Comments on: 8 Proper Beehive Placement Tips

By: Thabo

Thabo — Thu, 20 May 2021 15:37:50 +0000

Good day
I’m interested to keep the bees but I don’t know where can I get something to attract them. Please help. I’m in KZN in Mtubatuba.

By: Michael Webb

Michael Webb — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 01:54:47 +0000

I live along a river and no worries about water.
1. Is there alot of maintenance, how much time is needed?
2. Are birds or bats an issue?
3. I dont have alot of room on my lot, but a cover to protect from sun and wind is what I am worried about. Do you have any pictures of any open field hives in the south?

By: Kami

Kami — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:22:33 +0000

I’m wanting to put a hive on my property. I think I’ve got a good spot, according to these guidelines, thought maybe closer than the 50 ft recommendation. I have fruit trees, fruit bushes, flowers and veggie plots so I’d love some little buzzy helpers. Any other suggestions for a first time keeper ?

By: idris muraina

idris muraina — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 20:02:06 +0000

I am a new beekeeper, I love to improve with guidelines, to make my dream come through as professional beekeeper

By: Traci G

Traci G — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 19:11:37 +0000

Is it safe to place my new Beehive near my horse pasture? From what I have been reading, this is the only location on my property that fits all the criteria. Thank you!

By: John

John — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:38:00 +0000

What am I supposed to do to the beehive before I place it where I’ve planned?

By: Melita

Melita — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 11:19:49 +0000

Can you place bee hive underneath an oak tree of at edge for shade they are bearing in Florida its extra hot early this year

By: Frank

Frank — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 09:24:08 +0000

Thank you very much editor for the nice tips on “proper bee hive placement tips” they are nice and road tool to those who iam to start bee keeping like me. Im gonna start a beekeeping soon since i pass to your site keeps me on going motion to my targert. Im from Arusha, Tanzania.

By: Keeping Backyard Bees

Keeping Backyard Bees — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 14:02:20 +0000

In reply to Stacey. Hi Stacey, The placement isn't ideal, but people have done more than less. Take into consideration that once the bees orient themselves to their hive location you should only move them a)two feet or b)two miles.

By: Stacey

Stacey — Fri, 16 Mar 2018 21:39:43 +0000

Hi there,
I’m brand new to beekeeping and I am getting 2 hives this spring. I live in central Canada and I’m a zone 4. My property is relatively shady and the only places with full sun are around my house, i.e veggie garden, chicken coop and fire pit area. so the place I’m planning on putting these new hives is more shady then part shade. with the entrances of the hives pointing east. minimal morning sun. what do you think? do you think they’ll be OK?
Thanks 🙂