Simple technique for preserving a beehive heat all the way through chilly and windy climate this is easy to put in force for yard colonies.

As a brand new beekeeper, each and every season brings further tactics to discover ways to stay my hive wholesome and glad!

With the primary chilly snap rolling thru my group lately, my beekeeper teacher urged me to make use of a sticky board to mitigate the surprise of windy, impulsively losing temperatures.

Beekeepers use a sticky board with Langstroth hives that experience a screened backside board to extend air flow.

The sticky board also referred to as a windbreak board, is inserted or got rid of relying at the climate state of affairs.

That is the kind of sticky board I exploit.

Wooden, steel, or plastic variations are to be had relying to your sturdiness wishes and price range.

As I give an explanation for and show within the video under, a windbreak board inserted absolutely or midway can assist take care of a extra relaxed temperature inside a beehive when wintry weather storms roll in. It additionally assists in keeping drafts out.

Have you ever ever used this sort of tool to stay your bees safe all the way through chilly climate?

Please percentage your methods for preserving a beehive cosy and at ease!