Langstroth hive

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A short video demonstrating how to set up a beehive for beginner beekeepers. by Anita Deeley at BeverlyBees.com This video features a 10 frame Langstroth hive and honey super. For a detailed description of the parts used to set up a beehive please read Parts Of A Beehive – A Beginner Beekeeper’s Guide. How To

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Bees are remarkably adaptable creatures. For millions of years, they have been perfecting the art of establishing their hives and using the land's resources to grow and care for their colony. Long before there were any manmade beehives around, honeybees were taking advantage of naturally-o

Are you looking for accurate Langstroth hive dimensions? We’ve pulled together the specs for a range of countries so that you get the right info.

Pros of horizontal hives are that there are no heavy lifting, no foundation, easy hive inspections and less parts. Cons of horizontal hives are limited space, unable to use a honey extractor, frequent inspections, and less resources.

When choosing which beehive to get it is helpful to look at different types of beehives with pictures. The 4 types of beehives are Langstroth, Top Bar, Warre, and Horizontal. Langstroth and Horizontal hives are similar, except the Langstroth hive stacks upwards. Top bar and Warre hives use bars instead of frames and foundation.

While 10 frame Langstroth hives are seen as more “standard”, I noticed that many beekeepers are opting for 8 frame hives lately. And that’s no surprise. There are many benefits to 8 frame Langstroth hives. Benefits of 8 Frame Langstroth Hives Weight By far, the biggest benefit of using an 8 frame Langstroth hive is the weight. A super full of honey is quite heavy, and don’t forget that you’ll be lifting the super from the top of other boxes. Using an 8 frame hive instead of a 10 frame…

While most beekeepers believe in frequent hive monitoring and protection of bees against threats like varroa mites, some beekeepers prefer a hands-off approach.