{"title":"Overwintering","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur specialty is helping beekeepers keep their hives alive through winter. We have many solutions and offer free consultations to help you come up with the plan with the greatest chance of success. Find overwintering woodenware here and contact us if you need something different or custom!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"candy-board-4","title":"Candy board","description":"Candy boards are often considered an essential for overwintering beehives as they provide an easily accessible feeding source for bees, making it a breeze to add food as needed without completely exposing the hive to cold air. While not as efficient as a Vivaldi board in this regard, candy boards do hold more volume so checkups are not required as frequently. They are not intended to be used year-round, another difference between candy boards and Vivaldi boards - as the Vivaldi boards can be used to ventilate in hot summer months. Instructions on using the candy board are available on request. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecify 8- or 10-frame hives. Delivered unpainted. If you need them painted, there is an additional $4 charge per board. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nNote: The photo was taken with plywood beneath it. That plywood you see through the screen is not part of the board. When placed on the hive you will see the frames through the candy board wire.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSolid construction, glued AND screwed rather than just stapled\u003cbr\u003e\nDado and shiplap joinery keeps everything tight and square\u003cbr\u003e\nWire is mounted to the top of an inner shelf, meaning there is no gap between the quilt and the hive body where the wire sits directly over the body\u003cbr\u003e\nWire mounting configuration leaves room for pollen patties, if desired\u003cbr\u003e\nWire is attached to a center support to ensure stability and load-bearing capacity of the candy board\u003cbr\u003e\nCustom-built and prepared unpainted, unless specified ($4 extra painting fee)","brand":"Kitsap Beekeeping","offers":[{"title":"10-frame","offer_id":52592947626347,"sku":"KBB-CANDY-10","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8-frame","offer_id":52592947659115,"sku":"KBB-CANDY-8","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5652\/7723\/files\/s476265038893361894_p4_i1_w1500.jpg?v=1763558511"},{"product_id":"moisture-board-13","title":"Moisture board","description":"Condensation is a big hive killer over winter and a moisture board, coupled with a moisture quilt, virtually eliminates this daunting problem - an issue that plagues many beekeepers year after year. Our moisture boards are cut to fit and are easy to handle and store. If they get wet due to heavy condensation, simply remove and let dry overnight. Every beekeeper should have several on hand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPrice shown for one moisture board.","brand":"Kitsap Beekeeping","offers":[{"title":"10-frame","offer_id":52592948937067,"sku":"KBB-MOIST-10","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8-frame","offer_id":52592948969835,"sku":"KBB-MOIST-8","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5652\/7723\/files\/s476265038893361894_p13_i2_w800.jpg?v=1763558598"},{"product_id":"moisture-quilt-11","title":"Moisture quilt","description":"Outside of mite infestation, the number one killer of beehives in the Pacific Northwest (and other areas) is moisture. Bees can handle the cold, but they can not survive when cold water condenses in the hive and drips on them. 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These are high quality and will last you many years. Use as a moisture quilt or in tandem with a moisture quilt. I use both for extra security and peace of mind. Unpainted or unpainted. Default product has one hole, but up to three on request. 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