Langstroth's Hive
Beekeeping and Beehive Information
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
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
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