Many beekeepers insist that honey bee hives should be placed in full sun.
Awning for beehive.
Big storm this weekend.
It comes with 4 stainless steel screws.
But like most aspects of beekeeping it s impossible to make one rule for all locations.
In winter the awning protects the landing board from snow and ice buildup maintaining ventilation and allowing bees to fly in flight weather.
Reduces scope zone in which guard bees need to control the area.
I converted to this method and drilled one inch holes in my honey supers which i then placed over a double queen hive.
Powder coated for extra durability and out door use.
Other beekeepers like tony bees in new york swear by holes drilled directly into the honey supers.
We have angled the awning to 10ยบ to promote run off.
This enables the beekeeper to move the awning from the lower deep to the second deep in the spring without moving the screws.
Our beehive awning is made of 18 gage cold rolled steel.
The best solution is to keep the awning retracted when not in use.
Made of powder coated 18 gauge cold rolled steel includes four 4 stainless steel screws.
Many factors are important in determining a beehive location including the relative amounts of sun and shade for bees.
Bees and other insects the cozy corners of your roof and an extended awning make an excellent place for a beehive.
Portable awnings give you the option to move it around your deck but they typically won t provide as much shelter as a wall mounted awning.
For materials you can t go wrong with heavy duty polyester a very durable fabric you can count on when in doubt rain or shine.
A solid colored garden awning is a versatile style that can be used year round while shades that have a print design are ideal for seasonal use.
Side slots to allow natural bearding.
Fits 8 and 10 frame langstroth hives.
He gets huge quantities of honey by using these upper entrances combined with little landing pads for the foragers convenience.
Fyi we have two umbrellas on our patio which do the job but inevitably someone at the patio dining table is stuck in the sun.
Fits both 8 10 langstroth hives.
I realized i had the hives tilted the wrong way angling backwards so i.
The problem is the hive can cause damage to all the parts of your awning not to mention posing a danger to you.
