A simple hive stand:
4
use straight
wood cut
from local
trees
fix together
with rope or
string
put stand
feet into
tins of oil
to stop
ants from
climbing up
1m
Use hanging wires if honey badgers are a danger;
The hanging wires must allow the hive to tip easily to prevent
raiding animals;
The wires need to be well greased to keep ants away;
Hang hives at least 1 metre from the ground.
Notice how the
wires are twisted
to make a single
strand to defend
the hive against
honey badgers.
Basic Beekeeping Manual 1: How to set up a good Apiary (© Author Pam Gregory, who offers this as her gift to
beekeepers in developing countries)