Varroa mesh

[deemann1]

An1 know where I could get rolls of mesh that would suit varroa screen floor

 

[Uncle Betty]

Dingle Beekeeping Supplies

 

[deemann1]

Dingle Beekeeping Supplies

Thanks, but I'm trying to cut out the middle man

 

[Hivemaker.]

Thanks, but I'm trying to cut out the middle man

In that case I imagine you would need to go direct to the steel factory, ( like TaTa steel) but I expect you would also have to buy it by the tonne.

https://www.tatasteeleurope.com/

There is the mesh company, but I think they are a middle man also, as in they don't actually make the steel.
https://www.themeshcompany.com/

 

[For want of a better word]

Thanks, but I'm trying to cut out the middle man

You could buy in wire and knit your own?

That is if there is any wire left in the UK after 29/03/2019

 

[Newbeeneil]

I did the same exercise and as has been said you are into very large sheets and lots of it?
I found it was cheaper to buy it from STB
https://www.simonthebeekeeper.co.uk/hives-frames/10117-bs-national-varroa-galvanized-mesh.html

 

[Millet]

I did the same exercise and as has been said you are into very large sheets and lots of it?
I found it was cheaper to buy it from STB
https://www.simonthebeekeeper.co.uk/hives-frames/10117-bs-national-varroa-galvanized-mesh.html

That is all i do i have to cut them down a little bit but for the price it is nothing..the spare cut of bits always come in handy for something..

 

[Stiffy]

Good piece of ply does the job just as well for floors IMHO
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[pargyle]

https://www.themeshcompany.com/

The best in my humble opinion - give them a ring - very helpful. I use their stainless steel varroa mesh when I need it. Always had great service.

 

[TooBee...]

Ask around, you're looking for a local steel stockist, if they don't have it, they'll know who does, I heard a name mentioned recently (I'm sure it was here in Ireland) but can't remember; the price quoted MUST have been wrong, about a quarter of the price the meshcompany quotes... but maybe you could make that kind of a saving?

What about using the Plastic Mesh instead, on Amazon? It should be rigid enough, if not you could place a small strip of wood underneath to strengthen it. I saw it in B&Q and also Doobies, measured it at around 3.15mm (yes I measured it, I had a digital vernier in my pocket).

 

[masterBK]

I used plastic mesh once and discovered that mice / rats were quite happy to chew through it .

 

[TooBee...]

mmm, good point, my OMF is closed during winter, and never thought of vermin problems outside then.

 

[Curly green fingers]

Ask around, you're looking for a local steel stockist, if they don't have it, they'll know who does, I heard a name mentioned recently (I'm sure it was here in Ireland) but can't remember; the price quoted MUST have been wrong, about a quarter of the price the meshcompany quotes... but maybe you could make that kind of a saving?

What about using the Plastic Mesh instead, on Amazon? It should be rigid enough, if not you could place a small strip of wood underneath to strengthen it. I saw it in B&Q and also Doobies, measured it at around 3.15mm (yes I measured it, I had a digital vernier in my pocket).

I use the plastic mesh toobee but i use the mesh trays you put in the oven it costs a £1 on ebay.

 

[mazzamazda]

Many different and affordable options from China, I was looking at buying but you cant get it through Portuguese customs without huge import duty, think you get away with it in the UK?

I buy alloy wire made locally, costs out at €60 for 40 floors

 

[sean_0]

An1 know where I could get rolls of mesh that would suit varroa screen floor

Ridgeway sell 8x4 sheets for €20 excl VAT, another €15 for delivery. Based in Meath. Can't post the link but google Ridgeway beekeeper mesh.

 

[Newbeeneil]

Ridgeway sell 8x4 sheets for €20 excl VAT, another €15 for delivery. Based in Meath. Can't post the link but google Ridgeway beekeeper mesh.

By my reckoning that's €42 for 10 sheets.... works out about the same price as STB but with the hassle of cutting it up.
I do sometimes use Aluminium modelling mesh for nucs. It's not as strong as steel but very easy to cut comes in a handy 3x0.5m roll and is reasonably cheap.
https://www.curtisward.com/aluminium-wire-modelling-mesh-medium-roll-39876-80083.html

 

[deemann1]

Ridgeway sell 8x4 sheets for €20 excl VAT, another €15 for delivery. Based in Meath. Can't post the link but google Ridgeway beekeeper mesh.

Yes was talking to them today they seem to be the cheapest so far ....
Thanks to everyone for there replys a

 

[deemann1]

By my reckoning that's €42 for 10 sheets.... works out about the same price as STB but with the hassle of cutting it up.
I do sometimes use Aluminium modelling mesh for nucs. It's not as strong as steel but very easy to cut comes in a handy 3x0.5m roll and is reasonably cheap.
https://www.curtisward.com/aluminium-wire-modelling-mesh-medium-roll-39876-80083.html

It works out at €20 for 10 national screens and 7 nucs per sheet

 

[Newbeeneil]

It works out at €20 for 10 national screens and 7 nucs per sheet

Sorry, I was allowing for delivery and Vat.