Jun 23, 2018
The hive lid should sit tightly on the overburden in the grooves selected in it or dress in a “hoodie”, with small lateral gaps. The cover is covered with white tin or painted white to reflect the sun in hot weather. On both sides of the lid, ventilation openings must be made, barred with a metal mesh.
Arrange the beehives with holes for exit directed exactly to the eastward, so that let the bees with the first rays of the sun begin to work. The distance between the hives should be at least 3-4 m, and they should be staggered or in rows. One, the most powerful family, should be put on... - http://mylittlefarm.space/beekeeping/implements-and-hive/hive-structure/hive-installation-how-to-do-it-correctly/