
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 …
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 …
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, …
Best equipment for lifting hives - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
Feb 14, 2021 · BeeHive Lifters For Sale Made in US. Helps to Lift And Move Hives BeeHive Lifter is the perfect tool to save your back and your time. It will help you to work more efficiently without extensive …
Bees gone - hive empty What happened - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
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 happened, I …
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 …
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.
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 that my …
Over the last 10 years I have been testing and experimenting with dif-ferent hive configurations with a goal of increasing my winter survival and improving the overall health of my bees while collecting and …
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 used …