Simple technique for retaining a beehive heat throughout chilly and windy climate that’s easy to implement for yard colonies.

As a brand new beekeeper, every season brings further methods to be taught to maintain my hive wholesome and pleased!

With the primary chilly snap rolling by way of my neighborhood just lately, my beekeeper coach suggested me to make use of a sticky board to mitigate the shock of windy, quickly dropping temperatures.

Beekeepers use a sticky board with Langstroth hives which have a screened backside board to extend air flow.

The sticky board additionally referred to as a windbreak board, is inserted or eliminated relying on the climate scenario.

That is the kind of sticky board I take advantage of.

Wooden, steel, or plastic variations can be found relying in your sturdiness wants and funds.

As I clarify and show within the video under, a windbreak board inserted totally or midway might help keep a extra comfy temperature inside a beehive when winter storms roll in. It additionally retains drafts out.

Have you ever ever used one of these machine to maintain your bees protected throughout chilly climate?

Please share your methods for retaining a beehive cosy and cozy!