Bee boxes

How To Build A Quick 5-Frame Beehive Nuc Box - It's helpful this time of year to have small beehive boxes at the ready for swarms and such. Thankfully you can build FOUR 5-frame beehive nuc boxes from one single sheet of plywood! #TexasHomesteader

Our bee population is quickly fading thanks to pesticides and GMO crops. Help keep these important animals thriving with a mason bee house you can make from a simple wooden cubby box. #ad #thriftstorefind

Learn the ins and out of how to build a beehive! This guide will help you decide if this is a project you should consider. Tips too!

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.

I picked up almost 150 shallow bee boxes for a big spring market that I would be a part of back in May.Kyle: “What are you going to do with all them?!”Me: “Trus…

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Discover the common reasons why beekeepers quit and learn how to evaluate ways to determine if beekeeping is right for you.

DIY how to build a bee house. Learn the reasons why having a bee house will benefit your backyard.

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…

Bee hives being painted yellow at Brookfield Farm Bees And Honey, Maple Falls, WA

Bee boxes, often called bee “houses” or “hotels,” offer an opportunity to learn about Virginia’s solitary bees while helping pollinators. However, if constructed improperly or neglected after installation, these habitats can actually be harmful to solitary bees.

Our bee population is quickly fading thanks to pesticides and GMO crops. Help keep these important animals thriving with a mason bee house you can make from a s…

How, why, what and when I feed bees at Brookfield Farm Bees And Honey, Maple Falls, WA

Bee box with painted hive and bees flying around the flowers.

Learn the ins and out of using bee brood boxes on beehives. What exactly is a brood box and how does its use play a role in hive management.

I saw something like this and modified it to make it my own. I cut the bee boxes on the bottom to create a door which added storage. I also like the darker colors on the top areas.

Start your beekeeping hobby by building this Langstroth beehive. It is much easier than you think.

Plywood Honey Bee Swarm Bait Catch Hive and Nucleus Box - Dual Purpose How to DIY Plans: Catching swarms of honey bees has to be one of the most exciting and fascinating events of the year. I say 'event' as it tends to happen mostly in the month of May in the UK. Last year, 2015, we caught 9 such swarms and increased our own hive number…