{"product_id":"cypress-spacer-and-feeder-rim","title":"Cypress Spacer and Feeder Rim","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/cypress-hive-parts\/products\/cypress-spacer-and-feeder-rim\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecypress spacer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e can be used as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/cypress-spacer-and-feeder-rim\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efeeder rim\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, a place for sitting varroa treatments, an upper entrance, and also as a quilt board during the winter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe top of the rim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e has pre-drilled holes covered with a screen. The screens can be removed to create an upper entrance or left-covered to allow for excellent ventilation from the bottom of the hive through the top. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe bottom of the rim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is covered with a large screen that provides a place to rest different items and allows bees to pass through it. Feeders, treatments, and other items can be placed on the screen and easily removed without disruption or spilling. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen top feeding with baggie feeders or a top feeder, it is essential to have a spacer around the feeder so the bees can access the feeder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/feeding-bees-during-the-winter\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDuring the winter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/pro-winter-patties\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epro-winter fondant\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or dry sugar can be placed inside for the bees to access. Wood chips or other absorbent materials can be placed on the screen during the winter to create a place for any moisture drops to accumulate instead of dripping back down onto the bees. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSome varroa treatments need to be placed near the brood nest and this rim can be used with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/hop-guard-3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehopguard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/formic-pro\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eformic pro\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/api-guard\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eApiguard Varroa Mite Treatment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, and other similar treatments. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSee our other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/cypress-hive-parts\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCypress Hive Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"8 Frame","offer_id":47499242471647,"sku":"CypressSpacerRim8","price":22.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 Frame Painted","offer_id":47499242504415,"sku":"CypressSpacerRim8 Paint","price":30.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Frame","offer_id":47499242537183,"sku":"CypressSpacerRim10","price":22.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Frame Painted","offer_id":47499242569951,"sku":"CypressSpacerRim10 Paint","price":30.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5869\/7695\/files\/Cypress_Spacer_and_Feeder_Rim_1.png?v=1760679316","url":"https:\/\/laxaaurasolutionsltd.myshopify.com\/products\/cypress-spacer-and-feeder-rim","provider":"Ludus Gaming","version":"1.0","type":"link"}