Hive painting ideas

People have been creating intricately painted beehives for hundreds of years. It is a practical and fun way to make hives into a form of garden art, as well as a great way to get children involved and teach them about the importance of bees. See how to paint them and some groegeous design ideas. #gardentherapy #beehives #diy #bees

Learn how to paint a beehive to protect it from weather and prolong life - also tips on color choice and getting the job done.

Yes, there's a correct and incorrect way to paint a beehive. In this blog post, I found all there is to know about what types of paints to use, what not to use, and how to paint a beegive the right way. This guide covers beehive painting ideas, what beehive paint colors to use, how to paint beehives, and more!

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Colored Hives

It is important to protect the timber of your hive to ensure its longevity. We recommend painting all Araucaria hives and all roofs with at least two coats of good quality outdoor paint. Western Red Cedar Many beekeepers use oils such as Tung oil or Linseed, to treat their cedar timber components, however, when finishing with oils in wet climates, mildew (black mould) can grow on the surface of your hive. This will not affect the structural integrity of your hive and should not have any…

Should you paint your beehives? If you have pine boxes we think the answer is "yes...paint your hives." Your beehives are exposed to the elements year round. The primary reason to paint the hive box exteriors is to protect them. There are other reasons you may We'll give you information on what to paint and when not to paint, how bees see color and more. #beekeeping #beekeepingequipment #honeybees #beehives #honeybees

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It is important to protect the timber of your hive to ensure its longevity. We recommend painting all Araucaria hives and all roofs with at least two coats of good quality outdoor paint. Western Red Cedar Many beekeepers use oils such as Tung oil or Linseed, to treat their cedar timber components, however, when finishing with oils in wet climates, mildew (black mould) can grow on the surface of your hive. This will not affect the structural integrity of your hive and should not have any…