Landing pads / Front steps aren’t really necessary as bees can access and enter the hive without the need for it, though it doesn’t hurt to have one as it can catch the bees if they crash land and fall, and they can be a little out of control sometimes, and i think they look good!
Native bee boxes available at www.hivecraft.com.au
Can I make a native bee box from Camphor laurel?
This article is referring to species like Tetragonula carbonaria and
These are standard OATHs using my basic OATH Construction Plans Specs:
All original concepts and designs by Steve – unique to
Everything in this hive was in great condition with no
This one is based on the Brazilian design I’ve made
Updated: October 2021 We have 11 described species of Stingless
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