Ant Proof Beehive Stand

There are various methods for protecting from ants but most of them involve fortifying the legs of your hive stand.

Ant proof beehive stand.

You may see photos of hives on cinderblocks or just plopped on the ground but if you want to properly protect your bees from ants you need to put them on stands with actual legs. Hives in brazil are all africanized honey bees and they are on separate stands because there is less vibration transmitted from one hive to the next hive when working a hive. Level hive easily up to an inch side to side back to front. Fabricated by our metalsmith in portland oregon the universal hive stand expands to fit warre hives 8 frame langs and 10 frame langs.

Another way to prevent ant entry is by using something sticky on the legs. Apr 18 2016 this board is about how to make an ant proof beehive stand. I hate ants so this is how i keep them from my bee hives. This light but strong stand will help you keep ants out of your beehives and honey.

Holds a 10 frame langstroth beehive. Keep your bees relaxed. Some beekeepers have mild ant problems and can get away with dusting cinnamon but for the rest of us keeping ants out of the hive is a constant battle. A quick video on how i build my hive stands.

Also a common hive stand will keep the ant colony from building a home directly under your bottom board. If ants are a problem put your hive on a stand and put each leg of the stand in a bowl of water. Made of galvanized steel with stainless steel hardware this heavy sturdy base will come in handy minimizing surface for ants to crawl up keeping your bees away from predators and getting your hives off the damp or cold ground. Luckily i have come across a new system for protecting our bees from ants.

If the legs of your hive stand are small enough you can create an ant proof hive stand by putting the legs in a can of vegetable oil. Strong support for brood box supers not included feet design uses moat barrier with adjustable rain debris deflectors. See more ideas about bee hive ants bee keeping.