Comments on: Installation – Warre Hive Construction Guide

By: Nick

Nick — Sun, 13 May 2012 18:14:21 +0000

Hi Boogity, if the dimensions don’t deviate too far from original I don’t think there would be a problem. Keep in mind creating too much or too little space in the hive box could cause the bees to have a hard time with temperature control, brood management, etc…

By: Boogity

Boogity — Sat, 12 May 2012 13:25:36 +0000

Thank you for a wonderful guide. I plan to build a Warre hive soon. This is a banner year in S.E. Indiana for swarms. I have collected 16 large swarms since April 1st. All the beeks in our area have plenty of bees now. Is there anything magic about the precise dimensions of the hive boxes? It seems that we could eliminate much cutting in the build process with tiny adjustments to dimensions. With the exception of the 3/8″ bee space requirement. Thanks again. Please keep up the good work.

By: john parry

john parry — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:35:30 +0000

Thanks a bunch. I had a swarm in my back yard and in 12 hours I built the Warre Beehive and placed the bees in the hive.

By: Sidney

Sidney — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:20:56 +0000

Hello Nick,
Thank you for what must have been a time consuming task.
To keep me occupied, even in my 92 nd. year,.I am constantly looking for new interests
Your superb instructions, and the brains of Abbe Warre, I think I shall soon be busy,
Cheers,
Sidney

By: Nick

Nick — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:09:22 +0000

Hi Mark, I use the nails as pins to hold the top bars in place, I can still lift the top bars off. The pins just allow me to put them back in the same place.

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:25:08 +0000

Not sure how this is correct with attachment of the top bars. The top bars are supposed to be removeable, yet these instructions show them nailed to the hive frame.

By: Nick

Nick — Mon, 09 May 2011 20:36:32 +0000

Hi Stewart, it wouldn't be too hard to make a screened bottom board. Have a look at the pictures of this one : screened bottom board.

By: Stewart Bell

Stewart Bell — Sun, 08 May 2011 15:12:18 +0000

Hi Nick
The construction is simple but has anyone modified the floor to take a mesh to help combat varroa or will this design be too hot for the mite to survive? I too would also like to know how you install the bees.

cheers
Stew

By: Chris Rudolph

Chris Rudolph — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:06:00 +0000

Hi Nick,

How are you installing your bee initially? Are you prying off a few nailed bars and then dumping the new bees in, or some other technique?

Thanks,
Chris.