Bee hives were designed after the discovery of “Bee Space” (or) “Bee Passage” by L.L.Langstroth. It is the optimum distance to be left in between two adjacent comb surfaces in a bee hive which
Bee hives were designed after the discovery of “Bee Space” (or) “Bee Passage” by L.L.Langstroth. It is the optimum distance to be left in between two adjacent comb surfaces in a bee hive which is essential for normal movement and functioning of bees. It is too small for comb construction and is too large for propolis deposition.
Bee keeping in movable frames
- It is the noblest innovation in bee keeping which has several advantages
- Hive volume can be increased (or) decreased based on need
- Easy to assess food store position
- Bees can be fed artificially
- Brood development can be effectively monitored
- Artificial queen rearing can be done
- Old and damaged combs can be removed
- Bees can be easily observed with least disturbance. Honey can be extracted without damaging the comb. More honey can be extracted by giving more honey supers.
Bee hives are constructed mainly with seasonal timber such as teak, kail (or) toon. The timber should be free from insect holes, dead knots, shakes, splits and cracks. The thickness of the wooden walls should be 20 mm
Types of bee hive
- Newtons hives, BIS hives an