The new ANEL LockFit Beehive Bottom Board (Detachable Plastic Ventilated Langstroth Set with Drawer and Door - Available in brown and white) was designed to offer maximum functionality, stability, and ergonomics for every beekeeper. This is a bottom board with multiple capabilities and absolute compatibility with wooden and plastic hive bodies, thanks to its reinforced perimeter frame.
🔸 Key Features
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Screened surface with mesh for excellent ventilation and effective humidity control.
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Collection drawer that fits from both the front and the rear, offering handling flexibility.
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From the rear, it can be secured for permanent placement.
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From the front, when inserted, it extends the landing board for a comfortable landing for the bees.
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Guides for vertical division boards, ideal for colony splitting/nucs or special hive management.
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Large holes allowing the bottom board to be screwed onto a pallet, ensuring stability during transport and installation.
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Perimeter frame guaranteeing a perfect fit with every type of hive body, whether wooden or plastic.
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Small perimeter holes allowing for the option of permanently attaching the bottom board to the hive body.
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Optional black feet that snap onto the bottom and prevent soil and stones from entering the holes of the base.
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Special receptor holes for immediate integration of the Big Guy pollen trap without additional modifications.
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When the bottom board is used as a detachable unit, its connection to the hive body is done using metal hive latches/fasteners.
🔸 Entrance Door (Blue or Yellow) The ANEL LockFit door offers security and ease of use:
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It prevents the entry of wasps, death's-head hawkmoths, snakes, or mice, protecting the colony population.
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To close the entrance, simply rotate the door to the solid side (without holes).
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To remove it, press lightly to the right or left; the small pins at the back facilitate easy extraction.
🔸 Drawer & Varroa Monitoring The drawer features grid lines/guides that allow for faster Varroa counting, offering valuable information on the colony's health.