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, …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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.
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 …
Best equipment for lifting hives - Beesource Beekeeping Forums
Feb 15, 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 …
Beehive clearance and distance to neighbors - Beesource …
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 …
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 …