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 …
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, …
Bees gone - hive empty What happened - Beesource Beekeeping …
Dec 6, 2024 · Freeze the comb for a couple of days, the store it in a cool dry place in plastic bags for next year. It's the most valuable resource you can have when trying to start a hive. What …
Notch in Inner Cover Down or Up - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
Oct 3, 2013 · Where do you place notch in inner cover for winter? Down or Up? Been placing mine down for winter, but one hive did get quite a bit of mildew on underside of outer cover. …
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 …
Hive entrance size. - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
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 …
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 …
Cleaning old hives and frames - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
Apr 18, 2011 · Complete newbie here. I picked up eight six hive boxes last week (see below) from a commercial beek who has gone out of business. I've heard the cautions against purchasing …
Hive crane - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
Jul 11, 2018 · Have you guys found a way to do a DIY / on the cheap beehive crane? I have around 80 hives (all supered) scattered on the ground and every time I check them, I must …
Primal Bee hive | Beesource Beekeeping Forums
Jul 31, 2025 · Primal Bee designs climate-adaptive, thermodynamic hives that enhance brood health, reduce interventions, and improve honeybee colony performance year-round.