How Far Apart Should Beehives Be Placed?

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How far apart should beehives be placed? This is a complex question to which there are many answers. 

Ideally, in a spot where they get morning Sun, midday shade and late afternoon Sun. 

What is the best location for beehives?

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If this spot is close to a strong nectar resource then it is perfect.

What is the best location for beehives?

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In other words if you are in the Northern Hemisphere, beehives should face South and in the Southern Hemisphere, try to face them North.

Which way should beehives face?

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Will an empty beehive attract bees?

Yes. 

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How close can a beehive be to a house?

This will depend on whether you mind bees in your house!! 

he main consideration when placing hives close to a house is to consider whether any animals are in confined spaces near the house. 

How close can a beehive be to a house?

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ADVICE

Bees can get angry – if you have hives close together one hive will set the next hive off and suddenly you have a problem.

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