Baithive

Step 3:

- Set up the bait hive in a good bee location, one that has water, plenty of flowers, and is not disturbed by humans.
- Place the hive between 8 and 15 feet high. Putting the hive in a tree or on a roof works well.
- The hive should not be in full, direct sunlight, but a bit of broken shade works well.
- Face the entrance of the hive towards the sun, being South in the Northern Hemisphere, and North in the Southern Hemisphere.
- If you have a bit of old brood comb, it is good to place this in your bait hive as well.

Once you set your hive, leave it alone for 2-3 weeks. When you go check on your hive, just look at it from a distance, try not to handle it very much. You can add more bee lure every once in a while, like every month or so.

Comments

[jlyvers743]

This is great information. I have read up on chasing down swarms and gathering for a new hive but that only works if your lucky enough to spot a swarm and then, free to tramp a path where they go. Not so easy for everyone. This, is amazing and any one can do it! Do you see any problem of just using this as a permanent hive?

[velacreations]

it is a bit small for a permanent hive, in my opinion. For a permanent hive, you could make the sides longer.

Better yet, build the hive that this was made for: http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-Honey-Cow-Top-Bar-Bee-Hive/

[jlyvers743]

Thank you. I followed your link and that was great also. I had read about the top bar hives and plan on using something like that. Awesome info! thank you.