Place case (A) against bottom board and push down (may be tight) until flush with bottom board. Attach case (A) with screws (I) pressing down on case to keep the case flush with bottom board (*bees will use gaps) (Fig. 1)

To remove case, loosen screws, lift and pull. (Fig. 2)

Add cone inserts (C) to drawer in opposite directions. Push drawers in and lock.

Remove inserts for maximum traffic and rain protection (lock drawers)

Add reducer (E or F) to drawer. Add solid insert (D) to other drawer. Push drawers in completely and lock.

To add food/pollen substitutes or medications, place them into drawer with solid insert (D).

Add solid inserts (D) to both drawers. Push drawers in completely and lock.

To temporarily reduce outbound traffic, turn cone insert (C) pointed inward for both drawers. Push drawers in completely.

Currently experimental: mix ¼ tsp apple cider vinegar with ¼ tsp hardened vegetable oil and spread on base of hive beetle drawer (H). Check periodically for presence of hive beetles.

*THIS IS NOT FOR VARROA MITE MONITORING

Lock drawers by aligning the holes of each drawer (J) with the hole of the case (K). Suggestions for the locking point are clevis fastener or cotter pins, twist tie, bolt, zip tie, etc.