Category Archives: Observation windows

Warre Hive Problem

Posted on June 8, 2012 by enhancingthefuture

Hi With all the wet weather, one of my hive boxes seems to be warping a bit. It just so happens it is the top one containing the colony! As a result, there are now gaps above and below the … Continue reading →

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Condensation inside the Warre hive

Posted on June 8, 2012 by andrewprz

Hi I have noticed that there seems to be a fair amount of condensation on the viewing window within the top box,  in which the hive is current building their comb. The bees have been in place for about 3-4 … Continue reading →

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Am I disturbing the hive?

Posted on June 5, 2012 by enhancingthefuture

While I am not looking to open my hive at all, I am keeping a regular eye on things through the observation window(s).  Whilst it obviously lets light in, is too frequent opening and closing of the obs window considered a … Continue reading →

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