Wet Varoa board

[Andrew2000]

I have a new ish hive of about a month old which I used to do a split. Today I examined the Varoa Board which is underneath the open-mesh floor and found it really wet. It hasnt been raining here (Surrey) and the hive is in open ground so dont expect and drips from anything.

Im a bit puzzled, I suppose it could be condensation but if it is its an awful lot. I last looked at the board 5 days ago and it was dry then. Any thoughts?

See attached pic

 

[Ian123]

just condensation............

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Take the board out - problem solved.
It only needs to be in when you are conducting a varroa count.

 

[Andrew2000]

Thanks. I have another hive that doesn’t exhibit this; is it best to try and improve ventilation etc?? If so, what’s good? Remove varoa tray / makes ventilation in the top / enlarge entrance??

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

No ventilation needed at the top, insulation over the crown board, that's all you need

 

[MerryBee]

And while the board is out, paint it white.
Much easier to count the varroa.

 

[Newbeeneil]