
Snow covering entrances | Beesource Beekeeping Forums
Jan 15, 2024 · What’s the overall census on scraping snow from in front of entrances. Can bees suffocate? Like many of you we have some seriously cold weather here. Highs around 0F. We also …
The species of wood used to make a beehive can vary depending upon what is available in your area. The minimum thickness should not be less than 3/4". If you are using standard dimensional lumber, …
Beehive clearance and distance to neighbors - Beesource Beekeeping …
Oct 19, 2012 · I'm trying to come up with the best hive location - while having the location be out of view from neighbors. I have one location that seems perfect, shielded the north and south sides by …
Build It Yourself - Equipment Plans in PDF format
Mar 9, 2021 · 10-Frame Langstroth Beehive - Barry Birkey The thumbnail image above is clickable, so you can see a larger image, but to download the actual PDF file to your system, click on the PDF …
3D Printing for the Beekeeper | Beesource Beekeeping Forums
Nov 26, 2021 · I thought I'd start a thread with some stuff I've come up with, in the hopes of others adding their own creations. I know I'm not the only one here with a 3D printer: Queen Rearing Cell …
Frame sizes reviewed ... | Beesource Beekeeping Forums
Nov 20, 2021 · In contrast, Emile Warre conducted an extensive program of testing hive shapes and sizes, and came to the conclusion that 300x300mm (12x12") was the ideal internal cross-sectional …
Monitoring Temperature and Humidity on Beehives
Feb 1, 2022 · Why does the humidity matter so much on a beehive and how do I control it? Temperature itself doesn't affect bees so much, since they can regulate their own temperature and the beehive's …
Are there standard dimensions for beehive frames? | Beesource ...
Aug 2, 2024 · Are there standard dimensions for beehive frames? Jump to Latest 2.5K views 7 replies 8 participants last post by sjj Aug 3, 2024 arvanlaar Discussion starter
Top Insulation Arrangements | Beesource Beekeeping Forums
Nov 4, 2023 · How do you guys go about insulating the top of your hives? I was curious to hear what peoples set ups are. I have three hives and wanted to experiment with different set ups to see what …
Bananas and bees - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
Jun 26, 2013 · I had heard that too, so I suited up and peeled a banana in front of a hive. The bees didn't care. At all. So I crushed some the the flesh. They still didn't care. So I sat down on my hive watching …