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5, 8 or 10 Frame Bee Hive Moisture Board

(11 reviews) Write a Review
$10.95
$4.99
SKU:
WBS-50032
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Product Overview

Bee Hive Moisture Board

Prepare your bee colonies for the harsh realities of winter with our Winter Moisture Board, available for 5 frame, 8 frame, and 10 frame hives. The board plays a crucial role in absorbing excess moisture from inside the hive, ensuring your bees remain dry and warm through the coldest months. As moisture accumulation is a significant threat to bee health and the primary cause of hive loss in winter, this simple addition can mean the difference between survival and disaster.

Why Choose Our Winter Moisture Board:

  • Moisture Management: By effectively absorbing interior moisture, our board prevents the damp conditions that lead to bee fatalities during winter. It acts as an efficient alternative to using a top entrance for ventilation, which, while releasing moisture, also lets out precious heat. This forces bees to consume more feed to maintain warmth, potentially depleting their winter stores too early and risking their lives before spring's arrival. Our moisture board tackles this issue head-on by soaking up moisture and wicking it away through its sides, all while retaining heat to reduce the bees' feed consumption.
  • Simple Installation: To achieve maximum moisture reduction, we advise foregoing the inner cover for the winter months. First, place a bee hive shim atop your hive body for added spacing. Then, position the moisture board on the shim, ensuring the dark black side is facing upwards, away from the bees. For enhanced insulation, add an inner cover insulation sheet or pad over the board, secure the hive with a winter wrap, and replace the lid. Secure everything with a hive strap to prevent the lid from succumbing to winter winds.
  • Optimized for Your Hive: Whether managing a modest 5 frame setup, a standard 8 frame hive, or a larger 10 frame colony, our moisture boards are tailored to fit snugly and provide equal protection across different sizes.
  • Important Note: While our Winter Moisture Board significantly reduces the risks posed by moisture, excessively wet winters may still challenge the survival of your hive. Strategic winterization, including the decision to use or not use an upper entrance hole, remains a key factor in ensuring the health of your bee colonies.

Product Components are Sold Separately:Please note the hive body and inner cover are not included with the moisture board, allowing for customizable hive setups tailored to individual needs and preferences.

Incorporating our Winter Moisture Board into your winter prep routine brings an additional layer of security against moisture-related issues, preserving the well-being of your bees. This essential tool provides a simple yet effective solution to keep your bee colonies thriving, safeguarding your investment through the winter months and beyond.

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  • 4
    Product is as described

    Posted by Johnny on Nov 25, 2024

    Good product , fit perfectly.

  • 5
    Moisture boards

    Posted by John on Oct 30, 2024

    Perfect fit. Good price.

  • 5
    Moisture boards

    Posted by Moisture boards on Jun 30, 2024

    Best you can buy, put these over a wooden area with wood chips, just another good tool to keep the hive alive, use each year

  • 5
    Moisture board

    Posted by Annie P on Nov 28, 2023

    Great product and good value.

  • 5
    10 FRAME BEE HIVE MOISTURE BOARD

    Posted by Robert Lance on Nov 13, 2023

    Exactly as described moisture board made from “homasote”, used to absorb moisture and prevent condensation above cluster.

  • 5
    As advertised

    Posted by Shawn gatke on Dec 19, 2022

    Fits great, great price, as works as advertised

  • 5
    Moisture Board

    Posted by Randy Peifer on Sep 26, 2022

    used the Moisture Boards last year and my hives made it through the winter

  • 5
    10 Frame Moisture Board

    Posted by Roscoe Eldridge on Oct 26, 2021

    Really fast shipping fits the hive perfectly, hope the bees survive the Illinois winter

  • 5
    Moisture Board

    Posted by Kenneth on Feb 18, 2021

    Moisture Board

  • 5
    Was in great condition shipped out fast.

    Posted by Jeffrey McBride on Aug 24, 2020

    Was shipped out fast was in great condition getting ready for winter

  • 5
    Got it on sale to have it before winter

    Posted by Jeffrey McBride on Aug 24, 2020

    Was shipped out fast was in great condition getting ready for winter

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