Nicot bottom board for 6 frames nucs

Main Features:

• Optimal Ventilation and Moisture Control: This bottom board features a full ventilation mesh that allows continuous air circulation within the hive, reducing moisture and creating a healthier environment for the colony. Additionally, it facilitates the fall of Varroa mites, which pass through the mesh and cannot climb back into the hive, thus enhancing the effectiveness of Varroa treatments. You can also place a sticky board or a sheet with petroleum jelly under the bottom board for accurate mite drop counts, allowing better monitoring and control of the infestation.

• Efficient Design for Parasite Control: While this bottom board does not directly eliminate Varroa mites, its design ensures that mites falling through the mesh cannot re-enter the hive. This improves the efficacy of any treatments applied, reducing the parasite load in the colony and helping to maintain bee health.

• Compatibility and Flexibility: The Nicot bottom board is compatible with 6-frame Dadant and Langstroth nucs, making it extremely versatile. However, this model does not include a specific entrance reducer, so it is recommended to purchase the Nicot hive entrance (reference PORTEPED10/8.5). To properly fit, you will need to trim one side of the entrance reducer to achieve a final length of approximately 268 mm, ensuring a perfect fit at the nuc entrance.

• Durability and Easy Maintenance: Made from a single piece of recyclable PEHD plastic and colored throughout, this bottom board is highly resistant and durable. Its smooth, non-porous surface makes maintenance easy, allowing simple cleaning with a brush, scraping, hot water under high pressure, and disinfectant solutions. For thorough disinfection, the bottom board can be soaked in hot water (60°C) with bleach or caustic soda, ensuring it is completely clean and ready for a new colony.

• Stability and Security: This bottom board is designed with anti-slip ridges on the base and small corner guides that help center and securely position the hive, even on uneven ground. Additionally, pre-drilled holes for screws allow secure attachment to the nuc body.

Technical Specifications:

• Dimensions: 282 x 540 x 45 mm

• Weight: 1 kg

• Material: Recyclable, non-porous PEHD plastic

Instructions for Use:

To maximize the effectiveness of this bottom board, it is recommended to use it with a Nicot entrance reducer D10 (reference PORTEPED10/8.5, not included), which should be trimmed on one side to reach a final length of approximately 268 mm. This ensures a perfect fit at the nuc entrance, providing precise control over hive access.

The Nicot bottom board with full ventilation is an essential tool for beekeepers committed to the health of their bees, offering a durable, efficient, and easy-to-maintain solution. Ideal for those looking to improve ventilation, reduce moisture, and keep parasites at bay in their 6-frame nucs.