Our beehive awning is made of 18 gage cold rolled steel.
Awning for beehive.
The problem is the hive can cause damage to all the parts of your awning not to mention posing a danger to you.
Side slots to allow natural bearding.
I converted to this method and drilled one inch holes in my honey supers which i then placed over a double queen hive.
For materials you can t go wrong with heavy duty polyester a very durable fabric you can count on when in doubt rain or shine.
I realized i had the hives tilted the wrong way angling backwards so i.
Portable awnings give you the option to move it around your deck but they typically won t provide as much shelter as a wall mounted awning.
It comes with 4 stainless steel screws.
But like most aspects of beekeeping it s impossible to make one rule for all locations.
Fits both 8 10 langstroth hives.
Powder coated steel construction 4 four stainless steel screws.
Made of powder coated 18 gauge cold rolled steel includes four 4 stainless steel screws.
Other beekeepers like tony bees in new york swear by holes drilled directly into the honey supers.
In winter the awning protects the landing board from snow and ice buildup maintaining ventilation and allowing bees to fly in flight weather.
Powder coated for extra durability and out door use.
Bees and other insects the cozy corners of your roof and an extended awning make an excellent place for a beehive.
Many factors are important in determining a beehive location including the relative amounts of sun and shade for bees.
A solid colored garden awning is a versatile style that can be used year round while shades that have a print design are ideal for seasonal use.
This enables the beekeeper to move the awning from the lower deep to the second deep in the spring without moving the screws.
We have angled the awning to 10ยบ to promote run off.
Fits 8 and 10 frame langstroth hives.
Reduces scope zone in which guard bees need to control the area.
Big storm this weekend.
I noticed my hives had snow piling up on the landing boards and water was dripping into the hives.
The best solution is to keep the awning retracted when not in use.
He gets huge quantities of honey by using these upper entrances combined with little landing pads for the foragers convenience.
