Creating a new hive
For Methods 1 to 4 you will need an existing hive colony – either already purchased or naturally occurring on your property. Buy a Native Bee
Rebated Cypress OATH
Specs: Timber: Cypress Timber Thickness: 35mm Design: Rebated OATH with Super – 280mm x 200mm. Galvanised screws fitted internally so they are not seen from
The Outhouse
Just for a laugh i made something a little different, The Outhouse – Dunny Box! This box should provide quite a sturdy and solid home
Square Pillar Hive
This one is based on the Brazilian design I’ve made before. It shares the same inner frames so they can be swapped between the boxes
Photos 2015
Photo above: Native Stingless Bee, Tetragonula Carbonaria Below: Blue Banded Bee having a rest on the vegie garden chicken wire… These little spiders will try
Treasure Chest
Treasure Chest Native Bee Hive Based on similar specs as the standard box dimensions of 280mm x 200mm, with a curved shape Honey Super. It’s
The Crate
The Crate! All Cypress, the hive is a standard OATH and is a separate structure to the outside crate. The top four slats are unscrewed
Log Cabin Hive
The Log Cabin Hive I machined down a heap of timber to 35mm x 45mm This is a basic mock-up with all layers just sitting
Octagonal Hives
I’m using the usual 35mm Cypress on these Octagonal shaped boxes. Octagonal Hives involve a lot of work and can take a long time to
Hive Positions & Tips
Preparation Before getting a hive it can be a good idea to find a position in your yard for where you’re going to place it.
OATH Hive – with Honey Super
This is the most common and popular Australian Native Stingless Bee Hive, developed by Tim Heard in the 80’s. Hive specs: Standard design – “Original
