The African Langstroth Hive
This is the Langstroth and The UD Intrance (entrance on the inside) This innovation came about when we questioned the logic of Langstroth’s 1852 patented bottom entrance. Having read his 330 page book it became clear that while it was part of his revolutionary patent for the removable frames, there was little if any research done by him on the suitability of an entrance at the bottom of the hive.
You can have the hives custom made for you using this design or you have a choice of purchasing a set with a 25mm saw tooth forstner bit if for the Closures to fit properly. Then you can do the Intrances on the hive.
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This is the Langstroth and The UD Intrance (entrance on the inside) This innovation came about when we questioned the logic of Langstroth’s 1852 patented bottom entrance. Having read his 330 page book it became clear that while it was part of his revolutionary patent for the removable frames, there was little if any research done by him on the suitability of an entrance at the bottom of the hive.
You can have the hives custom made for you using this design or you have a choice of purchasing a set with a 25mm saw tooth forstner bit if for the Closures to fit properly. Then you can do the Intrances on the hive.
| This hive is designed for Africa. Our beehives are constantly infested with pests like the hive beetle, wax moths, hornets and wasps. This hive is built with a round entrance that gives the bees an advantage at defending their hives against predators. It is also fitted with an Intrance that makes sure everything over 7mm doesn’t get in.
Advantages · Easier for the colony to defend against wasps, moths, Varroa and rodents, with wasps being totally excluded in the initial trials · Provides 360° defense for guard bees. · Decreased aggression/defensive behaviour · Simple method to close hives for transportation, to keep colonies in or while applying treatments. · Resembles an entrance that the bees would create in the wild. Honey bees have evolved strategies to closely regulate the internal environment of their nest cavities through heating, cooling: |
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