Feb 1, 2022 · On the other hand, humidity in the beehive has several negative effects on the well-being of the hive, the worst of all being that it endangers the honeybee colony living there, since with humidity levels below 50% eggs can't hatch meaning that the colony numbers will drop.

Dec 29, 2024 · Discovered today I lost a hive, I had caught this swarm around the middle of May this year. Noticed lots of dead bees around the entrance, I poked a stick in and dug more out. No response from the bees, I opened it up. This hive consisted of 2 Deep Hive Bodies, the upper one has around 5.5...

Mar 9, 2021 · The Double Screen or Snellgrove Board is a management tool that allows the beekeeper to make two queen hives, make multiple nucleus hives on top of a main hive, or divide the hive for swarm control. It has 8 entrances, top and bottom entrances on each side which can be opened or kept closed. Sized for a Langstroth Beehive.

Feb 18, 2024 · Hi all! Seeking advice for first time Demaree split. I'm in northern Virginia. Temps have been in the 40s-50s, sometimes into the 60s. Our typical main nectar flow usually starts around April 1st but it's likely coming early this year. I'm an urban beekeeper and running out of room for splits...

Nov 8, 2008 · Hello All- I am starting 2 hives in the spring and have been pondering where to put them...I have a few spots in mind, away from sight from the road, shelter on the north side, sunny spot, etc. My question is, what is a safe distance from a …

Aug 31, 2023 · When it comes to controlling mites,I will take whatever help I can get. My SBB are permanently closed off "In this study, a meta-analysis was conducted with seven published studies to understand whether screen bottom board does have a significantly negative impact on the varroa population.

May 19, 2012 · I'm wondering about the hive entrance size. I built my Langstroth hives to spec off of plans here, with a 3/8" gap between the bottom board and the hive body, however, I noticed that my friends commercially purchased hives have a ¾" "entrance" gap with a ¾" reducer. The ¾" reducer does have...

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, you can use 1x8 (3/4" x 7-1/4") for both shallow and medium super, and 1x12 (3/4" x 11-1/4") for the deep hive body. Start by cutting the boards to length. For fronts and backs,

Jun 19, 2023 · Just getting back into beekeeping after being away from it. Did want to comment, that upon restarting the hobby, I got some hives off of Amazon. They were MayBee brand, and I was really impressed with the quality. Wax coated, countersunk drilled holes. No knots or splits, and was good quality...

May 16, 2019 · This is a machine that cuts your beehive boxes safe and easily. This runs on a 3 HP 220 V single phase Leeson motor. The cutters are carbide inserts that you just unbolt and replace. This cuts your deeps and mediums without having to adjusting anything. The cost of machine is $4200/local pickup...