Painted bee 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…

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 and many benefits of having protected equipment. Tips to get the job done quickly and safely.

Painting Bee Hives Have wooden bee hives to paint? Good news, bee hives don't have to be a boring one color, such as white or grey, and certainly don't paint all of your hives the same color. Honey bees will literally "drift" from their home base as they return w

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