Nov 11, 2017 · I am considering using slatted racks next year (keep the queen happier down lower, and draft protection for winter). Those who have used them, I am wondering if you saw good/bad results? …

Mar 4, 2013 · Flowerplanter, I use both slatted racks and top entrances with my hives, along with a 2" deep solid bottom board. I use a 3/8" top entrance across the top in summer and a 1/2" hole in a …

Jun 4, 2019 · The use of slatted racks doesn't - as far as I know - have anything to do with honey yield. Miller's original idea was that the rack was removable, to be inserted - as required - into a void …

Jan 1, 2022 · Slatted racks had the slats perpendicular to the frames until screened bottom boards came in to fashion. For SBB's the thought was that if the slats were under the frames, falling mites would …

Feb 24, 2016 · A Slatted Bottom Rack is a ventilation board that fits between the bottom hive body and the bottom board (Langstroth Hive). It provides cluster space for bees, allows air circulation without …

Jul 1, 2016 · The slatted rack with the solid board will have some bees fanning at the entrance. The hive with the screen bottom board and slatted rack will rarely have bees fanning.

May 6, 2011 · Slatted Racks come in many shapes, sizes, materials, designs, and more. Here are some that I use in my hives: They can be combined with SBB (Screened Bottom Boards), that's how I use …

Mar 14, 2008 · Here is an image of the drop-in slatted rack: Slatted Rack A web page with SketchUp plan files is here: SBB/Slatted Rack plans The slatted racks are made with nominal "1 by" wood, …

Oct 16, 2011 · I use both a slatted bottom rack and screened bottom board on my hives. My slates run the same direction as the frames so if the mites do fall off, they can still fall all the way through the …

Dec 17, 2006 · I'm researching the pros/cons of both slatted vs screened bottom boards. Any thoughts?