Bee boxes

Are you interested in learning how to make a beehive, but don't know where to begin? Out of all 8 tips provided in this article, building your beehive can be the most time-intensive and complex component of making a beehive. Lucky for you, thegardeningdad is here to provide the easiest step-by-step instructions to the actual

We needed a temporary nuc box for a swarm of bees we caught. We can quickly build FOUR 5-frame nuc boxes from a single piece of plywood. #TexasHomesteader

Many prospective beekeepers are intrigued about the idea to build a beehive from scratch. If you have the tools and skills, it is possible.

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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.

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With the arrival of our packaged bees scheduled for April 16th, it was time to get into gear and construct a hive stand. Getting the hives off of the ground is helpful in several ways. One, it provides better ventilation, and it also helps save your back when working the hives. It looks good too, which is a plus if you are going to have hives in your backyard! I built the hive stand using treated lumber, and it should provide years of low maintenance service. Here is the area after the sod…

By providing food and water in your garden, you can encourage native bees to visit and by making them a bee hotel, you can encourage them to stay. Why is this important? Bee’s are crucial po…

Bees — they're just like us: thirsty and a bit clumsy! According to Shaw, water is an ingredient of "bee bread," which is a mix of pollen, water, and enzymes that bees store and ferment to feed developing larvae. Adding twigs, moss, rocks, or mud to the water gives the bees something to land on so they're less at risk of falling into the water and drowning. To deter mosquitos, change your water at least once a week.