How to Keep a Beehive Warm in Cold Weather

Straightforward technique for protecting a beehive heat throughout chilly and windy climate that’s easy to implement for yard colonies.

As a brand new beekeeper, every season brings further methods to study to maintain my hive wholesome and joyful!

With the primary chilly snap rolling by way of my group just lately, my beekeeper coach suggested me to make use of a sticky board to mitigate the shock of windy, quickly dropping temperatures.

Beekeepers use a sticky board with Langstroth hives which have a screened backside board to extend air flow.

The sticky board additionally referred to as a windbreak board, is inserted or eliminated relying on the climate scenario.

That is the kind of sticky board I take advantage of.

Wooden, metallic, or plastic variations can be found relying in your sturdiness wants and funds.

As I clarify and reveal within the video under, a windbreak board inserted absolutely or midway may help keep a extra snug temperature inside a beehive when winter storms roll in. It additionally retains drafts out.

Have you ever ever used this sort of machine to maintain your bees protected throughout chilly climate?

Please share your methods for protecting a beehive comfortable and comfortable!