How To Build A Beehive Stand

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There are a number of reasons why we need to know how to build a beehive stand. These are only necessary in certain areas, and there are different reasons why they are necessary.

Bees have existed for a lot longer than we have – in fact when bees first started being bees, our ancestors were small, dumb, rat-like things.

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A brood box with a lid and bottom board is only about 14 or so inches off the ground. A hive that is on the ground will necessitate that you either bend over the hive – and that messes your back up a lot – or you have to kneel, which messes up your knees.

A Beehive Stand Protects Your Back/Knees

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A Beehive Stand Stops Moisture Seeping Into Your Hive Making It Last Longer

Having your beehive raised off the ground stops moisture from penetrating into your hive.

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A Beehive Stand Acts As A Barrier To Stop Roots, Grass and Fungi From Growing Into Your Hive

This may sound silly but it happens. Fungi form a network in the soil and will grow out of the soil into your beehive (assuming it is wooden). 

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You can attach a few legs to the pallet, or just prop it up on cinder blocks. Scratch around on construction sites – you may have to swop a bottle of honey or two with the builders and you will get a heap of pallets.

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