Bottom board would not come out, any suggestions?

[Panda1]

I tried to remove the bottom board. I cannot pull it out, and suggestions?

[Dee]

The bottom board doesn’t come out. It’s the floor. Or do you mean the corflute ?

[Dawn_SD]

@Panda1

I tried to remove the bottom board

As @Dee says, if you mean the white plastic slider, you can remove it even if stuck. If it is in the upper slot, the bees often put propolis on it to seal up the gaps. Here is a previous discussion of what to do. I have tried it, and it works:

Pull out board stuck

As @Cowgirl says, you may have to take the hive apart. However, having thought about it, I have another idea. The board is probably stuck with propolis. It is relatively flexible, and can be replaced if you damage it - core flute board is readily available from Amazon and stationery or art supply shops. So, why not try inserting your flow key above it? I would actually prefer a thin metal rule (often incorrectly called a ruler), but you would need one more than 20 inches long, like this one: …

[SnowflakeHoney]

@Panda1 I often have to use a pair of pliers to enable a solid hold and then I just yank it (forcefully but carefully). Without the pliers my finger tips can’t grab enough of the coreflute to maintain a firm enough grip. With the pliers it works every time.

[Panda1]

Thank you for your insight. Very helpful

[Panda1]

Thank you very much, will try