Bee hive stand

Before my bee hive families arrived, I got busy preparing a home for them. First of all, I needed a sturdy stand to set the hives on.

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…

There are many advantages to using beehive stands in your apiary. They are an aid to colony management and promote healthier bees.

MATERIALS: 2 – 2 X 4 X 10′ Treated Approx. 32 – 3″ Galvanized Nails or Deck Screws TOOLS: Miter Saw, Hammer or Drill CUT LIST: These first 5 pieces are square cut on…

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.

Beehive stand with top (to block heavy rainfall and shade for me behind the hives when working!)

The best beehive stand height is 18 inches. That is high enough away from ground moisture and pests, but also a manageable height to access the supers.

On Monday 11th July The Vyne took delivery of three beehives with the fourth scheduled for later in the month. These hives are Nationals a now very common hive and a development of the [WBC –…

Hi! I’m Susi of Soozeezbeez and my bee farm is located in the heart of the beautiful Missouri Ozarks. I’m blessed to love what I do and am so excited to take you along on my journey.My bee farm actually began because of my love of gardening and canning. I read an article about a […]

Beehive Stand 2x6 stiles/rails; 2x4 legs (doubled); 4 deck blocks. Rails spaced to hold frames for inspection.