Bee hive

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Invite hole-nesting bees to perform their pollinating magic in your garden by creating a welcoming bee house they’ll love.

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In this series, backyard beekeeping for beginners, I hope to share some important things to think about before beginning the journey of keeping bees.

Once again, Frank & Ron mess up the formation.

As you probably know already, the bee population is in consistent decline and has been for some time, with modern industrial farming methods and loss of habitat being identified causes.

It is important to protect the timber of your hive to ensure its longevity. We recommend painting all Araucaria hives and all roofs with at least two coats of good quality outdoor paint. Western Red Cedar Many beekeepers use oils such as Tung oil or Linseed, to treat their cedar timber components, however, when finishing with oils in wet climates, mildew (black mould) can grow on the surface of your hive. This will not affect the structural integrity of your hive and should not have any…

I've used the Flow Hive for three years. Some say the Flow Hive is gimmicky, expensive, and unnecessarily adding to the cost of beekeeping. I disagree. Here's why.

If your hive has a solid bottom board, tip it slightly forward to allow the water to drain. Making a simple hive shelter will also help keep your bees dry.