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 …
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 …
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 …
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. Have 2 inch of …
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 …
Plans for horizontal hive using deep frames - Beesource Beekeeping …
Apr 10, 2014 · I am interested in trying to design a horizontal beehive using deep Langstroth frames. Basically the idea would be a topbar hive design with straight walls, frame rests and deep frames. …
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 …
Beehive clearance and distance to neighbors - Beesource Beekeeping …
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 sides by …