How do I prepare my Flow Hive for winter?
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Hive Maintenance
How to maintain your Flow Hive. Covering diseases, wintering, smoking, and general care for your bee hives.
How do I care for my bee suit?
When it's time to tend to your apiaries
How do I add the Flow Super to my brood box?
The prospect of adding a Flow Super to a new
Flow Hive Hybrid / colony maintenance
The Flow Hive Hybrid incorporates both Flow Frames and traditional
Why does my Flow Hive timber look different to the pictures?
The timber included in our products is made from naturally
How many brood boxes should I use?
As with many beekeeping questions, opinions vary greatly on this
Why is my Flow Hive roof leaking?
It’s important to ensure that your Flow Hive roof
How do I set up Flow Hive brood frames?
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What feeders can I use with a Flow Hive?
Where we are located in Northern NSW, Australia there are
Why is honey leaking from my Flow Hive?
It's not uncommon to have a small amount
Can the Flow Frames come out of the super, like standard frames do?
Yes – Flow Frames can be removed in the same way
Do I need to smoke the hive?
Although you should not need to smoke the hive when
How often do I need to check the brood?
The frequency which you need to check the brood depends
Small Hive Beetles and the Flow Hive
Small hive beetles are a big problem in our area
Do I need to clean the Flow Frames?
Flow Frames shouldn’t need cleaning in general, if the
Do I need a special hive tool to pull out the Flow Frames to inspect them?
The Flow Frames are designed so that they can be
Do the honey channels get blocked?
When the Flow Frame is operated, the hexagonal honeycomb cells
Flow Frame sterilisation / irradiation / disease control
Under normal conditions, it is not necessary to clean your
Can I Order Spare Parts?
If you need any spare parts, these may be found
Do I need to paint my Flow Hive?
It is important to protect the timber of your hive
Isn't cedar bad for bees and other insects? Doesn't it repel them?
Western red cedar is a popular wood choice for hives
How can I move my Flow Hive?
Bees have highly developed navigational skills which are extremely sensitive
How do I deter ants from my Flow Hive?
Ants can be attracted to any beehive as it provides
How do I deal with and prevent mould or condensation?
Condensation inside a hive is pretty common, however, too much
Can I order a stand for my Classic Flow Hive?
Unfortunately, we do not yet offer our Flow Hive 2
How to add extra ventilation in your Flow Hive Roof – DIY
NOTE: Many beekeepers advise against adding top ventilation/entrances to
How do I repaint my Flow Hive?
Could your Flow Hive do with some renovating?
The method
Do I need to rotate my brood frames?
Rotating brood frames is considered good beekeeping practice for the
Do I need to treat for pests and diseases like AFB and Varroa?
Yes, all Flow Hives need to be opened for inspection,
Pest and Disease
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