Langstroth Hive Dimensions

Learn to become beginning beekeeping

Learn to become beginning beekeeping

If you purchase a hive stand on the Web, be sure that it is not built from handled lumber. You can also use cinderblocks, bricks, etc. Just be sure that the hive is level, well-balanced, and will not wobble as the bees add to the weight of the hive by creating more honey. If you have 3 boxes stacked on top of each other, often the weight of the hive can exceed 150 pounds (the bodyweight of the boxes themselves as well as the honey… Continue reading

The Vital Beekeeper Supplies List

The Vital Beekeeper Supplies List

Article by Michael V. Taylor









Beekeeping is a delicate hobby or activity and you need to get it right. If you are just starting out and have probably not put a lot of thought into the requirements yet, you are headed for a dull show. Your beekeeping experience is going to be a robust and exciting (and stinging) one as you work the bees and wait for that sweet substance at the end of the show.… Continue reading

Setting up a Beehive: Assembling Beehive Parts and Equipment

Setting Up a Beehive: Assembling Beehive Parts and Equipment

author: Jack Smith Thompson

Some beekeepers prefer to assemble beehive parts while others go by producing their own. Nevertheless, in constructing your beehive equipment, it is vital for every beekeeper to follow standard dimensions and proper assembling steps. This is to make sure that you will have strong, sustainable and interchangeable beehive parts and equipment.

When it comes to the type of beehive, the Langstroth hive is known for its construction simplicity and it allows a beekeeper to inspect and interchange… Continue reading