Apiary

Notch barriers for hives: Location, dimensions.

Notch barriers were modern apiary mandatory element.

Many wonder, how many cells should be in the hive (or in sunbeds) and an arrangement notch in the hive.

But before this answer, need to determine the function of the device.

The size of cells in the hive (input for bees) may be different, and in some cases it is necessary to close the entrance.

There is an option to make a notch barriers for hives with their hands.

The point is, In some cases,, when the wind or the temperature outside drops, bees can lay pass themselves with propolis, but this option so bad, that gets little air inside, so, increased humidity.

And it threatens: may be a fungus or parasites zavestysya, Bee is an unfavorable environment.

Read: Used beekeeper beginner.

barriers need, not to completely close, but, importantly, adjust the clearance.

In total there are two types of devices.

1. Types of barriers for hives
2. Current protector

Types of barriers for hives

so, main types:

1. rectangular;
2. round.

The first type is considered obsolete, другий – сучасним, Both can be seen in the photo.

They differ not only form, but the materials used. In the second case, a metal, в першому – дерево.

Hard to say, which is better, but in modern times, experts recommend all round option, as it has several modes: Passes and ventilation.

Especially the behavior of bees on the river in that case much better.

No need to use dadan Bee.

For rectangular variant are sometimes used aluminum plates, but still obtained unreliable design, it will last long.

also read: Framework for bees: design, production.

Current protector

Be sure to remember to cover the metal with enamel top. The device has four modes.

Describe each. The first ventilation, normalizes humidity inside the hive, bees because it can not get out, He also vykorystovuyetsya at transportation of bees.

It is used in bad, but cold weather. The second hive closes tightly. Used, when the cold and wind.

In this case it is better not to risk his family. The third mode fully opens insect entry, This is a standard provision (see photos).

The latter mode allows you to reduce the size of cells in the hive, that limit the number of bees, who leave the hive and fly.

Read: Separate play for bees with their hands.

In some cases, it helps. But advised to use this mode only, If you are an experienced beekeeper.

For if the protector will always be in this position, – сім’я в лежаку може ослабнути і зменшитися.