Modern beekeeping attempts to revert to a less industrialized way of obtaining honey by utilizing smaller colonies usually between 10 000 and 30 000 bees and the whole operation is based around the hive.
Making a beehive stand.
Here s a quick and inexpensive way to build a hive stand with a.
A heavy stand will also protect the hive from falling off in case of strong winds.
An item you use to hold a beehive off the ground.
This will prolong the structural life of your hive and cut down on mold and fungi issues.
The figure shows plans to help you build your own elevated hive stand.
Elevating can also help prevent some predators from attacking your hive.
An elevated hive stand is exactly what it sounds like.
The stand therefore helps prevent hive loss and also keeps it from rotting.
This is a design from across the pond.
The great thing about this design is that the legs are foldable making it easier to transport.
Double bee hive stand plans by nicksbees.
The legs are set up in such a way that they aren t perpendicular to the ground making it more stable.
The hive stand directs rain water under and around the hive making it harder for the water to flow into the hive.
Introduction beekeeping is the maintenance of bee colonies for the purpose of collecting their honey beeswax flower pollination and more.
This stand elevates several hives 18 inches off the ground.