10FR Deep Rim Inner Cover

An inner cover allows moisture to escape, fresh air to be circulated throughout the hive, plus an upper exit/entrance when properly used with an outer cover. Use inner cover with open notch or hole at the front of the hive. Add outer cover, and be sure the outer cover is pushed forward so its overhang does not rest tightly against the hive and inner cover. This allows bees and air to exit the hole found at one end of the inner cover. Our Deep Rim inner cover features a rim with round ventilation hole and quite a deep rim on one side to allow height for for feeding patties. When not feeding patties, flip the cover over so the shallow side is downward. This will prevent bees from building comb just under the inner cover. If you forgot, just smoke the bees down and scrape the comb off with your hive tool. Round internal hole accepts a standard mason jar for internal syrup feeding.

Product Specifications:

• Luan plywood with 3/4" thick pine rim
• Outside dimensions: 20" long x 16-1/4" wide x 1 1/2" high
• Inner hole diameter: 2 3/4"
• Shallow side depth: 5/16"
• Shallow side entrance notch: 5/16" high x 3/4" wide
• Deep side depth: 1"
• Deep side entrance hole diameter: 11/16"
• Comes fully assembled including a plastic cap for the entrance hole