A hive candy board is an excellent way to attract bees and provide them with plenty of sugar. The sugar will be spread out over a frame, which will allow the bees to access it more easily. Once warm weather arrives, bees will begin moving into the candy board feeder area and build comb.
Insulation on a Winter-Bee-Kind reduces excessive moisture
The Winter-Bee-Kind roost is a two-piece construction. The upper portion of the board provides a layer of insulation, while the lower portion provides food and ventilation. This design replaces the inner cover of the hive.
The top part of the hive has an oblong hole in the top, so that cold winter air can enter but not condense. The inner cover is a medium-sized structure with a bottom board made of wood shavings. The wood shavings provide an additional layer of insulation.
Insulation helps keep the hive warmer. A warmer hive encourages the bees to move around, which is necessary for proper nutrition. In addition, hives with insulation tend to have more open clusters and better movement. However, some beekeepers argue that insulating a hive can have the opposite effect. Bees are just as sensitive to temperature changes as their uninsulated counterparts.
The amount of insulation that a beehive needs depends on where the hive is located, how much snow falls and the weather conditions in your area. If the hive is located in a protected area, you may be able to reduce the amount of condensation that occurs in winter.
Sugar syrup used
Making a hive candy board is an easy way to feed bees during the winter. It is a great way to minimize the risk of robbery by providing a source of sugar to the hive. The board is easily made and can be used in several ways.
First, you should prepare the sugar syrup. You can make a 1:1 solution of sugar with water or vinegar. The sugar syrup should be moist but not runny. You can also use leftover spring water. Make sure to add the water/vinegar solution in small increments.
If you don’t want to use sugar syrup, you can use a sugar substitute. A sugar substitute will be harder for the bees to mix with the candy board mix.
Needs to sit still for a couple of days to dry
To make the hive candy board, you need to make a wood frame. This is made by stapling together four 3/4-inch pieces of wood, each covered with a half-inch-thick metal wire mesh. This will give the bees a good climbing surface. The next step is to cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom of the board. This piece will be the bees’ access point and ventilation.
Before placing the candy board on the hive, wait for a couple of days. This will help the bees get used to the new location. This is important since the bees need a few days before spring. Depending on your candy board style, you may not need an inner cover. When using no-cook candy boards, it is important to avoid adding pollen substitute until after the solstice. This is because winter patties have a lower protein content than summer patties and do not promote brood production.
Hive candy board is a wonderful way to supplement your bees’ diet in the winter. It is made up of hardened sugar that will provide nutrition to your bees. It will help keep your hive from overwintering if sugar stores are low. It will provide the bees with a sweet source of energy when they run out of honey.
