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Do I need to feed my bees?
It depends... Bees collect nectar and pollen as food, and use their honey stores as a food supply when nectar and pollen are not available. If you obtain your bees after the flowers have begun bVentilation and the top bar hive
A major difference between Top bar and Langstroth hives is their approach to ventilation. A Langstroth hive is built like a chimney. The result is a large temperature gradient with heat radiatinWhat kind of considerations should be made in hive placement?
You will want to place the entrance of the hive away from foot traffic. The less foot traffic at the entrance of the hive the better for the bees and you and your friends. You'll need to consideHow do I install bees into the Top Bar Hive?
The first step is to prepare your hive. Before you install your bees, place the false back near the middle of the hive. This will encourage the bees to establish their brood nest in the front ofWhy are my bees gone?
Q. I have the standard hive, no Top bar. I live in Denver in the vicinity of Hampden and Kipling. There were a few dead bees not a lot. I did see some bees lodged in the comb they were quite a diWhat tools and equipment do I need for a Backyard Hive?
The BackYardHive Tool list is fairly simple: Bee Suit (see discussion below) Smoker (see discussion below) Hive Tool We sell a customized Hive Tool whichAre there any Bee Organizations you would recommend joining?
At the moment there are limited top bar beekeeping organizations. However, there are some out there, and you could be lucky and find one in you area. So, search for a local club or association in pShould we get and use protective clothing?
A. Whether or not you should wear a bee suit depends on your comfort level. Our suggestion is to start with maximum protection. Be mindful to move gently and smoothly without jarring the hivIs propolis a problem in the BackYard hive?
Managing the combs in a top bar hive is quite a bit different then the Langstroth hive. Propolis is not really problematic in the top bar hive because of the nature of how the bees suspend the cShould I weatherize my new top bar hive?
Our hives do not include a roof. Our decision not to add a waterproof cover was based on several considerations. The main reason was for people who do not want non-natural elements on the hive.Do Top bar hives eliminate the need for Nosema or Foulbrood medication?
Q. Do Top bar hives eliminate the need for Nosema or Foulbrood medication? A. At the moment we are having neither of these problems. If you already have hives that have these problems locate your BackHoney production and the BackYard hives.
If you are going into the business of beekeeping with only production in mind our hives cannot compete on a hive per hive basis with commercial hives. In our top bar hives the bees have to drawHow much setup is required?
A. The best thing about the top bar hive is that it is absolutely the easiest bee hive to set up and manage. This is what makes it perfect for the first time back yard hobby bee keeper. ThHow do you deal with varroa mites?
We have chosen not to use treatments for mites. We believe that one of the biggest problems contributing to the decline of the bee population is weakened genetics caused by overly selective brHow do bees attach comb to topbars?
A. The top bar hive does not use wax foundation as used in Langstroth hives. The bees draw out their own comb using the top bar as a guide. To encourage the bees to build straight combs in a toDo you have provisions for a queen excluder?
With the BackYardHive you don't need a queen “excluder.” With the right management techniques and timing you can keep the brood separate from the honey stores. We typically avoid queen excludersAbout our top bar hives
Size Wood types Mite screen bottom board Size The size of the our hives is based on several considerations. The first is to make it manageable for the beginning bee guardian. A LangstrWhat about wintering in these hives?
A. Here in Colorado we experience very cold winters. Most of the content in this article is directed toward those who live in cold winter climates. Insulating the beehive and keeping a full hivHow can I remove bees from old tires?
Q. A colony of bees have formed a hive in a stack of old tires on my property. How can I move them to a more appropriate place, and when is the best time to do this? A. Overall it is REAL
