Sugar syrup is a widely popular way to feed colonies. There are multiple methods for doing this, such as hive top feeders and frame feeders.
When selecting a feeder for your apiary, there are pros and cons to consider. We’ll cover some of the top choices here so you can find one that works best for your requirements.
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If you need a convenient way to feed your bees or just want their food in one place, the Langstroth Hive Top Feeder is an ideal option. It holds wet or dry foods inside your hive and allows for fast refilling when empty.
It’s also an effective way to reduce moisture within your hive during wintertime, helping prevent mold and mildew growth as well as keeping the bees warm.
The hive top feeder is a popular choice among many beekeepers, as it allows them to monitor their food supply without opening the hive. Constructed of durable material at an affordable price point, this feeder makes monitoring easier than ever.
The langstroth hive is one of the most widely-used types of beehives around. Its modular design makes it simple to expand and scale up honey production, making it suitable for beekeepers of all skill levels. Furthermore, this affordable option makes it attractive to those who aren’t yet ready to invest in more costly models yet.
Material
This hive top feeder is constructed of durable plastic that resists moisture and will not leak into the hive. Additionally, its design includes ridges and a clear cap to prevent bees from drowning.
This feeder is ideal for standard 8 and 10 frame Langstroth bee hives, featuring two large compartments to store sugar syrup.
Though more complex to construct than a simple box, the cost is minimal. By using scrap wood (like pine), you may even be able to make this hive top feeder for less than $50.
The bottom board, or foundation, on which frames are installed is an essential part of a Langstroth hive design. These boards may either be solid or screened and can be useful when inspecting for mite infestations within the hive.
Weight
A Langstroth hive top feeder is a small, lightweight food source for bees on top of your hive when nectar flow is low. This feeder can be made from various materials and requires minimal assembly to set up.
This hive-top feeder fits on top of a ten-frame Langstroth style hive and holds approximately 2 gallons of sugar syrup.
The hive top feeder is one of many designs that can provide your bees with sugar syrup when nectar levels drop. Additionally, it can serve as an easy means to medicate them if desired.
A hive-top feeder is the ideal solution for beekeepers who want to provide their bees with sugar water or syrup during times of reduced nectar flow. It has a straightforward design and is lightweight enough to carry on a backpack or in your pocket when not in use.
Price
Bee top feeders offer an efficient solution for providing sugar syrup year-round to bees, saving time and effort from trips to apiaries to refill smaller feeders. Furthermore, they require minimal materials which helps beekeepers save money as well.
Hive top feeders hold up to one gallon of sugar water and are easy to fill and monitor without opening the hive. They make a great alternative to frame feeders, which require you to open up the hive and remove frames in order to refill them.
This hive top feeder will fit a ten-frame Langstroth hive and come stapled, glued, and ready for installation. It is designed to keep bees fed and watered during times of hardship; with several compartments built into the unit to prevent drowning in syrup.
