December 2015 - Southern Oregon Beekeepers Association

Starter Hive Configuration

This entry was posted in Beekeeper's Corner on December 18, 2015 by webmaster

What hive components should you have ready for your first bees? Well, as in everything that has to do with keeping bees, there is no ‘right’ answer. All beekeeping is local, and the configuration described here is suited to backyard beekeepers in southern Oregon, where we have hot dry summers […]

Advantages of Using a Slatted Rack

This entry was posted in Beekeeper's Corner on December 11, 2015 by webmaster

The slatted rack is used for better overwintering and for swarm control. It is considered an essential hive component by some beekeepers. The slatted rack is placed between the screened bottom board and the bottom hive body.