1–3 seasons under hive humidity. Aluminum dents. Plain steel rusts immediately. 304 stainless is the only common mesh material that survives years of contact with honey, propolis and condensation without degrading. Spend once, use it for the life of the hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003ePrefer fully assembled bottom boards?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIf you'd rather skip the DIY build, see our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yarrabeeco.com\/collections\/bottom-boards\" title=\"beehive bottom boards\"\u003eassembled screened bottom boards\u003c\/a\u003e — ready to drop straight onto a standard Langstroth hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"ml-2 border-l-4 border-border-300\/10 pl-4 text-text-300\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill bees fit through the mesh?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The ~1\/8\" aperture is too small for honey bees to pass through. The mesh contains the colony while letting debris, hive beetles and mites fall out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 304 stainless food-safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. 304 is the standard food-grade stainless used in commercial honey extraction equipment, brewery hardware and kitchen sinks. It won't leach into honey or propolis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size hive does this fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e The sheets are 19½\" × 15³⁄₁₆\" — large enough to cut to fit any standard 8-frame or 10-frame Langstroth bottom board. For 8-frame hives you'll have offcuts left over for inner covers or monitoring trays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I cut the mesh at home?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Use heavy-duty tin snips or aviation snips. Wear leather gloves — the cut edges are sharp until they're framed or filed smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo screened bottom boards really help with varroa?\u003c\/strong\u003e On their own, screened bottom boards reduce mite loads by an estimated 10–30% — not a complete solution, but a meaningful one. Most beekeepers combine them with periodic mite washes and treatments as part of an integrated pest management plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill a screened bottom make the hive too cold in winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e In most US climates, no. Bees self-regulate cluster temperature, and the open screen actually improves moisture control — moisture kills more colonies than cold. In severe winter regions, you can slide a solid board under the screen seasonally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Yarra Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"5","offer_id":45394318655661,"sku":"SS-Mesh-base","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":45394318688429,"sku":"2xSS-Mesh-base","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20","offer_id":45394318721197,"sku":"4xSS-Mesh-base","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":45394318753965,"sku":"10xSS-Mesh-base","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/5613\/5085\/files\/StainlessSteelMeshforBeehive.jpg?v=1764557293","url":"https:\/\/yarrabeeco.com\/products\/stainless-steel-mesh-for-beehive-bottom-boards","provider":"Yarra Bee Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}