Langstroth hive components

Concept designs in Sketchup for Langstroth hive components; specifically for a 10-frame setup. Designs include

• Screened bottom board

• screened bottom
• removable mite board as a form of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• 2 x 4 construction for durability
• 1/8" lip that fits inner dimensions of hive boxes for increased traction during movement (optional)
• sloped landing strip to remove moisture build-up from rain
• 5/8" entrance clearance to allow access for front-usage vaporizer
• side walls include 3/4" holes that mimic ApiShield's hornet trap (optional):

• Canvas cover

• Lightweight mesh bottom to allow for ventilation

• Swivel gate for variable exterior ventilation

• 3" high walls for housing moisture absorbing content (like newspaper, egg cartons, etc.)

• Medium-to-deep extension

• Extends the regular medium (or dadant) box by 3" to match the height of a deep box

• Recessed cuts at the bottom extend into frame rests of medium box below, making a tight/secure fit

• Gabled outer cover

• Pitched roof

• Holes for ventilation and moisture control

• Hive stand

• Durable ABS construction

• Lightweight and weather proof

• Medium/dadant box

• Under-cut, resessed handles on all four sides

• Rabit joins

• Outer cover

• Basic outer cover with 3/4" flat roof

• Raised inner cover

• Inner cover

• Raised side walls to house shallow storage of feed

• Ventilation gate

• Slatted rack

• Provides a foyer for vaporizing away from bees and brood

• How to use a slatted rack

• Ventilated outer cover

• Raised inner housing
• Support to seal against inner cover
• Locations where one can regulate ventilation